Kageyama is a mysterious man in his mid-30s who serves as Reiko Houshou’s butler and chauffeur. Calm and collected, he hides his true feelings and often uses polite words to deliver harsh comments to his employer. Despite Reiko’s lack of faith in him, Kageyama is an armchair detective with a sharp mind, solving the most difficult cases with ease, often just by listening to the details.
Kageyama is always seen in a dark suit and silver-rimmed glasses.
He has a smart, slim body that makes him look very professional.
Serious and Reserved
Kageyama almost never shows his emotions.
He acts very strict and everything he does seems very proper.
Sharp-Tongued
Though he always uses polite language, Kageyama often makes sarcastic or cutting remarks—especially towards Reiko Houshou.
He sometimes says things like, “Are your eyes just for decoration, Miss?” which often angers Reiko.
Calm and Unbothered
No matter what happens, Kageyama stays calm and keeps his cool.
Not much is known about Kageyama’s history.
He keeps his past and why he works as a butler a secret.
He once mentioned that he wanted to become a professional baseball player or a detective.
He takes pride in his skills in both baseball and solving mysteries.
Exceptional Deductive Skills
Kageyama can solve complex cases just by listening to Reiko’s stories.
He is a true armchair detective.
Hand-to-Hand Skills
When facing a criminal, Kageyama uses a special baton for self-defense.
Knowledge Base
He has strong knowledge of both detective work and baseball.
With Reiko Houshou
Kageyama is Reiko’s butler and chauffeur.
He serves Reiko every day, making sure everything is in order.
He often corrects Reiko when she makes mistakes—but does so in a rather rude way.
Reiko does not trust him very much as a butler, calling him "sketchy" or "suspicious."
With Reiko’s Father (Kiyotaro)
Kageyama sometimes makes subtle jokes about Reiko’s father, not always showing him great respect.
When Reiko is not home, Kageyama enjoys watching talk shows.
Sometimes, he learns about Reiko’s cases from the TV before she tells him.
“Are your eyes just for decoration, Miss?” (A sarcastic comment he uses when Reiko misses an important clue.)
The Unnamed Butler
Kageyama's real name is not known.
He is always addressed as “butler” or "chauffeur" by the Houshou family.
Solving Reiko’s Cases
Whenever Reiko faces a difficult case, she always tells Kageyama about it.
Even if she believes she has found the answer, Kageyama often points out what she has missed, always in a polite but biting way.
He then cracks the mystery brilliantly, leaving Reiko both amazed and annoyed.
At the Crime Scene
While Kageyama prefers to solve cases from the comfort of his own home, he sometimes visits crime scenes with Reiko.
He will only do so if it is necessary, such as stopping a possible second crime.
Rules and Methods
Kageyama believes gathering material evidence is the police’s job, not his.
He focuses on deduction and logical reasoning instead.
Hidden Past
Kageyama never shares much about where he came from or why he became a butler.
He jokes that he would have liked to be a baseball player or a detective.
Kageyama often seems amused by Reiko’s lack of detective skills.
Still, he assists her in every case and always makes sure she stays safe.
Despite his cold words, it is clear he supports Reiko in his own unique way.
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