Homura Tetsuji

He is the epitome of a bastard with a penchant for money, women, and booze. He first met Ryou when he was brought back to the Ryokan and nursed back to health after collapsing from getting into some unsavory business.

Ryou's parents opposed his marriage to her but they still proceeded. At first he pretended to be serious and help out at the inn, but after his wife's parents died, he began to do whatever he wanted.

He one day got involved with one of the employees and they both disappeared. Because of this, he is still a member on the family register, as Ryou is unable to get a divorce.