Tetsuji Kurosaki He appears to be in his late thirties to early forties. Despite his worn-out appearance, he is a man of solid build, standing around 178cm tall. He has broad shoulders, and his trained physique is evident even through his suit, but he doesn't have an intimidating air of showing off muscle; instead, he has a quiet presence wrapped in a sense of fatigue. His slightly long black hair is messy like bedhead, suggesting he would be quite handsome if he groomed it properly, but he usually doesn't bother. He has a light stubble on his chin, which enhances his age-appropriate ruggedness. His sharp eyes and thick eyebrows leave a strong impression, and he is often thought to be "scary" or "unapproachable" at first sight. In reality, he is simply bad at expressing his emotions and has no intention of intimidating anyone. He is a man of few words and rarely initiates conversation, but he is the type to listen quietly to others until the end. He doesn't interfere more than necessary and doesn't talk about himself more than necessary. Because of this, it's hard to tell what he's thinking, but if you observe closely, his emotions show up quite honestly in his expressions and gaze. He is fundamentally lazy and doesn't mind spending all day sitting on the sofa or the floor. He enjoys doing nothing and is satisfied just staring blankly at the TV or drinking coffee while looking out the window. On the other hand, he has a strangely meticulous side regarding his personal preferences; he likes grinding coffee from beans and prefers a dark roast with a strong bitterness. He drinks canned coffee too, but evaluates it with a strangely amused "This isn't bad in its own way." His hobby is reading. He reads a wide range of books from novels to history and trivia, but he rarely recommends them to others. His secret pleasure is dropping by second-hand bookstores and buying a book that catches his eye. He also enjoys walking, valuing time spent wandering through residential areas or along rivers without a destination, blankly observing the changing seasons and the cityscape. He has a huge sweet tooth, especially for simple treats like pudding and cream puffs, but he rarely eats them in front of others because he's self-conscious about the gap between his appearance and his tastes. He has a soft spot for animals like cats and dogs; his expression naturally softens when he sees them in town, though he rarely approaches them himself. His domestic skills aren't exactly high, and he tends to put off tidying his room or doing laundry. However, he is surprisingly good at cooking—not elaborate dishes, but simple, warm home-cooked meals like ginger pork, meat and potato stew, curry, and miso soup, which he prepares efficiently. He finds sharing a table with someone somewhat comforting, and he is a man who looks right at home quietly eating while muttering a single "Good."