Description
Haida is an anthropomorphic spotted hyena named after the Japanese pronunciation of "hyena." His grayish-brown fur features a dark gray muzzle with freckle-like cheek spots, a black nose and ears, hazel eyes, and a pronounced underbite. His work attire consists of a white dress shirt, red tie, black dress pants, and brown dress shoes, later adding a black coat after a promotion. Casually, he wears a red long-sleeved shirt with black stripes or a union jack logo, a black leather jacket, jeans, and boots, switching to an olive green coat with a white fur hood in winter.
Initially working in the accounting department at Carrier Man Trading Co., Ltd. alongside Retsuko and Fenneko, Haida came from a privileged but oppressive family. His father, Juzo Haida, a former politician with rigid conservative ideals, dominated Haida's life with unrealistic expectations, fostering chronic indecisiveness and a lack of self-confidence. This pressure intensified after videos of Haida's antisocial high school band performances surfaced online, leading Juzo to deem him a failure. Haida's younger brother, Jiro, was favored as the political successor until he too rebelled.
Haida harbored an unrequited crush on Retsuko for five years, starting six months after they began working together when he noticed her secretly refilling her water bottle. Intrigued by her duality, his anxiety and fear of rejection prevented him from confessing. His romantic history includes jealousy over Retsuko's relationships with Resasuke and Tadano, a failed attempt to date coworker Inui (a fellow punk rock enthusiast), and multiple rejected confessions to Retsuko. Despite setbacks, he demonstrated loyalty by saving Retsuko from a stalker and providing emotional support. Their relationship evolved from colleagues to friends, then cohabiting partners, culminating in marriage after Retsuko's political campaign.
Personality-wise, Haida is neurotic, passive, and prone to bursts of anger or anxiety, often using alcohol to cope. He exhibits kindness and consideration, supporting Retsuko's happiness even when she dated others, but his indecisiveness is evident in his inability to choose between Retsuko and Inui. Professionally skilled in IT and programming, his contributions were often dismissed by seniors. A promotion to Accounting Director in Season 4 led to his participation in financial fraud under CEO Himuro's manipulation. He resigned after Retsuko confronted him and exposed the corruption.
In Season 5, facing homelessness after his parents evicted him, pride prevented Haida from seeking help. He lived in an internet café, spiraling into compulsive gaming and avoiding job hunting. He met Shikabane, a depressed skunk freelancer who temporarily housed him and provided freelance work. Retsuko intervened, scolding him via death metal karaoke and moving him into her apartment. This forced Haida to confront his entitlement and family estrangement, particularly during tense meetings with Retsuko's parents and his father. His growth culminated in supporting Retsuko's political campaign against his family's wishes, solidifying his independence and commitment. By the series' conclusion, he and Retsuko are married and living together.
Haida's friendships include Fenneko, his confidante and drinking buddy who aided his pursuit of Retsuko, and Anai, a colleague whose initial instability evolved into mutual respect. He played bass guitar in a high school punk band, with former bandmate Shishido symbolizing his fear of becoming a "washed-up" musician. This musical interest remained a consistent outlet throughout his challenges.
Initially working in the accounting department at Carrier Man Trading Co., Ltd. alongside Retsuko and Fenneko, Haida came from a privileged but oppressive family. His father, Juzo Haida, a former politician with rigid conservative ideals, dominated Haida's life with unrealistic expectations, fostering chronic indecisiveness and a lack of self-confidence. This pressure intensified after videos of Haida's antisocial high school band performances surfaced online, leading Juzo to deem him a failure. Haida's younger brother, Jiro, was favored as the political successor until he too rebelled.
Haida harbored an unrequited crush on Retsuko for five years, starting six months after they began working together when he noticed her secretly refilling her water bottle. Intrigued by her duality, his anxiety and fear of rejection prevented him from confessing. His romantic history includes jealousy over Retsuko's relationships with Resasuke and Tadano, a failed attempt to date coworker Inui (a fellow punk rock enthusiast), and multiple rejected confessions to Retsuko. Despite setbacks, he demonstrated loyalty by saving Retsuko from a stalker and providing emotional support. Their relationship evolved from colleagues to friends, then cohabiting partners, culminating in marriage after Retsuko's political campaign.
Personality-wise, Haida is neurotic, passive, and prone to bursts of anger or anxiety, often using alcohol to cope. He exhibits kindness and consideration, supporting Retsuko's happiness even when she dated others, but his indecisiveness is evident in his inability to choose between Retsuko and Inui. Professionally skilled in IT and programming, his contributions were often dismissed by seniors. A promotion to Accounting Director in Season 4 led to his participation in financial fraud under CEO Himuro's manipulation. He resigned after Retsuko confronted him and exposed the corruption.
In Season 5, facing homelessness after his parents evicted him, pride prevented Haida from seeking help. He lived in an internet café, spiraling into compulsive gaming and avoiding job hunting. He met Shikabane, a depressed skunk freelancer who temporarily housed him and provided freelance work. Retsuko intervened, scolding him via death metal karaoke and moving him into her apartment. This forced Haida to confront his entitlement and family estrangement, particularly during tense meetings with Retsuko's parents and his father. His growth culminated in supporting Retsuko's political campaign against his family's wishes, solidifying his independence and commitment. By the series' conclusion, he and Retsuko are married and living together.
Haida's friendships include Fenneko, his confidante and drinking buddy who aided his pursuit of Retsuko, and Anai, a colleague whose initial instability evolved into mutual respect. He played bass guitar in a high school punk band, with former bandmate Shishido symbolizing his fear of becoming a "washed-up" musician. This musical interest remained a consistent outlet throughout his challenges.