Masamune Izumi

Masamune Izumi (和泉 正宗, Izumi Masamune) is the male protagonist of the story. He is a novelist that goes by the pen name 'Izumi Masamune', the same name with the kanji switched around a little. He began writing in middle school after winning a light novel writing contest. He hopes to get closer to his younger step-sister, Sagiri.

Background
Masamune is a teenager who lost his parents at a young age and is taking care of his hikikomori younger step-sister Sagiri. Before the story began, Masamune lost his mother and lived alone with his father.

During his first year of middle school, Masamune won a light novel writing contest and eventually became a light novel author. About two years later, his father remarried another woman and he received a little sister who unbeknownst to him was also his illustrator. When his parents left for their honeymoon, they didn't return, leaving their children orphans.

Appearance
Masamune is a teenage boy with purple eyes and green hair. He is frequently seen wearing his school uniform consisting of a white undershirt, a tie, a tan top, maroon pants, and brown shoes. He also wears an assortment of comfort clothes while at home and on trips.

Personality
Masamune is a person who has a strong sense of responsibility and independence. At the young age of fourteen, he decided to take care himself and his little sister who shut herself in his room.

He looks down upon laziness and actions that bother his sister. He is quick to be irritated and has a low self-esteem. He takes great pride in his work and is easily saddened when insulted in an aspect, whatever it may be. He fears rejection and is fearful about how his fans and editors perceive his work. He is someone who cares for his sister very much and dreams of watching an anime version of his light novels with his little sister. He also is very submissive, easily giving in to the demands of others.

His favorite place to hang out is his friend, Takasago Tomoe's bookstore. He also spends a lot of time at the Crystal Palace, Elf's house.

Cooking
Masamune is a good cook, constantly cooking for himself and Sagiri.

Fast Writing
His editor and Elf are constantly surprised at his writing speed. He claims that he could write about eighty-eight novels per year, along with his school work and other priorities, though his novels are usually rejected. Elf considers it an "A-rank skill" and is baffled by the speed.