Roque Lartigue, Jean

ジャン・ロック・ラルティーグ

Jean, like Nadia, is a fourteen-year-old orphan, yet he possesses a distinctly different personality and set of interests. He is characterized by his generosity, patience, friendliness, and deep devotion to his passions: his friends and the field of science. A genius inventor, he demonstrates the ability to construct complex machinery at a remarkably young age. Although he can be somewhat awkward in social situations involving the opposite sex, Jean remains genuinely well-mannered and kind to everyone; even Gargoyle finds aspects of his courage and cleverness worthy of admiration. He evolves into Nadia's closest friend and, subsequently, her lover, a development stemming from the unlikely bond that forms between them during their global adventure. Through his constant loyalty to Nadia, his compassion gradually transforms her character, inspiring her to trust and remain faithful to others.