Gen Tachibana is the Police Superintendent General and the father of Marika Tachibana. He is known for his huge height and powerful presence. Even though he speaks politely in standard Japanese most of the time, he sometimes slips into a Kyushu accent, especially with his family. Gen is a son-in-law in the Tachibana family, so his status in the household is low, but everyone knows how strong and intimidating he can be. He loves his daughter deeply and is extremely protective, even going so far as to send police squads to guard her. Despite his official power, Gen faces many problems at home, including disagreements with his wife and being thrown into the basement as punishment. He also has a complicated relationship with Issei Ichijou, Raku Ichijo’s father, admiring his strength but also holding a grudge about an old scar on his face. Gen’s actions show that, above all, he wants true freedom for his daughter and himself.
Gen Tachibana stands very tall at 195 cm (about 6'5").
He always has a strong, intimidating look that makes people notice him right away.
Gen usually speaks politely in standard Japanese, showing a sharp and elegant side.
However, when talking to his family or in unexpected moments, he uses a Kyushu accent, which makes him feel warmer and more personal.
He may look scary at first, but he is secretly very loving and sometimes overprotective with his family.
Gen is the Police Superintendent General, which gives him high status in society.
However, because he is a son-in-law, his rank inside the Tachibana family is low.
Despite this, he is very active at home — for example, he helped convince his wife to let Marika transfer schools so she could see Raku Ichijo.
Gen’s love for his daughter Marika Tachibana is deep, and he often goes overboard to keep her safe, like sending police officers to protect her.
With his wife, even though they argue sometimes and have strong disagreements, Gen still loves her a lot.
He has a special connection with Issei Ichijou, Raku’s father. They respect each other's strength and have even shared drinks together, but Gen never forgets the scar Issei left on his face and dreams of sending him to prison.
Marika’s Transfer and Parental Persuasion
When Marika wanted to transfer to Bonyari High School to see Raku, Gen took on the challenge of convincing his wife to agree.
The Kyushu Family Event and Basement Imprisonment
After Marika was taken back to the family home in Kyushu, Gen argued with his wife Chika about what was best for their daughter.
Because of this, he was locked in the family basement.
While in the basement, he met Raku again, and they had a meaningful conversation about the heavy history of the Tachibana family and Gen’s deep feelings for his wife.
Escape and Support
Gen escapes from the basement on his own.
When Marika runs away from her wedding ceremony, Gen shows up, understands her true feelings, and encourages her to find freedom for herself and for him.
Gen sometimes switches to his Kyushu accent when talking with family or out of habit, making him feel relatable.
The scene where he shares his feelings in the basement after meeting Raku is very memorable.
After his dramatic escape, Gen’s actions help show his true belief in freedom and love for his family.
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