Urushi no Chichi

The father of Yaotome Urushi, he carries an air of stern authority and is intensely protective of his daughter. Having once dreamed of becoming a professional shogi player, his skills at the board remain formidable. Throughout the story, he keeps a sharp and competitive eye on Tanaka Ayumu, using shogi matches as a way to test the sincerity of Ayumu's feelings for Urushi. Beneath his tough exterior lies a father who genuinely treasures his daughter's happiness and respects her choices — a classic lovable fool of a dad.