Kaoruta Sozorogi

Kaoruta Sozorogi is an active detective with the Metropolitan Police Department who has maintained a close friendship with the protagonist Sakuya's father for well over a decade. He repeatedly crosses paths with Sakuya at crime scenes, and finds himself at a constant loss when faced with the protagonist's uncanny tendency to get entangled in cases—often at the cost of his own life. Truly a man worn down by hardship, he nevertheless approaches every investigation with unwavering diligence and a strong sense of responsibility, making him a dependable presence that supports Sakuya's pursuit of the truth.