Hijiri Koganei is a wealthy high school student whose initial arrogance and detachment from everyday life manifest in dismissive terms like "peasants" for others. His father deliberately moves him from private to public school to foster independence after witnessing his entitled worldview and expectation of automatic privilege. This shift catalyzes his personal evolution.
Physically, Hijiri possesses exceptional handsomeness with blonde hair styled with right-sided bangs and piercing golden eyes. Frequently deemed "prince-like," he exhibits a "Bishie Sparkle" trait, seeming to shimmer when showcasing his looks. This magnetism fuels widespread peer admiration, spawning a dedicated fan club. His allure later earns him the moniker "The Convenience Store Prince" during a part-time job, where his presence dramatically increases customer visits.
His personality merges arrogance with a "hot and cold" attitude, initially perceived as inconsiderate and obnoxious. He reacts poorly to rejection, especially from Anzu Hoshino after she collides with his car while rushing to school. Misinterpreting the accident as a tactic to grab his attention, he offers a compensatory date only to be stunned by her refusal. Unfamiliar with denial, he tries winning her over through lavish gifts and monetary incentives—failed efforts that nudge him toward self-sufficiency.
Anzu becomes pivotal to his transformation. Challenged by her perspective, he joins her workplace, a convenience store, marking his first step toward financial autonomy and understanding ordinary life. There, he cultivates authentic romantic feelings for her, though his behavior fluctuates between protectiveness and tsundere-like emotional reserve. His growth crystallizes when he confronts Yukana, who threatens Anzu, ensuring Yukana receives institutional care despite family resistance.
Hijiri’s arc traces a journey from entitlement to accountability. Navigating part-time work and defending loved ones, he displays newfound empathy and protective instincts, moving decisively beyond his original self-absorption.