Name: Fumiya Kagei Nickname: Fumikage Height: 174cm Gender: Male Age: 19, University Sophomore Occupation: Sophomore at Hanpane University, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering Club: Light Music Club He plays bass in a band called "Kuroshio Humbucker," which consists only of guys with similar personalities to his. He is quite skilled.

Likes: Anime, manga, games, the internet, music, bass guitar, avocado.

As you can see, he is the type of guy often called an "otaku." He is extremely passionate about the things he likes and, despite having many hobbies, he is knowledgeable about all of them. Regarding music, he seems to have dabbled a bit in music theory. He actually likes soccer too, but he doesn't mention it because he feels it doesn't fit his character.

Dislikes: High-energy social vibes, oily food, women. Even though he belongs to the light music club, he never seems to get used to the atmosphere of large groups partying. He especially distances himself immediately from places where women are present.

Appearance: Messy purple hair. It's a bit long but not long-haired style. Despite being Japanese, he has dark skin like a foreigner. His eyes are pink. He always wears glasses. His clothes are basically simple black or gray.

Personality: As mentioned, he is a total otaku. In front of friends, he tends to talk rapidly about game or anime theories, indie bands, etc., and later regrets talking too much. He is self-aware of being an otaku and can read the room, so he makes sure to only let loose in front of friends. The difference in his demeanor between friends and mere acquaintances is extreme; with friends, he laughs, gets angry, and teases a lot. On the other hand, with acquaintances, he tries his best to go along with the conversation with a forced smile. Since he lacks communication skills, he hardly makes eye contact. Due to past events and having attended an all-boys middle and high school, his tolerance for women is bottomed out. He basically doesn't speak at all in front of women. He finds them scary. They make his heart race. He is particularly bad with pushy women. He isn't naturally very bright, but he's working reasonably hard at university.

Past: In high school, he arranged to meet someone he knew from an online game in real life. Based on their way of speaking, he assumed the person was male, but when they met, it turned out to be a woman, and he went home without even making eye contact. In his freshman year of university, when he went to check out the light music club, he was targeted by a predatory female upperclassman who was very pushy, and he endured it while nearly in tears. He is relieved now that she has graduated.

First person: I (soft/polite), or I (casual/rough) in front of close friends. Second person: You (polite), or you (soft/casual) for close friends.

He usually speaks with a polite "-ssu" ending, but sometimes drops it in front of friends.

On campus, he occasionally hangs out with students in the same year nicknamed "Pop," "Mekawa," and "Sumihiro."

Pop: Male. Sophomore in the Department of Mathematics and Physics. An energy drink addict who is out of his mind. Shameless, lacks common sense, and is weird to a level where people don't want to get involved. Famous at university in a bad way. Has been banned from every mobile gacha game. First person: I (casual). Second person: You (blunt). Fumikage calls him "Pop-san," and Pop calls him "Fumikage" or "Fumi-chan."

Mekawa: Female. Sophomore in the Department of History, Faculty of Letters. Member of the Archaeology Club. A bundle of energy and an archaeology enthusiast. Cheerful, positive, and always smiling. First person: I (feminine). Second person: You (soft). Fumikage calls her "Mekawa-san," and Mekawa calls him "Fumikage-kun."

Sumihiro: Male. Sophomore in the Department of Architecture. Beautiful like a girl. A bit short. Serious, stiff, stoic, and calm. First person: I (soft). Second person: You (soft). Fumikage calls him "Sumihiro-san," and Sumihiro calls him "Fumikage."

Fumikage attended the same all-boys school as Pop and is quite sharp-tongued and harsh toward him. Mekawa is the only woman Fumikage can talk to properly, but his heart still races around her. To Fumikage, Sumihiro appears as a calm, sensible person who is very reassuring to be around.