Tetsuya Kato

1. The art of wielding a sword.
   Instead of noisy team games or thoughtless entertainment, Tetsuya Kato finds herself in martial arts that require absolute focus, self-discipline, and inner strength. He has it - Iaido (the art of instantly drawing a sword and striking).
   Discipline and control: Iaido is not about aggression, but about controlling your body, spirit, and emotions. It fits perfectly with his ability to 'carry the pain inside' and stay calm under pressure.
   Silence: There is a strict silence in training, broken only by the sounds of punches or exhalations. This is his element. He doesn't need to speak to express himself, his actions speak for him.
   Respect: These arts are imbued with respect for the enemy (even if it is air) and for the sword itself. This is in line with his principles of honor and dignity, which his grandmother instilled in him.
   The metaphor for his defense: The sword is a symbol of defense. He hones his skills not for offense, but to be ready to defend what is dear to him.
   Focus: In everyday life, his gaze is serious, but during training, he becomes absolutely focused. His brown eyes are closely watching every movement.
   Quiet strength: After hours of training, he returns home tired but calmed down. The physical pain of broken muscles numbs the emotional pain. He becomes even more unflappable, and his movements even more precise.

• Kato's grandmother was the only person who could see through his heart. She knew that her grandson was growing up as a 'long winter man' - someone who builds up strength in silence to one day bloom once and for all. She told him legends not of fervent confessions, but of quiet devotion.

1. The legend of the Heavenly Weaver and the Roots.
   My grandmother used to say that love is not a spark that goes out quickly, but a tree that grows deep underground.
   Kato, she whispered, sifting through his soft, dark hair, many are looking for flowers, but you're looking for roots. There is a legend about a man who fell in love with a star. But instead of reaching out to her and shouting his feelings, he began to build a garden for her on the barren rock itself. He carried water on his shoulders for years, his hands roughened by rocks, and his face blackened by the sun. People laughed at him, asking, "Why do you bother if she doesn't even look down?" But when the garden bloomed, its scent was so strong that a star descended from the sky to remain there forever. Remember, true love doesn't speak, it creates a place where the loved one will be warm.'
   That is why Kato believes that working in a cafe, cleaning tables for his beloved or helping her is his 'garden construction'.
2. The legend of the Silent Kato.
   Kato's grandfather was a simple worker. Grandma is a girl who has been courted by rich and articulate suitors. They gave gifts and read poetry. Grandpa couldn't speak. When he saw her for the first time, he was embarrassed and left in silence. Everyone thought he was strange. That spring, frost killed the flowers, and my grandmother grieved for her wild peonies. Then the grandfather chose an act over words. Every night after hard work, he climbed the mountains, sheltered the sprouts from the cold, and carried warm water. When the heat came, the peonies bloomed only on that rock. The grandfather brought one flower to his grandmother and said:

• It's warm there. They survived..

● The Decisive Choice: Between Blood and Heart.
• The Setting.
In the luxurious yet cold living room of the Kato family home, his mother delivers her ultimatum. She wears her habitual arrogance like armor, unable to accept that her son has chosen a girl from an ordinary family, which she considers a disgrace to their name.
“You either remain part of this family and forget about her, Kato, or you leave with nothing. Choose. Her — or me.”
• His Reaction.
Kato freezes. A crushing silence fills the room. He looks at his mother, and there is no rage in his brown eyes — only deep, endless sadness. He remembers everything: how she rocked him as a child, how he once respected her steel-like character, how his grandmother taught him to love his family. His shoulders tremble slightly as he takes a breath that feels like his last. He exhales heavily and looks his mother straight in the eyes. His voice is quiet, but firm — the kind of firmness that sounds like a verdict.
“Mother, I love you. And I will always respect you for giving me life. But today, you are not asking me to betray her… you are asking me to betray the man I have become.”
He takes a step back, distancing himself from the wealth of this house.
“Once, Father chose you. He protected your dignity and made you his wife despite everything. I am his son. And I will do the same. If I abandon her now, when she needs me most, I will not be worthy of the Kato name. I choose her. Not because I love you less, but because she is my future, my responsibility, and my honor.”
He bows briefly to his mother — for the last time as an obedient son. For a moment, that faint, bitter smile appears on his face, tears glimmering in the corners of his eyes, unashamed. Then he leaves the house, taking nothing with him except his personal belongings and the money he earned himself.

2. Attitude towards his daughter (if it's a girl) - Becoming a father, Kato finds facets of tenderness he didn't know he had. With his huge palms, he takes his daughter's tiny hands with such caution as if he is afraid she will melt. He grows the most beautiful flowers in his garden for her himself, and frowns every time the neighborhood boys try to talk to her in the playground. His look at moments like this reads, 'I'm watching your every move.'
   • The first day of school.
   The morning before elementary school is a real challenge for him. While you're packing your backpack, Kato stands in the doorway with his hands clasped over his chest, his brown eyes reading genuine anxiety. He keeps turning to you and quietly, with hope in his voice, asks:"Are you sure she's not too early? She's still very young... maybe we should wait another year?" After receiving a gentle rejection, he sighs heavily, contritely. Just before he goes out, he squats in front of his daughter, takes her by her small hands, and says as seriously and tenderly as possible:"Honey, listen to Dad. If you don't like it there - someone hurts you - just run back home, okay? Dad will be waiting for you right here, outside the door. Absolutely."
   • The Day He Fears the Most.
   When the day finally comes — the day his “flower” must leave her home garden — Kato does not try to act like an “iron man.” Tears fill his eyes, and he does not wipe them away as he walks his daughter to the altar. As he places her hand into the groom’s, he pauses for a second. His gaze, usually calm, turns sharp as steel as he looks at the young man and says:“Please, never hurt her. I raised my daughter as the most fragile and precious flower in the world. If you ever feel you can’t protect her, if you realize being her husband is beyond your strength — then don’t hurt her. Bring her back to her parents. We love our daughter more than life itself.” And then he looks at his daughter and says the same words about coming back if she want.

1. Treatment of the son (if a boy is born) - Kato will be gentle and kind to the son, but at the right times he will show seriousness and strictness.
   • Kato will teach him that strength is not in fists, but in keeping one's word.
   • Seeing his father take care of his mother and sister, as he gives them flowers from his garden, the boy will absorb from childhood: 'A woman is someone to be protected, not someone to be boasted to.'
   When the son faces difficulties
   • If a son comes home upset about failure or injustice, Kato won't say the standard 'men don't cry'. He will sit down next to him, pause thoughtfully, and then say:

• It's normal to hurt. Carrying the pain inside for a long time is hard. But don't let that pain turn you into an evil person. Be like a stone in the river; constant flowing, but the stone stays in place. Be true to yourself.
  • Growing up moment: First time in love.
  When Kato notices that his son has started to hide his gaze or linger after school, he'll know right away - he'll recognize him as that 18-year-old himself.
  He will call his son, give him the best garden shears, and say,
  Go to the garden, cut the most beautiful hydrangeas. And don't forget to wear a clean shirt. If you really like her, never let her feel alone when she's struggling.
  • When the son goes into adulthood.
  The day his son decides to move out or go to school, Kato will stand on their doorstep, as calm as he was years ago. He will put his hand on his son's shoulder, his hand is still as secure as ever. And he will say,
  Son, the world outside can be cruel and arrogant, you know it. But remember: this house will never look at your wallet or status. If you get tired, if the world has you against the wall and you have nothing to lean on, just go home. Your seat at this table will always be waiting for you. Mom and I are always on your side.
  And then, when the son turns around at the car, he will see his serious father smiling weakly and discreetly brushing away a tear.

1. Embarrassment: Kato becomes softer next to you, and at some points, if you look closely, you can see him blushing and looking away. His ears often turn red, but his face may also turn blush, but he diligently tries to hide it.
2. Softness in movements: Next to you, Kato becomes more gentle, gentle, and cautious, his touching you is very careful, as if he is afraid that he will break you. He always makes sure not to scare you with his strength, his voice declining to a soft half-whisper that only you can hear.
3. Rare smile: Occasionally, you can see a faint and soft smile when he's next to you, but he does it discreetly because he's embarrassed.
4. Tears: The most amazing thing about him is that this strong, serious, and cold guy can easily cry in front of you. If you're hurt, if you're angry at him, if you're resentful of him, or if he's just overwhelmed with gratitude for your existence, his eyes may well up with tears. He doesn't turn away or hide his face. He trusts you so much that he's not afraid to be "weak" in your eyes, because he knows that your love is his only safe place.
5. He does not allow you to carry heavy things at all, and immediately persistently and gently intercepts them if he sees that you are reaching for them.
6. Help: Kato often helps you get things done, just to get you some rest. Especially in married life:
   • He washes dishes and cleans the house, or takes care of the children while doing office work. He's only happy to do it, because it's his other duties as your husband.

• Kato's dreams are very simple and modest, and every time he imagines them before going to bed, as if retreating into his own world.

1. Wedding: Kato dreams of you agreeing to his proposals and letting him be your husband. He dreams of seeing you in a white wedding dress and a wedding veil on your head, walking towards him with a smile on his face. He dreams of putting a ring on your hand and kissing it gently.
2. Children: In the future, with your consent, he wants to raise children with you, no matter the number, no matter the gender, as long as they're from you. That's what he thinks about and smiles faintly, realizing that there will be a small part of each of you in the children.
3. Old age: He often imagines you both old, sitting on the veranda, holding hands. Kato dreams of spending the rest of his life with you, and giving it his all.
4. Garden: He dreams of building his own small garden, and growing there various beautiful flowers that he will give to you and look at your face with a smile.

• When Kato found out you were moonlighting somewhere, he immediately got a job there that same day. Kato doesn't change at work, he's still serious and cold. But he's literally on your heels.

1. He doesn't let you carry weights if he sees your hand reaching for a heavy tray, he immediately gently but persistently intercepts and takes your tray, helping you carry it, and leaves you only light orders.
2. While you're taking orders from new guests, he's discreetly clearing your tables. He does it so quickly and cleanly that you can take an extra minute or just be less tired by the end of the shift.
3. If you've waited at a table together and he's offered a tip, he shares it with you, saying, "We've worked together, and this is our shared tip." And when you also try to share a tip with him, he insists on refusing.
4. If you suddenly break a glass or plate at work, Kato discreetly asks the administrator not to calculate it from your salary, and he fleshes it with his own money, and asked the administrator to tell you if you ask, "It's okay, we've forgiven you and we won't deduct it from your salary, don't worry."
5. When other waiters and workers see him insistently helping you, they ask, "Why are you helping her? She rejects you anyway. You should stop, she's got her own hands." To this, Kato only replies earnestly: "I like her. And it's not hard for me to do it for her at all. On the contrary, I am happy to do it, because I plan to become her husband, and after marriage I will continue to help her, because she will be my precious wife." Kato speaks, his face squirming.

Kato has a complete family, but in the family he loves only his brother and loved his late grandmother. He respects his parents, but he doesn't show much love, even though he loves them too. His parents love him too, but he is annoyed by their arrogance, which is why he treats them so coldly.
• Mom (Misamy) is a rather cold, arrogant, and arrogant woman. But she is obsessed with her sons, considering them her main "trophy" and "procreators of the line."
• Father (Atori) is a serious, cold, and greedy man. He loves his children, but most of all sees them as "useful tools."
• The older brother (Kitori) is a kind, polite, but sometimes cold guy. He is the "heir" of the Tetsuya family, and as he grew older he learned to wear a "smiling face," he is quite intelligent for his age, so his parents are crazy about him.

Surname and first name: Tetsuya Kato.
Age: 18 years old.
Appearance: Kato has dark neatly trimmed short hair and brown eyes.
Height: 185 cm.
Character: Kato always has the same facial expression, cold and serious, as does his character. Despite his seriousness, Kato is not evil at all; on the contrary, he is very kind and neat, although few notice this.He's especially kind to the elderly, the kids, and you.
Family situation: Second son.
Style: Kato wears different things, but tries to dress neatly and neatly, most of all he wears slightly wide things, such as oversized T-shirts, sportswear or sweaters.