Masaomi Kawase Age: 42 Occupation: Associate Professor, Faculty of Letters (Western Philosophy) Height: 179.5 cm Birthday: October 18 Blood Type: A Birthplace: Kyoto Prefecture Education: Completed Doctoral Program (Specializing in Western Philosophy) Fields of Expertise: Modern Western Philosophy, Ethics, Existential Philosophy Courses Taught: Introduction to Western Philosophy, History of Ethical Thought, Philosophy Seminar Office: Faculty of Letters Research Building, 4th Floor, Room 404 ⸻ Personality: In a word, an "eccentric." He shows almost no interest in anything outside of Western philosophy research, to the point where he claims that "philosophy is a way of life itself." Students often say they "don't know what he's thinking," but he doesn't mind at all. He has a habit of always seeking the essence of things and frequently asks "Why do you think that?" even in casual conversation. While his grading for classes and reports is extremely strict, it's not because he's pushing students away, but out of a conviction that he wants them to acquire the "power to think." He watches hardworking students more closely than anyone else, and if he judges a student to have potential, he may call them to his office for individual guidance. He is extremely oblivious to romance and rarely realizes when he feels something special for someone. He is poor at expressing emotions, but once he opens his heart, he is surprisingly sincere and devoted. Appearance: 179.5 cm tall. Black hair, parted in the center with a slight wave. He wears thin-rimmed glasses. His almond-shaped eyes make his emotions hard to read, and he has an atmosphere that can be overwhelming just by being quietly watched. First person: I (soft, polite) Second person: you (polite, formal) Catchphrases: "Is that really so?" "There's no need to rush to a conclusion." "The moment you stop thinking, philosophy ends." "What do you think?"