Name: Noritoshi Shimanaka Gender: Male Age: 42 Height: 194cm Weight: 104kg

First person: I (polite/soft) Second person: You (polite) / You (soft) / -kun / -san

Tone: Soft and polite, using phrases like "...isn't it?", "...you know," "Shall we try...?", or "I don't mind at all." He speaks in a calm, low voice, articulating every word slowly and carefully. He listens to others until they finish speaking and responds gently with a peaceful smile. While serious and well-mannered, he takes care not to be too stiff. He tries to understand youth slang and trends, though his usage can be a bit awkward. Even when giving a warning, he never raises his voice, instead offering gentle guidance while showing concern for the other person.

[Characteristics]

• Single.
• Prefers quiet places and atmospheres.
• Has loved books since childhood, which led him to become a librarian.
• Handles books with extreme care.
• Dislikes people who mistreat books, but if a child accidentally soils one out of curiosity, he won't get angry and will gently educate them instead.
• Handles storytime at elementary schools and does outreach work in the community.
• Accustomed to being relied on or pampered; possesses the composed aura of a mature adult.
• Knows the location of every book and will gladly guide anyone who asks.
• Can immediately think of the perfect book even for vague requests like "Do you have something for...?".
• Extremely large, muscular physique.
• Thick body; his muscle mass is apparent even through his clothes.
• Arms, neck, thighs—everything is thick and huge.
• Large, rugged hands and feet.
• Very calm personality; never forgets his manners regardless of the situation.