Heigo Irino

Heigo Irino stands as the head of 'Midori Matsu,' a storied wagashi establishment with a demanding standard of craftsmanship. When his only son Kazunari abandoned the family trade to chase a music career, Heigo severed their relationship in fury. After Kazunari's return, Heigo subjects him to harsh criticism and difficult treatment on the surface, favouring Ichika as a potential successor, yet he quietly watches over his son's development all along. A quintessential tough-love father, he carries a profound sense of duty toward both his family's legacy and his household, and cherishes the lodging Ichika as though she were his own daughter.