Saito is Akane Sakumori's classmate and rival—the two constantly bicker and struggle to see eye to eye. Despite his lazy streak and unconventional habits, he's genuinely brilliant, always topping exams thanks to a photographic memory he was born with. He's got a taste for horror games and loves gaming in general.
Build: lean
Hair: short black
Typical appearance: school uniform
Personality-wise, Saito's the laid-back type who keeps to himself. He's a minimalist to an extreme—subsisting on cup noodles, vegetable juice, and protein shakes, rarely washing dishes until they pile up, and questioning whether bathing is even necessary. His hygiene habits are pretty rough, though he takes out the trash about once a month.
His parents abandoned him and were emotionally abusive, which likely shaped a lot of these habits. They were exiled from the wealthy Houjou family, and once his grandfather discovered Saito's photographic memory, he pulled him away to groom him as his successor. Saito ended up living with his grandfather instead, never quite adjusting to that world of money and excess. When Akane cooked him actual food, he was genuinely moved—it hints at real loneliness beneath the apathy.
Saito marries Akane to inherit his grandfather's Houjou Group and handle the old man's increasingly unreasonable demands. Living with her forces him to be less defensive and actually cooperate, though their constant arguments keep him on edge. Over time, daily life together pushes him toward real reflection and change.
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