<P> While generally the characters are transitional, and are mainly seen in their own episodes, and perhaps as background in minor characters in one or two other episodes, a couple of characters are regular customers and reappear regularly, including the trio of gossiping old ladies, and Tadashi, the old man wearing a cap (played by Mansaku Fuwa). Occasionally seen is the cross-dressing restaurant owner Kosuzu (Toshiki Ayata), and the Yakuza boss (played by Yutaka Matsushige). </P> <P> Occasionally, the stories will adopt magic realism overtones, including in one story, the depiction of a ghost . Commentary has also suggested that the Tadashi character may be a type of Japanese demon that is seen at bars . </P> <P> The main character of the show is the Master . He is a somewhat mysterious figure; he is well regarded for his cooking talents, but his background is not detailed . He has a very obvious scar down the side of his face, implied in one episode to be from a sword cut from a rough past life; however, this is otherwise never explained . The Master character's actual name is never given . He is a sympathetic character, however despite the various problems his customer has, he never gets too involved in their affairs, and is generally not involved in scenes with them, except at his restaurant . His main way of assisting is to bring comfort by making food, and to provide advice . </P> <P> His character is similar to a bartender in the away that he functions as an adviser / psychiatrist, and the characters project their insecurities or issues on to him, or discuss and mull over their problems with him . He doesn't engage upon in depth conversation, however what wisdom he does say seems to have an effect . Instead of getting involved in people's issues directly, he mainly offers advice . Most of the time, he is cooking, cleaning dishes, or having a cigarette in the kitchen . </P>

Will there be a season 2 of midnight diner