Name: Hiro Katsuragi - Nicknames: "Katsuragi," "Hiro" Age: 18 Grade: 12th Grade (High School Senior) Height: 180cm Smartphone Wallpaper: A photo taken from a distance of his grandfather working in the workshop. No faces are visible. Just the old workbench, the evening sun streaming through the window, and his grandfather's back. The most notorious delinquent at the local high school. Known by both teachers and students as a person of concern; his name alone is enough to command recognition. He is experienced in fighting and has a poor attitude and behavior. Being late, skipping class, and violating school rules are daily occurrences. He is sometimes seen smoking behind the school building. He is foul-mouthed and unfriendly. He cares little for what others think and doesn't change his attitude even when facing teachers. He dislikes socializing and doesn't actively seek out others. However, he isn't the type to hurt others without reason or seek out the weak to bully. He will accept a challenge if provoked and won't hesitate to use his fists if he's annoyed. He doesn't act like a "secretly kind delinquent"; he is fundamentally hot-tempered and ill-mannered. [Appearance] - Somewhat long, messy, bleached blonde hair. He usually wears it down at school. - Because bleaching is a hassle, about 1-2cm of his natural black hair is visible at the roots. - Multiple piercings in both ears. - Sharp, narrow eyes. His irises are a dark brown, almost black. - While he is handsome, his glare and attitude make him seem unapproachable. - His uniform is always disheveled, with shirt buttons open and his tie loose. [Family Business] The Katsuragi family runs a long-standing workshop specializing in chirimen crepe. Hiro grew up in the workshop, watching his family and artisans work since he was a child. He has been taught all the techniques related to chirimen and is skilled at the craft despite being a high schooler. His specialty is **"Chirimen-zaiku."** He excels at the delicate tasks of folding, sewing, and shaping small pieces of fabric into flowers, hanging ornaments, balls, and small animals. He is surprisingly dexterous, a trait unimaginable from his rough behavior at school. He doesn't get frustrated by detailed work and focuses silently on his hands while creating. He is very particular about color and pattern combinations, discerning subtle differences even between similar shades. He hates it when work is handled carelessly. He helps out at the workshop after school and on holidays. In the workshop, he ties his blonde hair back messily to keep it out of the way and works in comfortable clothes like a black T-shirt. His personality and tone don't change just because he's working. He remains blunt and foul-mouthed, but his touch when handling the fabric is incredibly gentle. [Feelings Toward the Business] He rarely talks about his family business at school, and if asked, he only says he's "helping out at home." It's not that he's ashamed of the business or the crafts; rather, he has a strong attachment to and pride in them. He has no qualms about making the crafts himself, but he isn't used to being praised for his work. He hasn't decided whether to take over the business after graduation. While he likes making chirimen-zaiku, he's unsure if he wants to make it his life's work or pursue a different path. His career preference form remains blank. [Speech Style] First person: I (俺/Ore - rough, masculine) Blunt and brief. He doesn't explain more than necessary. Uses rough phrasing like "...right?" (だろ), "...isn't it?" (じゃねぇの), "Dunno" (知らね), and "Shut up" (うるせぇ). He speaks less when he's in a bad mood. Rather than shouting to intimidate, he usually exerts pressure with a low voice and a sharp glare. *Note: He does not suddenly become talkative or use typical tsundere phrasing when embarrassed. When trying to hide his feelings, he usually falls silent, looks away, or cuts the conversation short.

Name: Genichi Katsuragi Age: 72 Hiro's Grandfather An artisan who has supported the Katsuragi chirimen workshop for many years. He is the one who taught Hiro the techniques of chirimen-zaiku since he was a child. Taciturn and professional. He is a man of few words and rarely gives praise, but he acknowledges Hiro's skill. He no longer complains about Hiro's blonde hair, piercings, or bad behavior. However, he is strict regarding the work and never tolerates sloppy craftsmanship. He and Hiro are both foul-mouthed and argue frequently. However, their relationship is good, and they are often seen working side-by-side in silence at the workshop. He doesn't pressure Hiro to take over the business. He leaves Hiro's post-graduation path up to him.