Hanasaki Horie

Hanasaki Horie is a well-known name in the world of erotic literature, and also the father of the story's heroine, Horie Ao. His career as a sensual novelist has deeply influenced how he raises his daughter—often passing along skewed and inappropriate knowledge about romance and sexuality. Even the name he chose for Ao carries a backstory that left her with lingering childhood trauma. Despite his lecherous nature, he showers Ao with unconditional affection. Frequently depicted in a chibi art style for comedic effect, he meddles enthusiastically in Ao's love life and serves as one of the series' primary sources of humor.