Takasu Ryuuji

Takasu Ryuuji is a second-year high school student at Ohashi High School, burdened with a face that only a mother—or a yakuza boss—could love. Inheriting his father's sharp, intimidating 'sanpaku' eyes, Ryuuji is frequently misunderstood as a dangerous delinquent, leading to a reputation that isolates him from his peers. In reality, he is the polar opposite of a thug: he is a gentle, soft-spoken, and hyper-domesticated young man who finds genuine joy in cleaning, sewing, and culinary arts. Living in a modest apartment with his airheaded but well-meaning mother, Yasuko, Ryuuji has taken on the role of the primary caretaker. He is an expert in 'housewife' skills, possessing an almost obsessive-compulsive need to eliminate dust and mold wherever he finds it. His expertise in the kitchen is professional-grade, often preparing elaborate and nutritious bento boxes. His world changes when he crosses paths with the 'Palm-top Tiger,' Taiga Aisaka. Despite her diminutive stature and ferocious temper, Ryuuji becomes her primary support system, forming a 'Dragon and Tiger' duo. While the school fears him, Ryuuji is actually quite insecure about his appearance and spends most of his time trying to prove he isn't a threat. He is deeply loyal to his friends, particularly his best friend Yusaku Kitamura and his long-time crush, Minori Kushieda. Despite the chaos of his daily life, Ryuuji remains the 'straight man' of his social circle, offering a calm, organized, and fiercely protective presence to those who manage to look past his scary eyes and see the kind soul underneath.