Manabu Sotoin

Manabu Sotoin (双頭院 学, Sōtōin Manabu) is the president of the Pretty Boy Detective Club and the first one to meet and assist Mayumi Dojima.

Appearance
Manabu is an attractive pale-skinned, slim young boy with bright blue hair that sticks out in different directions, with large eyes of similar colour that often glow in dark environments. His cheeks leave a permanent blush and he has two sharp frontal teeth that show when she smiles. His school uniform consists of a sleeveless green dress-shirt with a black collar, a long-sleeved white shirt with black cuffs underneath, vertically striped black-and-white pants, a galaxy themed tie, and light blue shoes with black toecaps and welts.

Upon first appearance, he dresses in a brown patterned detective cape, and a cap of the same colour and texture. He wore his normal uniform underneath.

When abducted by Rei, he wears two long, flowing ponytails on either side of his head.

Personality
Whilst Manabu can be a reassuring and trustworthy leader, he often lets his childish personality get the better of him, sometimes talking about unnecessary things for long periods of time, even when the situation doesn't call for it. He claims to be uneducated, stating that what he has is just "aestheticism". He is aware of his looks and often compliments himself because of it, which surprises Mayumi from time to time. Despite having such pride in his display, he proclaims that he (along with the other members) is not in fact trying to look beautiful, hence the reason he asks Mayumi to retract the word "handsome".

However, Manabu cares deeply about his appearance, and prefers to stick to the word "aesthetic", giving himself the nickname "Manabu the Aesthete", or simply "lover of beauty". He teaches Mayumi that the true essence of their beauty lies within, and that the Pretty Boy Detective Club doesn't revolve around good looks alone, despite the peculiar name.

For his age, Manabu is quite intelligent, always asking just the right questions in an investigation and even predicting Mayumi's occupations using "simple elementary deductions". Such aptitude had earned himself the title of Pretty Boy Detective Club president, despite being younger than the majority of the club. Whilst ordering members around more than regularly, he also cares and loves to give compliments and is particularly interested in Mayumi's "fabulously beautiful" eyes.