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Doug, also known by his prisoner number 318, is a major character in the series. His full name is Douglas Carter. He is a former swindler and self-described womanizer who now works as a teacher for the Dandelion class at Kindergarten Noir, alongside his colleagues Rita and Hana.
Physically, Doug possesses a robust, tall, and athletic physique, standing at 180 centimeters or 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 77 kilograms or 170 pounds. He has impeccably styled black hair and a notable beauty mark beneath his left eye. His standard work attire consists of a long-sleeved white polo shirt, a black necktie, and a black apron with the word Dandelion printed on it.
Doug's background is defined by profound hardship and abandonment. He never knew his parents, as they abandoned him during his childhood in a slum in Nevada, forcing him to survive entirely on his own from a young age. To sustain himself, he resorted to begging and, eventually, theft. As he grew into adulthood, he honed his skills as a con artist, becoming a swindler who lived by deceiving others. His life of crime eventually caught up with him, resulting in a 20-year prison sentence. He accepted the job at Kindergarten Noir in exchange for a reduction of that sentence.
His personality has been deeply shaped by this past of being abandoned and left to fend for himself. He developed strong defense mechanisms, becoming fiercely self-reliant and determined to do whatever it takes to survive without relying on others. Despite this tough exterior and a past marked by isolation, Doug has a playful, teasing, and humorous side. He is known to be a heavy smoker, struggling with a significant nicotine addiction.
Doug's primary motivation shifts over the course of the story. Initially, his goal is simply to survive his sentence and earn his freedom. However, after a key event where he is kidnapped by assassins, he is saved by his colleague Rita. This act of being rescued, something he was not used to, causes him to develop genuine romantic feelings for her. From that point on, a significant part of his motivation involves protecting Rita and trying to confess his love for her.
In the story, Doug serves as a teacher responsible for the safety of the children, particularly the student Lyla. He is often the voice of reason or the one asking questions about the mysteries surrounding the kindergarten. While he is not a legendary assassin like some of his co-workers, he is a capable fighter. His fighting style relies more on cleverness and dirty tricks than raw power. He uses his pickpocket skills to steal weapons from opponents, creates openings with his wits, and is known for his tenacity and ability to keep fighting even after being injured. His primary weapon is a handgun, specifically a P99.
Doug's key relationships are central to his character development. His most important relationship is with Rita. He initially teased her about her desperation for a boyfriend, but after she saved his life, he fell deeply in love with her. He becomes a somewhat jealous person, often seeing his handsome colleague Luke as a rival for Rita's attention. Despite his earlier suave demeanor as a womanizer, he becomes flustered and unable to act on his feelings easily once he truly falls for her.
His relationship with Hana Bradley is another important dynamic. While Doug considers her a friend, Hana develops a romantic crush on him after he helps her, creating an unrequited love triangle. Doug is largely unaware of her feelings. He has a more antagonistic but complex friendship with Luke Smith. While he claims to hate Luke due to his good looks and annoying personality, they are often drinking buddies and genuinely care for each other. He has a great deal of respect for his superior, Gordon Z. Sky, and is completely intimidated by the kindergarten's principal, Erina Winkler. He also has a notable bond with the young student Lyla, who is frequently seen with him and is particularly attached to him, hinting at a deeper, as-yet-fully-revealed connection between them. Before working at the kindergarten, he had a non-serious relationship with a woman named Elza Auger, whom he used as part of his swindling operations.
Doug's development throughout the series is significant. He transforms from a cynical, self-reliant swindler who trusted no one into a man who has opened his heart to his colleagues. His growing love for Rita makes him vulnerable and more emotionally available. He learns to trust others and fight for something more than just his own survival, ultimately managing to confess his feelings to Rita and begin a relationship with her.
In terms of notable abilities, Doug is a master swindler and con artist, which gives him exceptionally high communication skills and the ability to read people's thoughts and emotions. He is an expert pickpocket, able to steal items without being noticed, and has a sharp eye for seeing through disguises. While considered the weakest member of the teaching staff in terms of pure combat experience because he is not from an assassin or mafia background, he is still far stronger than an average person and can defeat ordinary assassins. He is also noted for being exceptionally good with the children, being one of the best at taking care of them, and can perform tasks like playing the piano and doing picture-story shows.
Physically, Doug possesses a robust, tall, and athletic physique, standing at 180 centimeters or 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 77 kilograms or 170 pounds. He has impeccably styled black hair and a notable beauty mark beneath his left eye. His standard work attire consists of a long-sleeved white polo shirt, a black necktie, and a black apron with the word Dandelion printed on it.
Doug's background is defined by profound hardship and abandonment. He never knew his parents, as they abandoned him during his childhood in a slum in Nevada, forcing him to survive entirely on his own from a young age. To sustain himself, he resorted to begging and, eventually, theft. As he grew into adulthood, he honed his skills as a con artist, becoming a swindler who lived by deceiving others. His life of crime eventually caught up with him, resulting in a 20-year prison sentence. He accepted the job at Kindergarten Noir in exchange for a reduction of that sentence.
His personality has been deeply shaped by this past of being abandoned and left to fend for himself. He developed strong defense mechanisms, becoming fiercely self-reliant and determined to do whatever it takes to survive without relying on others. Despite this tough exterior and a past marked by isolation, Doug has a playful, teasing, and humorous side. He is known to be a heavy smoker, struggling with a significant nicotine addiction.
Doug's primary motivation shifts over the course of the story. Initially, his goal is simply to survive his sentence and earn his freedom. However, after a key event where he is kidnapped by assassins, he is saved by his colleague Rita. This act of being rescued, something he was not used to, causes him to develop genuine romantic feelings for her. From that point on, a significant part of his motivation involves protecting Rita and trying to confess his love for her.
In the story, Doug serves as a teacher responsible for the safety of the children, particularly the student Lyla. He is often the voice of reason or the one asking questions about the mysteries surrounding the kindergarten. While he is not a legendary assassin like some of his co-workers, he is a capable fighter. His fighting style relies more on cleverness and dirty tricks than raw power. He uses his pickpocket skills to steal weapons from opponents, creates openings with his wits, and is known for his tenacity and ability to keep fighting even after being injured. His primary weapon is a handgun, specifically a P99.
Doug's key relationships are central to his character development. His most important relationship is with Rita. He initially teased her about her desperation for a boyfriend, but after she saved his life, he fell deeply in love with her. He becomes a somewhat jealous person, often seeing his handsome colleague Luke as a rival for Rita's attention. Despite his earlier suave demeanor as a womanizer, he becomes flustered and unable to act on his feelings easily once he truly falls for her.
His relationship with Hana Bradley is another important dynamic. While Doug considers her a friend, Hana develops a romantic crush on him after he helps her, creating an unrequited love triangle. Doug is largely unaware of her feelings. He has a more antagonistic but complex friendship with Luke Smith. While he claims to hate Luke due to his good looks and annoying personality, they are often drinking buddies and genuinely care for each other. He has a great deal of respect for his superior, Gordon Z. Sky, and is completely intimidated by the kindergarten's principal, Erina Winkler. He also has a notable bond with the young student Lyla, who is frequently seen with him and is particularly attached to him, hinting at a deeper, as-yet-fully-revealed connection between them. Before working at the kindergarten, he had a non-serious relationship with a woman named Elza Auger, whom he used as part of his swindling operations.
Doug's development throughout the series is significant. He transforms from a cynical, self-reliant swindler who trusted no one into a man who has opened his heart to his colleagues. His growing love for Rita makes him vulnerable and more emotionally available. He learns to trust others and fight for something more than just his own survival, ultimately managing to confess his feelings to Rita and begin a relationship with her.
In terms of notable abilities, Doug is a master swindler and con artist, which gives him exceptionally high communication skills and the ability to read people's thoughts and emotions. He is an expert pickpocket, able to steal items without being noticed, and has a sharp eye for seeing through disguises. While considered the weakest member of the teaching staff in terms of pure combat experience because he is not from an assassin or mafia background, he is still far stronger than an average person and can defeat ordinary assassins. He is also noted for being exceptionally good with the children, being one of the best at taking care of them, and can perform tasks like playing the piano and doing picture-story shows.