Osamu Kirin

"There's a British proverb that goes like this: "When in you find yourself in Rome, you should do as the Romans do." Which means while visiting an unfamiliar place, blend in."

- Osamu Kirin to Towa Higurashi

 is the English teacher at Saint Gabriel Academy.

History
Osamu Kirin lectured Towa and the fact that she was late and caught fighting with gang members. However, be opted not to tell Sōta and Moe Higurashi, and let the incident slide.

A few days later, Towa was looking out the window during Osamu's class, and he approached her, jokingly saying that whatever's out there won't save her from his class.

Osamu saw the Grim Comet approaching, and commented that it appears even in the Reiwa era before spotting Sōta with his daughter even his wife arrives from her trip in around the world where the orchestra concert is. He also took notice when Sōta could not find the comet.

Personality
He is a very calm and friendly teacher. He does not approve of Towa's fighting, tardiness, and absences. For unknown reasons, he does not punish her.

Physical Description
Kirin is not unlike Kirinmaru as both of them are similar height, have long brown hair, as well as their face partially concealed. He does not take off his reflective sunglasses, because he's blind. He wears a tie. He has also worn a trench coat, scarf, and gloves in the winter.

Towa Higurashi
A student of his at St. Gabriel Academy, he let her first day of tardiness slide much to her shock.

Quotes
To be added

Trivia

 * Osamu Kirin's Japanese voice actor (Yoshimasa Hosoya) and English voice actor (Crispin Freeman) both voiced Kirinmaru.
 * He is likely to have a connection with Kirinmaru, given his name, that they have the same voice, and his foreboding notice of the Grim Comet appearing in the Reiwa Era. This was proven in The Three Princesses Strike Back where Kirinmaru states that the comet even appears in the modern era.

Media Appearances

 * Episode 2 (Hanyō no Yashahime)
 * Episode 4 (Hanyō no Yashahime)
 * Episode 22 (Hanyō no Yashahime)
 * Episode 23 (Hanyō no Yashahime)