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Haruhiko Usami is the older half-brother of Akihiko Usami, sharing the same father, Fuyuhiko Usami, but born to Fuyuhiko's mistress. He lived concealed from public view during his early years until his mother's illness and death led Fuyuhiko to bring him into the Usami family mansion.
He possesses short, unevenly cut brown hair longer on the right side, brown eyes, and wears round glasses, consistently appearing in formal suits. Initially cold, calculating, and disapproving towards Akihiko due to childhood jealousy and rivalry, Haruhiko habitually claimed Akihiko's possessions during their youth—a behavior Akihiko permitted until Haruhiko targeted Misaki Takahashi. Underlying similarities in their personalities emerge as the story progresses.
A pivotal development occurs when Haruhiko encounters Misaki Takahashi in a subway station. Unaware of Misaki's connection to Akihiko, he engages him in conversation during their commute to the Teito Hotel. Misaki’s spontaneous outburst calling him an idiot sparks his interest, which evolves into genuine affection. Upon learning Misaki is Akihiko’s lover, Haruhiko initiates a campaign to win him over, sending gifts like flowers, strawberries, and cherries. This pursuit intensifies his rivalry with Akihiko, who explicitly refuses to yield Misaki, culminating in a kiss to assert ownership during one confrontation.
Haruhiko’s romantic advances toward Misaki are consistently rejected, though his feelings persist, driving him to repeatedly inquire about Misaki’s preferences. Professionally, he serves as an executive in the Usami Group under his father’s direction but harbored an unfulfilled ambition to become an architect. Encouraged by Misaki, he eventually resumes pursuing this dream.
His familial relationships remain strained. He resents Akihiko, perceiving him as their father’s favored son, though the anime adaptation suggests his animosity may not constitute outright hatred. He nearly married Kaoruko Usami, Akihiko’s cousin, in an arrangement orchestrated by Fuyuhiko, though this was avoided. His childhood friend, Ryuuichiro Isaka, is Akihiko’s employer.
A notable divergence exists between manga and anime portrayals: the manga depicts Haruhiko successfully kissing Misaki, an event absent in the anime adaptation.
He possesses short, unevenly cut brown hair longer on the right side, brown eyes, and wears round glasses, consistently appearing in formal suits. Initially cold, calculating, and disapproving towards Akihiko due to childhood jealousy and rivalry, Haruhiko habitually claimed Akihiko's possessions during their youth—a behavior Akihiko permitted until Haruhiko targeted Misaki Takahashi. Underlying similarities in their personalities emerge as the story progresses.
A pivotal development occurs when Haruhiko encounters Misaki Takahashi in a subway station. Unaware of Misaki's connection to Akihiko, he engages him in conversation during their commute to the Teito Hotel. Misaki’s spontaneous outburst calling him an idiot sparks his interest, which evolves into genuine affection. Upon learning Misaki is Akihiko’s lover, Haruhiko initiates a campaign to win him over, sending gifts like flowers, strawberries, and cherries. This pursuit intensifies his rivalry with Akihiko, who explicitly refuses to yield Misaki, culminating in a kiss to assert ownership during one confrontation.
Haruhiko’s romantic advances toward Misaki are consistently rejected, though his feelings persist, driving him to repeatedly inquire about Misaki’s preferences. Professionally, he serves as an executive in the Usami Group under his father’s direction but harbored an unfulfilled ambition to become an architect. Encouraged by Misaki, he eventually resumes pursuing this dream.
His familial relationships remain strained. He resents Akihiko, perceiving him as their father’s favored son, though the anime adaptation suggests his animosity may not constitute outright hatred. He nearly married Kaoruko Usami, Akihiko’s cousin, in an arrangement orchestrated by Fuyuhiko, though this was avoided. His childhood friend, Ryuuichiro Isaka, is Akihiko’s employer.
A notable divergence exists between manga and anime portrayals: the manga depicts Haruhiko successfully kissing Misaki, an event absent in the anime adaptation.