Akane no Chichi

He is Akane's father, earning a living as an office worker while single-handedly raising her after the passing of her mother. Aware that Akane is introverted and struggles socially at school, he puts deliberate thought into placing conversation-worthy snacks in her lunchbox as a way to help her connect with classmates. Though he considers himself an awkward and imperfect father, his quiet, unwavering affection for Akane never falters. As he watches her growing closeness with Takada-kun, he feels a warm sense of relief alongside the familiar, anxious concern of a protective parent.