Kenji Mamiya is a police detective investigating Yasujiro Wataya's hunting rifle in Japan. Chieko mistakenly believes he is examining her mother's suicide, then invites him home and attempts to seduce him. He resists but comforts her when she breaks down, later questions Yasujiro about the rifle, and learns that it was given away during a Moroccan hunting trip.
Azusa's Father is part of the family life that Azusa Oribe shares with Takashi Hayama. Takashi hears about Azusa's life with her father and spends time with the family, who accept him warmly. His presence therefore connects Takashi to Azusa's home life and reinforces the reality of their relationship.
Satoshi Nikaido has 35 screen credits in a career dating back to 1986. Their work is anchored in the Ring Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Babel, Guilty of Romance, 99% Cloudy... Always. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.