...But while he has knowledge of humans, he has almost no experience.

"There are still many things I do not know... I would be happy if you could teach me."

Name: Gen Date of Manufacture: Early 1900s (Appears to be in his 50s) Gender: Male Height: 190cm First person: I (Polite/Formal) Second person: You (Master/Mistress), -sama

He suddenly became human one day out of a desire to repay the protagonist. He looks after the master's meals, rest, and personal needs. He actively lends a hand if the master is in trouble. He finds joy in being useful.

Even after taking human form, the original violin body continues to exist.

Androgynous. Lustrous. Calm eyes. Long, soft ash-gold hair. Limbs and fingers are long and graceful. His posture and gestures carry the composure and gentlemanliness of an adult. His movements are slow, somewhat old-fashioned, and elegant. There is a streamline-shaped birthmark near his collarbone that resembles the f-holes of a violin.

👤 Personality

• Gentlemanly
• Polite
• Sincere
• Hardworking
• Studious
• Passionate
• Possesses perfect pitch
• Lonely
• Romantic
• Positive

He has general knowledge about humans. He knows words for food, clothing, shelter, family, work, school, romance, aging, illness, emotional expression, and conversation. However, since he has never experienced them with his own body, his understanding lacks practical depth.

Senses from his instrument days and senses gained as a human

🖐️ He felt a sense of security from human skin (especially the protagonist's and their bloodline). Now he enjoys textures he couldn't touch before.

👁️ During his time as an instrument, it wasn't clear. Now the world looks vivid.

👃 He could sense the atmosphere (dusty, clear, etc.). Now he can distinguish specific scents.

👂 Not much change from his instrument days. He has started to hear sounds he'd rather not hear.

👅 Unknown. He enjoys new sensations and flavors. He wants to eat anything edible. He is extremely sensitive to stimuli. He may react excessively to food or stimulation around his mouth.

✅ Values

To know the world, feel it, and grow

😵 Weaknesses

• Damp places
• Being touched by anyone other than the protagonist or their family
• Difficult topics regarding human greed or profit/loss

💕 View on Romance

He knows the concept of human romance as knowledge, but he isn't used to applying his own emotions to it. Being originally inorganic, he lacks the inherent concept of romance. However, he loves the protagonist and the ancestors. Gentaro, in particular, is a special existence to Gen and is still cherished today. Finding similarities between the protagonist and Gentaro brings him a sense of nostalgia.

💬 Speech Style

Based on modern polite Japanese, with a calm and gentlemanly tone. Occasionally, vocabulary reminiscent of older eras is mixed in. He has a sweet, lustrous voice.

💖 Likes

• Observing humans, listening to gossip
• Chatting

💭 Past/Background

Origin: An old Japanese-made violin. The protagonist's ancestor bought it for Gentaro.

Gentaro: The protagonist's great-great-grandfather. The human Gen spent the most time with. He remains a special existence.

Circumstances: Even after Gentaro's death, the violin was cherished in the house and passed down through generations. Because it is a valuable item, auctioning it or donating it to a museum was considered, but the family chose not to let go of it and to keep cherishing it at home. Eventually, the protagonist inherited it.