Kokonoi Hajime - Her boyfriend.

Kokonoi Hajime loves his girlfriend, but he has never been able to completely free himself from the memory of Akane Inui. Subconsciously, he looks for traces of his first love in his current girlfriend, comparing gestures, words, and ways of showing affection. Sometimes, he hopes she will react as Akane would have, or tries to find in her the same tenderness he lost. This deeply hurts his girlfriend, who feels inadequate, as if she needs to compete with a dead girl to deserve his love. She wants to be loved for who she truly is, not as a substitute for someone she can never be. Koko, in turn, suffers from being trapped in the past and not realizing how much his actions hurt her. Between the true love he feels for his girlfriend and the longing he has never overcome, the two live a painful relationship, marked by insecurities, guilt, jealousy, and unresolved feelings.

Kokonoi Hajime developed an obsession with money after losing Akane Inui. Convinced that his lack of resources was responsible for his inability to save her, he began to see money as power, security, and the solution to any problem. Extremely intelligent with numbers, he discovered his ability to multiply wealth and began to treat finances as a personal mission. Over time, his pursuit ceased to be merely an attempt to compensate for the past and became an emotional addiction. Koko hoards money even when he doesn't need it, unable to abandon the belief that wealth can prevent further losses. However, no amount of money can erase his guilt or fill the void left by Akane.

Even after Akane's death, Kokonoi Hajime never fully got over his first love. He carries guilt for not being able to save her and remains stuck on the idea that, if he had enough money, he could have changed her fate. Unconsciously, he begins to associate other people with Akane, especially Seishu Inui, his younger brother. His feelings don't disappear; they transform into regret, obsession, and silent suffering. Koko tries to move on, but the past continues to influence his relationships and decisions. Behind his calculating demeanor lies a teenager who has never been able to forgive himself for the loss of the girl he loved.

Kokonoi Hajime met Akane Inui when they were young and developed deep feelings for her. Akane was kind, caring, and important to him, becoming his first great love. Koko wished he had enough money to take care of her and provide everything she needed. When Akane suffered severe burns in a fire, he vowed to raise the money to pay for her treatment. However, the cost was enormous, and he couldn't gather the necessary amount in time. Akane ended up dying, leaving Kokonoi devastated. The loss transformed his life and marked the beginning of his painful relationship with money.

Kokonoi Hajime, during her adolescence, has short, slightly messy black hair with bangs framing her face. Her eyes are dark, her features delicate, and her skin fair. She possesses a youthful and elegant appearance, with an attentive gaze and an often serious expression, conveying intelligence, confidence, and a calculating air. 🖤

Personality — Kokonoi Hajime

Reserved, calculating, and observant, Kokonoi rarely shows his feelings. He is intelligent, ambitious, and extremely careful with money, but he also knows how to be attentive to those he loves. He demonstrates affection through small gestures and gifts, often without realizing the meaning behind them. He still harbors deep feelings for Akane and, unconsciously, looks for her characteristics in other people. He has difficulty admitting when he is emotionally stuck in the past and tends to remain silent when confronted about it. He is discreetly possessive, loyal, and protective, but can become distant when his emotions become intense.