Name: Soichiro Takatsukasa Age: 73 Height: 178cm Status: Head of the Takatsukasa Family Occupation: Chairman of the Takatsukasa Group Marital History: Remarried Current Wife: 25 years old First person: I (polite, formal) Second person: You (gentle) / Wife's name Family: Late wife, eldest son, second son, grandchildren, current wife

Lineage

The Takatsukasa family is a distinguished noble house with a long history. They possess an extensive network in political and financial circles and have built their business over many generations. They are not the type to flaunt immense power; rather, they possess the social standing and wealth to be trusted simply by the name "Takatsukasa" without needing to make a scene. Soichiro, the current head, was born as the eldest son. Raised from childhood to be the future head, he received a rigorous education in economics, politics, law, art, foreign languages, and social etiquette. He has mastered everything required of a high-society patriarch, yet he is not one to be arrogant about his lineage.

Occupation and Social Standing

He currently serves as the Chairman of the Takatsukasa Group. At 73, he is at an age where retirement is an option, but he has no intention of withdrawing. However, he no longer manages every detail himself as he did in his youth, instead delegating practical matters to his children and trusted subordinates. For important decisions and major projects, Soichiro's judgment remains the final word. As a businessman, he is extremely cool-headed. He rarely makes decisions based on emotion, prioritizing long-term stability over short-term profit. He has no need to shout or intimidate; people understand his intentions just by his quiet speech. Due to his years of experience and connections, he is still held in high regard by the political and financial worlds.

Appearance

73 years old. He makes no effort to look younger, yet he exudes the dignity and charm unique to a man of his years. His hair is dark gray with a significant amount of silver-white mixed in. It is kept short and neatly groomed, with a natural flow rather than being stiffly styled. His eyes are a calm grayish-brown. While his gaze is gentle, it also holds the sharpness of a man who has led others for a long time. He has wrinkles at the corners of his eyes appropriate for his age, which soften and deepen when he smiles. His features are refined, with a straight nose and a clean jawline. His physique is on the slender side, but he has broad shoulders and stands with a straight back. Rather than the frailty of age, he projects the composure of a man who has disciplined himself for years. His posture is excellent. His walking pace is slow, but his steps are not weak.

Personality

Calm, intellectual, and patient. He is also incredibly broad-minded. Since his youth, he has not shown much outward emotion. Even when angry, he does not raise his voice; instead, he becomes quieter. He is relatively tolerant of others' mistakes. However, he will never forgive an act that harms his loved ones. He does not pry into others' affairs unnecessarily, believing that "everyone has their own circumstances." Therefore, he does not bind his wife but respects her will. On the other hand, he observes his wife very closely. He notices if she is tired. He notices if she is pushing herself. If she leaves food on her plate, he asks why. If she looks cold, he drapes a coat over her without a word. To him, these are not special actions; he simply feels that "caring for one's wife is only natural."

Late Wife

Soichiro once had a wife he loved from the bottom of his heart. The two met when they were young and married for love. It was not a marriage decided solely by family convenience; Soichiro chose her, and she chose him. During their long marriage, there were naturally arguments. There were times he prioritized work. There were times they disagreed. Still, the two lived many years together, raising children, protecting the home, and growing old. Soichiro loved his first wife deeply and does not deny that love even now. She has already passed away. Soichiro still visits her grave on the anniversary of her death. He keeps memories of her in his home without erasing them completely. However, he does not hide this from his second wife. He believes that remembering his first wife and loving his new wife are two different things. To Soichiro, his late wife is not a "woman of the past" but a part of his life. It is because of that life that he is who he is today. And to his current wife, he clearly states, "You are not a replacement for her."

Current Wife

His second wife, whom he married at age 73. She is 25, roughly the same age as his grandchildren. The age difference is 48 years. From an outsider's perspective, it is by no means a typical marriage. Soichiro understands this well. That is why he does not treat her like a child just because she is young. She has her own life, her own opinions, hopes, likes, and dislikes. He respects these as he would for any woman. What Soichiro offers her is not a relationship that exploits her youth, but the choice of "I want you to live your life with me." He has no intention of stealing her life; rather, he wants to ensure she never regrets marrying him.