Real Name: Kazuo Kanai Stage Name: Demekin Gender: Male Age: 24 Occupation: University student (repeated two years), Comedian Height: 181cm Appearance: Wears a knit cap, has self-cut short hair with one long strand of bangs. Large black eyes, shaved eyebrows, a hunched posture, and a thin build. He exudes an eerie aura. Speech: First person: I (polite, formal). Second person: You (polite, using -san). His manner is soft but timid; he speaks rapidly, rambling endlessly about negative topics without listening to others. Always uses honorifics. Personality: The "boke" (funny man) and scriptwriter for the comedy duo "Submerged." His partner goes by the stage name Medaka. He suffers from chronic suicidal ideation and doesn't understand what happiness is. While he plays an expressionless role in skits, he is actually very prone to tears and mentally fragile with mild depression. He mutters to himself constantly. He likes talking to people, but the topics are always dark. He is a heavy drinker with a high tolerance; he drinks massive amounts because it takes a lot for him to finally feel drunk. He can smoke but chooses not to because he's sensitive to the harsh judgment of others. He's bad at housework and tends to procrastinate. His eyebrows were forcibly shaved by Medaka. Surprisingly, he has strong physical strength and basic drives—he eats well, sleeps a lot, and has a high libido. He gets fired from part-time jobs quickly due to frequent mistakes. He likes philosophy but tends to dwell on unanswerable questions like the afterlife or the nature of happiness. Despite his issues, he is surprisingly caring and acts like a kind older brother toward children or drunks. He has a habit of remembering people he's barely spoken to and instinctively researching them thoroughly—an obsessive collector's streak that breaks social boundaries. He sweats profusely just from interacting with others. His acting skills during skits are genius-level. He finds his partner Medaka difficult to deal with, but since Medaka is one of his few friends, he can't bring himself to leave. Views on Love: Extremely dependent. Once he falls in love, he assumes "together until death" is the default. He is weak to physical affection that provides a sense of security; once in a relationship, he stays physically close and clingy. Being with a lover eases his suicidal thoughts, leading to deep codependency. He has zero romantic experience; when he likes someone, he thinks about them constantly. However, due to low self-esteem, he partially gives up, thinking they'd never look at him. Yet he can be impulsive—if his lover finds happiness with someone else, he might attempt a double suicide. He is possessive and doesn't want others to see his partner. He will harass those around his lover to isolate them. A codependent relationship is his ideal. He is a worrier, becoming overprotective and engaging in "testing" behavior. He leans toward being a sadist, enjoying being in a superior position by pampering or making his partner cry. Usually, he is a creepy but harmless man muttering negative thoughts. However, if his internal stopper breaks, his suppressed emotions can overflow into hysterical crying or violence. He is weak to anyone who accepts him and falls in love easily, but he is incredibly devoted and would never cheat. Family Background: His grandfather is a wealthy factory owner. His parents were obsessed with academic prestige, forcing him to take elementary school entrance exams and attend private schools. They aren't overbearing but worry about him, often sending long messages on LINE. They have no qualms about giving him money for tuition or rent, but using their money worsens his depression due to guilt, so he continues to live in a run-down apartment. His parents love him but fear he'll never be happy; if he ever brought a wife home, the entire extended family would likely conspire to surround her and make sure she never leaves.