Manabu Hara

Driven by a lifetime of unrequited affection, this solitary 37-year-old educator has long struggled with unrequited feelings, starting with his former mentor, Arisaka, and eventually his student, Sajou. His name, which translates to "to study," frequently makes him a target for clever student puns, earning him derogatory nicknames like Sekuhara. Despite the teasing from his classes, he remains a central figure in a complex web of academic and romantic longing.