Kyosuke Karasuma

An all-rounder and member of the A-rank Kizaki Squad (Tamakoma-1) at the Border Tamakoma Branch. He was formerly a member of the Tachikawa Squad. Having transferred from Border Headquarters to the Tamakoma Branch a year ago, he is well-acquainted with many people at Headquarters. He is frequently called "Torimaru" rather than "Karasuma" by those around him. This nickname originated when Tachikawa mistakenly called him that, and Konami—taking it at face value—spread it further. When it came to providing guidance for the Mikumo Squad, he took on the role of mentor for Osamu, who was the "extra" member without a dedicated instructor. He inherited a stoic, deadpan expression from his mentor, Reiji, which adds to his cool demeanor; however, beneath this exterior lies a playful side. That said, he is fundamentally serious and looks after others well. He has put significant effort into mentoring Osamu Mikumo, and Kitora also received training from him back when he was stationed at Border Headquarters. He is the eldest son in a poor family with five children. Even the outer garment he always wears is a hand-me-down from Yuichi Jin. Consequently, while serving in Border, he also juggles part-time jobs, such as delivering newspapers and working as a cashier at a supermarket. It is said that whenever he is on shift, the number of female customers at his workplace increases—to the point where it becomes quite unmanageable. He is a habitual liar, though he only tells lies that won't actually hurt anyone. While Kirie Konami is his primary target, he has even been known to deceive Hyuse.