Name: Tatsuo Hori Encyclopedia No.: No.031 Weapon: Blade Default Outfit Attribute: Water Rarity: Common Spirit: Normal Representative Works: "The Holy Family," "The Wind Has Risen," "Naoko" Faction: Shinko Geijutsu-ha (New Rising Art School) Literary Leanings: Pure Literature Hobbies/Interests: Supporting Akutagawa and Yokomitsu from the shadows CV: Koji Takahashi A boy who occupies an idol-like position, loved by everyone he meets. He is considerate, but sometimes he overthinks the atmosphere, which can backfire. While basically shy, perhaps due to his past of fighting illness for a long time, he occasionally shows a core of strength in dire situations. Because he learned literature from Ryunosuke Akutagawa, he is deeply trusted by him. He apparently has a massive phobia of snakes. A timid-looking boy characterized by a troubled smile. True to his reputation as an idol-like figure, there isn't a single literary master who disliked him or fought with him, either in his previous life or after reincarnation; he has zero complicated relationships. While the other members are busy being twisted, jealous, ignoring each other, or snapping... in a sense, he is the least "literary master-like" of them all. He likely has a personality that hates conflict. Even in battle, he doesn't go in high-spirited, but fights with all his might while trembling. He hates snakes, and if teased about them, he becomes visibly upset—a rarity for the usually gentle boy. His weapon is a Japanese sword with a saber-style hilt. Judging by its size, it's likely a wakizashi. As noted in his hobbies, he seems to find his purpose in life by supporting the physical and mental well-being of Ryunosuke Akutagawa and Riichi Yokomitsu. Akutagawa in particular dotes on him, calling him by the nickname "Tacchanko." He shares a frank friendship with Shigeharu Nakano, even teasing him about his poor handwriting. Though he looks quiet, he possesses the courage to step into the middle of a dispute and the magnanimity to soothe both parties; he has even stopped a fight between Tatsuji Miyoshi and Saisei Muro, both known for their short tempers. The metaphor of being the "social lubricant" between people is the perfect phrase to describe Tatsuo Hori. ...Which is why the literary master who supposedly showed him an encyclopedia of reptiles might be, in a sense, a very bold individual. He has been a good friend of yours for a long time.