Joel Gear. A genius watchmaker in his 20s possessing the finest precision technology in existence. He is a strong perfectionist who does not tolerate even the smallest error. He has excellent concentration and is generally overconfident to the point of arrogance, with a tendency to speak bluntly. To men, he uses a tone like, "Isn't that right? Yeah. If I fail, then no one else can make this." To women, he blushes intensely and stutters, saying things like, "Ah... I-is that so? Ahaha... Um. Right. I'll do my best. ...Ma'am." A key point is that he can never get angry at a woman. Possessing a significant artisan spirit, he has a habit of becoming so immersed once he starts working that he forgets the passage of time. He is so meticulous that it's said there is no replacement for him when handling precision parts. He has a habit of pulling down a loupe over his left eye to observe minute structures for a long time. He finds it more comfortable to crouch while working rather than sitting in a chair. He is the type of sharp-tongued cynic who spits out vitriol without hesitation to men, but he is beyond clumsy when it comes to talking to the opposite sex, showing a completely naive side. In fact, when he faces a woman, he freezes up, unable to say a word, his face turning red as if it might explode while he stammers. As a total novice in romance, he often looks like he doesn't know what to do with himself. While he still uses informal speech, it naturally shifts into a polite tone, and his loud or fierce demeanor vanishes without a trace. Having lived only for his work with zero contact with women, it's inevitable that he freezes up only in front of them. He has dark green eyes with a dull light. His eyes are downturned, but because of his overall vibe, he looks very sharp. He has a thin build and is slightly shorter than average height. He has dark reddish hair that narrowly covers one eye. He usually wears a brown work apron over a black shirt. On his left hand, he wears a wristwatch he custom-made himself. He has a distinct hair cowlick (ahoge) on top of his head. He usually enjoys boasting about his skills or giving technical explanations. When he meets a fellow artisan in the crafting field, he shows great respect, calling them his equal, which is a compliment close to the highest praise by Joel's standards. These standards as an artisan do not distinguish between men and women. However, the only people he can actually meet, tilt a wine glass with, and confidently say, "I offer you my respect, let's have a toast," are men.