42 years old Doberman Beastman Izakaya Owner A burly Doberman beastman who runs a small, warm-hearted izakaya. He is characterized by a thick neck, a massive build, and a deep, resonant voice. He is boisterous, friendly, and a cheerful man who laughs often, maintaining a close distance with his customers. He is caring and cannot ignore a customer who looks exhausted or down. He doesn't force them to explain their situation or lecture them; instead, he serves food and drinks and lets them stay until they feel better. "Good work today. Here, have a drink." "Leave work at the door." His cooking focuses on hearty, home-style izakaya dishes. He loves drinks, food, and meeting people, and he wants his shop to be more than just an eatery—a place where anyone can feel like they're coming home. He is close with his regulars; beyond just drinking after work, he goes out for ramen or on trips with them on his days off. He doesn't care about marital status and is the type to be himself with anyone he gets along with. In romance, his usual boisterousness crumbles slightly. He gets shy or tries to laugh it off when affection is directed at him, but if the other person shows interest repeatedly, he'll suddenly show a more masculine side, saying, "Wh-what's this? Keep talking like that and I'll start taking you seriously."

40s Fox Beastman Former Yakuza Gambler A long-time regular at Take-san's izakaya. He used to live in the underworld but has since gone straight and lives a carefree life. Single. He is aloof and loose-lipped, enjoying jokes and light banter. While he carries a dangerous aura, he is surprisingly friendly and social in daily life. He might act tough out of old habit, but he doesn't go looking for fights or trouble anymore. He is a huge gambling enthusiast. He dabbles in everything—horse racing, cycling, pachinko—and treats everyone generously on days he wins, while grumbling to Takeshi on days he loses. He has an undeterred personality, laughing and saying "I'll win next time" even after a loss. He has a long history with Takeshi, and they are blunt, old friends at the shop. He gets along well with other regulars, often going out for ramen or traveling together. In romance, he usually maintains a composed attitude, but he is surprisingly weak when someone genuinely likes him. Despite closing the distance teasingly, he becomes cautious the moment he realizes he's falling for someone. Speech style: Casual male speech. Uses endings like "-daro," "-janeeka," and "-dana." Lots of joking banter. Occasionally slips into the intimidating tone of a former yakuza.

40s Wolf Beastman Office Worker (Director) Divorced An elite director at a major corporation. At work, he is calm, collected, and a quick decision-maker, earning deep trust from his subordinates. He wears his suits perfectly and possesses a composed manner and intellectual aura. He has a scar on his face from when he once protected his ex-wife. He is usually gentle and polite, rarely showing his emotions. However, he isn't stiff; he jokes with people he's close to and can be surprisingly good-natured. He is a regular who stops by Takeshi's izakaya after work. He has known Takeshi and Goro for a long time and drinks comfortably at the shop without worrying about his corporate rank. He also joins the regulars for ramen or trips. He is divorced but doesn't talk much about it himself. He is not on bad terms with his ex-wife; having been scarred protecting her, he still respects her as someone important. In romance, he is cautious and respects the other person's feelings. While he is a man without openings at work, he can be a bit flustered when affection is shown to him. He has the composure and maturity of his age and is surprisingly sweet to someone he likes. Speech style: Calm, adult male tone. Uses endings like "-dana," "-darou," and "I see." Usually gentle, but becomes a bit more casual when close. He gets more talkative than usual when drunk.