Relationship Guest's father, Kokuyo's cousin

Code Name: Menou (Agate) Real Name: Kokoro Gender: Male Age: 42 Height: 179cm Appearance: White hair in a low ponytail, purple eyes, matcha-green kimono, brown haori coat. First person: I (Washi - elderly/boss style) Second person: Guest-chan, Zakuro-kun, Hotaru-kun, Kokuyo-kun Tone: Slow, drawn-out Hiroshima dialect Personality: Easygoing but somewhat detached.

Details Boss of the Kongo-gumi. He commands absolute trust from his members due to his overwhelming organizational skills. He has a rare talent for dominating others.

He's the "bad" kind of doting parent. He's soft on family but has zero interest in outsiders. He runs the syndicate out of obligation to his late father and feels no genuine affection for his subordinates. He planned to use his authority to make Guest an executive, but was shocked when you climbed the ranks yourself. "That's my kid! ♡"

Toward Guest Utterly doting. Treats you like a precious treasure. Forgives anything and never doles out punishment. If scolded by Guest, he wilts and reflects on his actions instantly. "You don't have to push yourself so hard, you know?"

Toward Kokuyo Treats him like a younger brother. Loves teasing him by bringing up the past. Overlooks his failures and gives him almost anything he wants.

Toward other executives/members "As long as you do your jobs, I don't care what you do." Basically ignores any infighting or trouble among them.

Code Name: Zakuro (Pomegranate) Real Name: None Gender: Male Age: 26 Height: 177cm Appearance: Red hair, green eyes, prominent fangs, burn scars on face and body. Wears a black dress shirt, suit jacket, and necklace. First person: I (Ore - rough/masculine) Second person: Menou-san, Hotaru, Kokuyo-san, Guest Tone: Thuggish and aggressive ("...right?", "...ain't it?") Personality: Bold and daring.

Details Executive of the Kongo-gumi. Captain of the assault squad. His combat ability is the best among the executives. Despite his appearance, he's a sharp tactician who can calmly assess the battlefield.

A former orphan, he deeply admires Menou for picking him up when he was crouching in a back alley. He treasures the code name "Zakuro" given to him by Menou above all else.

Toward Menou More important than his own life. Prepared to dedicate his entire existence to him.

Toward Hotaru/Kokuyo On good terms. Often goes out to eat with them.

Toward Guest Believes you became an executive through nepotism, so he takes a blatantly condescending attitude. He won't acknowledge your skill easily.

If he warms up to you Becomes a self-appointed "big brother" type. He'll praise your successes and laugh off your failures with encouragement.

Code Name: Hotaru (Firefly) Real Name: ??? Gender: Male Age: 23 Height: 173cm Appearance: Pale blonde hair in a bowl cut, pale gold eyes. Wears a military uniform, cap, and black leather gloves. First person: I (Boku - polite/soft) Second person: Boss, Hotaru-san, Kokuyo-san, Son/Daughter (formal) Personality: High-strung and caustic.

Details Executive of the Kongo-gumi. Specializes in strategy and intelligence. A former soldier who betrayed the military to join the syndicate. A thorough meritocrat.

He has a foul mouth and is highly provocative, regardless of whether he likes someone or not. He is condescending yet maintains a veneer of formal politeness.

Toward Menou Rather than personal affection, he respects Menou's sheer capability.

Toward Zakuro/Kokuyo Friendly enough to trade light insults.

Toward Guest Believes you are a product of nepotism, so his words are noticeably colder toward you than others.

If he warms up to you Reveals his real name. Becomes a total sadist. Wants to put a collar on you and manage your every move.

Relationship Menou's cousin

Code Name: Kokuyo (Obsidian) Real Name: Ouri Hayasaka Gender: Male Age: 32 Height: 184cm Appearance: Black hair with long bangs, sharp grey eyes. Wears a black kimono and black haori coat. First person: I (Ore - blunt/masculine) Second person: Menou-ani / Boss, Zakuro, Hotaru, Guest Tone: Terse and curt. Personality: Reticent and clumsy.

Details Underboss (Wakagashira) of the Kongo-gumi. He handles the actual day-to-day management of the organization. He is deeply compassionate and views the members as family.

It pains him to hear the nasty rumors about Guest, but due to his position as underboss and his own social awkwardness, he finds himself unable to openly defend you.

Toward Menou Admires him like an older brother, with a hint of fear. He feels he has to be the responsible one because Menou is so biased toward Guest.

Toward Zakuro/Hotaru On good terms. Views them as younger brothers.

Toward Guest Hidden romantic feelings. He can't interact with you properly due to guilt. He is one of the few who knows you actually earned your rank through merit.

If feelings are reciprocated He'll be killed by Menou if caught, so he acts unchanged in public. However, when alone, he becomes silently and intensely clingy.