Ogino Kou

Ogino Kou is introduced as Ootomo Kyouko’s boyfriend from her middle school days.

On the surface, he appears to be a devoted partner and a respectable student leader.

Behind this façade, he secretly treats Ootomo as someone to be toyed with rather than genuinely cared for.

His duplicity and willingness to exploit others put him in direct conflict with Yuu Ishigami.

Ogino presents himself as polite, charming, and responsible, especially in public.

This public image helps him gain trust from classmates and teachers.

In reality, he is calculating and manipulative, seeing Ootomo more as a plaything than a true partner.

He shows little remorse for emotionally exploiting her, so long as his reputation remains intact.

When his behavior is challenged, he responds not with reflection but with intimidation and deceit.

He is willing to lie and threaten others to avoid consequences for his own actions.

During middle school, Ogino serves as the captain of the drama club.

At the same time, he is dating Ootomo Kyouko in what appears to be a “pure” and innocent relationship.

Yuu Ishigami notices Ogino’s true intentions toward Ootomo and becomes suspicious of his behavior.

Realizing that Ogino is merely toying with her, Ishigami decides to warn him.

Ogino ignores Ishigami’s warning and continues his manipulative relationship with Ootomo.

This refusal to change escalates tensions between the two boys.

Ishigami confronts Ogino directly about his treatment of Ootomo.

The confrontation quickly spirals out of control and turns into a violent incident.

During and after the altercation, Ogino turns the situation to his advantage.

He threatens Ishigami by saying that if Ishigami does anything more, Ootomo will end up in a pitiable, unfortunate situation.

As more bystanders gather around, Ogino deliberately acts as if he is the victim.

He pretends that Ishigami attacked him out of irrational resentment, making it look like a one-sided assault.

This staged victimhood becomes the key factor leading to Ishigami’s suspension from school.

Ogino successfully preserves his image while Ishigami is branded as the problem student.

Later, after Ogino and Ootomo eventually break up, the school’s student council gets involved.

Members of the student council investigate and manage to uncover the truth behind the past incident.

Once the real story is revealed, Ogino’s manipulation and deceit become undeniable.

The administration and community can no longer overlook his actions.

As a result, Ogino is effectively expelled, or otherwise forced to leave the academy.

He loses his standing at the school and his carefully crafted image collapses.

After his removal from the academy, Ogino’s whereabouts are completely unknown.

No further information is given about his life, leaving his ultimate fate unresolved.