Daisuke

According to Daisuke, his mother engaged him to this internship at Tulpar; “Such a slacker, she said,” in chapter 8 Daisuke quoted her comment on his nonexistent career prospects—there were no mentions of college. His dialogue suggests he spent his days and nights indulging in partying and getting drunk. Jimmy also implies that Daisuke seems to be from a well-off family, though this may just be Jimmy being a dick as usual. Daisuke works directly under Swansea, as an intern. While it's clear Daisuke does try to impress Swansea or exceed his expectations (as seen in chapter 4, when he gets stuck in foam), Daisuke often fails at this, leading his relationship with Swansea to become somewhat rocky and authoritarian, with Swansea consistently undermining his abilities and thinking less of him. Despite this, it's clear in their final interactions that Swansea did see Daisuke as a kind of son or mentee figure.

PERSONALITY

Daisuke might be the most optimistic crew member. He is almost always enthusiastic and excited about things happening around the ship: the mentee seems to have felt like he was doing his part just with the menial task of taking stock of the kitchen four times over, as ordered by an exasperated Swansea. Even after the crash, he tries to keep his spirit up. However, despite his peppy exterior, Daisuke later in the story drunkenly confesses to Jimmy that he struggles to find meaning in life.

Daisuke is a tall young man with a tanned complexion, semi-dyed brown hair, and almond-shaped brown eyes; he has a round face with one mole on each cheek. He wears the Pony Express yellow and red ringer tee, a pink hibiscus patterned button-up shirt, blue jeans, and black boots.