OVA
Description
Louis Asahina, the eighth son adopted by Miwa Asahina at age two, possesses French-Japanese heritage through a biological father working as a beautician in France, a fact largely unknown to his younger brothers.
He works professionally as a hairdresser, frequently styling the hair of family members such as Hikaru and Fuuto, who favor his skills. His distinctive appearance features mauve eyes and ash pink hair, typically styled in a partial side ponytail with bangs covering his right eye. He prefers soft-toned clothing, including a cyan polka dot jacket over black-and-white undershirts and dark pink pants, and wears a pendant necklace.
Louis exhibits a calm, mellow personality, speaking slowly and often appearing dreamy or unaware. Despite this demeanor, he proves perceptive, particularly regarding the emotions of his brothers and stepsister Ema Asahina. He understands her preferences and recognizes the romantic tensions within the family. He occasionally displays subtle jealousy, such as sabotaging a Valentine's Day gift intended for Ema.
A unique trait is his ability to communicate with Juli, Ema's pet squirrel, a skill exclusive to them. This connection led to forming the "Protect Chi Club" with Juli, an alliance to safeguard Ema from the other brothers' romantic advances. Both refer to Ema as "Chi," a nickname confusing to the rest of the family.
His relationship with Ema is central. He styles her hair as a means of closeness and offers emotional support when she discovers her own adoption. He comforts her by revealing his adoption, emphasizing familial bonds built on love, not blood. During this conversation, he gently kisses her cheek, indicating his romantic feelings. In game adaptations, their relationship deepens: Louis confesses his love, they share a kiss, and later become a couple after she stays in his room.
Across media, Louis demonstrates growth in his protective role. In the anime, he is the first to hug and kiss Ema without provoking Juli's anger. Side stories show him assisting Hikaru in cross-dressing for research and participating in schemes like posing as Hikaru's boyfriend. His absence in one storyline inadvertently causes family concern when brothers misinterpret clues in his room. In later novel seasons, particularly volume 5 of the first season, Louis helps Ema navigate her identity crisis, reinforcing the theme of chosen family. His actions consistently reflect a balance of restraint and quiet determination within the brothers' conflict over Ema's affections.
He works professionally as a hairdresser, frequently styling the hair of family members such as Hikaru and Fuuto, who favor his skills. His distinctive appearance features mauve eyes and ash pink hair, typically styled in a partial side ponytail with bangs covering his right eye. He prefers soft-toned clothing, including a cyan polka dot jacket over black-and-white undershirts and dark pink pants, and wears a pendant necklace.
Louis exhibits a calm, mellow personality, speaking slowly and often appearing dreamy or unaware. Despite this demeanor, he proves perceptive, particularly regarding the emotions of his brothers and stepsister Ema Asahina. He understands her preferences and recognizes the romantic tensions within the family. He occasionally displays subtle jealousy, such as sabotaging a Valentine's Day gift intended for Ema.
A unique trait is his ability to communicate with Juli, Ema's pet squirrel, a skill exclusive to them. This connection led to forming the "Protect Chi Club" with Juli, an alliance to safeguard Ema from the other brothers' romantic advances. Both refer to Ema as "Chi," a nickname confusing to the rest of the family.
His relationship with Ema is central. He styles her hair as a means of closeness and offers emotional support when she discovers her own adoption. He comforts her by revealing his adoption, emphasizing familial bonds built on love, not blood. During this conversation, he gently kisses her cheek, indicating his romantic feelings. In game adaptations, their relationship deepens: Louis confesses his love, they share a kiss, and later become a couple after she stays in his room.
Across media, Louis demonstrates growth in his protective role. In the anime, he is the first to hug and kiss Ema without provoking Juli's anger. Side stories show him assisting Hikaru in cross-dressing for research and participating in schemes like posing as Hikaru's boyfriend. His absence in one storyline inadvertently causes family concern when brothers misinterpret clues in his room. In later novel seasons, particularly volume 5 of the first season, Louis helps Ema navigate her identity crisis, reinforcing the theme of chosen family. His actions consistently reflect a balance of restraint and quiet determination within the brothers' conflict over Ema's affections.