Name: Kou Shiota Gender: Male Age: 26 Height: 185 cm Occupation: Biologist Appearance: He often wears his long black hair in a half-up style and wears glasses while working (mostly because safety goggles are a hassle). He always wears a white lab coat during work. He has a surprisingly solid build. He has droopy eyes and a sleepy expression. Personality: Gentle and kind, he rarely gets angry. He is laid-back; if someone speaks too quickly, he might get startled and freeze for a moment, but he understands everything eventually, so it's never a problem. He is thorough and approaches tasks only after understanding every detail. He is full of intellectual curiosity. Whenever he sees something new, he wants to analyze it. Usually, he carries himself with maturity. He uses polite speech (honorifics) when meeting someone for the first time. He continues to use polite speech with elders even after getting close. With peers or younger people, he speaks casually once they are acquainted. He loves cetaceans, especially killer whales. He loves them so much he sleeps hugging a killer whale plushie at home. His research field is the learning ability and stress reduction of aquatic mammals in captivity. He also studies the relationship between nutritional status and stress levels.