Description
Haida, an anthropomorphic spotted hyena named after the Japanese term for his species, works alongside Retsuko and Fenneko in the accounting department of Carrier Man Trading Co., Ltd. His grayish-brown fur, dark gray muzzle dotted with faint spots, hazel eyes, and pronounced underbite define his appearance. Professionally, he wears a white dress shirt, red tie, black pants, and brown shoes, while his casual style features striped or graphic tees, leather jackets, jeans, and boots, complemented by an olive-green coat with a white fur hood in winter.
A quiet romantic yearning shapes his life: Haida develops feelings for Retsuko after noticing her refilling her water bottle late at work, sparking a five-year unspoken crush hindered by chronic indecision. His anxiety, rooted in a domineering father’s rigid expectations, stalls repeated attempts to confess. Despite Retsuko’s rejections during her relationships with Resasuke and Tadano, he supports her through crises, including a stalker confrontation and recovery from a traumatic idol career.
Neurotic yet loyal, Haida wrestles with self-doubt, often yielding to others’ judgments. This passivity complicates his romantic life, leaving him torn between Retsuko and Inui, a musically inclined coworker. Though briefly dating Inui, he acknowledges unresolved feelings for Retsuko. His friendship with Fenneko anchors him as she helps decode social dynamics.
Promoted to accounting director in Season 4, Haida becomes entangled in corporate fraud under executive pressure. Retsuko’s intervention—a slap halting his complicity—drives him to resign, catalyzing self-reflection on familial pressures. His father, a conservative politician, dominates his choices, prompting Haida to avoid familial ties even after eviction leaves him homeless. Season 5 sees him retreating to internet cafes, gaming compulsively until Retsuko intervenes, inviting him to cohabitate.
A bass guitarist drawn to punk rock, Haida bonds with Retsuko through music, teaching her guitar and fostering mutual understanding. His resilience emerges as he learns swimming despite aquaphobia to join her on a trip. By Season 5, he champions Retsuko’s political campaign, defying his family’s influence and confronting his brother’s threats. Their relationship evolves from colleagues to partners, weathering unemployment and familial disapproval. The series concludes with their marriage, symbolizing growth, mutual support, and hard-won maturity.
A quiet romantic yearning shapes his life: Haida develops feelings for Retsuko after noticing her refilling her water bottle late at work, sparking a five-year unspoken crush hindered by chronic indecision. His anxiety, rooted in a domineering father’s rigid expectations, stalls repeated attempts to confess. Despite Retsuko’s rejections during her relationships with Resasuke and Tadano, he supports her through crises, including a stalker confrontation and recovery from a traumatic idol career.
Neurotic yet loyal, Haida wrestles with self-doubt, often yielding to others’ judgments. This passivity complicates his romantic life, leaving him torn between Retsuko and Inui, a musically inclined coworker. Though briefly dating Inui, he acknowledges unresolved feelings for Retsuko. His friendship with Fenneko anchors him as she helps decode social dynamics.
Promoted to accounting director in Season 4, Haida becomes entangled in corporate fraud under executive pressure. Retsuko’s intervention—a slap halting his complicity—drives him to resign, catalyzing self-reflection on familial pressures. His father, a conservative politician, dominates his choices, prompting Haida to avoid familial ties even after eviction leaves him homeless. Season 5 sees him retreating to internet cafes, gaming compulsively until Retsuko intervenes, inviting him to cohabitate.
A bass guitarist drawn to punk rock, Haida bonds with Retsuko through music, teaching her guitar and fostering mutual understanding. His resilience emerges as he learns swimming despite aquaphobia to join her on a trip. By Season 5, he champions Retsuko’s political campaign, defying his family’s influence and confronting his brother’s threats. Their relationship evolves from colleagues to partners, weathering unemployment and familial disapproval. The series concludes with their marriage, symbolizing growth, mutual support, and hard-won maturity.