Mitsuo Yanagisawa is a first-year law student who became friends with Banri Tada after they got lost together on the way to their department's orientation. Once under the strong influence of his childhood friend Kōko Kaga, he went to a different university to escape her overprotectiveness. He lives alone and struggles financially due to family conflicts. Mitsuo has feelings for Chinami Oka, and later for Linda, but ends up stepping back because of difficult circumstances involving his friends.
There is no detailed information about Mitsuo Yanagisawa's appearance.
Mitsuo is friendly and approachable.
He quickly forms friendships and is supportive.
He tries hard to be independent, even while facing tough situations.
He is also honest about his feelings, even if things do not work out as he hopes.
Mitsuo was a student at a famous private school from elementary school.
He has known Kōko Kaga since kindergarten, and was under her strong influence for many years.
To escape Kōko's overprotectiveness, he chose to attend a different university instead of the one their school feeds into.
This decision caused problems with his parents, who stopped sending him money.
Now, Mitsuo lives alone in an apartment three train stops from Banri Tada, and faces financial difficulties.
He is called "Yana" by his friends, and Banri often calls him "Yana-san."
Mitsuo is Kōko Kaga's childhood friend and once tried to escape her influence.
He has a crush on Chinami Oka, but their relationship doesn't go beyond friendship.
Later, Mitsuo develops feelings for Linda during their part-time jobs together.
He is Banri Tada's first university friend and they have a close bond.
Meeting Banri Tada
After the entrance ceremony, Mitsuo gets lost on the way to the orientation at the law campus.
He meets Banri Tada, who is also lost, and they become friends.
Escaping Kōko's Influence
Mitsuo attended the university to escape Kōko Kaga, his childhood friend who is very controlling.
However, after entering university, she finds him again and he is once more affected by her actions.
He successfully breaks away from Kōko's strong influence after some time at university.
Living Alone and Financial Struggles
He moves into his own apartment, three train stops from Banri's place.
Because of disagreements with his parents about his school choice, they stop his allowance.
Mitsuo deals with money problems and works part-time to make ends meet.
Feelings for Chinami and Linda
Mitsuo develops feelings for Chinami Oka, a close friend.
He confesses to her at a film club party, but she turns him down.
Later, he begins to like Linda after working together at a part-time job.
Stepping Back for Friends
When Banri regains his memories and relies only on Linda, Mitsuo steps back so as not to make things more difficult.
He puts his friends' happiness first, even if it means giving up his own feelings.
Mitsuo is a member of the university's film research club.
His nickname among friends is "Yana."
He studies law at Fukurai University.
Mitsuo is one of the first friends Banri makes after moving to Tokyo.
He is known for being easy to talk to and always looking after those around him.
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