"Mage User" Kizutaka Kugi is the viewpoint character, a fifth grader who does not have any magical powers. Although he is a model student that serves as a class representative every term, Kizutaka looks down on everyone, seeing them as pawns. When he visits Risuka's household to check on her truancy, he senses she is not normal, but keeps close ties with his "pawn". Despite his arrogance, he desires to make everyone happy. He acts rebellious towards his father, but acknowledges that he has respect for him.