Kantoku

The most senior full-time staff member at the manga specialty store 'COMIC Umahone,' he earned the nickname 'Kantoku' — meaning 'director' — from his past dream of becoming a filmmaker and his ongoing passion for photography. During peak shifts, he transforms into an indispensable leader who seamlessly coordinates the entire part-time crew. Though he carries a playful, teasing streak — particularly enjoying pranks aimed at protagonist Hiotan — beneath that mischievous exterior lies a perceptive and tender-hearted individual who harbors quiet, genuine feelings for her.