He also tends to react strongly and believe things at face value, trusting others' judgment above his own and even abandoning his own instincts. All things considered, Atsushi cares deeply for his fellow Agency members and for the well-being of civilians, especially during dire situations. Atsushi's traumatic past affects much of his daily life, and he is tormented with nightmares, flashbacks, and the internal monologue of the orphanage director who abused him.