#researcher raincode

[moldsporr]

Wait a fucking minute is that

Do I see...

ASTRO BOY????

[renavi0]

Viviakou comic: On one of those ordinary days

Warning: Spoilers for Chapter 4, Vivia and Yakou's DLC

Read from left to right

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I finally did it! It was a really long work lasting 2 months, but I'm really happy that I was able to draw everything and finish it before the end of the year!

It all started with one funny little thought about Vivia showering with his clothes on. But in the end it became what it is haha

I like contrasting things like this. Also, I have long wanted to pay attention to Yakou's anxious and sad side and his thoughts, including his thoughts about Vivia.

Thank you for reading, and I hope you liked this work!

[stariicreations]

Happy Valentine's Day!

Hellloooo! Happy Valentine's Day everyone, have some sketches of a couple that make me very sad!!

(Also, I am still working on the requests I've received in my inbox! Those are still open! [I am taking Rain Code-related art requests].)

Anyways!

IMPLIED RAIN CODE CHAPTER 4 SPOILERS BELOW

They're not the best but I HAD to draw them. I've just recently finished all the substories and I am obsessed with Yakou's wife. She's so ARUHGUGHGH *starts sobbing*

[rainbow-journalist]

Reason why I like biology, sorry to use Yuma for research 😅

Tw: Zombie Yuma ☔⚠️

The reason I like biology is precisely to explore the human body and other living beings, I also found animals and plants interesting in biology classes, I like anatomy, even if mine isn't perfect. And also, I was watching the movie "Corpse Bride"

History of the drawing is: Yuma would probably have died in one case and his body was forgotten for 8-9 years, and Desuhiko being himself, accidentally revived Yuma and now he would have a zombie friend (or a zombie boyfriend?).

For realistic reasons I've researched, Zombie Yuma would not have internal organs after death of 8-9 years, and he don't need to breathe and eat, so I think in this version, he would be more like skeletal mummies, he would be friendly zombies that wouldn't eat people like we see in media, Yuma wouldn't hurt Desuhiko, and maybe he would have memory loss when he revived.

Since a corpse like this Undead Yuma wouldn't work in real life, Desuhiko may have used something supernatural to revive Yuma for him to have the ability to think and speak normally, Rain Code has supernatural stuff, right? One of his eyes can still fall out and the skeleton part can disassemble and reassemble. This is really random, sorry, I hope you don't mind me posting this kind of stuff, I don't have the courage to post this on twitter/x especially 100% focused on The Hundred Line.

Anyway, Desuhiko accidentally revived his man and now has to deal with it. Drawing Desuhiko's hair still bad for me, sorry about that.

Yuma is still cute even in this state, everyone loves him, right?

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more messy rain code furry doodles + design notes because i think abt them too much <3

[rindragon-from-twewy]

Me actively ignoring all my life problems by drawing more storm cypher au stuff! <3

Girlie's day drinking at 8am to cope with the horrors and Desuhiko's about to go out and do everything except get her meat buns lmfao

[pridebicons]

bi icons of Amaterasu Researcher please

like/rb if using + credit

[real-raincode-takes]

age hcs but they aren’t hcs they came to me in a dream

yuma: 26

shinigami: looks maybe 20, 21

makoto: 3 26

yakou: 40

ms furio: would be 38

(Yakou seems like he would be older. but since his wife is stated to be very close to age in him, and she looks quite young, and he looks quite young in the dlc despite it only being a few years prior, I assume he just has aged poorly since her passing)

halara: 24

fubuki: 19,

desuhiko: 21, frat boy

vivia: 30, no one believes him

kurumi: 16-17, high school junior or senior

amapal: legal

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[kanai-ward-census]

Raincode Tournament: Aiko Vs Akira

[thehandwixard]

clutching my head doubled over that the things im into are always games that are dozens of hours long to long jrpg length because im going mental thinking abt my funny guys. and the last time i tried to let out my kh meta thoughts i got sucked into a like. fucking real world particle dimension spirituality talk so i just have to sit here

[funishment-time]

🔵 Kodaka BlueSky Q&As: Rain Code Characters (All)

⚠️ DISCLAIMER: Please be advised! Translations of all Japanese answers derive from a combination of Google Translate and my manager's three-quarters-remembered Japanese. We've tried our best to work out what he's saying, but there will be mistakes here and there. Do not take this as gospel!

To avoid spreading too much misinfo, where we're completely boggled about an answer, we've decided not to even make an attempt. We'll still list the post, but mark it accordingly.

➡️ AN IMPORTANT NOTE FROM KODAKA BEFORE READING:

First of all, the questions answered here are not official. Everything that is official is what is said within the work. In contrast, this is simply what Kodaka, the creator, thinks, and it is not the correct answer. Use this as a starting point to enjoy the depth of each character, or to say, "That's not right!" and enjoy it with your own interpretation. I think of this as a way of communicating with the characters who live in fiction. This is important, so please spread the word.

💕 FEBRUARY 2024:

Q: I love shinigami chan. Please make games forever!

A: YES

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Q: What happened to everyone at Amaterasu Company after the main story?

A: Yomi [Hellsmile] is growing magmatically angry with the opportunity to revolt while imprisoned…!

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Q: Why does Vivia wear such stringy underwear? Does he untie it every time he takes a bath or something?

A: I feel like he just goes in like that.

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Q: Was Vivia's umbrella tattoo done in Kanai? I was curious because that was the only tattoo related to rain.

A: I think he likes the gloomy rain. I'm sure he doesn't think Kanai Ward is so bad.

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Q: The pattern on Director Yakou's uniform is really cool, is there a reason for that?

A: I leave that up to Komatsuzaki-kun, but being a detective is, after all, a job in the underworld, so I think it's better to have that sort of shady side to it.

NOTE: Komatsuzaki is the guy behind Danganronpa and Rain Code's art.

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Q: [the question has since been deleted, but I remember it was about the ages of Master Detectives in Rain Code]

A: It varies quite a bit, but let me just say that most are in their 20s to late 30s. By the way, I'm 45. Oh, you didn't hear that.

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Q: How much does the director smoke in a day? That ashtray is disgusting.

A: That's probably three packs a day. I smoke half a pack a day. Oh, you didn't hear that.

NOTE: This is about Chief Yakou.

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Q: I would like to hear about your impressions of the masked man, and what you were conscious of when writing. I will continue to support your work☔️

A: He's nonchalant, talks about himself without listening to what the other person has to say, but seems intelligent. That's the impression I get.

NOTE: This is about Rain Code's Makoto.

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Q: Kodaka-san!! Thank you for your wonderful works as always ₍ᐢ..ᐢ₎⊹ Amaterasu is exactly my type of organization (especially the head of security...!) Even if it's not a sub-story, I'd like to know if you have any small details that haven't been made public 🙏🏻💞

A: Thank you! Of all the Amaterasu characters, Komatsuzaki-kun was most enthusiastic about the robot researcher.

NOTE: We're pretty sure this is about either the character known as "Akira." The one weird about the Ama-pals.

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Q: A question about Rain Code: Are there plans to release a book that delves deeper into the backstories of the people who appeared in Chapter 0?

A: If there's a demand, I'd like to see a spin-off novel or something...

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Q: Excuse me for asking a question about Yuma, the main character of Raincode! What type of woman does Yuma like?

A: I wonder...! I think he's a pushover. lol

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Q: The names of the characters in Rain Code are sprinkled with elements of Japanese mythology, but is there any inspiration or backstory for this? Is there a reason why you named Makoto after the god of fire?

A: It all started with me wanting to incorporate a Japanese flavour.

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Q: Rain Code was really fun! I wonder if there will be an "if" story where the five train detectives (all real) arrive in Kanai Ward!? I'm ready to buy all the DLC and whatever else it takes👍

A: I would love to depict stories of their success. It would add more depth to Chapter 0.

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Q: Are there any characters who are certain that Halara's gender is this or that?

A: I don't think anyone can ask. Even if they did, Halara would probably think there's no point in answering. They might tell someone they like...

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Q: Mr. Kodaka, what is your impression of Director Yakou of Rain Code?

A: He's caring but also lazy, sloppy but cool... I think he's a very human detective.

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Q: Is Vivia's name a reference to the movie "Ghosts of the Sierra de Cobre"? Are there any other works that the names of the other characters are also based on?

A: I'm ashamed to say that I hadn't heard of that movie. The characters in Rain Code were named with an emphasis on giving them a stateless feel, and on the sound of the name.

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Q: Was there a deciding factor in casting Uchida Yuuma for the role of Seth?

A: I basically leave the casting up to the sound company. They did a very good job.

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Q: I'm sure Desuhiko has picked up as many women as there are stars in the sky, but does he actually have much experience in love?

A: Although he is not unpopular, he is most likely rejected quickly.

🍀 MARCH 2024:

Q: I'd like to know the ages of the Resistance members (even a rough estimate is fine if you haven't thought about it)! Since Iruka is planning to receive a birthday present from her parents, is she the youngest member?

A: Judging from his voice, Shachi sounds like he's 52 years old.

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Q: Excuse me. Who is most given chocolates on valentine day in raincode ?

A: Maybe, Vivia.

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Q: Why did Shinigami-chan give Halara-san the nickname "Hellara"?

A: I wanted Halara to be so stoic it drew Shinigami's attention.

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Q: There may not be sushi in Kanai Ward, but I'd like to know what your favorite sushi toppings are, folks at the detective agency.

A: Desuhiko likes sea urchins, Yakou likes mackerel, Vivia doesn't feel like eating, Halara likes maki rolls, and Fubuki tries to save the fish with time reversal.

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Q: [The question has since been deleted, but I believe it was about Seth's childhood.]

A: His childhood must have been similar to that of Jataro [Kemuri]...

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Q: I would like to hear about Martina's "calculation" of Yomi, which came up in a previous Rain Code interview. Did you have any stories in mind, Mr. Kodaka?

A: She thought she could use Yomi's favor to advance her own career.

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Q: I'd like to know the name of the Amaterasu Researcher who appears in Director Yakou's DLC!

A: His wife? It's a secret! I only tell people when I'm drunk, so... nope. (said cutely)

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Q: I'm guessing the age order of the train detectives is Zange > Melami > Zilch > Aphex > Pucci, is that correct?

A: There are various theories about the location of Melami [in that order].

🥬 APRIL 2024:

Q: Do special abilities have a genetic component? (e.g., Vivia's family is more likely to see spirits)

A: Sometimes it is and sometimes it is not. It is said that the Clockford family will rarely produce a child like this due to genetics.

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Q: Sorry if this has already been mentioned❗️ Harara Nightmare's gender is unknown, but do they ever wear feminine clothes like skirts as fashion?

A: "No. I only wear clothes that are easy to move in."

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Q: Halara is often depicted holding a lollipop, but do they have a favorite flavor?

A: Anything as long as it's sweet. It's to get the sugar needed for that person's brain.

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Q: I played Raincode to the end ☔️ I love the masked man...! I'd be happy if you could tell me anything about him.

A: "I made the masks myself. I made them suspicious on purpose to scare people away."

NOTE: This is about Rain Code's Makoto again.

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Q: A question! I'm curious about what method the Raincode super detectives used to get into Kanai Ward! What other routes could they have taken besides the Amaterasu Express!? I'd be happy if you could tell me who got there and how!

A: I'm saving [this info] so I can make a special edition someday! lol

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Q: who would you choose to solve a mystery and why? kirigiri, saihara or halara?

A: It would be great if the three of them performed together!

🌺 MAY 2024:

Q: What do you think about animals other than dogs and cats, Halara?

A: "More precious than humans."

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Q: Can Chief Yakou cook?

A: "I can make lazy meals."

☀️ JUNE 2024:

n/a

🎇 JULY 2024:

n/a

🌭 AUG 2024:

Q: I want to know how Yomi Hellsmile is doing after the main story of Raincode. Also, how is Seth Burroughs doing?

A: In his luxurious cell, his desire for revenge boils.

🍁 SEPT 2024:

Q: Is there any reason why the masked man in Rain Code has one eye?

A: Apparently he chose the most suspicious mask possible, so that no one would like him.

NOTE: This is about Rain Code's Makoto once more.

🎃 OCT 2024:

Q: Even though Fubuki is a rich girl, why does she have a chin piercing...? Did she get it on her own or was it recommended to her by those around her?

A: “I was born and raised in a place with that kind of culture.”

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Q: Excuse me for asking a question! If you were to rank everyone at the Night Detective Agency in order of ←big eater, small eater→, what order would they be?

A: It's confirmed that Fubuki eats the most and Vivia eats the least.

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Q: How did Halara, Fubuki, Desuhiko, and Vivia reach Kanai Ward without getting caught or killed like the Master Detectives on the Amaterasu Express? How did they evade the Peacekeepers?

A: Each of these episodes would make a long and thrilling story that could be made into a movie.

🦃 NOV 2024:

n/a

🎄 DEC 2024:

Q: Is Dominic Fultank based on Adam Smasher from Cyberpunk 2077? Seeing as they're both scarred veterans?

A: It is similar, but unrelated, as it was already designed before the launch [of Cyberpunk].

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Q: How did Makoto fake and fabricate the WDO HQ bombing?

A: He created the video in CG.

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Q: What is the name of the woman, childhood friend, and Amaterasu Researcher Yakou wed? And how did she die? All we know thus far is that she was killed 4 years ago, and Dr Huesca was involved, but how exactly? I also noticed Yakou went on to wear her glasses. Does he miss and love her that deeply? 💙💜

A: Yes, he [does]. His glasses belong to his loving wife.

[renavi0]

Kisses

[stariicreations]

Amaterasu Researcher Name Headcanon!! +Doodles

IMPLIED RAIN CODE CHAPTER 4 SPOILERS BELOW

So, me and CAR CAT Games were discussing potential names for Yakou's wife and we came up with:

Fumiyou Furio (formerly Fumiyou Rika)

Explanation (disclaimer: I am not Japanese, I do not know how to speak the language but on a very basic level, this was just constructed with some random research and I don't know that this name actually holds any real credence as being plausible nor am I confident with the Kanji meanings, but, anywho):

While Rain Code doesn't use Kanji to write their names, her name would be spelled as 婦美陽 if it were written out in Kanji. Why?

婦 (fu/ふ) for wife, combined with 美 (mi/み) for beautiful (cause I mean...she is!), combined with 陽 (with the you/よう reading) for the sun to contrast with Yakou's night 夜 Kanji and represent Amaterasu as a Japanese sun god.

The last name Rika comes from the word 理科, and also makes a sorta pun out of her name cause if you sound out Fumiyou Rika you kind of get 'Fumi Eureka' (even though it's pronounced 'yoh' not 'you' as in the English word, it still works a bit!) and Eureka Moments is her listed ability.

As I stated earlier, I have no clue if these meanings actually line up or make a cohesive name in Japanese but it'll still be my headcanon name for her regardless cause I think it fits. :3 Just wanted to provide some of the reasons behind it.

(Majority of this was CARCAT'S idea, too, so I don't take much credit lmao).

Here are the doodles I mentioned in the title, too!

The first drawing was actually my first time drawing her, fun fact!

Thanks for reading!!

[elysiandxyz]

Long time no see,

I redesigned my Danganronpa OC, Starla Eileen!

For Comparison..

March 2021 vs. May 2025.

I’m SO sorry I went radio silent for the past few months. I had just opened commissions for friends and got super busy along with tending to school! Now I have finals week to worry about and commissions. But, for now, this was one of my most recent projects!

This is my OC, Starla Eileen. She is an OC originally meant to be used for Danganronpa discord server roleplaying back in 2021 but had turned into my most favorite OC to design by far alongside my Raincode OC. She is now used as a Danganronpa v3 OC, meant to be shipped with my guy Kaito Momota. Starla is the Ultimate Astrologist, having transferred from the UK to the Ultimate Academy for Gifted Juveniles. She quite literally fits the name “Juvenile” since she had managed to sneak into NASA’s research labs during a field trip to the US, and ended up into the Ultimate Academy. She’s very polite, demure. But she is very passionate about her love for space to the point her excitement gets the best of her.

She’s an OC I have grown attached to and love deeply. I would love to rewrite her in depth information about her. Let me know if you want to see more of Starla!

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mouse behaviors with yuma

spoilers under the cut!

mice groom to bond but also groom to display dominance. incredible stuff

also, rats boggle too!

[brightstarblogs]

RainCode Honorifics!

First let me preface this by saying I'm not Japanese so there may be a few mistakes in this post.

I haven't seen anyone else make a post on this so I figured I'd do it myself. I've always found honorifics interesting in Japanese media and often include them in my fics. RainCode is a little different however because all characters go by their first names instead of surnames which most Japanese media typically use (since most surnames are westernized/wacky). This interested me so I wanted to do a little research!

But yeah, if you want to use honorifics in your own fics or just find Japanese linguistics interesting, I hope you enjoy this post! It has taken me 3-4 months to compile this list.

Spoilers ahead!

Yuma: Typically Yuma uses -san when referring to other characters. However there are a few exceptions to this. Yuma uses -chan to refer to Shinigami (because she asked him too) and with Kurumi. He also changes to using -kun for Desuhiko after they arrive at Aetheria Academy in chapter 2/Gum shoe gab 2 to show they're friends (but this could be to reciprocate the fact Desuhiko changed from using Rookie to My man). He does not use any honorifics for the peacekeepers (Yomi, Martina, etc) to show he doesn't respect them and Makoto (Although he will use -san when talking to Makoto). He also doesn't use honorifics on Aiko, Karen, Waruna, Yoshiko and Kurane, although he does use -san when speaking to other students in the investigation.

Shinigami: She tends to not use any honorifics and instead uses nicknames. Most notably Akuma-chan for Halara (Hellara in the dub). When she does use a character's name it is with no honorific. I did notice she uses -dono in the gum shoe gabs when saying Yuma's bond with a character has deepened. -dono is often used in writing letters/emails, but also is used in a lot of fantasy media/JRPGs. Shinigami does reference Dragon Quest in the dub so perhaps this is just her being a nerd (Special thanks too @/rararazaquato for pointing this out). If you want to know more about the nicknames she gives the NDA in Japanese, please look at this post!

Halara: They use no honorifics for any character. The only time I heard them use one was in their DLC when they use -san for their client (They do not use Tetra's name though. They say Ojo-san).

Desuhiko: He also doesn't tend use honorifics. Unlike Halara though he uses nicknames. He refers to Fubuki as Ojou, which translates as Young lady/princess. He uses -chan for Shinigami and Kurumi but also when referring to female characters like Guillaume and NPCs where he'll say neko-chan. He also calls Yuma Rookie until they arrive at Aetheria Academy, where he changes to My man for the rest of the game.

Fubuki: Uses -san for every character.

Vivia: Uses -kun for most characters. He doesn't use honorifics for Yomi or Makoto, and uses -chan for Kurumi

Yakou: Like Halara and Desuhiko, Yakou tends not to use honorifics but there are a few exceptions. He uses -chan for Fubuki and Kurumi. He also calls Seth -sensei when he was trying to deescalate the situation in chapter 1. He uses -san for Tetra, so I think he uses honorifics with clients. I don't know for certain but that's my theory.

Kurumi: Now, Kurumi tends to use -san for most characters. She used -san with Yuma when they first meet, but switches to -chan when he is in disguise in the school to help blend in. She then uses -kun from chapter 3 onwards (and once in chapter 2 when she's held by a peacekeeper, but Yuma doesn't hear her). She doesn't use honorifics with Akio, Karen, Waruna, Yoshiko, Kurane and Shachi.

Makoto: He uses a variety of honorifics. He tends not to use any for Yuma, but also does say -kun. He also uses -kun for both Yomi and Martina/Suwaro. He also uses -chan for Kurumi.

Now onto minor characters where it gets a little difficult due to screen time.

Pucci: Uses -san for Zange so maybe uses -san for other cast members.

Melami: I didn't hear her use any honorifics as she doesn't refer to others by name and tends to use nicknames.

Zange: He didn't call any character by their name so I have no idea unfortunately.

Aphex: Used nicknames so again, I am not sure.

Zilch(?)/Hitman: In chapter 1 he uses -kun for both Yuma and Aphex. He did not address the rest of the cast by name so I have no idea if he'd use -san or -kun for Pucci or Melami. Even then I don't know if that was an act as he is an imposter. He uses -sama however for Yomi in chapter 5 when you find him as a zombie.

Martina: Fun fact, she is actually called Suwaro/Swallow in the Japanese sub! I don't know why her name is changed but this was a fun surprise. She uses -sama for both Yomi and Makoto. She doesn't use names for the NDA.

Swank: He didn't use any names, but I included him because like Martina, his name was changed. Originally he was called Spank in the Japanese sub.

Yomi: Only ever called Martina by her name with no honorific.

Seth: Like most peacekeepers he calls Yomi by -sama.

Guillaume: She tends to refer to Dominic by just his name, along with Shachi. She however does use -sama for Yomi like the other peacekeepers.

Priest: Uses -san for the clock-maker

Teacher: Although this is Desuhiko, in disguise he calls Kurumi by -san.

Yoshiko: No honorifics

Kurane: No honorifics

Waruna: No honorifics

Shachi: No honorifics

Iruka: Uses -san for Yuma but no honorifics for Shachi.

Servan: Doesn't use honorifics for other resistant members, but uses -kun for Yuma

Icardi: No honorifics

Margulaw: No honorifics

Ramen man: Uses -chan for Kurumi. Not sure what he'd use for other characters.

Enyne: Before she reveals her identity she uses -san for Desuhiko