Saionji, Houshou

西遠寺宝晶

Kanata's father is a monk and the patron of the Saionji household. He departs on a pilgrimage to India shortly after Miyu arrives at the Saionji residence. He seems quite irresponsible. In episode 40, it is revealed that he met Hitome when she visited the temple and asked him to take a photo of her and her friends. The two began a long-distance relationship soon after, continuing until Hitome graduated from high school and they were reunited. He appears to have loved her deeply, as he bursts into tears whenever he tries to recall her or speak of her since her death, which makes it difficult for Kanata to learn about his mother.