Natsuki Inomoto

**Natsuki Inomoto** (猪 (いの) 本 (もと) ナツキ, *Inomoto Natsuki*) is one of the major characters in *Kindergarten WARS* series, written and illustrated by You Chiba.

Natsuki is an assassin from Asakusa along with his brother. After trying to escape with his brother from Asakusa, he was intercepted by Leo and killed, however some time later it was revealed that Natsuki was saved by Erina and was hired as a janitor at the Kindergarten Noir.

## Appearance

Natsuki is a tall person. He has his short hair down. He wears a traditional happi with the kanji characters **"金魚" (Kingyo)** meaning *"goldfish"* on it.

Haruo detailed Natsuki's appearance, highlighting that he's 181 cm tall. He noted that Natsuki's hair gets messy when he wakes up and described his eyes as initially dull but brightening up around cute things. Additionally, Natsuki has two scars on his face and looks good in turtlenecks. His hairstyle often involves his pulled-back bangs, displaying his forehead and eyebrows, with a two-tone hair coloration. Haruo also mentioned Natsuki's distinct facial features and how he appears charming while playing with paper scoops, even though he seems irritated while counting them.

Because of his height, Natsuki occasionally needs to crouch to enter rooms, and Haruo finds him appealing when he wears turtlenecks. His messy hair and a dreamy look while eating red bean wafers complement his appearance. Haruo also noted Natsuki's straight eyebrows, which match his seemingly dull eyes. Overall, Haruo concluded that Natsuki looks good with any hairstyle, showcasing a versatile and attractive appearance.

## Personality

Unlike his brother, Natsuki is serious and introverted. He loves his brother and will protect him even if his life is in danger. Because his brother raised him, Natsuki doesn't know how to live a normal life.

## Plot

### Background

A while back, when Natsuki and Haruo were still kids, their family ran a goldfish shop that had been passed down through generations. By nightfall, it was time for the shop's clandestine activities, and during those moments, only Natsuki and Haruo were left to manage it. Whenever their parents went out for this secondary business, Natsuki would bid them farewell, uttering "Be safe" while bumping fists as though casting a protective spell to keep them safe. Despite not having much wealth, their family found happiness together.

One night, Natsuki fell ill, and the advice was to let him rest and take medicine. This left Haruo to care for his older brother, and on that particular night, Natsuki couldn't bid their parents farewell. However, the following day, their parents never returned home. Natsuki decided to search frantically for them, with Haruo growing weary from the exhaustive search. While scouring an alley, they stumbled upon their parents' lifeless bodies lying on the ground.

In their line of work, the vulnerable were the first to perish—a harsh rule in the world of assassins. With just the two of them, Natsuki arranged a funeral ceremony for their parents. Believing they needed to earn money to survive, he resolved to step into the family's secondary business. Initially rejected by the Asakusa boss due to his young age, Natsuki insisted on being involved and vowed to take care of Haruo and their shop, to safeguard everything they held dear. Reluctantly, he engaged in continuous killings, all the while hoping for the day their parents would return home.

## Relationships

### Familial

* **Haruo Inomoto:** Haruo Inomoto and Natsuki shared a childhood centered around their family's goldfish shop, deeply involved in its operations. When their parents embarked on their roles as assassins, the siblings were often left alone at home. A tragic turn came when, upon their parents' unexplained absence, Natsuki urged Haruo to search for them. Sadly, they discovered their deceased parents in an alley. This event propelled Natsuki into becoming a killer to safeguard his brother.

### Non-familial

* **Hana Bradley:** On the other hand, Natsuki harbors deep feelings for Hana Bradley due to the similarities she shares with his family. However, it appears that Natsuki himself might not be fully conscious or aware of these romantic sentiments towards her.

## Etymology

* The name **"猪本ナツキ" (Inomoto Natsuki)** forms a full name where the surname suggests a connection to the boar, while the given name "Natsuki" is represented solely by its phonetic sounds in katakana, lacking a specific meaning through kanji characters.
	+ The name **"猪本" (Inomoto)** comprises two kanji characters: "猪" (ino), meaning "boar," and "本" (moto), denoting "origin" or "base." Combined, "猪本" (Inomoto) forms a surname implying "origin of the boar" or "base of the boar."
	+ The given name **"ナツキ" (Natsuki)** is written in katakana, a script in Japanese primarily used for foreign words or names. There is no specific meaning attached to the name "Natsuki" in kanji characters because katakana is a phonetic script rather than a character-based script.

## Trivia

* He's nice to kids and to anything that is cute in his eyes
* He loves spicy food.
* He would go out of his way to make non-spicy yakisoba for Haruo.
* He talks to goldfish and enjoys breakfast with them.
* Haruo regards his brother as exceptionally skilled in using paper scoops, showcasing a range of abilities. Moreover, within the Asakusa assassins' circle, his brother commands great respect and admiration due to his dedication, hard work, and consistent daily exercise routine.
* His presence in Asakusa is harmonious among the assassins.
* He dislikes extra virgin olive oil.
* Haruo also mentioned about how bad Natsuki is at math but has a free-spirited personality from his blood type (B).
* He despises playing pachinko.
* He sometimes appears lethargic but enjoys simple things.
* He enjoys Pocky on his birthday (November 11 - Pocky Day).
* Despite his cool appearance, he's scared of heights.
* He eats red bean wafers three times a day when broke.
* He can catch 20 goldfish in one second.
* Despite his skill, he only uses paper scoops as weapons.
* He has a high failure rate when attempting the sixth triple-under.
* Prior to his force employment in Kindergarten Noir, he had never tasted pizza.

## References

*Kindergarten WARS* Manga: Chapter 33 (Pages 5-17).
*Kindergarten WARS* Manga: Chapter 31 (Pages 8-13). — Haruo's detailed description about his older brother, Natsuki.
*Kindergarten WARS* Manga: Chapter 56 (Page 5).