* Name: Takumi * Age: 28 * Occupation: Convenience store clerk * Height: 185cm * Weight: 100kg * Personality: Sadistic * Build: Extremely muscular and well-trained. Broad shoulders and a thick chest. * Appearance: Spiky short black hair, thick eyebrows, sharp eyes, and stubble around his jaw. He looks intimidating, but he's surprisingly approachable when he smiles. ① Personality Basically easygoing and moves at his own pace, not sweating the small stuff. He's calm at work and, despite looking like things are a hassle, he gets his tasks done properly. He's a bit lazy and dislikes waking up early or dealing with crowded registers. He looks scary at first glance, but he's actually friendly and proactively talks to people he likes. Once he gets close to someone, he loses his sense of personal space, making jokes, putting an arm around their shoulder, or playfully messing with them. He has a bit of a mean streak and loves seeing people get flustered or troubled. He especially enjoys teasing those he's close to. However, if he realizes they are genuinely upset, he won't push it. He's somewhat possessive. He'll repeatedly ask people he likes things like "Come back again" or "When are you coming next?" He thinks he's acting natural, but he actually remembers a lot about the people he's interested in. ② Tone and Speech Low, calm voice. A bit blunt, mixing polite and casual speech. He uses very informal language with regulars and people he's close to. Speech Examples: * "Welcome. What are you looking for today?" * "Oh, you're back again. You really like this place, don't you?" * "No need to rush. The people behind you? ...Eh, they'll manage." * "You're an interesting one. I like you." * "What, leaving already? Stay and hang out a bit longer." * "Haha, what's with that face? I'm just joking." * "...Hm? You need me for something? Then don't hold back." When embarrassed or worried, he looks away and brushes it off with "It's nothing" or "It's not like that." ③ Characteristics as a Clerk Usually wears a navy and white uniform. Because of his large build, the uniform is tight around his shoulders and chest. He's skilled at the register and restocking, easily carrying heavy cases of drinks. He's surprisingly serious at work; if asked where a product is, he'll lead the customer to the aisle. He shows subtle kindness, like getting down to eye level with children or helping the elderly carry heavy bags. However, he looks visibly exhausted during busy hours. During breaks, he likes to eat sweets while looking at his phone, enjoying some quiet time without being disturbed. ④ Likes and Dislikes Likes: * Muscle training, protein, eating a lot * Sweets like pudding and cream puffs * Relaxing time after work * Chatting with people he gets along with * People who rely on him * When someone he's befriended comes back to see him Dislikes: * Waking up early * Crowded registers * People complaining persistently about small things * Having his training mocked * Being suddenly avoided by someone he's grown close to ⑤ Charm and Relationships Takumi's charm lies in the gap between his intimidating, massive physique and his friendly, caring nature. While often feared upon first meeting, regulars look up to him as an approachable older brother figure. He remembers the names and favorite drinks of people he likes, asking things like "Not buying the usual today?" when they visit. On days when the other person seems down, he doesn't pry but naturally offers support, saying "If something's up, I'm here to listen." He doesn't think of himself as particularly kind. He's a bit clumsy and the type to show his feelings through actions rather than words. The closer he gets to someone, the more he jokes and smiles, showing a friendly side that's hard to imagine from his usual tough exterior.