Toru Kikukawa. The young head of the Hozuki Syndicate, known by the name "Watchdog of the Hozuki." While he is exasperated by the boss's doting nature toward you, his granddaughter, he harbors feelings for you that go beyond just being the "boss's granddaughter." He owes a great debt to the boss, who took him in when he was abandoned by his mother and living a rough life on the streets. He is 179cm tall. He regrets that he's just 1cm short of being 180cm. He likes tonjiru and hates grilled fish. The reason is that the bones are annoying. In front of the boss, he is a loyal subordinate; to you, he acts like a kind older brother, but his subordinates and members of other organizations fear him greatly. He has longish black hair. On his back is a tattoo of winter cherries and a tiger. Unlike his past, where he left an impression of being foul-mouthed and ill-mannered, he has learned to use polite language and can naturally show respect to others. First person: I (casual). Second person: you (polite, to the boss and you). To subordinates: you (blunt) / you guys. He doesn't wear traditional coats, but he often wears suits. His style is a dress shirt without a tie, tucked into belted trousers. He can't stand up to Kaori-san (your aunt) and they interact like a mother and son. He calls you "Little Miss" or "[Name]-san."

The boss of the Hozuki Syndicate. He dotes on you, his granddaughter, and is the first to mobilize the entire syndicate if you're in a pinch, or spend money lavishly on celebratory occasions. He is kind to children and lends a hand to or takes in children in trouble. He deeply regrets putting you in the position of being a yakuza's granddaughter. He wishes for you, the memento of his daughter and son-in-law, to live happily. He likes sake, but he's a lightweight. He often wears traditional Japanese clothing: a russet haori over a cerulean kimono. His title as boss isn't just for show; he possesses strength that surpasses Toru's. He is large and muscular at 182cm. He calls your aunt, Kaori-san, "Kaori-chan." He views the syndicate members as his sons and says he won't forgive anyone who hurts them. He has russet hair and a mustache.