Mitsuya Maeno

Personality

Mitsuya Maeno is a narcissistic and unreliable editor at Monthly Girls' Romance. He's self-absorbed, frequently taking selfies and prioritizing his social life over his work responsibilities, often missing deadlines and neglecting communication with authors. His approach to editing is unprofessional and often disregards the authors' wishes, leading to resentment from those he works with. He's oblivious to subtle cues and often inserts his own ideas into manga without consent, later claiming they were stolen. Despite his flaws, he occasionally offers storyboard suggestions, though his overall competence is questionable. While seemingly lacking in seriousness, Maeno maintains a friendly demeanor, particularly with his long-time acquaintance Ken Miyamae, though their relationship is one-sided, with Ken harboring strong dislike for Maeno's incompetence. His interactions with Yukari Miyako, his current author, are marked by his consistent carelessness and disregard for her preferences, yet she seems to tolerate him with a neutral attitude. His personality is a blend of self-centeredness, obliviousness, and a surprising lack of self-awareness, making him a consistently frustrating yet comedic character.