Houtarou is an apathetic, cynical and calm person. Along with his passive demeanor, Houtarou seems to always "conserve energy" and never exerts effort on anything unless absolutely necessary. Houtarou doesn't talk much, and he rarely gets mad, though he does appear to get irritated often. In general, Houtarou doesn't express his emotions much. On the other hand, he is surprisingly smart. A student at Kamiyama highschool, first year student and a member of the Classic Literature club.