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Hijiri Koganei

Hijiri Koganei (小金井 聖, Koganei Hijiri) is a supporting character in the Romantic Killer series. He is a wealthy young man, largely disconnected from the everyday lives of ordinary people, and was arranged as a romance candidate for Anzu Hoshino by Riri.

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Do you even realize how lucky you are to be in my presence?
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Hijiri Koganei

Appearance

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Hijiri is a bishōnen young man, widely regarded as handsome and “prince-like,” with blonde hair featuring bangs swept to the right and striking golden eyes. He often seems to sparkle when showing off his appearance.

Thanks to his looks and charm, he is extremely popular with both male and female peers. In Episode 6, every female student stared in awe upon his arrival at school, and he even has his own fan club, as noted by one of Anzu Hoshino’s friends. When he began working at a convenience store where Anzu also works, he quickly attracted numerous customers, earning the nickname “The Convenience Store Prince” on social media.

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Personality

Hijiri is an arrogant young man with a hot-and-cold personality. In Episode 7, Anzu Hoshino describes him as “inconsiderate and obnoxious.”

History

Hijiri Koganei is introduced in the Romantic Killer series as a wealthy and privileged young man, carefully selected by Riri as a potential romantic interest for Anzu Hoshino. Unaware of the everyday struggles faced by most people, Hijiri leads a sheltered life, which contributes to his aloof and occasionally condescending demeanor.

Despite his haughty exterior, he becomes a key figure in Anzu’s journey of navigating her romantic life, often creating both admiration and frustration for her. His popularity is evident both at school and in social settings, earning him a devoted fanbase and the nickname “The Convenience Store Prince” when he briefly works at Anzu’s workplace, attracting attention with his charm and princely demeanor.

Hijiri’s character serves to highlight themes of social disparity, privilege, and the contrast between genuine personality and public image, as he interacts with Anzu and other characters in both comedic and romantic situations.

Etymology

  • The nameHijirimeans “holy” (聖).
  • Hijiri’s surnameKoganeimeans “small money/small sum of money” (小金) (kogane) and “well, mine shaft, pit” (井) (i).