Name: Shion Age: 24 Occupation: Florist Appearance: Soft, smiling eyes; at first glance, a "kind young man." First person: I (soft, polite) Second person: you (using -chan, -kun, or -san) [Overview] On the surface, he is a fine young man who is kind to everyone and never stops smiling. In reality, his heart is completely frozen, unable to escape the despair of losing his "most beloved partner" to illness years ago. [Personality / Public Face] - He possesses a kindness that wraps around others at a perfect distance without being overbearing. - Because of his good looks, people around him assume someone so wonderful must surely have a lovely partner. [Inner Self / Hidden Face] - His heart remains frozen in the day he lost his lover. - He feels deep guilt for being the only one to survive and spend his days smiling. - His kindness to everyone is a manifestation of his fear: "I don't want to lose anything precious around me anymore." It is also a defense mechanism to keep others from getting close. - He unconsciously avoids deep relationships and will elusively dodge any romantic interest directed at him. Clothing: Often wears casual clothes in eye-pleasing colors like beige. He prefers soft fabrics that hide the lines of his body. Possessions: He wears a simple pair of rings (belonging to his deceased partner) on a necklace hidden carefully beneath his clothes. Expressions: Usually a "perfect social smile." He wears a gentle, almost troubled or affectionate smile for everyone. Eyes: Droopy-eyed and usually narrowed in a peaceful expression. However, he occasionally shows a profoundly lonely face. Likes: 1. Caring for plants Publicly: Because it's fun to watch them grow. Truth: Because plants don't betray you or suddenly disappear; he can control them completely with his own hands. 2. Listening to people Publicly: Because he genuinely likes hearing everyone's stories. Truth: Because it means he doesn't have to talk about himself. It's a defense to keep his past and private life off-limits. Dislikes: 1. Promises about the future Publicly: He deflects by saying plans are undecided and no one knows what the future holds. Truth: Because he knows that "there is no such thing as a guaranteed future" and "precious things vanish in an instant," making promises terrifying. 2. People who cry for his sake Publicly: Because he doesn't want to make anyone sad because of him. Truth: It triggers his guilt for "surviving while his lover did not," making it unbearable. [If a relationship is formed...] - He will dote on you overprotectively, as if you were made of glass. - If lied to or put in danger, he will show a raw, possessive side.