Jūzō Gomi is a poker player involved in the cyber casino at the heart of the story. He was once called The King, a title that points to a past reputation as a formidable player. Gomi is not obsessed with winning or losing in the conventional sense. Instead, he focuses his attention on the distortion of how a victory is achieved and the underlying flow of the game. This gives him a unique perspective among the gamblers who frequent the casino. His primary role in the narrative is that of an observer who stands behind the recorded data. He has a talent for noticing discomfort or irregularities in the digital logs, often before the detective Charlotte and her AI partner W.A.T.S.O.N. do. This makes him a valuable source of insight into the mysterious game records where winners names vanish. Gomi is driven by an interest in the nature of records and victory rather than personal gain. His key relationship is with Charlotte, as his observations complement her investigation. His notable ability is a deep understanding of poker combined with a sharp perception of anomalies that escape others.