Kikaku, Hanbee
Summary
Hanbee Kikaku is a twenty-four-year-old employee of MHK Enterprises’ Merchandising department, having joined the company around the same time as Uramichi. Standing at 178cm with blood type O and a birthday on January 11, he sports long black hair tied in a messy ponytail with right-parted bangs. His appearance is marked by numerous piercings, including two lip rings, multiple ear piercings, and a tongue piercing that complements his split tongue. He typically dresses in a black shirt, off-white pants, and belt-strap boots. Initially appearing emotionally unstable, Kikaku is actually deeply serious about his job. His demeanor shifts unpredictably between cheerful and bubbly to angry and intimidating, a trait that makes him frightening to others. This volatility is most evident in his relationship with Uramichi, who genuinely fears Kikaku due to these extreme emotional swings. Although Uramichi occasionally tries to connect by striking up conversations, Kikaku’s frequent outbursts prevent any friendship from forming, and he explicitly states he does not view Uramichi as a friend. Their interactions began when Kikaku sought Uramichi’s assistance in designing new merchandise for the show. Kikaku also harbors a strong dislike for Uebu, verbally abusing him and even breaking his glasses over the practice of taking preorders for items that do not yet exist. The character’s name contains a pun related to his department; while Hanbee translates to half, warrior, and defense, and Kikaku to wood and corner, the full name sounds like "Planning & Sales" (kikaku hanbai). Beyond his professional life, Kikaku was formerly a member of a band and is known to be a heavy drinker and habitual smoker.
