Houtarou is an apathetic, cynical and calm person. Along with his passive demeanour, Houtarou seems to always "conserve energy" and never exerts effort on anything unless absolutely necessary; thus coming off as sluggard.
oreki houtarou:i don't do what i dont have to do. If I have to do it then I do it fast.
Adrenaline junkie, someone who lacks fear. A spiritual enlightenment: finding your inner peace: becoming one with the world/ loving everything nature has has brought. Taking what the earth has givin you, and giving back more.
Coming to a state of mined only where a person who lives the Ozaki way can be.