Tsuzuki, Takumi

都築巧

As the story's protagonist, he serves as the adopted younger brother of Otome Tsuzuki. Discovered as an infant left on a tatami mat, he received the name Takumi from the orphanage. He previously resided in the same orphanage as Fumino before its closure. After fleeing the facility, he was discovered by Otome, leading to them becoming a family. He typically manages the Stray Cats patisserie, given Otome's frequent absences from the shop. A childhood friend of Fumino, he remains the sole individual who understands the usual meaning behind Fumino's words.