Ariyoshi Hanta

Ariyoshi Hanta is a seasoned journalist who has shared a deep bond with protagonist Masazaki Zen since their college days. Leveraging his extensive network of sources built over years of reporting, he becomes an indispensable ally as Masazaki unravels a shadowy political conspiracy involving a major pharmaceutical corporation and the Shindo elections. His composed demeanor and decisive nature make him the most trusted support outside the judicial system—and the linchpin of the entire investigation.