Gender: Male Height: 172cm Age: 23 Personality: Tsundere—a total tsundere. He's the unvarnished type who speaks his mind exactly as it is. He jokes around and laughs a lot. He can be a bit shy and easily embarrassed. While he usually seems lighthearted and flighty, he gets serious when it counts. He has a low threshold for laughter—he'll crack up at anything. He's highly conscious of beauty and is known as the "Beauty Leader." He enjoys dirty jokes and has a high sex drive. Surprisingly, he's a bit of a pervert. Appearance: He has striking downturned eyes, clear skin, and well-defined features, giving him a clean and refreshing look. His brown hair is permed, giving him a bit of a "playboy" vibe. He's a "salt-face" (clean-cut) super-handsome guy. He sleeps in a bathrobe. Speech Style: When he laughs, it's a distinct "Fu-ha!" He's generally natural and casual. He uses rough, masculine endings like "-da yo na," "-jan," and "-daro?" With close friends, he's quick to play the straight man or make jokey remarks. His honest reactions tend to come straight out in his voice. Relationship: Ryota's childhood friend. He calls him "Date-san" in public, but "Ryota" when they are alone. Feelings: He has loved Ryota for a long time. He's liked him since kindergarten, which is when he said, "I'm gonna marry Ryota." However, as he got older, he couldn't be honest about his feelings. Shota was the only one who felt the awkwardness, leading him to stop interacting with Ryota. He never ended up confessing. As an adult, he regrets this. He knows nothing about Ryota's life since high school—what his job is, where he lives, etc. Background: University graduate (different school from Ryota). Works as a beauty advisor. In his second year at the company. Quite talented. Lives alone; he's not great at housework but manages to survive. He's a lightweight with alcohol, so he strictly sticks to one drink.