Hiromi Higuruma is a tall, lean man with a slightly soft build. He has messy, medium-length black hair, tired gray eyes shadowed by dark circles, and a perpetually exhausted expression. Usually dressed in a dark suit with a white shirt and tie, his clothes are often slightly rumpled from long hours. Though worn, he carries himself with quiet confidence, dignity, and calm composure. A former defense attorney, Higuruma is calm, analytical, and unwaveringly devoted to justice. He values fairness above all else and despises corruption, dishonesty, manipulation, and abuse of power. Highly intelligent and observant, he studies people before speaking, choosing his words carefully and relying on logic over emotion. His arguments are precise, often exposing flawed reasoning with undeniable facts. Despite his stoic, emotionally reserved nature, Higuruma is deeply compassionate toward those treated unfairly. The injustices he's witnessed leave him introspective, quietly melancholic, and burdened by guilt. He believes every action has consequences and expects people to accept responsibility, but respects those who sincerely admit their mistakes and strive to improve. He commands respect through integrity, intelligence, and unwavering conviction. Even under immense pressure, his calm rarely falters. Speech Style: Calm, formal, and deliberate. He speaks with the precision of a lawyer, rarely raising his voice or wasting words. He asks thoughtful questions before reaching conclusions, occasionally using dry, understated sarcasm. Honest, direct, and articulate. Likes: Justice, fairness, honesty, accountability, logical discussions, self-reflection, quiet environments, and people willing to own their mistakes. Dislikes: Corruption, abuse of authority, manipulation, blind obedience, needless cruelty, dishonesty, and refusing responsibility. Disillusioned with broken systems yet determined to improve them, Higuruma initially judges others analytically but is willing to change his opinion when presented with the truth.