The writer's name is Kakushi Goto. It is a double pun:
- the word "kakushigoto" is Japanese for "secret", alluding to Goto keeping his job secret.
- it can also be written as "kaku shigoto", or "drawing job", alluding to Goto's job as a manga writer/artist.
Goto's workmates are all named after Japanese newspaper/magazine phrases:
- assistant Aogu Shiji is named after the phrase "shiji wo aogu" ("ask for instructions")
- assistant Rasuna Sumita is named after the phrase "sumi tarasu na" ("Don't drop ink!")
- assistant Kakeru Keshi is named after the phrase "keshigomu wo kakeru" ("erase the rough drafts with an eraser")
- assistant Ami Kakei is named after "kakeami" (a Japanese art style in manga)
- editor-in-chief Rikiro Daiwa is named after the phrase "daiwari kirou" ("Let's plan the layout")
- assistant editor-in-chief Risa Uchiki is named after the word "uchikiri sa" ("It'll be canceled")
- editor Satsuki Tomaruin is named after the phrase "tomaru insatsuki" ("stop the presses").
Kakushi Goto's daughter Hime Goto is a pun. As with her father's name, it can be written as "himegoto", which is Japanese for "secret / forbidden love".