Gordon Z. Sky

**Gordon Z. Sky** (ゴードン・Z (ゼット) ・スカイ, *Gōdon Zetto Sukai*) is one of the major characters in *Kindergarten WARS* series, written and illustrated by You Chiba.

He is the nurse, health teacher and vice principal of Kindergarten Noir. Like Erina, he is an ex-military man.

## Appearance

Gordon is characterized by his imposing stature and a visage marked by facial scars, lending him an air reminiscent of a serial killer, instilling intimidation in his appearance. He possesses long hair adorned with bows and sports a goatee. His eyes remain concealed behind dark glasses, adding to the mystery surrounding his gaze. He boasts a robust physique, notably featuring sizable arms, further contributing to his intimidating aura.

His attire typically comprises a formal white polo shirt paired with black pants. Over this ensemble, he dons a white coat bearing the word "ほけん" (meaning "health" in Japanese) printed on it, emphasizing a sense of health or wellness. Completing his look, Gordon opts for sandals as part of his attire.

## Personality

Like Erina, Gordon was in the military but unlike her, Gordon is friendlier despite his appearance, he usually cares about others so he takes care of the infirmary and treats others' wounds. He can be considered the father of the teachers since he always tends to take care of them when they get drunk.

## Plot

### Background

Like Erina, Gordon previously served in the military before taking on the roles of Vice Principal and School Doctor at Kindergarten Noir. Despite his past involvement, little is known about his life or background, much like Erina. However, he shares an understanding of the true necessity for protecting Lyla. He recognizes that the teachers, who are now criminals, have created a facade at the kindergarten to conceal the genuine purpose behind safeguarding Lyla.

## Relationships

### Non-familial

* **Erina Winkler:** Despite both having military backgrounds, Gordon perceives Erina's approaches as extreme and harbors concerns for the employees under her guidance.

* **Lyla:** Similar to the teachers, Gordon shares the responsibility of safeguarding Lyla. However, unlike them, he appears to understand the genuine relationship between Erina and Lyla.

* **Mack:** Assigned to prevent Lyla from escaping the institution, Gordon spends considerable time with Mack, though their relationship is strictly professional.

* **Una Mauri:** Gordon shares an amicable relationship with Una Mauri.

* **Rita, Doug, Hana, Luke, and Silvia:** Gordon maintains positive relationships with everyone. Although initially viewed as a potential threat by Doug, Hana, and Rita due to his past, Gordon establishes camaraderie with them. He displays care and concern for their well-being, especially when they face danger.

## Etymology

* The name **"ゴードン・Z・スカイ" ("Gordon Z. Sky")** forms a name that includes the given name "Gordon," the initial "Z," and the surname "Sky." The inclusion of "Z" as an initial and "Sky" as a surname gives the name a distinct and perhaps more international or unique feel in a Japanese context, while still retaining its English origins.
	+ **"ゴードン" ("Gordon")** is a direct transliteration of the English name "Gordon" into katakana, which is commonly used in Japanese for foreign names. It doesn't have a specific meaning in Japanese and is simply a phonetic representation of the English name.
	+ **"Z" ("ゼット" or "Zetto")** is the katakana representation of the English letter "Z." In this context, it is used as part of the character's name. The letter "Z" is pronounced as "Zetto" in Japanese.
	+ **"スカイ" ("Sky")** is again a direct transliteration of the English word "Sky" into katakana. It represents the sky as in the expanse above us.

## Trivia

* Gordon often carries candies and shares them during various occasions. However, his most common practice is distributing them among the teachers after they engage in conflicts with assassins targeting the kindergarten.
* He strongly detests violence to the extent that he prioritizes the safety of the children by keeping them within the building during potential threats. Notably, he has never been witnessed engaging in fights alongside others outside the premises.