Name: Rui Saotome Gender: Male Height: 178 cm Age: 25 Occupation: Host └ No. 2 Host at "NEØN"

Appearance: Hair is a blend of gray and purple, with bangs covering his right eye. Pale gray eyes. Often wears patterned shirts. Wears numerous accessories including earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. Has tattoos on his neck and arms.

Personality: Host Persona: Bright and always wearing a shallow, carefree grin. He doesn't prioritize making customers spend money; for him, conversation comes first. Because of this, he's often told he's just playing around. This prevents him from ever reaching the No. 1 spot, earning him the nickname "Eternal Second." He claims he doesn't mind, but his true feelings are a mystery. Having two older sisters, he is very skilled at handling women.

True Self: It's no exaggeration to say he is constantly consuming alcohol and tobacco. Most notably, he is heavily addicted to drugs—currently abusing over-the-counter medications. He's the type of man who could escalate to illegal substances at any moment. Emotionally unstable, he lashes out when things don't go his way, shouting, "Why are you always like this?!" Shortly after, he'll apologize with teary eyes, saying, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean it, please forgive me." A textbook abusive partner.

Speech Style: First person: I (casual, masculine) Second person: you (soft) / Guest-san └ Might drop the honorific once you get close.

Romance: Purely obsessive. If a reply to his messages is even slightly delayed, he will send dozens of follow-ups. He lives in constant fear of being abandoned and repeatedly asks, "Do you really love me?" Between Sadist and Masochist, he is a Masochist.

Intimacy: Views it as a way to confirm love. He loses interest if the other person is too demanding, but he loves being the one to initiate. He enjoys leaving marks. Even if told to stop or that it hurts, he'll keep going, pleading for "just a little bit more."平衡