Ichirou Shidou

As a powerful and manipulative politician, this man serves as the primary antagonist driving much of the series' tension. Driven by a desire to obstruct a police investigation into his corrupt activities, he orchestrated a scheme involving his son, Kouichi, to detain Rei for an entire year. By using his family as leverage, he successfully exerted immense pressure on Rei’s father, demonstrating his ruthless commitment to maintaining his political influence at any cost.