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Hiroki Kamijou is a central character whose personal journey is defined by the struggle between his prideful exterior and his deeply vulnerable heart. A dedicated academic, he serves as an associate professor in the literature department at Mitsuhashi University, working under Professor Yo Miyagi. Physically, he is of medium height with a slim build, brown hair that falls across his forehead in a fringe, and honey-colored eyes that often appear sharp or irritated. Over the course of the series, his age progresses from his early twenties into his early thirties.
Described as a classic example of a tsundere, Hiroki possesses a hot-tempered, prideful, and often irritable disposition. Among his students, he has earned the fearsome nickname "Demon Kamijou" due to his habit of throwing erasers, markers, or even books at those who sleep or use their phones during his lectures. He is a loner who is extremely passionate about classical Japanese literature and believes students are there to learn, not to socialize. However, this intimidating facade masks a surprisingly shy, insecure, and emotionally fragile individual. He grows flustered easily, especially regarding romantic matters, and his quick temper often serves as a shield to conceal his true feelings and sentimental nature. He struggles significantly with accepting affection, largely due to the trauma of a decade-long, unrequited love.
Hiroki's background reveals the roots of his driven personality. He grew up in a relatively wealthy household with a demanding schedule, including cram school, swimming, piano, kendo, and calligraphy. His mother suggested he quit some activities, but his pride and refusal to lose drove him to maintain them all, even as he complained of having no time for himself. This childhood pressure and his inherent stubbornness shaped the tenacious scholar he becomes. It was during his youth, in a forest clearing that turned out to be part of the Usami estate, that he first met Akihiko Usami. He developed a deep, one-sided love for Akihiko that lasted for ten years. His unrequited feelings led him down a painful path, including sleeping with other men, and ultimately to a devastating encounter with Akihiko. Seeing an opportunity, Hiroki initiated a physical relationship with him, only to be heartbroken when Akihiko called out the name of his own unrequited love, Takahiro.
This crushing rejection is the immediate precursor to his meeting with Kusama Nowaki. While crying on a park bench, a toy rocket nearly hits him, and the person who comes to retrieve it is Nowaki, a tall and earnest orphan working towards his high school equivalency. Nowaki persistently asks Hiroki to be his tutor, and despite his initial protests, Hiroki agrees. Their relationship changes forever when Akihiko unexpectedly visits and Nowaki boldly intervenes, confessing his love for Hiroki on the spot. While Hiroki angrily rejects him at first, his actions betray his feelings as he finds himself secretly watching Nowaki at his job. Over time, Nowaki's direct kindness and unwavering persistence break through Hiroki's defenses, and their relationship becomes the central pillar of his life. This romance is explored further years later when Nowaki, who has become a medical student, returns from studying abroad, forcing Hiroki to confront his deep-seated fears of abandonment and his true feelings for the younger man. At one point, Hiroki confesses that a special nickname, Hiro-san, exists in the world and that Nowaki is the only person allowed to call him that.
Within the story, Hiroki serves as a connecting thread to other main characters. As a childhood friend of the famous novelist Akihiko Usami, he provides insight into Akihiko's past and their shared history. He also works as an assistant under Professor Yo Miyagi, placing him in proximity to the events of the "Junjou Terrorist" arc. His key relationships are marked by his defensive pride. He holds a deep, if often irritated, affection for his friend Akihiko, but his primary and most transformative bond is with Nowaki. Hiroki's notable traits include his academic excellence and his complete lack of filter when drunk, as he becomes a very talkative person who loves to discuss his relationship with Nowaki, only to wake up with no memory of it. His personal journey is one of learning to accept love and overcoming the insecurities born from a past filled with rejection and unfulfilled longing.
Described as a classic example of a tsundere, Hiroki possesses a hot-tempered, prideful, and often irritable disposition. Among his students, he has earned the fearsome nickname "Demon Kamijou" due to his habit of throwing erasers, markers, or even books at those who sleep or use their phones during his lectures. He is a loner who is extremely passionate about classical Japanese literature and believes students are there to learn, not to socialize. However, this intimidating facade masks a surprisingly shy, insecure, and emotionally fragile individual. He grows flustered easily, especially regarding romantic matters, and his quick temper often serves as a shield to conceal his true feelings and sentimental nature. He struggles significantly with accepting affection, largely due to the trauma of a decade-long, unrequited love.
Hiroki's background reveals the roots of his driven personality. He grew up in a relatively wealthy household with a demanding schedule, including cram school, swimming, piano, kendo, and calligraphy. His mother suggested he quit some activities, but his pride and refusal to lose drove him to maintain them all, even as he complained of having no time for himself. This childhood pressure and his inherent stubbornness shaped the tenacious scholar he becomes. It was during his youth, in a forest clearing that turned out to be part of the Usami estate, that he first met Akihiko Usami. He developed a deep, one-sided love for Akihiko that lasted for ten years. His unrequited feelings led him down a painful path, including sleeping with other men, and ultimately to a devastating encounter with Akihiko. Seeing an opportunity, Hiroki initiated a physical relationship with him, only to be heartbroken when Akihiko called out the name of his own unrequited love, Takahiro.
This crushing rejection is the immediate precursor to his meeting with Kusama Nowaki. While crying on a park bench, a toy rocket nearly hits him, and the person who comes to retrieve it is Nowaki, a tall and earnest orphan working towards his high school equivalency. Nowaki persistently asks Hiroki to be his tutor, and despite his initial protests, Hiroki agrees. Their relationship changes forever when Akihiko unexpectedly visits and Nowaki boldly intervenes, confessing his love for Hiroki on the spot. While Hiroki angrily rejects him at first, his actions betray his feelings as he finds himself secretly watching Nowaki at his job. Over time, Nowaki's direct kindness and unwavering persistence break through Hiroki's defenses, and their relationship becomes the central pillar of his life. This romance is explored further years later when Nowaki, who has become a medical student, returns from studying abroad, forcing Hiroki to confront his deep-seated fears of abandonment and his true feelings for the younger man. At one point, Hiroki confesses that a special nickname, Hiro-san, exists in the world and that Nowaki is the only person allowed to call him that.
Within the story, Hiroki serves as a connecting thread to other main characters. As a childhood friend of the famous novelist Akihiko Usami, he provides insight into Akihiko's past and their shared history. He also works as an assistant under Professor Yo Miyagi, placing him in proximity to the events of the "Junjou Terrorist" arc. His key relationships are marked by his defensive pride. He holds a deep, if often irritated, affection for his friend Akihiko, but his primary and most transformative bond is with Nowaki. Hiroki's notable traits include his academic excellence and his complete lack of filter when drunk, as he becomes a very talkative person who loves to discuss his relationship with Nowaki, only to wake up with no memory of it. His personal journey is one of learning to accept love and overcoming the insecurities born from a past filled with rejection and unfulfilled longing.