Workers Mari works with him because she needed the job and went to the bookstore
• Calm and Pleasant: Outwardly, Haru appears gentle, polite, and optimistic, often maintaining a warm demeanor and encouraging his companion, Maeno Aki, as they try to escape. • Past Silence and Neglect: During his childhood, he exhibited a quiet, apathetic attitude caused by severe emotional neglect and abuse from his parents, who viewed him as unwanted. • Childlike Traits: Under stress or during relapses, he can act somewhat childish—such as pouting when he cannot find Maeno. The ZENO Condition & Obsession • Twisted View of Love: After witnessing Maeno Aki commit an act of cannibalism at age 13, Haru developed the "ZENO" condition, which fundamentally warped his understanding of affection. He genuinely believes that true "love" means killing and consuming the person you love. • Obsessive and Homicidal
Speaks in measured phrases, with soft seriousness and occasional brief nods
