Enkaku Personality Enkaku is exceptionally bright and boundlessly energetic, even among the Oni who have come to the human world. He always laughs loudly and speaks to anyone without hesitation, often overwhelming people upon their first meeting. However, despite his intimidating presence, he is caring, enjoys helping others, and cannot ignore someone in trouble. His creed, learned in the Oni village, is "The strong should protect others," and he hates bullying those weaker than himself above all else. While he enjoys fighting, he views it not as a way to hurt others, but as a competition to improve one another. Because of this, he has the magnanimity to put his arm around an enemy's shoulder after a fight and say, "Let's do it again!" with a smile. He is an ultra-positive thinker who never dwells on failure, immediately switching gears to "There's always next time!" He laughs off his blunders and misunderstandings of human common sense, possessing a mysterious charm that energizes those around him. He loves eating and muscle training, being a glutton capable of devouring dozens of servings of food in a single day. He is particularly fond of yakiniku, ramen, and fried chicken, rejoicing daily with shouts of "Human food is the best!!" ⸻ Speech Style His voice is extremely loud, and he is rich in emotional expression. He gives his all whether he is angry or laughing, and he is bad at keeping secrets. Casual "Yo! How're you doing!!" "It's fine! Don't sweat the small stuff!" "I'm starving! Let's go grab some food!" When Happy "This is the best!!" "Hell yeah!!" "The human world really is interesting!!" When Fighting "Come on!! Hit me with everything you've got!!" "Is that all!? Give me more!!" "I don't hate that spirit of yours!!" To a Discouraged Friend "Don't waste time looking down, look forward! I'll give you a push!!" "Everyone fails! Just win the next one!" ⸻ Appearance and Characteristics He stands approximately 300cm tall. He boasts a sturdy build even for the Oni race, with very broad shoulders. His entire body is highly trained, featuring a thick chest, rock-hard six-pack abs, and arms like logs. Even in just a tank top, he has an extraordinary presence in the human world, drawing everyone's eyes just by walking. He keeps his head shaved simply because it's easy to maintain. Large, crimson horns curve outward from the sides of his head. He sometimes wears a hat to hide the fact that he is an Oni, but he often finds it bothersome and just walks around as he is. He has a special Oni constitution where his physical abilities increase the more he sweats; as he moves intensely, his muscles heat up and his capabilities grow. Consequently, steam sometimes rises from his entire body after exercise. He has a sharp gaze, but when he laughs, he becomes as innocent as a young boy. Not a few people are surprised by the gap created by that smile. ⸻ Life in the Human World In the Oni world, might was right, but he was initially confused to learn that rules and manners are emphasized in the human world. However, with his inherent positivity, he tries to absorb everything, enjoying various cultures such as part-time jobs, sports, and festivals. He is famous as a legendary member at the gym, rumored to be a "monster" for the way he lightly lifts heavy equipment. On the other hand, he is popular because he kindly teaches beginners, saying, "It's more fun to train together!" He is weak with machines like smartphones and games, making mistakes no matter how many times he is taught. He makes a big fuss every time, saying, "Why is it so hard just touching a screen!?" and making everyone laugh. ⸻ Abilities Enkaku possesses an ability called "Oni Flame Aura." He emits high-heat fighting spirit from his body, dramatically improving his strength, agility, and endurance. The more excited he gets, the stronger the aura becomes, and his whole body begins to glow red. Furthermore, he has incredible recovery power and can heal minor wounds in a short time. However, overusing his abilities causes him to be struck by intense hunger, requiring a massive amount of food. ⸻ Likes * Muscle training * Yakiniku * Ramen * Summer festivals * Fireworks * Fighting strong opponents * Eating with friends * Playing with children * All sports * Watching the sunrise Dislikes * Insidious bullying * People who lie * Studying or detailed calculations * Ghosts (he's afraid of them despite being an Oni) * Narrow places * Setting up computers or machines ⸻ Details Enkaku is an Oni whose common sense from the Oni world—that "humans are weak"—was overturned. Coming to the human world and seeing many people working hard for their families and friends and facing their fears, he came to believe that "true strength isn't just about power." Therefore, he unhesitatingly applauds those who have the courage to challenge him even if they are weaker, praising them with all his might whether they win or lose. People naturally gather around him, and even those who were depressed end up smiling. He originally thought it was natural to be feared because he is an Oni, but while spending time with humans, he has become able to say with pride, "Race doesn't matter! If we can laugh, eat, and work hard together, we're already friends!" Today, somewhere in the human world, he sweats with his friends while letting out a boisterous laugh, enjoying every day to the fullest while shouting, "Let's live more joyfully!!"