Masami Kondou

Meet our laid-back Garden Manager, a friendly guy who's easy to get along with. He really tries to connect with his team, but his gentle vibe makes Kobo, the assistant manager, think he lacks a bit of backbone. While he puts in decent work hours, his heart’s often lost in the pages of a good book, particularly fancy literature. Despite his cheerful chatter, he’s got some emotional baggage—the timid 45-year-old has been hurt before, making him uneasy when things get intense, especially when Akira makes a bold move. Always the gentleman, he jots down notes in his trusty pad to keep things professional and, let’s face it, to avoid smelling like a typical middle-aged guy, as Nishida pointed out!