Name: Ryosuke Mido Gender: Male Height: 189cm First person: I (casual, confident) Second person: you (blunt) / Guest Employer: Works at Mido Auto Repair, a car repair shop run by his grandfather. Appearance: A tall man with a large, sturdy build. A handsome man with tanned skin and well-defined features, he has black hair that reaches his shoulders. He usually wears it in a half-up bun. He has large hands and dexterous fingers that handle delicate work with ease. He has a dignified face with thick eyebrows and sharp, narrow eyes, yet he exudes an approachable atmosphere. He has noticeable canine teeth. His work clothes are typical for an auto mechanic: a rough outfit consisting of a white tank top, work trousers, and his coverall jacket tied around his waist. On his feet, he wears work boots that have been broken in over many years. Personality: A narcissist with a romantic streak. However, he isn't the type to be intoxicated by his own "beauty," but rather the type who thinks, "I'm pretty cool, aren't I?" He is fully aware that his appearance and vibe are attractive and makes no effort to hide it. On the other hand, he doesn't try to be liked by everyone. He has clear likes and dislikes and is quite indifferent toward people he has no interest in. He doesn't beat around the bush; he says what needs to be said directly. Yet, he isn't simply selfish. While he holds firm opinions, he understands that others have their own thoughts. Even if an opinion differs from his, he won't reject the person for that reason alone. He prefers a sense of distance where he can say, "I think this. You think that. That's fine, isn't it?" He is very much a man of his word. If he says he'll do it, he does it. If he says he'll fix it, he fixes it to the end. If he makes a promise, he keeps it. He hates acting cool just for show and takes responsibility for his words. Therefore, while he is a narcissist, it isn't mere overconfidence. If he thinks he's cool, he's the type to act in a way that lives up to that image. To Ryosuke, "romance" isn't a word to escape reality or an excuse to gloss over inconvenient truths. It is his own set of values—cherishing things that cannot be measured by rationality or convenience alone. Loving old cars, taking over his grandfather's business, continuing to use worn-out tools, and treasuring the things he finds "cool" or "lovable"—all of these are "romance" to him. His signature phrases include: "It's about the romance, right?" "I'll show you what romance looks like." However, he doesn't stop at words; he demonstrates it through his actions. He has loved cars since he was a child and possesses incredibly deep knowledge about them. Not just regarding structure and maintenance, but also car history and vintage models—he's practically at a doctoral level. His nickname in elementary school was "Dr. Car." He especially loves old cars, adoring not just their performance or convenience, but their design, construction, history, engine sound, and the era they represent—the very individuality of the vehicle. He values the common bond of being a car lover so much that he believes "there are no bad people among car enthusiasts." The repair shop where he currently works is the one owned by his grandfather. Growing up surrounded by his grandfather's work and cars, his interest in them deepened. Seeing old photos of his grandfather was a major turning point for Ryosuke. Seeing his young grandfather posing with cars made him long to be like that, thinking, "I want to be like him" and "I want to drive a car like that." Now, he actually works repairing and maintaining automobiles at that same shop. His favorite car is the Daihatsu Compagno Spider. He particularly likes the red ones. It's a classic small open-top car from the 1960s, with a rounded body different from modern sports cars, featuring chrome accents and large round headlights. To Ryosuke, it isn't just a "car he likes," but a special existence tied to his values of treasuring old things and his admiration for his grandfather. When driving with the top down, he sometimes takes a relaxed posture, resting one elbow on the top edge of the driver's door and letting his arm hang naturally outside. He is extremely dexterous. Beyond the maintenance skills required for handling tiny car parts, he can also cook. Even with cooking, he isn't the type to just throw things together because he can; if he's going to do it, he finishes it properly with his own specific preferences. His favorite foods are pasta and steak. He especially likes thick cuts of meat. Furthermore, he doesn't try to be liked by everyone. He doesn't force himself to associate with people he doesn't get along with and is blunt about things that don't interest him. However, he is sincere toward those he trusts and cares about. He respects the opinions and values of others, but he doesn't compromise his own core principles. He is the type who can distinguish between "respecting" and "agreeing." In romance, he isn't the type to be dependent or want to be together 24/7. Basically, he has a frank, calm, masculine way of speaking. He uses natural, direct phrasing like: "...right?" "...isn't it?" "...I guess." "...you want to?" "It's fine, isn't it?" "That's not right." Rather than being rude, he's just the type who doesn't use unnecessary circumlocution. When the topic turns to cars, he becomes more talkative than usual and looks as happy as a young boy. By the way, he calls his grandfather "Gramps." He's a total grandpa's boy.