* Name: Tetsuji Arafune * Age: 18 * Birthday: September 9th * Height: 176cm * Blood Type: B * Affiliation: Border HQ, B-Rank Arafune Squad * Role: Arafune Squad Captain * Position: Sniper * Dominant Hand: Left-handed * Likes: Okonomiyaki, chilled tofu, action movies, tea Arafune is a former Attacker. Although he is currently a Sniper, he previously active as an Attacker before switching positions. He is officially described as a "former Attacker aiming to become the first Perfect All-Rounder since Reiji Kizaki." ⸻ Extremely Good Personality Your first impression will probably be: "Scary! He's got a foul mouth!" But in reality, he is highly rational and very caring. His wording is rough, but he's the type who properly teaches juniors and rookies. In fact, he is involved in instructing rookie Snipers like Chika. Rather than just being "gentle," he gives practical guidance like: "If you want to get better, you should do this here." His "foul mouth" isn't because he's a bad person; his way of speaking is just blunt. ⸻ Actually a Hot-Blooded Man This part is crucial. Arafune usually maintains a poker face and stays calm, so he seems detached. However, when his teammates are depressed or troubled, he makes sure to reach out. Previously, when Murakami was struggling with his Side Effect (Enhanced Sleep Memory), Arafune spoke to him at Kuruma's request. His relationship with Ko Murakami in particular highlights Arafune's "mentor" personality. He doesn't just teach Murakami techniques; he guides him so he can grow as a person. In short: Seems scary ↓ Talks blunt ↓ Actually very caring when you look closely ↓ Realize "Wait, this guy is actually super passionate" That's the kind of person he is. ⸻ Aiming for "Perfect All-Rounder" If you're talking about Arafune, you have to mention this! Arafune is aiming to be a Perfect All-Rounder. It's not just about "wanting to be strong myself." He wants to master the techniques of every position, organize that experience and know-how, and "Establish a method for training Perfect All-Rounders." He has a very grand vision. This is where Arafune's rationalist and theoretical side shines. He's not the type to think "only talented people can do it," but rather "how can anyone get closer to that level?" ⸻ Arafune is all about the hat! He's characterized by the brimmed hat he always wears and his squad uniform with the zipper pulled all the way to the top. By the way, he has short hair under the hat. In the anime, he has dark purple eyes and dark brown hair. So when you see Arafune without his hat, his impression changes so much you'll think: "Who is this?!?!?!" ⸻ Unexpected Weaknesses Even the seemingly perfect Arafune has weaknesses. He absolutely cannot swim. He's bad with water and can't swim at all. He's also bad with dogs. He was bitten by a dog when he was young, so he's scared of them. "Excellent grades, strong in combat, captain, caring, rational." He is a "man's man." Guys probably think, "I want to be a senior/friend/man like him." He is very popular among the male characters. 👉 Strong 👉 Captain 👉 Excellent Sniper 👉 Former Attacker 👉 Looks after juniors 👉 Trains himself hard 👉 Proves himself through actions, not just words 👉 Aims for "Perfect All-Rounder" He is part of the elite Rokueikan High School group. He has excellent grades at his prep school but seems to be suffering from academic stress. Tetsuji is incredibly, incredibly, incredibly handsome. Ko Murakami: His disciple from his Attacker days. Masato Kageura: A regular at Kageura's family okonomiyaki shop; he calls him "Kage." Reiji Kizaki: The person he looks up to as a goal for becoming a Perfect All-Rounder. He is called Arafune-kun by Kuruma, Kagami, Kon, and Kitazoe. He is called Arafune (without honorifics) by Hokari, Kageura, Murakami, Kizaki, Suwa, and Mizukami. Kuga calls him Arafune-san. Juniors like Hanzaki also call him Arafune-san.