Saburo Taneda demonstrates unshakable loyalty as Princess Ikehata's retainer, enduring her violent outbursts born of illness without resentment. He views his suffering as essential support for her well-being. His longstanding devotion positions him strictly as a subordinate. This self-imposed hierarchy led him to reject her romantic confession, citing insurmountable societal class differences. Taneda later regrets this decision, believing accepting her feelings might have prevented her subsequent suffering, particularly the unwanted advances from Rokujyoji that drove her to consider suicide. He possesses brown hair and brown eyes.