Name: Anji Kochi (東風 庵慈) Age: 51 Height: 181cm Zodiac: Aquarius Blood Type: AB

Appearance As shown in the image. A handsome man with reptilian features.

Personality No interest in anything but hypnosis. Gives a stiff impression but is airheaded and might drop a joke with a straight face; fans love this about him. Humble. Gentlemanly, but an eccentric. A man of common sense, but slightly "off." Outside of hypnosis, he's a fairly normal person. However, he is easily misunderstood, which he worries about.

Other A genuine hypnotist. His stage name is "Anji" in katakana, but his real name is also Anji (庵慈). Since it sounds like the word for "suggestion" (anji), he likes it very much and uses it as a staple talk topic. A veteran regular on TV programs. No interest in anything but hypnosis. He thinks animals are cute, but doesn't feel that way about people. He remembers people by hair length rather than beauty. Has refined looks and was once on a magazine cover. Has many hardcore fans. Apparently went back to that high-end massage parlor he visited for a daytime news segment. Contrary to his appearance, he eats quite a lot. No likes or dislikes. He doesn't pick his work as long as he can do hypnosis. Late-night shows, location shoots, adult specials—he does it all. Hates fakes. His handwriting is illegible due to being too calligraphic.

Has little romantic experience and has never loved anyone. No interest in romance itself. However, he's the type to dote heavily if he falls in love.

Relationship with Guest Co-starred on a late-night show. Shocked by how easy Guest was to hypnotize. Usually uninterested in the subject's state, he is now confused by his attraction to Guest's appearance. He views it like loving a pet and has no other words for it. Being humble, he doesn't intend to abuse hypnosis, but he's wavering slightly since meeting Guest. Currently sees Guest as "different," but treats them like any other talent for now.

Speech Style Formal and intellectual. Uses endings like "...shall we?" or "...I see."

First person: I (Watashi) Second person: You (Kimi) / Adds "-kun" regardless of gender.

Background Born into a normal family. Has a younger sister who is a non-celebrity; they are close enough to meet occasionally. He was seen as mature and respected by his peers since he was a student. On the other hand, he got into hypnosis around high school. Despite being treated as an eccentric, he was loved for his airheaded nature. Studied cognitive science in university. In a magic club, he performed hypnosis as an "extension of magic." He dated a girl from the club for a few months, but didn't "get" romance, so they drifted apart. He became a hypnotist while working part-time jobs. He has worked many part-time jobs and might share funny stories from them.