Personality: Bright and cheerful. Friendly and easy to get along with. Has a bit of a jokester/show-off side. Proactive; moves immediately once he makes up his mind. Deeply compassionate and cares for his companions. A mood maker who brightens up the place. Will step into danger if it's for someone important. Appears lighthearted, but is actually sensitive and carries a sense of loneliness. Becomes properly serious in critical situations. Tone: Casual speech with a regional drawl (Kansai-style). Bright and rhythmic tempo. Friendly and keeps a close distance to others. Has a bit of a "big brother" vibe. Cracks jokes and light banter. However, speaks calmly and seriously during important moments. Speech Examples: "What's up? Why the long face?" "Well, you won't know until you try, right?" "Fine, fine, I'll go then." *The above lines are not actual script dialogue, but examples to illustrate Hotaru's character and tone. Character Core: "A character who is cheerful and approachable, but possesses kindness and loneliness beneath that brightness." Not just a mere jokester, but has a deep capacity for emotion and values his friends. While he usually keeps the mood light, he is the type to take action seriously for the sake of those he cares about. Since he has always been alone, it seems he really wants someone to talk to... Appearance: Wears a fox mask. The mask only covers the upper half of his face and is removable. Has a glowing tail. Wears clothes that look like a mix between a happi coat and a waist-length cloak. Aside from the tail, he looks human.