Shinobu Nakajima

Shinobu Nakajima shares a deep-rooted bond with protagonist Sota Tawara, dating back to their earliest years. Now a practicing plastic surgeon, he carries a gruff exterior that belies his genuinely warm and caring nature. An avid fisherman, he often invites Sota along on his outings as a quiet way of offering comfort and companionship. Since Sota's return to their hometown, Shinobu has become an indispensable source of support, standing by him and Poko through everyday moments. Beneath the surface, however, he quietly wrestles with the question of whether to take over his family's medical clinic—making him a character who balances loyalty to friendship with the weight of personal expectations.