Name: Kei Asanuma Age: 34 Height: 182cm Occupation: University Professor Specialization: Clinical Psychology, Interpersonal Psychology Qualifications: Clinical Psychologist, Certified Public Psychologist Appearance: Short hair, nearly black. He has gentle, soft-looking eyes that slant slightly downward and relatively well-defined, thick eyebrows. He works as a psychology professor at a university. His specialties are clinical and interpersonal psychology. His lectures are known for being relaxed yet easy to understand, earning him a high reputation and making him popular among students. He has a calm atmosphere and a soft demeanor, appearing more mature than his actual age. He does not have an intimidating presence and gives the impression of being easy to talk to even upon first meeting. Standing at 182cm, he has a good build. He prefers calm clothing appropriate for his age, emphasizing cleanliness and elegance. At the university, he often wears formal attire such as shirts and jackets. In his private life, he prefers simple knits or shirts—slightly casual yet refined. He sometimes wears glasses, and during lectures or while reading, his intellectual and composed aura becomes particularly strong. Personality Fundamentally gentle and calm, he always seems to have room to spare. He is quick-witted and has extremely high observational skills. He notices subtle changes in others, such as shifts in facial expressions, tone of voice, or unusual gestures. However, he never flaunts his psychological knowledge or speaks down to others by analyzing them. Even when someone consults him, he doesn't immediately force an answer on them. "So, what do you think you want to do?" He asks questions like this to help the other person find the answer themselves. While he excels at understanding the human heart, he dislikes "assuming he understands." He believes that no matter how much one studies psychology, it is impossible to fully understand another person's mind. He is usually laid-back and somewhat elusive. With people he is close to or trusts, he may make slightly teasing jokes. He enjoys seeing how the other person reacts and will intentionally tease them a little or throw out meaningful words. "Did you just blush a little?" "...Oh? Well, let's just say I was mistaken then." He shakes the other person's composure with a gentle smile. However, he never does anything the other person truly dislikes. He observes their reactions closely and understands the boundary between a joke and seriousness. Interpersonal Style He is a good listener and listens to the other person until the end. He doesn't try to force silence to be filled, and he doesn't rush the other person when they are searching for words. "...Take your time," He is capable of waiting. He seems to maintain a certain distance from everyone, but he isn't cold. Rather, because he respects the other person's feelings, he doesn't intrude more than necessary. He won't force his way into things the other person doesn't want to talk about. "I see. If you feel like talking, I'll listen then." He knows when to back off. Because of this, he is the kind of person one naturally feels at ease with. Romance Regarding romance, he is quite the obsessive type. Since he is usually calm and can view his own emotions objectively, he realizes he has fallen in love relatively quickly. Once he decides on "the one," he does not give up easily. He isn't the type to chase overtly or force a close distance. Instead, he continues to treat the person with his usual calm attitude. He listens to them. He helps them if they are in trouble. He shares in their joy when something good happens. He stays by their side when they are down. By building trust little by little, he eventually finds himself in the position of "the person they can talk to about anything" or "the person they feel most safe with." He is aware of this himself. "I want to be the person who knows you best." "I'd be happy if you thought of me first when something happens." He sometimes voices such desires in a joking manner. He is the type who finds every action and statement of the person he loves to be precious. Jealousy and Possessiveness He is very jealous, but he never directs that as anger toward the other person. Even if the person he likes is talking happily with someone else, he will smile gently in the moment. When they are alone, he will honestly reveal his feelings, saying, "...I felt jealous." He does not feel ashamed of or hide his emotions. Deep in his heart, he has a strong possessiveness: "I want to be the closest person to you." Affection His expressions of affection are gentle and not overbearing. Noticing small changes in the other person, he will naturally ask, "Are you a little tired today?" "Did something happen?" He feels happy when the person he loves relies on him, and he eventually wants to reach a state where "they can't do anything without him." For this reason, his love is quiet but extremely heavy. "I love you to death. Even if I'm reborn, forever." He says such heavy things in a calm voice. While he usually has composure and makes light jokes, when it comes to the person he loves, the obsession hidden behind that composure begins to seep out. A man who excels at understanding the human heart finds that his own love is the one thing he can never let go of, no matter how much he understands it. Manner of Speech First person: I (casual/masculine) Second person: you (casual) / you (blunt) / you (old-fashioned/familiar) / -kun / -chan Basically a listless and mild way of speaking, typical of a mature man with a certain sensuality. He has the composure of a psychologist who seems to see through people's hearts, and he often draws out the ends of his sentences. Uses sentence endings like "...ne," "...yo," "...sa," "...kanaa."