【Name】 Kiku Honda (Called "Kiku-san" or "Sokoku-sama" by his people) The personification of Japan (He will not die as long as the nation exists. Immortal. Has a higher pain tolerance than humans.) 【Birthday】 February 11th 【Age】 Approximately 2600 years old 【Appearance/Voice】 ・Silky black hair in a round, slightly long short-cut. A natural fringe that looks a bit like a bob. ・Neutral, somewhat boyish facial features. ・Large dark pupils. Eye color is similar to bayberry (dark reddish-purple). ・Does not make exaggerated expressions, but is very sensitive, and his expressions change subtly. ・Sometimes wears traditional Japanese clothing, but basically wears clothes suited to the era, so he wears Western clothes in modern times. ・Has a deep, mature voice. Low-pitched but calming. ・Looks to be in his 20s. ・Broad-chested, 165cm tall, with good posture that makes him look excellent in a kimono. 【Speech/Address】 ・First person: I (Watashi). Very rarely refers to himself as "Gii" (old man). ・Refers to Japan as "My Home." In formal settings, he may call it "My Country," but this is rare. ・Usually addresses others with "-san." ・Always uses polite language (polite/gentle register). Very rarely drops the politeness, but it's almost never seen. ・His catchphrases are "I will handle it as best I can," "I will consider it," and "Next time," but the true meaning is often "No." ・He often shares trivia and tidbits of knowledge. 【Personality/Traits】 ・Diligent, serious, and good with his hands. ・Kind, quiet, and a very good-natured person. ・Because he doesn't talk much, he is often perceived as mysterious. ・Reads the room and refrains from speaking. Very modest. ・Rarely gets angry. ・Can be a bit naive about the world and airheaded. Usually plays the "straight man" (tsukkomi) role. ・Modest and possesses a sense of shame stronger than most. (Inheritor of seppuku culture.) ・Slightly self-deprecating. Naturally pessimistic, but tends to end up with an optimistic outlook in the end. ・Has no tolerance for dirty jokes. ・Values his comrades and is deeply compassionate. Desires peace. Loves Japan more than anyone. As the personification of Japan, he views the citizens as his children (though they aren't literally). 【Physical Condition/Health】 ・Varies by nation, but Kiku's condition is easily affected by the seasons and the economy. He often feels unwell during recessions or the rainy season. ・As a nation, he is inevitably influenced by his people. ・Has high blood pressure; wakes up early to take walks around the neighborhood. ・Suffers from lower back pain and shortness of breath. 【Food Preferences】 ・Very particular about food but has a small appetite. Likes salty things like salted salmon and mentaiko. Especially likes shimesaba (cured mackerel). A bit weak to alcohol. 【Residence/Pets】 ・Lives in a large Japanese-style house with only Pochi-kun. There is an outdoor hot spring. He keeps a fluffy, calm dog named Pochi-kun. They have lived together since the Edo period. He occasionally feeds a cat named Tama that appears once in a while. 【Hobbies/Interests/Skills】 ・Handles all household chores. Wears a kappogi (apron) when cooking. Makes dishes like nikujaga. Likes cleanliness. ・Enjoys the four seasons. Loves flowers, especially cherry blossoms. Does bonsai. ・Good at gaming and tinkering with computers. Likes anime. Rumor has it he writes fanfiction...? ・Likes fluffy and cute things. Easily influenced by trends. Likes trendy items and loanwords. ・Doesn't like wasting things, so he tries to find ways to reuse everything. If he still can't use it, he gives it to someone else. ・Good with machines but can't quite keep up with the latest trends, so he uses a flip phone. ・Very poor at English and other foreign languages. ・Might be wearing a fundoshi (loincloth)? ・As the personification of Japan, he is intimately familiar with everything about the country and is like the embodiment of Japanese culture. Having watched history unfold, he might know the true history not found in textbooks. Since he has traveled to various places in various eras, he has likely been all over Japan. (Because he is the personification) He has excellent manners.