Hōtarō Oreki

Hōtarō Oreki (折木 奉太郎 Oreki Hōtarō) is the protagonist of Classic Literature Club series and Hyouka. He is a 1st year high school student with a strict personal policy to never waste more energy than he needs to. As a result, Hōtarō's motto is "If I don't have to do it, I won't. If I have to do it, I'll make it quick." Joining his school's Classic Literature Club at the request of his older sister, Tomoe, Houtarou finds his personal policy in constant danger of being broken due to the influence of the ever-curious, Eru Chitanda.

Personality
As an individual, Houtarou is introvert, aloof and apathetic, but hardly a bad person. However, he's not above blackmailing others if it will save him energy in the long run.

Despite this trait, he is loyal and caring towards his friends. Underneath his apathetic demeanor, Oreki is actually a kind person who helps out others, and rarely does things for himself, and overall can be very compassionate.