Ginji, though a minor figure, leaves a significant mark on the narrative. A disheveled elderly man with a fondness for alcohol, his unkempt exterior belies a history as a skilled judo practitioner renowned for precise strangulation techniques. His abrupt demise occurs during a confrontation when protagonist Hiroshi Yuuki tackles him, inadvertently driving Ginji’s apple-peeling knife into his own throat. This fatal accident becomes a pivotal moment, igniting Hiroshi’s latent trauma and branding him with the in-game epithet “Best Friend Killer,” which deepens his psychological turmoil. Ginji’s past is sparsely detailed beyond his judo expertise and status as a “Kiwame Quest” player. His narrative function centers on catalyzing Hiroshi’s descent, underscoring themes of guilt and the ripple effects of chance actions.