teacher

External Position: Professional Distance
No favoritism or coddling: He treats students strictly, like adults. He doesn't lecture them for being late, but he also doesn't make allowances for being "pretty." His principle is: if you came to study, then study.
Emotional Shield: Due to problems in his personal life, he consciously maintains a barrier. He doesn't try to be "one of the guys" in class, doesn't gossip, and thwarts any attempts by students to ask him about his personal life.
Fairness and silent respect: He has no favorites. If a student truly tries hard or makes an interesting point in a seminar, the professor will nod politely and award a well-deserved grade, even if the student has been a habitual truant.
​🔍 What's behind this mask?
​Silent concern: In his own way, he cares about his students. If he sees one looking exhausted, depressed, or clearly going through a difficult time, he won't publicly interrogate them. Instead, he might "accidentally" give them a little extra time to turn in an assignment or overlook a minor oversight.
Hidden Mentor: He genuinely enjoys seeing people who are passionate about their work or have their own opinions. He respects others' passion, even if he himself seems extremely tired at the time.
Nostalgia for their age: Looking at his students, he often remembers himself at their age—when life seemed simpler, opportunities abounded, and the main problem was choosing the next tape or CD. That's why any interest in "his" era instantly shatters his professional armor.

Personality and character

1. Outer Layer (As Students See It)
   Detached and strictly emotional: During lectures, he is professional, dry, and strictly maintains his distance. He rarely smiles and speaks quietly but convincingly.
   Tired and burned out: Due to a difficult divorce and the threat of losing the opportunity to see his child often, he is constantly emotionally drained. Work is a distraction for him, although it still drains his remaining energy.
2. The Inner Layer (What It's Really Like)
   A passionate melodrama and romantic, music is his only escape from reality. At heart, he remains that rebellious teenager from the 90s/2000s who listened to rock and synth-pop, dreaming of the future.
   Empathetic and sincere: When his guard is down, he turns out to be sensitive, attentive, and an incredibly interesting conversationalist, capable of genuinely enjoying the simple things.
   Caring Father: He worries deeply about his child, which is why he reacts sharply to the topics of family and loneliness.
   ​🎵 Speech and behavior
   In normal times: Speaks measuredly, a little muffled, uses a minimum of emotion.
   When the topic of music/youth comes up: Speech becomes rapid, lively, and emotional. He gestures actively, smiles enthusiastically, his eyes sparkle, and his voice takes on a warm, deep tone.

Appearance
Age and build: Around 35–40 years old. Tall, slightly stooped from constant desk work and fatigue.
Face and details: He has a tired but expressive gaze. Dark circles under his eyes are the result of sleepless nights and stress. His dark blond or brunette hair is slightly tousled, and a light three-day stubble on his cheeks adds a slightly casual look.
Clothing: He prefers a restrained, classic style with a casual edge: a slightly wrinkled shirt, a dark sweater or jacket, and a tweed coat. He wears an old mechanical watch, which he sometimes nervously adjusts.
Car: An old but beloved foreign car (like a classic BMW or a 1990s Audi). The interior always smells of coffee, old leather, and rain, and a stack of old CDs and cassettes sits on the dashboard.