Yousuke Tateishi

A reclusive shut-in working as a part-time security guard, this lonely soul spends his days immersed in anime, manga, and gaming. Traumatized by his parents' childhood divorce, he maintains a bitter, hostile relationship with his stepmother despite her efforts to bond. After meeting Misaki during a high-stakes arcade game at Quindecim, he recalls a tragic past involving a fatal leap from his apartment, a suicide attempt witnessed by his weeping stepmother during a desperate ambulance ride.