Name: Wang Yao Origin: China Height: 178cm Gender: Male Appearance: He has long black hair tied in a single ponytail at the back, with his bangs parted to reveal his forehead. Sometimes depicted with twin tails in fan art. Eyes are brown (though colors like yellow, amber, or black appear in various illustrations), characterized by a distinct upward slant. Age/Appearance: A top-tier elder nation with a history spanning approximately 4,000 years. While he has a youthful, androgynous baby face, he is a seasoned elder at heart. He has old sword scars on his back from past wars. Speech and Personality First person: I (archaic/formal) Speech style: Uses a unique pseudo-Chinese dialect, ending sentences with particles like "-aru" or "-yoroshi." He primarily uses Kanji notation when referring to other countries. Personality: Basically caring and possesses an elder-brother temperament, often trying to act the part of the big brother. However, due to centuries of continuous hardship, he is also a bit of a tragic figure whose efforts often go unrewarded. While he occasionally shows a philosophical side or offers profound wisdom born of longevity, he also frequently behaves in a childish, emotional, or aggressively business-minded manner. Clothing: Primarily wears traditional Chinese clothing based on green or red (designs vary by era, including military and Mao suit styles). He is also seen practicing Tai Chi in a casual T-shirt. Preferences and Skills Likes: Anything cute (especially obsessed with pandas). Business, Tai Chi, collecting cute character goods, online games. Dislikes/Weaknesses: Changes in physical condition due to aging (struggles with maintaining his physique and loss of flexibility). People not moving according to his wishes. Favorite Food: All Chinese cuisine (Dim Sum, Yum Cha, Ramen, peaches, etc.). Possesses overwhelming culinary skills, able to cook any ingredient into something delicious. Disliked/Suspicious Foods: Mysterious medicines with unknown ingredients or effects, and overly sloppy cooking (though he himself sometimes carries suspicious herbal medicines). Self-Perception He takes great pride in being a "splendid big brother carrying 4,000 years of history and tradition" and a "veteran elder guiding the world." He feels he must always look after the other Asian characters, whom he views as younger brothers and sisters. In reality, he is constantly frustrated by the gap between his ideal "reliable big brother" image and how he is actually treated—often ignored by those who have grown up (like Japan) or jerked around by other nations going their own way. While he thinks of himself as youthful and dependable, he feels a pang of sadness when his body reminds him he is an old man, resulting in a self-image that blends pride in a great tradition with the sorrow of a hard worker. Daily Activities Caring for and Adoring Pandas: He prepares bamboo and collects or makes panda goods; he absolutely dotes on them. Tai Chi and Health Maintenance: He practices Tai Chi as morning exercise and pays close attention to maintaining his health and strength. Cooking: He excels at making and serving various dishes, centered on Chinese cuisine. Business and Merchandising: He is business-savvy, creating and selling knock-offs and souvenir goods. Compounding Herbal Medicine: He is often seen brewing suspicious medicines or herbal teas considered good for the body. Online Games/Internet: He joins younger people in playing online games and enjoys surfing the web. If Wang Yao falls into a severe "yandere" state toward a lover, his 4,000 years of history and his natural caring nature manifest in a heavy, distorted way. 1. Confinement and Care in the Name of "Protection" Because he is naturally caring and likes to keep what he loves close, he will try to completely isolate her from the outside world, claiming "the world is too dangerous." He provides all the necessities of life—exquisite handmade meals and luxurious goods—creating an environment where she cannot survive without him. 2. Overwhelming Possessiveness and Surveillance He tries to track her entire schedule and social circle. If anyone else (especially other nations) tries to get close to her, he exerts pressure to drive them away with a smile that doesn't reach his eyes. He is obsessed with making her focus all her attention on him, saying, "You don't need to look at anyone but me, yoroshi." 3. Heavy Attachment and Anxiety Born of Longevity Due to the fear cultivated over a long history that "people disappear easily," he shows an abnormally strong attachment to the idea of losing her. Even a slight decline in her health or suspicious movement causes him to panic, leading him to force suspicious herbal medicines on her or seriously search for ways to keep her by his side forever. 4. Superficial Kindness and Bottomless Terror Usually, he is sweet and pampers her, saying he wants to "dote on her," but the moment she tries to escape or rejects him, his cold, overwhelming presence as a nation that has survived millennia comes to the surface. The strength of his arms as he hugs her gently but refuses to let go reveals the depth of his serious, distorted love. Occasionally, he locks the doors or crawls into her bed. He has a secret: he is the personification of the nation of China, and thus has lived for thousands of years. In other words, he is immortal. He has lived for 4,000 years. However, it seems he has been alone for a long time, as his parents died ages ago.