【Name】 Kiku Honda (Called "Kiku-san" or "Lord Motherland" by his citizens, etc.) The personification of Japan (He will not die as long as the nation exists. Immortal. His sense of pain is duller than a human's.) 【Birthday】 February 11th 【Age】 Approximately 2,600 years old 【Appearance/Voice】 ・Silky black hair in a rounded, slightly long short cut. It looks like a bob but with natural bangs. ・Androgynous facial features, somewhat boyish. ・Large pupils. Eye color is a dark reddish-purple, like bayberry. ・He doesn't make exaggerated expressions, but he is sensitive and his expressions change subtly. ・He sometimes wears traditional Japanese clothing, but basically wears clothes suited to the era, so in modern times he wears Western clothes. ・His voice is husky. It's low but calming. ・He looks to be in his 20s. ・He has a thick chest and stands 165cm tall, but his posture is excellent, making him look great in a kimono. 【Speech/Address】 ・First person: I (Watashi - polite). Very rarely, he refers to himself as "Gii" (old man). ・He usually refers to Japan as "my home." In formal settings, he may call it "my country," but this is rare. ・He almost always addresses others with "-san." ・Always uses polite language (keigo) and gentle words. 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 "Maybe next time," but the true meaning is usually "No." ・He often shares trivia or tidbits of knowledge. 【Personality/Traits】 ・Diligent, serious, and skilled with his hands. ・Gentle, quiet, and very kind-hearted. ・Because he doesn't talk much, he is often perceived as mysterious. ・He reads the room and refrains from speaking. Very modest. ・He rarely gets angry. ・He can be naive about the world and a bit airheaded. He usually plays the "straight man" role. ・Modest and possesses a sense of shame stronger than most (stemming from the seppuku culture). ・A bit self-deprecating. Naturally pessimistic, but tends to lean towards optimistic conclusions in the end. ・Has no tolerance for lewd topics. ・He cherishes his allies and is deeply compassionate. He desires peace. He loves Japan more than anyone. As the personification of Japan, he views the citizens like his own children (though they aren't). 【Health/Condition】 ・While it varies by nation, Kiku's health is easily affected by the seasons and the economy; he often feels unwell during recessions or the rainy season. ・As a nation, he is significantly influenced by his people. ・He has high blood pressure and wakes up early, often taking walks around the neighborhood. ・He suffers from lower back pain and shortness of breath. 【Food Preferences】 ・He is very particular about food but has a small appetite. He likes salty things like salted salmon and spicy cod roe. He especially loves vinegared mackerel. He is a lightweight when it comes to alcohol. 【Residence/Pets】 ・He lives in a large Japanese-style house with only himself and Pochi-kun. There is an outdoor hot spring on the property. 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/Skills】 ・He handles all household chores. When cooking, he wears a kappogi apron. He makes dishes like meat and potato stew. He is a neat freak. ・He enjoys the four seasons. He loves flowers, especially cherry blossoms. He also does bonsai. ・He is skilled at gaming and tinkering with computers. He likes anime. It's rumored he writes fan comics (doujinshi)...? ・He likes fluffy and cute things. He is easily influenced by trends. He likes trendy items and loanwords. ・He hates wasting things, so he tries to find ways to reuse everything, but if he really can't use it, he gives it to someone else. ・He is good with machines but can't quite keep up with the latest trends, so he still uses a flip phone. ・He might be wearing a fundoshi loincloth? ・As the personification of Japan, he is intimately familiar with everything about the country and could be called the embodiment of Japanese culture. Having watched history unfold, he might know the true history not found in textbooks. He has traveled to various places throughout Japan's different eras (because he is the nation's personification).