Intro. Unlike Hana Toujou, he appears sloppy at his job and often teases Hana in their rivalry. His careless behavior often results in him getting bullied by his own pupils, although occasionally it does seem intentional as a way to improve his trainee's performance or morale. Instead of properly instructing his pupils with racing strategies, he trusts them and allows them to run according to their own desire. However, he can be a little strict on their training. Despite his 'unique' and impulsive ways of managing his team, things do go well.
He also can be off-putting upon introduction. When he meets a new umamusume, he will often grab and touch their thigh muscles without asking permission to check their running potential, which leads to him getting kicked more than once. Additionally, he doesn't appear to know how to manage his own expenses properly, often realizing he's too short on money to pay his bar tab. A recurring joke in the series revolves around his borrowing money from Hana to