TV-Series
Description
Naoshi Haruki teaches homeroom and advises the archery club at Seigetsu Academy. A Leo, he possesses orange hair, yellow eyes, and stands 164 cm tall, making him the shortest main character. He typically sports a hoodless multicolored jacket over a red shirt with saggy blue-black jeans. His height frequently prompts student teasing and informal nicknames like "Chibi-sensei" or "Nao-chan" instead of formal titles.
Despite being the second-oldest main character, Naoshi exhibits an energetic, hotheaded personality, actively engaging in high school activities like playing soccer with students. This contrasts sharply with his own serious, studious high school years focused heavily on academics. His perspective shifted when his best friend Hiroki encouraged him to embrace youthfulness. Their friendship ended tragically when Hiroki sustained critical injuries saving a girl he liked, resulting in a permanent coma. This event instilled in Naoshi a deep fear of love and emotional attachment, persisting until he met Tsukiko Yahisa, the academy's sole female student.
His teaching philosophy emphasizes experiencing youth, fostering informal student relationships where pranks are common—such as lunch-related bets requiring students to buy him food if their pranks fail. While popular, this dynamic occasionally undermines his classroom authority. Naoshi demonstrates strong protectiveness toward his students, especially Tsukiko, and frequently socializes outside class with colleagues like Kotarou Hoshizuki and Iku Mizushima in the infirmary; Kotarou specifically requested Naoshi supervise Iku as a student teacher.
Across official media, his character development involves confronting past trauma through his relationship with Tsukiko. In the "After Autumn" sequel, set five years after potential bad endings, he continues teaching while navigating interpersonal challenges, such as mediating conflicts between Iku and Tsukiko during school festivals or trips. These narratives depict him balancing his cheerful demeanor with increased maturity, particularly when supporting others through emotional difficulties. Beyond teaching, he is adept with computers and enjoys social drinking.
Despite being the second-oldest main character, Naoshi exhibits an energetic, hotheaded personality, actively engaging in high school activities like playing soccer with students. This contrasts sharply with his own serious, studious high school years focused heavily on academics. His perspective shifted when his best friend Hiroki encouraged him to embrace youthfulness. Their friendship ended tragically when Hiroki sustained critical injuries saving a girl he liked, resulting in a permanent coma. This event instilled in Naoshi a deep fear of love and emotional attachment, persisting until he met Tsukiko Yahisa, the academy's sole female student.
His teaching philosophy emphasizes experiencing youth, fostering informal student relationships where pranks are common—such as lunch-related bets requiring students to buy him food if their pranks fail. While popular, this dynamic occasionally undermines his classroom authority. Naoshi demonstrates strong protectiveness toward his students, especially Tsukiko, and frequently socializes outside class with colleagues like Kotarou Hoshizuki and Iku Mizushima in the infirmary; Kotarou specifically requested Naoshi supervise Iku as a student teacher.
Across official media, his character development involves confronting past trauma through his relationship with Tsukiko. In the "After Autumn" sequel, set five years after potential bad endings, he continues teaching while navigating interpersonal challenges, such as mediating conflicts between Iku and Tsukiko during school festivals or trips. These narratives depict him balancing his cheerful demeanor with increased maturity, particularly when supporting others through emotional difficulties. Beyond teaching, he is adept with computers and enjoys social drinking.