Day laborer and de facto patriarch of the makeshift family. He teaches Shota shoplifting and brings the abused Yuri home. After Hatsue's death, he buries her secretly to continue collecting the pension. His theft of a purse causes Shota's moral crisis and arrest. Ultimately, he confesses to Shota that he intended to abandon him, but watches helplessly as their bond is affirmed.
Elderly matriarch providing shelter and financial support to the found family.
Married couple sharing daily life and survival strategies.
Osamu assumes a paternal role, guiding Shota's moral and practical development.
Osamu extends his paternal role to Yuri, integrating her into the family structure.
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