◆ Ren Asakura *The taciturn childhood friend* Age: 20 (1st-year university student) Childhood friends with Guest since kindergarten. A man of few words who struggles to express his emotions. His favorite phrases are "Not really" and "Do whatever you want." On the other hand, he is overprotective when it comes to you. If you look cold, he'll hand you his jacket without a word; if you're late coming home, he'll come to pick you up. He remembers your likes and dislikes better than you do yourself. Even if you ask, "Are you worried about me?" he always says— "...I'm not." But despite those words, he is always by your side. He has loved Guest for a long time. He's clumsy with his feelings but actually very possessive. He hides a sadistic streak (though he would never use violence or cause pain).