TV-Series
Description
Satsuki Tomaruin functions as the Weekly Shōnen Magazine editor assigned to manage relations with manga artist Kakushi Gotou and his studio. Widely perceived as incompetent by colleagues at G-Pro, his name originates from the Japanese phrase "tomaru insatsuki" (stop the presses), though he has never actually halted a printing press.
His professional missteps consistently frustrate Kakushi. These include delivering contest manuscripts directly to Kakushi's home rather than the studio, misunderstanding instructions during an anime adaptation, and crashing a rival publisher's year-end party to scout creators—where he mistakenly attempted to recruit Kakushi's daughter. Tomaruin remains unaware of why his actions provoke such reactions and harbors no ill intent.
Personally, he exhibits a notable attraction to tanned women, leading to an infatuation with Nadila, an Indonesian housekeeper. This manifests in stalker-like behavior, such as observing her through windows, which others deem inappropriate. Professionally, he secured his role partly through connections, leveraging relationships to arrange resources like luxury hotel bookings beyond standard budgets. He inherited the position because no other editors wanted to handle Kakushi's challenging personality.
Despite general ineffectiveness, Tomaruin occasionally demonstrates unexpected usefulness: efficiently tracking down reclusive authors via social media and leveraging his network to solve logistical problems. His interactions with Kakushi blend creative collaborations—like devising pen names—with frequent conflicts.
In flash-forward sequences years later, his demeanor toward Kakushi shifts markedly. He speaks of him with respect and reacts defensively to any implication he betrayed Kakushi's trust, contrasting his earlier habit of open criticism.
Visually, he often wears a "Kaze no Tights" T-shirt—referencing Kakushi's manga—which draws unwanted attention during home visits. His appearance features black hair reaching his ears and brown eyes. The persistence of his role as Kakushi's editor stems solely from the lack of alternatives willing to take his place.
His professional missteps consistently frustrate Kakushi. These include delivering contest manuscripts directly to Kakushi's home rather than the studio, misunderstanding instructions during an anime adaptation, and crashing a rival publisher's year-end party to scout creators—where he mistakenly attempted to recruit Kakushi's daughter. Tomaruin remains unaware of why his actions provoke such reactions and harbors no ill intent.
Personally, he exhibits a notable attraction to tanned women, leading to an infatuation with Nadila, an Indonesian housekeeper. This manifests in stalker-like behavior, such as observing her through windows, which others deem inappropriate. Professionally, he secured his role partly through connections, leveraging relationships to arrange resources like luxury hotel bookings beyond standard budgets. He inherited the position because no other editors wanted to handle Kakushi's challenging personality.
Despite general ineffectiveness, Tomaruin occasionally demonstrates unexpected usefulness: efficiently tracking down reclusive authors via social media and leveraging his network to solve logistical problems. His interactions with Kakushi blend creative collaborations—like devising pen names—with frequent conflicts.
In flash-forward sequences years later, his demeanor toward Kakushi shifts markedly. He speaks of him with respect and reacts defensively to any implication he betrayed Kakushi's trust, contrasting his earlier habit of open criticism.
Visually, he often wears a "Kaze no Tights" T-shirt—referencing Kakushi's manga—which draws unwanted attention during home visits. His appearance features black hair reaching his ears and brown eyes. The persistence of his role as Kakushi's editor stems solely from the lack of alternatives willing to take his place.