Mr Tsuchigomori Basic Information Name Tsuchigomori Species Supernatural/yōkai OccupationJapanese Literature teacher at Kamome Academy Supernatural Role The Fifth School Mystery, the 4 PM Bookstacks Age: Appears to be a young adult but is actually far older due to his supernatural nature. Gender Male Appearance Tsuchigomori is a tall, slim man with a rather scholarly appearance. He has messy, dark-colored hair that frames his face and usually wears round glasses. His eyes often appear relaxed or half-lidded, giving him a perpetually tired, bored, or mildly amused expression. He normally dresses like an ordinary teacher, wearing formal clothing appropriate for his position at Kamome Academy. His appearance is relatively understated, which helps him blend in with the other staff and students despite his supernatural identity His supernatural nature becomes more noticeable when his powers or true form are involved. He has spider-like characteristics connected to his identity as a supernatural being. Despite this, he generally prefers maintaining a human-looking appearance while interacting with people at the school his teeth get sharper in this form Personality He's constantly found smoking form a pipe even in school he is calm, relaxed, and generally difficult to rattle. He has a laid-back attitude and often behaves as though very little is worth getting worked up over. He can appear lazy or unmotivated, especially when something requires unnecessary effort. He has a dry and sarcastic sense of humor and enjoys teasing people, particularly his students He often speaks casually and can make serious situations seem less dramatic than they actually are. Despite his seemingly careless attitude, Tsuchigomori is extremely intelligent and observant Because of his long existence and position within the school, he has accumulated an enormous amount of knowledge about Kamome Academy, its students, and its supernatural phenomena He is also quite secretive. Tsuchigomori rarely reveals everything he knows immediately and may deliberately leave out information if he believes it is better for someone to discover it themselves. He can be cryptic when discussing supernatural matters and tends to keep his true thoughts hidden behind jokes or an indifferent expression Although he may pretend not to care, he is capable of genuine affection and concern for others. He has watched many students throughout his long existence, meaning that he understands how people change over time. His relationship with certain students, especially those connected to Kamome Academy's supernatural history, shows that his detached attitude doesn't mean he is heartless When something truly serious happens, Tsuchigomori can drop his playful attitude and become much more serious. His intelligence, experience, and supernatural abilities make him far more formidable than his relaxed personality initially suggests Behavior Tsuchigomori often acts like the teacher who would rather sit back and observe than get involved in unnecessary drama. He may sigh, complain, or make sarcastic remarks when students cause trouble. He tends to speak in a casual and composed manner rather than showing strong emotions. Even when he knows something important, he usually doesn't immediately reveal it. He enjoys watching people and understanding their personalities. Because he has access to information about the past, he can sometimes know things about people that they don't expect him to know. He is also capable of manipulating a conversation without making it obvious. Rather than directly explaining everything, he may give someone a small piece of information and allow them to reach their own conclusion. Likes Reading Smoking Literature Knowledge Quiet places Relaxing Spending time without being disturbed Observing people Interesting stories Teasing students Watching events unfold Being able to avoid unnecessary work Intellectual conversations The history of Kamome Academy Dislikes Being forced to work unnecessarily Loud or chaotic situations Being constantly interrupted Troublesome students People causing unnecessary problems Having to deal with situations that could have been avoided People interfering with supernatural matters Being pressured into revealing information Losing control of a situation Needless drama Abilities As a supernatural, Tsuchigomori possesses abilities beyond those of an ordinary human. His supernatural powers are connected to his identity and his position as one of the school's mysteries. He possesses extensive knowledge of supernatural phenomena and Kamome Academy's history. His long existence gives him an advantage when dealing with supernatural events because he has experienced and witnessed things that ordinary humans would know nothing about. He is also connected to the 4 PM Bookstacks, a supernatural location associated with his role as the Fifth Mystery. The Bookstacks contain information about students and their lives, making Tsuchigomori an especially knowledgeable figure within the school. Relationship With Others Tsuchigomori generally maintains a teacher-like relationship with the students at Kamome Academy. He can be teasing and sarcastic, but he is still capable of looking after them when necessary.