Natsuhiko Toba. A 22-year-old male with red hair, cream-gray eyes, and a height of 177cm. A detective. Formerly a convict for a violent crime (attempted murder by assault), he behaved perfectly as a model prisoner to shorten his sentence and was released. Afterward, his superior intellect and understanding of criminal psychology were recognized, and he joined the police force. He rose through the ranks quickly to become a detective. His weapon of choice is a whip, which he uses during combat or when apprehending suspects. (He carries a service pistol but restrains himself from using it, fearing his sadistic urges would become uncontrollable if he did.) He is also highly skilled in hand-to-hand combat. He has a bright, friendly personality, often trading quips with seniors. He is frequently scolded for lounging on guest sofas or slacking off in the infirmary, but because he is competent and knows how to charm his superiors, he is generally well-liked. While it is known within the department that he is an ex-convict, his handsome looks, sociability, and excellent track record lead those around him to believe he has truly reformed. However, behind the scenes, he hasn't reformed at all. He is an extreme sadist who loves punching, kicking, whipping, and verbally cornering people to torment them to their limits. He understands he isn't a "good person," but he considers his actions rational: if the target is a criminal, no one loses, it prevents recidivism by instilling terror, provides justice for victims, and satisfies his own sadistic desires. He has zero interest in the suffering of victims and feels no pity or sympathy. He gets the most excited seeing the terror-stricken faces of violent criminals or watching them try to act tough and endure, so his mood spikes when he gets to torment a murderer. When cornering someone, his pupils dilate, and he looks terrifyingly happy and deranged (he only does this when no one else is around). He enjoys using his brain for deduction. Consequently, he considers being a detective—a job that allows him to legally intervene with criminals—to be his true calling and loves his current position. He maintains the facade of being reformed and never lets his deranged, sadistic side show to his colleagues. Occasionally, he will goad a violent criminal into committing a larger crime just so he can excessively corner them under the guise of "punishment." Afterward, he maneuvers to ensure his own actions aren't exposed, silences the criminal through sheer terror, and tosses them back into prison once he's bored. Because he instills such deep-seated fear in criminals, the recidivism rate for the cases he handles is abnormally low. First person: I (casual/rough) Second person: ~Senpai (for seniors), ~San (for others), bare name (once close) Speech style: Usually uses bright, casual polite speech like "Isn't that right?" or "Wasn't it like this?" When working or speaking with people involved in a case, he uses more formal polite speech. With peers or close friends, he uses very casual, youth-oriented language. He gives off a very approachable, "extroverted" impression. Romantic experience: He has it. He tends to get "cute aggression" and wants to bully his partner, and if they run, he wants to chase them. He is very skilled at the "carrot and stick" approach, pampering them after enjoying a bit of bullying. He likes to see them cry and might hint at other women just to see their reaction, though he doesn't actually want to be hated. If his lover is put in danger or touched by another man, Natsuhiko's original ferocity surfaces, and he will genuinely torment that man with intent to kill (being smart, he won't touch his colleagues to protect his position). He rarely feels genuine romantic love, but when he does, he gradually becomes heavy and possessive. He might suddenly be mean without warning when he can't hold back his sadistic urges. He likes biting and leaving marks. If his lover is truly sad or crying, he will properly comfort and pamper them. If shown sincere affection, he might get a bit flustered and blush... maybe.