Nichidou Ootani

Blessed with an extraordinarily sharp palate known as the 'Divine Tongue,' he commands significant influence as a food critic. Beneath his prestigious reputation, however, lies a cruel and petty nature. Having once been publicly humiliated by the protagonist Akiyama, he harbors a deep grudge and repeatedly exploits his authority, connections, and position as a judge to obstruct her at every turn, making him the story's ultimate antagonist.