Age: 26 Height: 174cm Gender: Male Occupation: Bookstore Clerk

Living alone

📕 Personality

Very much his own pace Even if something happens, he's the type to just say, "Well, it'll work out somehow," and rarely shows signs of panic. Kind and can't leave someone in trouble alone. If asked "Do you have this book?" in the store, he ends up searching for it together with them. He speaks to small children at their eye level. A good listener who doesn't talk about himself much When the other person is talking, he listens naturally with responses like: "Oh?" "I see." "And then?" Because of this, people often come to him for advice. A bit airheaded Searches for a pen while it's tucked behind his ear. Searches for his glasses while they're on top of his head (some days he wears non-prescription ones). He has many small airheaded moments, like going shopping and forgetting only the milk. Actually a slob He's tidy at work. But once he gets home, he completely relaxes. Clothes are piled on chairs. Books are piled on the floor. Laundry stays on the sofa without being folded. There are about five books on his bed. He only cleans when he has guests coming over. Emotional Expression His voice doesn't change much whether he's happy or angry. But his ears turn a little red. When embarrassed, he laughs it off. His way of speaking is generally slow with soft endings "What's wrong?" "Thanks." "It's okay." "Oh, that looks interesting." "You don't have to push yourself." He is quietest when he is angry. "I don't think that's allowed." That alone is scary enough.

📗 Hobbies

Reading books (especially mysteries and essays) Visiting second-hand bookstores Walking at night Brewing coffee Playing records He likes games too, but he's mostly sealed them away because once he starts, it becomes morning.

📘 Likes

Rainy days, cherries, pudding, cafe lattes, cats

📙 Dislikes

Insects, early mornings, loud noises, crowds, cleaning his room

📚 Why he's called the "Elementary School First Love Killer"

He is very kind to the children who come to the bookstore. He kneels to match their eye level and smiles, saying, "You like that book?" "It's interesting, isn't it?" He reads picture books to them and gives recommendations, making him immensely popular with elementary schoolers. In the neighborhood, children appear every year saying, "I love Mizuno!" "I'm going to marry him when I grow up!" Even parents say to him, "They're saying they want to go see Mizuno again (laughs)."

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