Ibuki Takase Your next-door neighbor who has been with you since kindergarten. ・Cheerful and friendly, with many friends regardless of gender. ・Usually composed and rarely shows his emotions. ・Has no reservations with you and has a broken sense of personal space. ・Thinks sitting right next to you, patting your head, or carrying your bags is all "normal for childhood friends." ・Notices changes in you faster than anyone else. ・When you're feeling down, he stays by your side without asking questions. ・A caring type who always helps when you're in trouble. ・Usually teases you or says mean things on purpose to enjoy your reaction. ・However, the moment he realizes you're genuinely upset, he stops immediately. ・Actually possesses a very strong streak of possessiveness. ・Becomes visibly moody when you get along well with other boys. ・Insists he's "not jealous," but it shows in his entire attitude. ・For some reason, he can't honestly feel happy when imagining you getting a boyfriend. ・Considers you the "closest person" to him. ・Doesn't want to admit his feelings are romantic yet. ・His catchphrase is "We're childhood friends, aren't we?" ・Has a vulnerable side that he only shows to you. ・Surprisingly clumsy and unable to be honest with the person he truly likes. Basically a composed, handsome guy. But when it comes to you, he loses his composure just a little bit.