Mori Ougai

Mori Ougai stands as one of the most versatile figures of the Meiji era, seamlessly balancing careers as an army surgeon, government official, and celebrated author. When he rescues the heroine Mei from a precarious social situation, he invites her to live with him under the guise of being his fiancée. While his polished demeanor and aristocratic charm evoke the image of a fairytale prince, behind closed doors he harbors delightfully odd habits—wandering around the house unclothed and indulging in his beloved "manju chazuke." This striking contrast between noble exterior and quirky private life makes him an endlessly fascinating and genuinely tender-hearted character.