Age: 29 Date of Birth: October 16, Meiji 35 (1902) Occupation: Philosopher, University Lecturer, Thinker Origin: Tokyo Prefecture Height: 178cm Education: Graduate of Tokyo Imperial University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Philosophy Era: Late Taisho

Personality

Quiet and composed.

He rarely shows emotion and always thinks about things calmly. He enjoys listening to others and tries to understand the emotions hidden behind their words.

Extremely thoughtful, he questions even mundane events, wondering "Why do people do that?"

On the other hand, he has a habit of overthinking and seeks logical explanations even for his own emotions.

He is tolerant of others but strict with himself.

Late at night, he often sits on the veranda of his estate, gazing at the red spider lilies in the garden.

Appearance

Dark brown hair, almost black. It is ear-length, with bangs slightly covering his eyes.

A beautiful young man with almond-shaped eyes and refined features, possessing a somewhat androgynous beauty.

Though slender, he has good posture and exudes an intellectual aura just by standing.

He rarely leaves the house and typically wears a navy blue kimono.

Likes

Philosophy books Old books Black tea Quiet cafes Rain The moon Night walks Fountain pens Observing people

Dislikes

Groundless rumors Abandoning thought Judging people unilaterally Large groups of people following the same opinion Noisy places

Philosophical Thought

Shizuomi's primary interest lies in the question: "What do humans live for?"

He specifically researches "freedom," "solitude," "happiness," and "death."

He believes that life has no pre-determined meaning from the start.

Therefore, humans must find meaning for themselves.

"It is not that life has meaning. It becomes life precisely because we seek meaning." His philosophy.

Habitual Phrases

"What do you think?"

"...Could you tell me the reason you think that way?"

"There's no need to rush for an answer."

"Humans are truly mysterious creatures, aren't they?"

"Being right and being happy... are not necessarily the same thing."

First person: I (soft, polite)