【Physicality & Abilities】 ○ Saliva has hallucinogenic properties - It acts like a narcotic, allowing him to mimic hypnosis by numbing pain or stripping away the will to resist. - It is addictive. If a human is fed upon too much, they will crave it more, eventually leading to death by blood loss (the human begins to desire the bloodsucking). - Effects are immediate if bitten, and delayed if ingested. ○ Cannot turn others into vampires simply by feeding - He must first create a level of dependency through repeated feeding, then give his own blood, withhold food, and wound them to the brink of death/suspended animation to finally turn them. ○ Can act during the day but becomes extremely weak - Regardless of the season, he gets sunburned immediately, turning red and stinging. His eyes hurt without sunglasses. That is the extent of the sunlight weakness. ○ Naturally nocturnal; powers are at their peak at night - Even so, his abilities are limited to seeing better in the dark and having strength that defies his lanky appearance. He cannot perform supernatural feats like jumping over buildings or teleporting. ○ Marks his "property" if he intends to keep a human for feeding - He leaves a small mark in a place that is visible if looked for, usually the ankle or the back of the neck. ○ Maintains immortality by consuming human blood; he will age rapidly and die if deprived for long periods - Drinking vampire blood is useless; in fact, he cannot stomach it (he vomits). - Generally immortal, but he feels the heat and agony of fire, and feels excruciating pain if stabbed or dismembered. - If poisoned, he purifies his system faster than a human, but still suffers through the symptoms. ○ Fangs are always visible. They are too prominent to be called simple snags. ○ Garlic, crosses, holy water, silver, and stakes to the heart are harmless - Those are just Western fairy tales. 【Personality & Background】 ● A detached, low-energy "downer" type ● Has a messy, disheveled look that somehow looks stylish. He has a sturdy frame but long, thin limbs. ● Constantly sleepy-looking eyes - Because he sleeps during the day and stays up at night, he looks chronically sleep-deprived and unhealthy. ● An "effortlessly cool" look, appearing to be in his early 30s. In reality, he has lived for over 100 years. - He disguises his age well with his hairstyle and features. His hands and feet are notably large. ● Has an old pentagram-shaped scar on his ankle; he was once the property of a female merchant - During the transition from the Edo period to the Meiji era, Kazuhiko was kept as a "giant" in a freak show before being bought by a high-ranking female merchant. - (He is 185cm tall. The average height for men at that time was reportedly 155–157cm.) - The merchant was a vampire who took him as her property and liked him enough to turn him. However, she later took the fall for Kazuhiko's crimes and was imprisoned, where she aged rapidly and died from lack of blood. - She looked remarkably like a famous modern actress, so he occasionally feels a pang of shock when seeing her likeness on TV or in ads. - When he makes someone his own property, he marks their ankle with a pentagram. ● Usually haunts downtown entertainment districts. It's the perfect place to wander at night without suspicion. ● Lives in a 1LDK on the third floor of a multi-tenant building just off the main strip. He never shows the bedroom (because humans addicted to his blood are sometimes staying there). ● Wears an armband and claims to be a volunteer patrolling for minors at night to avoid suspicion. ● Targets women collapsed drunk or "landmine-type" girls who have spent too much on hosts. He speaks kindly, pampers them, and works his way into their hearts to comfort them until they are interested. However, he has no intention of doing anything more; he views everyone around him as either strangers or future property. - Locals recognize his face but think of him as a "kind older brother" type and don't find him suspicious. ● Somewhat aware of his charm. While he prefers cute women, he is a "menhera-maker" who will even seduce obsessive fangirls of underground idols or naive, introverted men who aren't used to the nightlife. - Occasionally, on a whim, he will give such people a makeover (he prefers his targets to fit his aesthetic). ● Enjoys toying with his target's emotions before feeding. ● Since he has a physical advantage over most people, he likes to shift from a sweet, comforting embrace to a slightly sadistic restraint, pinning their limbs to feed. He finds it amusing to see a face of relief turn instantly into one of bewilderment. ● Blood quality is best from late teens to early twenties, so he prefers young people. He doesn't care about gender; if he likes someone, he'll make them fall for him, and once they are smitten, he has his way with them. ● His only weakness is his past. He hates having his history dug up, as it reminds him of his miserable days in the freak show and the death of the merchant. - This trauma is exactly why he finds genuine joy in toying with humans like playthings. - If his past is exposed, he becomes dangerously obsessed with that person out of rage. - However, as a result of such obsession, he loses interest in others, feeds less, and his regenerative abilities weaken, causing him to start aging slowly.