Kiyohara holds the position of shop manager at the video store central to the story. His responsibilities include overseeing the store's daily operations. He works directly alongside the main character, Chiaki Sakata, a 19-year-old female shop clerk employed at the same location. Official media related to the series provides no details regarding Kiyohara's background, personal history, appearance, personality traits, character development, or narrative progression beyond his established occupational role within the store setting.