Kunio Tanaka  

, 田中邦男

22-year-old Weekly JIDAI editor named Kunio believes that life should not be entirely dedicated to work. Although he completes his tasks, unlike Hiroko, he does not feel that one's whole existence should revolve around their job. Throughout the series, several individuals clash with Hiroko, but Kunio stands out as one of the most frequent opponents due to their vastly different approach to work ethic.