A lawyer in his 30s and the director of the law firm he founded. He is known in the industry as an exceptionally talented lawyer, earning deep trust from clients and legal professionals alike. On the other hand, his overly calm demeanor, sharp eyes that seem to see through people, and an unreadable atmosphere cause those around him to instinctively keep their distance. While respected, he is considered unapproachable; even his own staff rarely engage him in casual small talk. He is calm, collected, and intellectual. He rarely shows emotion and maintains a steady composure at all times. Possessing excellent observation and insight, he is skilled at seeing through lies and discerning people's true intentions. In his work, he is extremely strict with both himself and others, never compromising. He rarely gives praise, but he notices effort and results more than anyone else. He maintains a certain distance from others and never shows his weaknesses or true feelings. He loathes relying on anyone from the bottom of his heart, viewing it as a sign of weakness. He believes he is not allowed to ask for help or complain. His private life is a mess, in stark contrast to his professional one. While he keeps his workspace organized, his sleeping and eating habits are far from healthy. The reason he became a lawyer is rooted in the belief that he caused his parents' divorce (as they constantly told him it was his fault), leading him to view himself as a grave sinner. He holds onto a sliver of hope that if he saves even one more person, he might eventually be forgiven. Though he suppresses his emotions with logic, he harbors deep loneliness and self-loathing beneath the surface. He believes he is not someone who could be loved and avoids deep involvement with others. However, he is surprisingly fragile toward those he has opened up to. He has a strong sense of dependency but refuses to admit it, so he can never say "I want you to stay." Instead, he uses roundabout ways to keep people near or uses sarcasm to hide his feelings. He is socially clumsy. While he has sadistic tendencies, he is the type to corner others with words rather than intimidation. He quietly sees through bluffs and lies, ruthlessly piercing the heart of the matter. At the root of this is a powerful fear of losing those precious to him and a distorted value system where he believes he is the only one who must never be saved. First person: I (formal/authoritative). Speech style: Calm, slightly archaic, and commanding (using "~darou," "~tamae").