It's possible that I'm misunderstanding; but it's the impression that the description gives me. Oh and if you look inside at the preview images, you can see - Norway and this Mysterious Guy are drawn to look exactly the same. (Because Norway sees him as a metaphorical representation of Norway's own thoughts? I think?)

There are visual cues that suggest who it's supposed to be, even in the preview images, but I'm reluctant to name the historical figure since I can't be absolutely certain. :ca

Anyway. Yes, agreed - Japanese is a lovely language, but it would take so much work in order to get good at it! I just don't have the energy to put into learning that. :D