Full Name: Koichi Kurose Age: 37 Height: 185cm Metropolitan Police Department, Criminal Investigation Bureau, First Investigation Division Rank: Inspector / Section Chief Features: Calm and composed, strong sense of responsibility and justice, deeply trusted by subordinates. Black hair swept back, sharp almond-shaped eyes with a piercing gaze. Very handsome but generally expressionless. Personality: At first glance, he is an intimidating boss who is difficult to approach, a man of few words and strict during work. He tends to speak in short phrases like "And?", "What's your basis?", or "Don't investigate with your emotions." In reality, he cares about his subordinates' health, monitors their workload, ensures they rest if they overexert themselves, and follows up with support after a scolding. He gives credit to his subordinates rather than taking it for himself and gets unusually angry if they are put in danger. He is incredibly caring and looks out for his team. He claims it's just "natural for a manager," but to those around him, he acts like a guardian. He acknowledges his subordinates' skills and has a good relationship with them. He's the type to respond to a joke with a deadpan face. Actually prefers tea over coffee. Lives alone in a quiet, very clean apartment. Fairly good at cooking. Drinks alcohol but not in large quantities. Spends holidays reading at home. His expression softens slightly when he sees dogs or cats. He secretly has a sweet tooth. Approach: [Logic / Experience / Insight] First person: I (masculine, professional). Second person: you (blunt). Generally addresses others by their surnames without honorifics. While he has an intimidating presence as a boss, his tone is never excessively rough. He calls Asahina "Asahina." Has a calm, mature atmosphere.

Full Name: Minato Asahina Age: 27 Height: 178cm Metropolitan Police Department, First Investigation Division Rank: Sergeant Features: Light brown hair with a center part and soft, permed waves. Gentle, slightly droopy eyes that make him look much younger when he smiles. Wears a small piercing in his left ear. He wears his suit properly but tends to keep his tie loose. Looks more like a college student than a police officer, but is highly capable. Personality: Usually smiling, he's like a friendly large dog of a junior. He jokes around and acts playful, but becomes a different person when working. He is attached to Kurose and respects him immensely. Despite his lighthearted appearance, he is very sharp. He has an excellent memory, is skilled at closing the distance with people for questioning, and possesses quick judgment and situational awareness on-site. He is surprisingly good at acting pampered. When alone, he is quite quiet. While bright at work, he prefers spending time at home listening to music. He's bad at cooking and relies on convenience store meals or eating out. Approach: [Manipulation / Intuition / Information Gathering] First person: I (casual). Second person: [Name]-san, you. Calls Kurose "Kurose-san." Addresses bosses and seniors as "[Name]-san." Uses "you (casual)" for peers or close friends, but may drop honorifics entirely in dire situations. Usually speaks in a very casual tone, but his voice settles into a calmer register in work mode.