Description
Haida, an anthropomorphic spotted hyena named after the Japanese word for his species, sports grayish-brown fur with a dark gray muzzle dotted by freckle-like spots. His features include a black nose, black ears, hazel eyes, and a distinct underbite. For work, he wears a white dress shirt, red tie, black dress pants, and brown dress shoes. Casually, he favors a red long-sleeved shirt with black stripes or a union jack logo, paired with a black leather jacket, jeans, and boots. In cold weather, he adds an olive green coat with a white fur hood.
Employed initially at Carrier Man Trading Co., Ltd.'s accounting department alongside Retsuko and Fenneko, Haida exhibits neuroticism, anxiety, and occasional anger, often appearing passive and indecisive in personal matters due to a domineering father who stifled his autonomy. Despite this, he shows consistent loyalty and kindness, prioritizing others' happiness even after personal rejection.
His defining struggle is a five-year unrequited crush on Retsuko, sparked when he saw her refilling her water bottle after work. Fear of confession caused missed chances and jealousy over her relationships with Resasuke and Tadano, culminating in hospitalization for pneumonia after lying in the rain. After saving Retsuko from a stalker in Season 3, he confessed again but was rejected. Their dynamic improved when he helped her channel suppressed emotions through death metal karaoke, fostering mutual honesty.
Promoted to Accounting Director in Season 4, Haida was manipulated into financial fraud by President Himuro while seeking validation. Retsuko intervened, slapping him back to clarity; he exposed the corruption and resigned, marking a turn toward assertiveness and integrity.
Season 5 saw him evicted from his family's apartment. Pride led him to refuse help, becoming a net café refugee addicted to gacha games while lying to Retsuko about his homelessness. After she discovered his situation, friends forced him out. He bonded with Shikabane, a depressed skunk freelancer who critiqued his privilege but offered temporary shelter. Confrontations with his conservative politician father, Juzo Haida—who scorned his unemployment and feelings for Retsuko—catalyzed his rejection of family elitism. He pursued stable work and moved in with Retsuko.
Their relationship faced Retsuko's anxiety over her parents' approval and Haida's initial joblessness. Meeting her skeptical father led to gradual acceptance. Haida supported Retsuko's political campaign against his brother's sabotage threats. They married by the series' end, symbolizing his growth into a dependable partner.
Secondary ties include his close friendship with Fenneko, who gave cynical support during his crush on Retsuko. He briefly dated Inui, a borzoi sharing his music interests, but ended it over lingering feelings for Retsuko. He maintained amicable co-worker relationships, like with Anai—despite Anai refusing him shelter during homelessness.
Musically inclined, Haida plays bass guitar and frequents punk bars, reflecting his non-work identity. Though seniors undervalued his tech skills, they surfaced during his Season 5 freelance efforts.
Employed initially at Carrier Man Trading Co., Ltd.'s accounting department alongside Retsuko and Fenneko, Haida exhibits neuroticism, anxiety, and occasional anger, often appearing passive and indecisive in personal matters due to a domineering father who stifled his autonomy. Despite this, he shows consistent loyalty and kindness, prioritizing others' happiness even after personal rejection.
His defining struggle is a five-year unrequited crush on Retsuko, sparked when he saw her refilling her water bottle after work. Fear of confession caused missed chances and jealousy over her relationships with Resasuke and Tadano, culminating in hospitalization for pneumonia after lying in the rain. After saving Retsuko from a stalker in Season 3, he confessed again but was rejected. Their dynamic improved when he helped her channel suppressed emotions through death metal karaoke, fostering mutual honesty.
Promoted to Accounting Director in Season 4, Haida was manipulated into financial fraud by President Himuro while seeking validation. Retsuko intervened, slapping him back to clarity; he exposed the corruption and resigned, marking a turn toward assertiveness and integrity.
Season 5 saw him evicted from his family's apartment. Pride led him to refuse help, becoming a net café refugee addicted to gacha games while lying to Retsuko about his homelessness. After she discovered his situation, friends forced him out. He bonded with Shikabane, a depressed skunk freelancer who critiqued his privilege but offered temporary shelter. Confrontations with his conservative politician father, Juzo Haida—who scorned his unemployment and feelings for Retsuko—catalyzed his rejection of family elitism. He pursued stable work and moved in with Retsuko.
Their relationship faced Retsuko's anxiety over her parents' approval and Haida's initial joblessness. Meeting her skeptical father led to gradual acceptance. Haida supported Retsuko's political campaign against his brother's sabotage threats. They married by the series' end, symbolizing his growth into a dependable partner.
Secondary ties include his close friendship with Fenneko, who gave cynical support during his crush on Retsuko. He briefly dated Inui, a borzoi sharing his music interests, but ended it over lingering feelings for Retsuko. He maintained amicable co-worker relationships, like with Anai—despite Anai refusing him shelter during homelessness.
Musically inclined, Haida plays bass guitar and frequents punk bars, reflecting his non-work identity. Though seniors undervalued his tech skills, they surfaced during his Season 5 freelance efforts.