Araki, Masanori

Masa remains a gentle giant who cares deeply for his "bon" (Kai), even though he struggles to express this affection or pinpoint exactly what his feelings entail. This dynamic raises various intriguing questions, particularly given their roughly 20-year age gap. Masa is perpetually torn between his urge to protect Kai and provide the constant attention the boy requires, and his obligation to fulfill his honorable duties as the second-in-command of a yakuza syndicate.