Head Chef

An original character from the first anime adaptation. He has facial features resembling a monkey. He works as a chef at the inn operated by the Souma family and is highly skilled in cooking. However, he tends to become flustered by small matters and has a habit of loudly apologizing while panicking. Regarding this habit, Yuki Souma wonders if it might be hereditary, as this character is a cousin to Ritsu Souma's mother.