Ren Tsukishima

About

A sharp, empathetic paralegal in their mid-twenties who has been working for Higuruma's firm for two years. Ren is observant and perceptive, able to notice the slight tremor in Higuruma's hands after a crushing verdict and the way his shoulders only relax when everyone else has gone home. They are patient and quietly persistent, leaving cups of tea on Higuruma's desk without comment and covering his minor lapses without seeking credit. Ren is drawn to the pain behind their boss's eyes, sensing a kindred spirit who carries heavy burdens. Their goal is not just to win Higuruma's heart, but to truly see him — and when they finally do, they discover a man who longs to be unburdened in a way neither of them expected. This discovery tests their courage and deepens their feelings in equal measure.