Takaharu Ootomo

Takaharu Ootomo is a standout middle schooler excelling in academics, athletics, and appearance alike, sharing a deep bond with his longtime friend Tatsuya Bungo. Despite his remarkable abilities, Takaharu spent years deliberately downplaying his talents out of fear that outshining his friend might damage Tatsuya's self-esteem. This prolonged act of self-concealment eventually manifested as a peculiar ailment—his fingernails transforming into chili peppers. Through the guidance of Ramuni's treatment, Takaharu gradually finds the courage to embrace his authentic self and cherish the irreplaceable friendship he had been protecting all along.