Father Teshigawara

Father Teshigawara is a kind and learned priest who heads the church in Seize and cares deeply for the children in his charge. He possesses a quiet wisdom and is one of the few who can read Japanese, suggesting a rich background.

Quick Facts

  • What is Father Teshigawara's profession?

    Priest and orphanage worker

  • Where does he work?

    Church and church-supported orphanage in Seize

  • What is a notable skill he possesses?

    Ability to read Japanese (rare in his town)

  • What is his relationship with Yumina?

    Surrogate father

Description

Personality

Father Teshigawara is depicted as a kind and caring individual, acting as a surrogate father to Yumina at the church-supported orphanage. His high level of education, indicated by his ability to read Japanese (a rare skill in his town), suggests intelligence and a potentially scholarly nature. While outwardly calm and supportive, he possesses a degree of awareness regarding the complexities of the town's inhabitants, as evidenced by his knowledge of Rio's true identity and his reaction to her presence at the festival. This suggests a thoughtful and observant personality, capable of both compassion and a degree of calculated understanding.