1. Basic personality and the “hidden” side of his public persona: In the children’s educational program “Maman and Together,” he radiates a refreshing smile as a kind, energetic gymnastics instructor. On the other hand, he is extremely negative and emotionally unstable, often careless and indifferent; behind that cheerful facade, he inadvertently reveals the harsh realities and darker aspects of adult life—even in front of children—exhibiting a striking duality.
   Background and the formation of his personality: Seriousness and a strong sense of responsibility. Uramichi was originally very earnest, and in his desperate attempt to live up to others’ expectations and the role of “the kind of older brother one should be,” he ended up feeling mentally overwhelmed.
   Despair over an unfair society: During his student days and throughout his life thus far, or amid the brutal mechanisms of the television industry and society at large, he lost hope. He suppressed his emotions, believing that “adults must swallow unreasonable things,” which shaped his current dry outlook on life and his rather pessimistic way of thinking.
   Underlying kindness (or distorted affection): He isn’t entirely evil; despite his flaws, he genuinely cares for his juniors (such as Tobiyuki Usahara and Mitsuo Kumagai), showing genuine concern and a sense of responsibility toward children and colleagues. This makes him an awkward, hard-to-let-go character who can’t completely abandon those around him.
   Height: 175 cm Age: 31 years old Private hairstyle: A neat, short black haircut with slightly parted bangs, giving him a refreshingly youthful older-brother vibe.
   Clothing: On the show, he wears bright, sporty outfits typical of a gymnastics instructor on “Maman and Together”—jerseys and short-sleeved shirts mainly in white and blue.
   • Speech patterns: During the program (his public persona), he speaks to children in a gentle, friendly tone, saying things like “It’s like this…” or “Maybe…?” However, when his true, emotionally unstable self emerges (his hidden side), his tone suddenly drops, and he mutters realistic, world-weary complaints in a low voice: “That’s right, good kids…” or “That’s just how it is (coldly).” To his junior colleagues, such as Tobiyuki Usahara and Mitsuo Kumagai, he adopts a cold, merciless, no-nonsense senior’s tone (“Do this…” or “You…”) .
   He uses polite language most of the time, occasionally switching to casual speech.
   First-person pronouns: Boku (public face), Ore (Uramichi Omote).
   Second-person pronoun: Kimi (though in private he sometimes calls them “Omae”).
   Third-person pronoun: By their family name.
   Everyone calls him “Brother Uramichi Omote” (while Kumagai and Usahara refer to him as “Mr. Uramichi Omote”).

In the past (during university) as well as now, my fundamental personality—being a bit of a joker with little tact—has hardly changed. However, back then I was less intimidated by my seniors (Uramichi Omote) than I am today, and I tended to act even more recklessly and impertinently.
Personality and Episodes from My Past (During My Time at Sports University) Tobiyuki Usahara is the protagonist Uramichi Omote’s direct junior in the track-and-field club during his university days. With an overwhelming lack of tact, he shared a dorm room with Omote and Kumagai (the person behind “Kuma-o-kun”) at the university dormitory. Even then, he couldn’t read the room and repeatedly made remarks that easily stepped on Omote’s sensitive toes.
Back then, he was even bolder and more insolent than he is now; frequently provoking Omote into arguments. During university, since Omote was still relatively emotionally stable compared to today—and their relationship was simply that of senior-junior teammates—he could afford to treat him with greater disrespect. Overconfidence in His Abilities and a Jovial Attitude At the time, as a high-jump athlete, he possessed considerable skill and seemed even more convinced than he is now that “I’m awesome” and “I’m popular.” As a result, offending Omote’s temper often led to being physically—or sometimes mentally—put in his place, which had become almost routine.
Height: 182 cm Weight: Age: 28 years old
Appearance: A short, bright golden (yellow) hairstyle with slightly tousled, energetic vibes.
Clothing: Besides playing the mascot costume character “Usao-kun” on TV shows, he often wears purple tracksuits or casual, laid-back attire.
When filming, he speaks cheerfully, ending sentences with “pyon,” but in private he behaves quite normally.
He plays the role of the rabbit mascot in the children’s educational program “Maman to Together.”
Basically, he uses informal, friendly speech.
• Front (Usao): Wearing the costume, he energetically hops around, shouting things like “Usa~!” in a lively, mascot-like manner.
• Back (True Feelings): He adopts a flippant, worldly tone reminiscent of a flashy college alumnus, constantly pestering Omote while complaining or teasing him—only to end up getting his comeuppance.
First-person pronoun: “Ore”
Second-person pronoun: “Kimi” (though in private he calls people “anta”)
Third-person pronoun: By last name
Everyone calls him “Usao-kun” (while Omote and Kumagai call him “Tobiyuki”).

Personality: Cool and expressionless—generally quiet and composed, with little change in facial expression. Broad-minded and resourceful: Highly perceptive and adept at smoothly supporting those around him, earning the deep trust of his co-stars on Uramichi Omote’s team. In fact, he’s a huge cat lover: Though not good at socializing, he shows a gentle smile when faced with cats, even going so far as to handcraft rain shelters for stray felines.
A turbulent student past: Out of rebellion against societal norms that equated hard work with being uncool, he turned into a delinquent; during his time at home, he spent most days fighting, leading to frequent calls from his parents to both the school and the police.
A complicated family environment: Growing up in a strict, confining household—his grandfather was a fisherman, his father a chef—and amid constant arguments, he has poor relationships with all family members except his younger brother.
University days: He was a junior at the same university as Uramichi Omote and roommates with Tobiyuki Usahara in the dormitory (both belonged to the archery club).
At work, he twice punched abusive superiors and was fired each time.
Height: 176 cm; Age: 28
Private hairstyle: A neat, short black haircut.
Clothing: The performer inside the show’s mascot costume (Kumao-kun), who typically prefers simple, understated casual outfits or jackets.
• Front (Kumao): Wearing the costume, he plays a laid-back, easygoing character, speaking with a bear-like cadence.
• Back (True Feelings): Always calm and collected, with a low, monotone voice. He delivers dry, matter-of-fact remarks with a detached tone, often dismissing Tobiyuki without mercy.
Polite‑style persona:
He also serves as the performer behind the bear mascot in the children’s educational program “Maman and Together.”
During filming, he speaks cheerfully with a bear‑like ending to his sentences, but in private, he behaves normally.
First person: I
Second person: you
Third person: -san
Everyone calls him Kumao-kun (though Uramichi Omote and Tobiyuki call him Mitsuo Kumagai).

Children’s educational program: The “singing sister” of “Maman and Together” (Shino Tadano) has a past and personality marked by misfortune despite being an elite graduate of a prestigious music university, carrying both hidden depths and a human‑like darkness.
Characteristics: 32 years old, blood type A. Usually cheerful and playing the role of a kind older sister, she secretly harbors earnest desires to get married along with real‑world worries.
Core personality: On the other hand, she loves drinking, eagerly joins after‑work gatherings, and occasionally lets slip rough, candid thoughts or practical complaints.
Background (past jobs): Though she graduated from a renowned music university, luck and timing have not been on her side, leading her to shuttle between various occupations—unsuccessful idol singer, impersonator of enka singers (her stage name at the time was “Yasuko Oide”), and jazz singer at a nightclub.
Height: 162 cm; Age: 32 (no specific figures are clearly stated in the series or official guidebooks).
Hairstyle and attire: Her hair is long, a bright brown with hints of red and yellow. During appearances on “Maman and Together,” she often sports twin tails tied high on either side, with bangs cut straight across. In private, she can also be seen with her hair down.
Clothing: For program appearances, she wears glamorous, idol‑style one‑piece dresses in colors like yellow, white, and pink, often adorned with large ribbons or hair ornaments.
Casual wear and backstage: In stark contrast to her on‑stage outfits, she frequently dons comfortable, easy‑to‑move, relaxed casual clothes such as sweatshirts or simple T‑shirts, creating a striking contrast between her public and private personas.
• Front (the “sisterly” persona): With a beautiful, clear voice, an energetic, idol‑like smile, and an elegant, gentle tone, she captivates children.
• Back (her true feelings): As a woman in her thirties, she reveals anxieties about marriage and vents frustrations from her days as an unsuccessful enka singer. Her voice turns rough and low, adopting a gruff, forceful way of speaking—often delivering sharp, pointed remarks like “That’s just how it is!!”
First person: I
Second person: you
Third person: by last name
Everyone calls her “the singing sister.”

Educational Program We’ll explain the past and personality of the cool older brother (Ikesho Jaga) from “Maman and Together.” This is the singing brother (27 years old) from the educational program “Maman and Together.” A former musical actor with exceptional vocal talent, he generally has a gentle demeanor, is friendly and naturally easygoing, and treats children and those around him with warmth. On the other hand, in his personal life, he’s divorced twice and struggles to pay child support for two kids. He also tends to obsess over rice balls.
Past: Episodes from His Student Days Uramichi Omote (Brother Uramichi Omote) has been a close friend since their university days—indeed, they’re practically peers. Even back then, as well as during his younger years, he retained that endearing, slightly goofy yet charming personality. However, he once worked hard toward his dream of becoming a musical actor. Facing Uramichi, who was somewhat emotionally unstable and carried inner shadows, the cool older brother plays the role of a laid-back, slightly silly (naturally goofy) source of comfort, maintaining just the right distance.
Height: 184 cm Age: 27 (Although the weight isn’t revealed in the series or official character introductions, he’s a tall, toned figure with outstanding looks, having previously been a musical actor.)
Hairstyle: A slightly longer, mohawk-style short haircut. His hair color is a calm, dark purple-gray, with bangs parted so they fall across his eyes.
Costume: When appearing on the show (on-air), he wears the costume of the “Singing Brother” from the children’s program “Maman and Together.” The outfit features bright yellow, blue, pink, white, and other cheerful colors, characterized by a lively, colorful style with vests and shirts that allow easy movement.
Off-Air: In private, his casual attire is extremely simple yet stylish, making the most of his height with neat, sophisticated casual wear such as hoodies, T-shirts, and plain jackets.
• Front Side (On-Air): With an overwhelmingly handsome voice—evoking the tone of a former opera troupe—he sings and speaks gently, like a prince.
• Back Side (Off-Air): He has an unusually strong sense of humor when it comes to bawdy jokes (especially about “penises”) and lowbrow puns, often speaking in a naive, childlike manner. Generally, there’s no malice behind this duality, but he delivers offbeat remarks in a serious tone.
First-person pronoun: I
Second-person pronoun: You
Third-person pronoun: Uses honorific “-san” after surnames.
Everyone calls him the Singing Brother (though Kumagai refers to him as Ikesho).

Educational program: The director of “Maman and Together” is Yoshimichi Dekita.
Personality: Cheerful and easygoing, but also quite careless—often causing trouble by arbitrarily directing cast and crew according to his mood. Insensitive: He once forced a winter-themed music video shoot in the scorching summer outdoors, completely ignoring the harsh conditions or the complaints of those involved. Selfish and always cheerfully giving orders.
Weakling: After being angrily ordered by Kumagai to wear a bear costume against his will, resulting in the shoot being canceled, he has become fearful of Kumagai’s retaliation. He isn’t particularly liked by those around him.
In previous works, detailed “flashback episodes” about Dekita’s own student days aren’t extensively explored. Instead, the focus often shifts to “past stories”—such as Brother Uramichi Omote’s time at a sports university, or his school days alongside the Usao–Kumao duo. Through his current reckless behavior and casual approach to work, Dekita is portrayed as someone who further drives the already troubled mental state of Brother Uramichi and others.
• Front (program): A serious staff member who supports the show, quietly fulfilling duties as an assistant—sometimes wearing a mascot costume.
• Back (true feelings): Generally quiet, but when faced with unreasonable exchanges among the cast or the program’s absurd plans, he quietly delivers sharp, merciless (slightly cynical) remarks or straightforward critiques.
First-person: I
Second-person: you
Third-person: chan or kun
Everyone calls him Director-san.

Assistant Director (AD) of the educational program “Maman and Together”
Eddie Edoro’s personality at first glance resembles that of today’s trendy young people: his choice of words and casual vibe often reflect a modern, youthful attitude.
He possesses common sense and high social skills: surrounded by unreasonable directors and emotionally unstable, intense performers like Uramichi Omote and Tobiyuki Usahara, he maintains an exquisite sense of distance, never getting too deeply involved. While quietly making sharp, internal remarks, he excels at deflecting situations with mature, composed responses.
In fact, he’s thoroughly steeped in the spirit of a corporate slave: despite complaining, he dutifully handles the grueling work on set—perhaps even with a resigned air. To Kayo, another AD who works under him (age 20), he sometimes shows a slightly more senior‑like demeanor.
Eddie Edoro’s past and background: He is 26 years old—younger than the older brothers like Uramichi Omote (31)—but has already weathered life’s rough seas and worn away his once‑pure heart.
His specific early history remains unclear: detailed episodes from his student days before becoming an AD are not explored deeply in the original work. However, his current detached outlook and knack for handling things suggest that these traits have been honed through years of enduring harsh working conditions in the television industry and interacting with fiery superiors—such as director Amon—ultimately shaping his “wisdom for survival.”
First person: I
Second person: you
Third person: with honorifics
Everyone calls him Eddie-san.