TV-Series
Description
Kakeru Sengoku is the student council president of Katagiri Senior High School, enrolled in class 3-3. He possesses a slim physique, pale skin, and distinctive flame-colored hair reaching his ears, paired with matching red eyes. Self-conscious about his slender frame, he habitually wears multiple layers of clothing to appear healthier and actively avoids situations requiring him to reveal his body, often fabricating elaborate excuses to do so. His voice is notably high-pitched, contributing to a somewhat feminine impression.
Academically gifted, Sengoku consistently ranks first in overall school grades but struggles significantly in physical education, holding the second-lowest rank. He exhibits intense concentration while reading, frequently becoming oblivious to his surroundings. His personality blends shyness, easy embarrassment, and a pronounced fear of horror subjects and insects with a serious, rule-abiding demeanor as president. This role often compels him to enforce regulations, leading to visible irritation or anger—though he dislikes displaying such emotions. Among close friends like Kyouko Hori, Tooru Ishikawa, and Izumi Miyamura, he displays greater abrasiveness, particularly in rivalries with Ishikawa.
Sengoku shares a complex history with Kyouko Hori, stemming from their childhood friendship through parental connections. During middle school, Hori dominated him due to his timid nature, leading him to choose Katagiri High believing she would attend elsewhere. Discovering her enrollment there, he resolved to assert himself, resulting in a more balanced, albeit occasionally tense, friendship in high school. Despite this growth, one-on-one interactions with Hori still trigger his residual fear of her.
His romantic relationship with Remi Ayasaki began in their freshman year, rooted in their mutual love for books. Their bond deepens into a committed partnership, though they experience frequent arguments over trivial matters like insects or food preferences—conflicts often mediated by friend Sakura Kouno. Sengoku demonstrates profound dedication to Ayasaki, confronting his intense fear of insects to spend Christmas with her despite her insect collecting hobby. He actively protects her from unwanted advances, notably Shin Yasuda's. His attraction to Ayasaki emphasizes her personality over physical appearance, with narrative hints suggesting he may experience demisexuality, where emotional connection precedes attraction. In the webcomic's conclusion, they marry, with Ayasaki taking his surname, and have a daughter named Shizuru Sengoku.
Family dynamics reveal Sengoku's reserved nature. His relationship with his father, Takeru, remains cordial but emotionally restrained, primarily expressed through online gaming. He initially conceals his relationship with Ayasaki from his parents, only revealing it after graduation. His mother, Kozue, exerts forceful influence, demanding haircuts or photographs while hiding her delinquent past. Their voices are nearly identical, causing confusion even within the family.
Peer interactions further illustrate his character. He relies on Sakura Kouno for emotional support and reconciliation with Ayasaki, reacting negatively to her dieting concerns due to his own body insecurities. He tolerates Izumi Miyamura's clinginess despite initial wariness from an aggressive past encounter and shares weight-related contests with him. Conversely, Shuu Iura's loud personality consistently irritates him, requiring Akane Yanagi's intervention to mitigate conflicts. Though Sengoku desires closer friendship with Yanagi, his emotional inexpressiveness complicates their dynamic.
His development includes increased willingness to confront personal fears for Ayasaki's happiness and gradual comfort within his friend group, though core traits like body insecurity and irritability in his presidential role persist. The narrative concludes his arc with long-term commitment to Ayasaki and family establishment, reflecting his capacity for enduring loyalty despite ongoing personal challenges.
Academically gifted, Sengoku consistently ranks first in overall school grades but struggles significantly in physical education, holding the second-lowest rank. He exhibits intense concentration while reading, frequently becoming oblivious to his surroundings. His personality blends shyness, easy embarrassment, and a pronounced fear of horror subjects and insects with a serious, rule-abiding demeanor as president. This role often compels him to enforce regulations, leading to visible irritation or anger—though he dislikes displaying such emotions. Among close friends like Kyouko Hori, Tooru Ishikawa, and Izumi Miyamura, he displays greater abrasiveness, particularly in rivalries with Ishikawa.
Sengoku shares a complex history with Kyouko Hori, stemming from their childhood friendship through parental connections. During middle school, Hori dominated him due to his timid nature, leading him to choose Katagiri High believing she would attend elsewhere. Discovering her enrollment there, he resolved to assert himself, resulting in a more balanced, albeit occasionally tense, friendship in high school. Despite this growth, one-on-one interactions with Hori still trigger his residual fear of her.
His romantic relationship with Remi Ayasaki began in their freshman year, rooted in their mutual love for books. Their bond deepens into a committed partnership, though they experience frequent arguments over trivial matters like insects or food preferences—conflicts often mediated by friend Sakura Kouno. Sengoku demonstrates profound dedication to Ayasaki, confronting his intense fear of insects to spend Christmas with her despite her insect collecting hobby. He actively protects her from unwanted advances, notably Shin Yasuda's. His attraction to Ayasaki emphasizes her personality over physical appearance, with narrative hints suggesting he may experience demisexuality, where emotional connection precedes attraction. In the webcomic's conclusion, they marry, with Ayasaki taking his surname, and have a daughter named Shizuru Sengoku.
Family dynamics reveal Sengoku's reserved nature. His relationship with his father, Takeru, remains cordial but emotionally restrained, primarily expressed through online gaming. He initially conceals his relationship with Ayasaki from his parents, only revealing it after graduation. His mother, Kozue, exerts forceful influence, demanding haircuts or photographs while hiding her delinquent past. Their voices are nearly identical, causing confusion even within the family.
Peer interactions further illustrate his character. He relies on Sakura Kouno for emotional support and reconciliation with Ayasaki, reacting negatively to her dieting concerns due to his own body insecurities. He tolerates Izumi Miyamura's clinginess despite initial wariness from an aggressive past encounter and shares weight-related contests with him. Conversely, Shuu Iura's loud personality consistently irritates him, requiring Akane Yanagi's intervention to mitigate conflicts. Though Sengoku desires closer friendship with Yanagi, his emotional inexpressiveness complicates their dynamic.
His development includes increased willingness to confront personal fears for Ayasaki's happiness and gradual comfort within his friend group, though core traits like body insecurity and irritability in his presidential role persist. The narrative concludes his arc with long-term commitment to Ayasaki and family establishment, reflecting his capacity for enduring loyalty despite ongoing personal challenges.