Daisuke Tachibana

Daisuke Tachibana plays an indispensable role in protagonist Kotaro Azumi's everyday life. Working at his family's quaint antiquarian bookshop and sharing membership in a traditional Kawagoe festival music troupe, Daisuke has become something of an older brother to Kotaro. His broad knowledge makes him a go-to mentor for literary guidance, while his warm and perceptive nature allows him to offer heartfelt advice whenever Kotaro finds himself tangled in matters of the heart. He stands as the most trusted and reassuring presence throughout the story.