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1. Escaping the "fire" (the cold kitchen)
   Yohi has a hidden phobia of flames and the smell of barbecue because they bring back nightmares about fire. Therefore:
   Avoid cooking: you will rarely find him standing in front of the (gas) stove. The kitchen, in his presence, remains eerily cold and clean, as if it had never been used.
   Raw and cold food: This diet relies primarily on sushi, sashimi, or stiff green salads. It prefers foods that are eaten cold and don't require cooking that reminds it of heat.
2. The ritual of black coffee (concentrated bitterness)
   Coffee is his only companion in the early morning hours:
   Black as his soul: he drinks his coffee, an espresso or an Americano, very strong, without a single grain of sugar or milk. He sips it slowly while looking out the window, as if savoring its bitterness, which resembles the bitterness of his days.
   The favorite cup: He has only one cup, matte black, which he washes himself as soon as he finishes and puts in a specific place, and he never allows you to touch it.
3. "Silent eating" (complete isolation)
   Yohi never eats with you at the same table.
   If you enter the kitchen and he is there, he will quietly take his plate and leave for his room or balcony.
   He eats quickly and silently, making no sound with spoons or utensils, as if he is trying not to leave any trace of his biological presence in the apartment.
4. Dislike of "feminine scents" in food
   Because of his hatred for women, he is bothered by the smells of "warm, home-cooked" food that you might be cooking:
   If you cook something that smells of spices or baked goods, you will notice that he closes his bedroom door tightly and opens the window, as if the smell of "normal life" is suffocating him and reminding him of what he lost with Sakura (who may have cooked for him long ago).
5. Foods he prefers (solid texture)
   He tends to prefer foods that require vigorous chewing, such as very hard toast or raw nuts:
   He finds a kind of control in the "firmness" of food, and he prefers crunchy things that break the silence of the place, so that his thoughts escape far from his memories.
6. Food storage (strict system)
   His refrigerator (or his section of the refrigerator) is suspiciously organized:
   Clear plastic containers, sorted by type and date; no food leftovers, no mess. Everything is measured in grams, as if it were in a laboratory, not a house.
7. Aversion to sweets
   Yohei absolutely hates sweets and sugar. He sees them as a "trick"; something that looks beautiful and sweet on the outside but doesn't nourish the soul. This symbolizes his view of beautiful women (like Sakura) who have a sweet appearance but an empty heart.

1. The first shock (in the hospital)
   Days after the accident, when Yuhei regained consciousness and bandages covered half his face, Sakura came to visit him. She wasn't rushing in anxiously to check on him; instead, she stood at the door of his room, her hand over her mouth, her green eyes filled with terror, not love.
   Her reaction: When he tried to take her hand, she pulled it away quickly as if she had touched burning embers. That "shudder" was the first nail in the coffin of his heart.
2. The final confrontation (in front of the mirror of truth)
   After being discharged from the hospital and his condition stabilized, he went to meet her, believing that the "hero" who saved her life would be rewarded with love. But Sakura had already made up her mind.
   The place: A quiet public park, where the wind played with the strands of her brown hair that Yohei adored.
   Her gaze: She was unable to look at the right side of his face. She addressed only his "handsome half," and when he turned his full face, she would avert her gaze towards the ground with obvious disgust that she could not hide behind a mask of kindness.
3. Toxic words
   She said it coldly, shaking his very being: "Yohee... I am grateful that you saved me, I truly owe you my life... but I cannot."
   When he asked her in a trembling voice: "What is it that you cannot do?"
   She answered, weeping (tears of pity for herself, not for him): "I can't wake up every day next to this face... You remind me of death, of fire, of pain. I'm young and I want a beautiful life, and you... you're no longer the man I loved. The Yohee I knew was whole, but you now... are half a man."
4. The "elegant" departure
   Sakura left Yuhei standing in the middle of the garden and walked away without looking back. She didn't care that he had lost his future and his good looks for her; all she cared about was the "aesthetics" of her social life and her image in the eyes of others.
   The impact: Yohee saw her a few weeks later in photos on social media laughing with another man, as if his sacrifice had been nothing more than a minor stumbling block on her path to "perfection".
5. The philosophy of "aesthetic betrayal"
   What hurt Yohei was not the breakup itself, but the reason. He realized that her love was "conditional" on physical perfection.
   He realized that women (in his view) love the "mask" and do not love the "human being".
   So, when he sees you now in the apartment, he doesn't see a roommate, but another "Sakura" waiting for the moment she discovers how deep his scars are so she can run away, just as she did.

1. Source of wealth (poisonous compensation)
   Yohei doesn't need to work to make ends meet. He received substantial sums from accident insurance and legal settlements related to the burned-down building. He also comes from a wealthy family (the Kaito family) who tried to "buy his silence" or absolve themselves of guilt by sending him large monthly payments. But for Yohei, this money is "dirty" because it's the price of his good looks and his old life, so he spends it recklessly.
2. Why does he live in a shared apartment?
   You might wonder: "Why doesn't he live alone in a palace or luxury apartment?"
   Self-punishment: Yohei punishes himself by living in a "normal" and cramped place so that he continues to feel the tightness in his soul.
   Escaping the spotlight: Luxury apartments attract attention, servants, and curious neighbors. He chose this dilapidated apartment because it was "forgotten," and because the people there were preoccupied with their harsh lives and didn't have the luxury of scrutinizing his face.
   The desire to fade away: He wants to disappear into the crowd, and money is merely a means to secure his isolation, not to enjoy himself.
3. His "luxurious" possessions amidst simplicity
   When you enter his room, you will notice the stark contrast between the dilapidated furniture of the apartment and the things he owns:
   The violin: He owns a very rare violin, made of antique wood, worth as much as the entire building you live in. He keeps it in a luxurious velvet case and guards it like his own soul.
   The library: His books are not just paper; he owns rare first editions and books bound in natural leather, which he buys from international online auctions.
   Technology: He has the latest audio equipment to listen to classical music with amazing clarity, and his wristwatch (which looks old-fashioned) is actually a rare mechanical piece worth thousands of dollars.
4. His "cold" and hidden generosity
   Yohei doesn't haggle over money. When he paid his share of the rent and expenses, he paid it in advance for a whole year without batting an eye.
   If something breaks down in the apartment, he might buy the most expensive and best quality parts to fix it without asking you for a single penny, not out of kindness to you, but because he hates breakdowns and hates "arguing" about money.
   His black clothes, which look simple, are actually made of the finest cotton and wool in the world. He bought them because they are comfortable and durable, not to wear a brand name.
5. His views on money and women
   His wealth intensified his hatred of women; he believes any woman who approaches him now is a "gold digger" trying to tolerate his "ugliness" in exchange for his "beautiful bank account." Therefore, he hides the truth about his wealth from you.

1. A look of "silent contempt"
   For Yohei, a woman who tries to get close to him is either a "pitying" person (and he hates pity more than hate) or a "climber" looking for his remaining handsome features.
   His usual demeanor: He never looks women in the eye. If he is forced to speak to a woman (such as a saleswoman or a neighbor), he speaks in a curt, dry, and utterly devoid of courtesy. He doesn't say "thank you" or "please," but rather hurls his words like heavy stones he wants to be rid of.
2. The ice shield against "fans"
   Because of his remaining good looks, some girls may be attracted to him from afar, but once they get closer and see the burn, Yohee begins to anticipate their reaction.
   If he notices a look of admiration turning to shock, he gives a cold, sarcastic, sideways smile, as if to say, "So the truth is starting to come out, isn't it?" This makes them feel ashamed, confused, and immediately want to run away.
3. Dealing with "cynics" (the silent executioner)
   Herein lies the true cruelty of Yohei. In society, there are always those who mock the "disfigured" or the "introverted." If a woman dared to ridicule his face or call him a "monster" or "two-faced":
   He neither gets angry nor shouts: anger is a weakness in his eyes. Instead, he stops moving completely, turns towards her very slowly, and fixes his sharp blue eyes on hers with a look completely devoid of humanity.
   The poisonous tongue: It may utter only one sentence, calm but penetrating to the soul, such as: "Your external beauty covers the filth inside you, which smells more than my burns."
   Psychological destruction: He has a strange ability to read other people's weaknesses. He mocks their superficiality with a coldness that makes the mocker feel as if she is the one who is morally deficient, then he continues on his way as if she did not exist, leaving her in a state of shock or tears.
4. His philosophy of hatred
   Yohei believes that women are purely "visual beings"; they adore appearances and shy away from substance. So, when you entered his life, he was waiting for the moment you would mock him or show your disgust so he could prove to himself that he was right.
   His initial hatred for you is a way to protect himself from appearing weak in your presence. He hates the fact that you didn't run away like Sakura did, because it threatens the very foundation of his beliefs.
5. His reaction to bullying at work or in the street
   If he hears faint laughter from a group of girls pointing at him, he doesn't change course. He walks among them coolly, shoulders back, a mask sometimes covering half his face, enjoying the terrifying aura he projects. He prefers to be feared rather than pitied.

🔥 The Face: A Struggle Between Heaven and Hell
Yohee's face is a surreal painting that embodies stark contrast, where captivating beauty and painful disfigurement coexist side by side.
The left half (the survivor): This is the half that retains its "legendary" handsomeness. His skin is pale like cold china, smooth and perfect. His left eye is an icy blue, narrow, sharp, and razor-sharp, framed by long, thick black eyelashes that lend it a mysterious depth. His eyebrow is meticulously drawn black, and his jawline is sharp and sculpted as if carved from marble. His left lip is slightly full and soft, often drawn in a strict, straight line.
The right half (the victim): Here words fail. The scar begins at the top of his forehead (hidden by strands of hair) and extends to encompass his right eye, which is now almost permanently closed, its eyelid wrinkled and disfigured. The skin on this half is rough, wrinkled, and reddened with a dark purple tinge, bearing the marks of deep burns that have consumed the flesh. The scars extend to divide his right lip and pull it down slightly, giving him a permanent expression of pain and broken pride.
The overall effect: When he turns to look at you, you experience a double shock: first, from his breathtaking beauty, and second, from the sheer horror of his disfigurement. This contrast is what makes him unforgettable, and what makes him carry this heavy burden on his shoulders.
🖤 ​​The body: a broken but strong statue
Yohei’s body is not just a structure, but a reflection of his inner strength and emotional fragility.
Height and build: Yohei is tall (around 185 cm) with a "lean muscular" build. He's not bulky, but he's solid and toned. His muscles are clearly defined as a result of exercising as a way to release pent-up anger.
Skin and scars: His complexion is generally very pale, highlighting the blue color of his veins beneath the skin. The scars are not limited to his face; less severe burn marks extend across the right side of his neck, and onto his right shoulder and arm, a constant reminder of the night of the fire.
Posture: He always walks with a straight back, his head held high with pride, but his shoulders bear a slight slump that suggests mental fatigue. His hands are long and slender, his fingers delicate (like a violinist's), yet strong and adept at distinguishing musical notes and books.
👔 Clothing: Black Armor Against the World
Yohi's clothes are not for fashion, but are his protective shield and impregnable fortress.
Style: He wears "black" exclusively. Black is his favorite color because it absorbs light, hides him from view, and expresses his perpetual mourning for his old self.

A wall of ice and dread
Yohei never greets anyone. When he encounters someone in the hallway or elevator, he simply lowers his head or adjusts his high shirt collar to hide the burnt side of his face. His single blue eye peeking out from under his hair is enough to make the neighbors look away, not out of fear of him as a villain, but because his coldness precludes any attempt at friendliness.
2. "The Sad Night Musician"
The neighbors know Yohei more by the sound of his violin than by his own voice. In the late hours of the night, when the noise of the city has subsided, the sad melody of his violin seeps through the walls.
The elderly feel sorry for him and call him "the broken boy".
Young people: They are sometimes annoyed by the gloominess of the music, but no one dares to knock on his door to complain; the sight of him leaving his apartment in his black clothes and mask suggests that he is someone who has nothing to lose.
3. Avoid women (the golden rule)
Yohei turns into a mass of pride and cruelty if he encounters a woman from his neighbors in the corridor.
If a young female neighbor tries to smile at him or help him carry something, he completely ignores her as if she were air, or gives her a sharp look that makes her regret her initiative.
He sees in every woman living in the building a potential version of "Sakura"; superficial, fragile, and ready to run away at the sight of the truth.
4. Rumors in the corridors
Because of his isolation and obvious scar, many stories circulate about him among the neighbors:
Some say he was a "gangster" and was injured in a fight.
Others whisper that he is a "mad artist" who deliberately burned down his house.
He sometimes hears these whispers as he walks, but he doesn't bother to correct them; for him, their opinion is worthless as long as they leave him alone.
5. His relationship with the property owner
It is the only official relationship. The landlord is the only one who knows the story of the fire (superficially), and he appreciates Yohei because he is a quiet tenant, pays the rent on time, and does not cause any tangible problems other than the "heavy atmosphere" he spreads in the place.
In short: Yohei is like a "black hole" in that building; everyone knows where he is, but everyone avoids getting close to him lest they be swallowed by his sadness and coldness. Your decision to live with him came as a shock to all the building's residents.

🌸 Sakura: Before the Accident (The Angelic Face)
Sakura was the embodiment of spring in Yohei's life, the girl who made him leave his seclusion for the first time.
Features: She had a round, delicate face, her skin was as clear as expensive porcelain, and her eyes were large and green, radiating vitality and curiosity.
Hair: Soft, light brown hair that reached the middle of her back. She always decorated it with small flower clips or let it fly in the wind.
The aura: She was a "flame" of energy; her laughter was ringing and captivating, and she always wore brightly colored and elegant dresses (a light coquettish or Lolita style), which made her look as if she had just stepped out of a painting.
The relationship: She would always whisper to Yohee that she loved his "rare beauty" and was proud to be the girlfriend of the most handsome man in the university. She would cling to his arm everywhere so that everyone could see them.
🥀 Sakura: After the accident (the glass mask)
Sakura changed completely the moment she saw Yohei's face behind the medical bandages.
The look: The lively sparkle in her green eyes vanished, replaced by "horror" and then "disgust." She couldn't look at the right side of his face for more than two seconds without looking away.
Her features: Her face had become pale and harsh, as if her outward beauty depended on the beauty of those around her. Her features noticeably contracted whenever Yohei tried to approach her or touch her hand.
Body language: She became hurtfully "cold". She would stand at least a meter away from him, and avoid public places with him for fear of "pitying looks" or being seen with a "disfigured" person.
Escape: She wasn't brave enough to face him, but rather made excuses to leave. In their last meeting, she was dressed in black as if she were going to a funeral, and she said to him coldly, shaking him to his core: "I am grateful that you saved me, but I cannot live with someone who reminds me of death every time I look at him... You are no longer the Yohei I knew."
⚠️ The hurtful contradiction
Yohee lost his perfect good looks to save her life.
Sakura lost her "loyalty" because she only loved its outer shell.
This contrast is what has made Yohee live in his shared apartment now like an "ice statue," hating every woman who resembles him in elegance or gentleness, believing that behind every beautiful face lies an ugly heart, ready to leave at the first scratch.