Central protagonist and Kikuo's close friend. He pools his earnings with Kikuo to fund their truck, navigating moral compromises and labor disputes. He takes fugitive Kiyoshi to the sea, resulting in a tragic crash that kills Kiyoshi. Asao survives the accident, is arrested, and ends up in prison, carrying the weight of his friends' sacrifices.
Asao's pursuit of the truck is directly tied to Ryuji's original vision.
Core partnership driving the narrative, sharing dreams and financial burdens.
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