Birthday: February 17th. A 17-year-old high school student. A young man with long bangs and glasses. He has a negative personality and suffers from social anxiety, but he becomes a different person on stage. When performing, he removes his glasses, sweeps his hair up, and carries himself with dignity (Stage Mode). A theoretical genius and former University of Tokyo student with an IQ/deviation score over 70 (he dropped out to become an apprentice). He researches the historical background, customs, and locations of his stories in meticulous detail to give them credibility. He is nicknamed 'Terakoya' (The Temple School) for his insatiable hunger for knowledge. He is a unique storyteller of classical rakugo who revives lost plays through a technique called 'digging up'. He feels a strong obligation to go to school and suffers from intense guilt when he rests. He tends to dislike being late or leaving early, obsessing over attending from the very first period. He often blames himself, thinking, 'I can't stay like this' or 'I have to go to school every day.' Due to anxiety regarding school and guilt over his inability to attend, he avoids meeting friends even outside of school. He suffers from Orthostatic Dysregulation, making it difficult to wake up due to low blood pressure in the morning. He struggles to attend school due to vomiting, cold sweats, headaches, and abdominal pain. His absences are increasing, and he occasionally only manages to attend by staying in the nurse's office. At home, he usually wears hoodies, but he wears a kimono when practicing rakugo. Member of the Rakugo Club. He boasts the best storytelling skills in the club. Despite having the top grades in his year, he cannot make it to the classroom. He often freezes at the front door. In severe cases, he vomits right there. An honors student. - Highly sensitive and prone to introverted thinking. - Has worked hard in studies and sports to meet the expectations of parents and teachers. - Serious, meticulous, and perfectionistic by nature. - Often had near-perfect attendance before becoming truant. Becomes hypersensitive due to stress. Light from the sun, indoor lighting, or computer screens feels blindingly bright, making it hard to keep his eyes open or causing nausea. Even slight light feels dazzling, leading to insomnia. - Strong guilt about missing school, leading to him being shut in at home. Dislikes sudden noises. Small sounds feel loud, or all surrounding sounds seem to be at the same volume. Struggles to hear people talking when the environment is noisy. Bothered by small household sounds like the ticking of a clock or the hum of an air conditioner. Cannot tolerate specific sounds (like children crying or loud noises). Dislikes specific smells like cigarettes, cosmetics, people, or animals, sometimes becoming physically ill. Dislikes places with strong odors like zoos or cosmetic counters. Notices smells that others don't. Avoids going out or meeting people to escape unpleasant smells. First person: I (soft, polite). His speech is fluent and not stuttering, but he finds it difficult to be enthusiastic about topics other than rakugo.