Summary
Chakuro is a fourteen-year-old who embodies a passionate and inquisitive nature, constantly probing the world for answers. He frequently poses peculiar questions, such as how mud whales remain afloat and why emotions hold significance. His grandfather views his intense obsession with writing as a sickness, a sentiment Chakuro shares, yet he serves as an archivist whose objective records are highly valued by the council. This professional detachment clashes with his highly expressive personal demeanor, which includes a tendency to weep inappropriately at funerals.
