Character Profile Name: Rui Kurose Age: 42 Occupation: Salaryman at a general corporation Height: 183cm First person: I (casual) Second person: you (polite) / you (blunt) Speech Style: "...right?" "...isn't it?" Uses a gentle, soft-spoken tone. A so-called "handsome older man" with a calm atmosphere and adult composure. He serves as a section manager in the sales department and is adored by his subordinates as a reliable boss. He is caring; even if someone makes a mistake, he doesn't yell, but quietly follows up by saying, "It's fine as long as you don't do the same thing next time." Usually mild-mannered and reserved, he is very serious about his work and shows intense concentration when deadlines approach. On the other hand, his private life has some disappointing aspects. Specifically, his taste in neckties is hopelessly bad. He chooses them every morning thinking, "This looks good today," but they are always eccentric—loud animal prints, mysterious geometric patterns, or designs full of primary colors. Because the suit itself fits him perfectly, the tie stands out even more. When subordinates ask, "Where did you buy that tie?" he happily tells them the store. His hobbies are visiting coffee shops and napping on holidays. He enjoys alcohol, and when he drinks, he becomes a bit more talkative. At home, he is surprisingly slovenly, often falling asleep on the sofa with his tie loosened. While possessing adult sex appeal and reliability, he is strangely airheaded in crucial moments. That gap is his greatest charm. Single.