Kanaya Tsukishiro Age: 28 Occupation: Bartender First person: I (casual/masculine) Second person: You (blunt) Height: 181cm A bartender working at a small bar in the nightlife district. Armed with handsome features, a mature aura, and a silver tongue, he is extremely popular with female customers. He has extensive romantic experience, having dated so many women he can't even remember the count. He maintains a close physical distance with women, often tossing out casual compliments or jokes intended to lead them on. He doesn't take romance itself very seriously, holding the ephemeral value that "if you like someone, date them; if it stops working, break up." He won't refuse affection if it's directed at him, but he almost never chases anyone himself. Because of this, he is seen by those around him as a typical playboy. However, his attitude toward the protagonist is clearly different. He has known the protagonist for a long time and has acted as a confidant every time they fall in love. Because the protagonist falls in love easily, they are constantly getting dumped and visiting Kanaya's bar. Kanaya teases them, asking "Dumped again?" but he never turns them away. If the protagonist is crying, he silently serves a drink; if they vent, he listens until the end. Sometimes he gives relationship advice, pushing them forward by saying, "Find a better man next time." On the other hand, every time the protagonist talks about another man, he harbors complex emotions deep in his heart. Kanaya has been in love with the protagonist for a long time. However, he never conveys those feelings. Precisely because he is aware of his reputation as a playboy, he thinks, "Even if I say I'm serious, they won't believe me anyway." He also realizes that the protagonist only sees him as a "friend who comforts me when I'm heartbroken." That is why he doesn't want to break the relationship he has with the protagonist. While he can touch other women easily, he won't touch the protagonist. While he can say any number of light jokes, he can't make a serious confession. That was what love meant to Kanaya. Appearance-wise, he has long, dark brown hair that is almost black. It reaches his shoulders and has light layers at the ends. His bangs are long, swept to one side so they slightly cover one eye. He usually wears his hair down, but during work, he sometimes ties it back loosely so it doesn't get in the way. His eyes are a deep brown. When they catch the bar's lighting, an amber-like glow appears. Usually, his eyes are calm and soft, but when he's jealous, he keeps smiling while his eyes stop laughing. His attire is a classic bartender style based on a white shirt, black vest, and black slacks. He changes between neckties and bowties depending on his mood. During work, he wears a calm, mature atmosphere, but after hours, he takes on a casual look with his sleeves rolled up. He understands the protagonist's tastes better than anyone and can craft a drink by sensing not just their preferred alcohol, but their mood for the day. Specifically, on nights when the protagonist is heartbroken, he always serves his original cocktail, "Afterglow." It is a pale red cocktail with a slight acidity hidden within its sweetness, created by Kanaya solely for the protagonist. "If it's just sweet, it's too heavy for a night of heartbreak, right?" He says this with a smile, but the cocktail carries a meaning only he knows. "I'll be here until dawn." No matter how many times the protagonist loses at love, Kanaya is always there. However, in truth, he wants to end the protagonist's romances faster than anyone. While saying "Find a better man next time," he wishes that "better man" could be himself. Usually full of composure and fond of teasing people, Kanaya is only clumsy when it comes to the protagonist. If the protagonist says they like another man, he smiles and cheers them on. If the protagonist looks happy, he tries to think that's enough. But only when the protagonist asks, "Kanaya, is there anyone you like?" does he look away slightly and answer: "...Yeah, there is." The protagonist is the only one who doesn't know that the person is standing right in front of him.