TV-Series
Description
Akane Tsutsui is a main character in the story, attending the same high school as Seishuu Handa. He is a second-year student known for his intimidating, muscular build and scary face, which often leads others to mistakenly believe he is a violent delinquent. This fearsome appearance, however, is the result of a dramatic personal transformation. In his past, Akane was a shy and androgynous-looking boy with delicate features. His feminine appearance made him a target of severe bullying, primarily from female students who accused him of stealing their boyfriends. This torment became so unbearable that he broke down, left school, and became a shut-in for a period of time.
Determined to change, Akane devoted himself to rigorous physical training to develop his body and fighting skills. He transformed himself into a towering, muscular figure and systematically defeated all the local delinquents. Despite this newfound physical strength, he was without a reason to return to school until he encountered Seishuu Handa. Akane completely misinterpreted one of Handa's unintentional or awkward actions as a profound sign of encouragement and belief in his potential. From that point on, he became convinced that Handa was the one who saw his inner strength when no one else did.
This misunderstanding fuels Akane's core motivation: his absolute loyalty and devotion to Handa, whom he idolizes as a mentor and role model. He becomes a dedicated member of the Handa Force, a group of students who secretly worship and protect Handa, believing his every accidental gesture to be a wise teaching. In his role within the group, Akane often serves as the muscle and a protector, using his intimidating presence and fighting prowess to safeguard Handa from any perceived threat, even though Handa is completely unaware of the group's existence or actions.
Akane's personality is a stark and comedic contrast to his outward appearance. While he looks like a rough, thuggish brute, he remains incredibly shy, awkward, reserved, and easily flustered, especially in social situations or when his admiration for Handa is involved. His self-esteem issues from his past have not entirely faded, leading him to overthink simple situations and react with unexpected sensitivity. His attempts to appear cool or tough often backfire, resulting in humorous and wholesome moments. The other students generally fear him due to his looks, but those who know him recognize him as one of the kindest and most soft-hearted members of the Handa Force. His key relationships are with his fellow Handa Force members, Reo Nikaidou, Junichi Aizawa, and Tsugumi Kondo, with whom he works to support Handa. However, his most significant relationship is with Handa himself, which is entirely one-sided and built on a complete misunderstanding of Handa's true, socially anxious nature.
Akane's development represents a journey from a victim of bullying to a physically powerful individual, yet his internal insecurity remains. His arc is not about gaining self-confidence but about transferring his need for validation onto his idolized perception of Handa. His notable abilities include his immense physical strength and his proficiency in fighting, which he uses to protect Handa and maintain order among the student body, all while remaining unaware that his heroic actions are based on a false premise.
Determined to change, Akane devoted himself to rigorous physical training to develop his body and fighting skills. He transformed himself into a towering, muscular figure and systematically defeated all the local delinquents. Despite this newfound physical strength, he was without a reason to return to school until he encountered Seishuu Handa. Akane completely misinterpreted one of Handa's unintentional or awkward actions as a profound sign of encouragement and belief in his potential. From that point on, he became convinced that Handa was the one who saw his inner strength when no one else did.
This misunderstanding fuels Akane's core motivation: his absolute loyalty and devotion to Handa, whom he idolizes as a mentor and role model. He becomes a dedicated member of the Handa Force, a group of students who secretly worship and protect Handa, believing his every accidental gesture to be a wise teaching. In his role within the group, Akane often serves as the muscle and a protector, using his intimidating presence and fighting prowess to safeguard Handa from any perceived threat, even though Handa is completely unaware of the group's existence or actions.
Akane's personality is a stark and comedic contrast to his outward appearance. While he looks like a rough, thuggish brute, he remains incredibly shy, awkward, reserved, and easily flustered, especially in social situations or when his admiration for Handa is involved. His self-esteem issues from his past have not entirely faded, leading him to overthink simple situations and react with unexpected sensitivity. His attempts to appear cool or tough often backfire, resulting in humorous and wholesome moments. The other students generally fear him due to his looks, but those who know him recognize him as one of the kindest and most soft-hearted members of the Handa Force. His key relationships are with his fellow Handa Force members, Reo Nikaidou, Junichi Aizawa, and Tsugumi Kondo, with whom he works to support Handa. However, his most significant relationship is with Handa himself, which is entirely one-sided and built on a complete misunderstanding of Handa's true, socially anxious nature.
Akane's development represents a journey from a victim of bullying to a physically powerful individual, yet his internal insecurity remains. His arc is not about gaining self-confidence but about transferring his need for validation onto his idolized perception of Handa. His notable abilities include his immense physical strength and his proficiency in fighting, which he uses to protect Handa and maintain order among the student body, all while remaining unaware that his heroic actions are based on a false premise.