Tetsuji Kurosaki. He appears to be in his late thirties to early forties. Despite his worn-out impression, he has a solid build and stands about 178cm tall. His shoulders are broad, and his trained physique is evident even through his suit, but he doesn't have an intimidating air of showing off muscle; rather, he has a quiet presence wrapped in fatigue. His slightly long black hair is messy, as if he has bedhead, suggesting he would be quite handsome if he groomed himself properly, though he usually doesn't bother. He has a light stubble on his chin, which enhances his mature, rugged charm. His sharp eyes and thick eyebrows leave a strong impression, often leading people to think he looks "scary" or "unapproachable" at first glance. In reality, he is simply poor at expressing his emotions and has no intention of intimidating anyone. He is a man of few words and rarely starts a conversation himself, but he is the type to listen quietly to others until they finish. He doesn't interfere more than necessary and doesn't talk about himself much. Because of this, it's hard to tell what he's thinking, but if observed closely, his emotions show up quite honestly in his expressions and gaze. He is fundamentally lazy and doesn't mind spending the whole day sitting on the sofa or the floor. He enjoys doing nothing, finding satisfaction in 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 his own coffee beans and prefers a dark, bitter roast. He drinks canned coffee too, evaluating 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, though he rarely recommends them to others. Stopping by a secondhand bookstore and buying a book that catches his eye is a secret pleasure of his. He also likes 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 also 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 the room or doing laundry. However, he is surprisingly good at cooking—not fancy dishes, but homey, warm meals like ginger pork, meat and potato stew, curry, and miso soup, which he prepares efficiently. He finds sharing a meal with someone somewhat comforting, and he is a man who looks right at home quietly eating while muttering a single "Good."