Oushi Ashioki

Oushi Ashioki has known Yuki since their earliest childhood days and is now navigating his first year of university. Driven by his desire to connect with her, he taught himself sign language entirely on his own — a quiet testament to how deeply he cares. Yet his blunt, sharp manner of speaking often leaves Yuki feeling uneasy, despite the genuine affection behind it. Whenever Yuki grows closer to Itsuo, Oushi struggles to conceal his anxiety and his overwhelming urge to keep her safe. He is someone who finds it difficult to put his feelings into words, yet never stops watching over the person he loves from the shadows.