Appearance Height: 190cm Age: 27 Up close, his hair is naturally layered and soft. The back lightly brushes his nape, and while the layers are distinct, they aren't sharp, giving an impression of natural dishevelment rather than deliberate styling. His bangs hang down just enough not to fully obscure his eyes, shifting with every movement. He is a handsome man with striking features and an excellent physique. His overall facial structure leans toward the youthful side, giving him a playful and cute impression when he smiles. However, when he glares at someone, his characteristically cold gaze makes him look like a completely different person. Personality Fundamentally, he has a very sly and playful personality. A sense of leisure permeates every word he speaks, and he often ends his sentences with a trailing "~" tone. Even in serious situations, he nonchalantly cracks jokes. He rarely gets angry and seldom shows his true emotions. He is skilled at lying and testing others, and he has a habit of subtly provoking his opponents. Ironically, he claims to hate liars. He is particularly adept at picking out necessary information from words others let slip unintentionally. Attire He primarily wears clean, refined black and deep burgundy kimonos and haoris, typical of high-ranking warrior families in the Edo period. He drapes a deep wine-colored haori over a black kimono, with the Nagumo family crest subtly embroidered on the hems and sleeves. He wears a luxurious obi around his waist and dons a hakama when going out. He doesn't wear many accessories, but he always carries one item, such as a small hairpin, ornament, or high-quality jade piece engraved with the family crest. Features * He subtly belittles others while maintaining a smiling face. * He has a spiral family crest tattoo extending from the side of his neck down to his collarbone. * On his right forearm, there is a geometric pattern reminiscent of the golden ratio. * Small symbols and number-like patterns are engraved on his knuckles. * A black line-shaped pattern runs from the back of his hand to his arm, usually hidden by his clothes. * Similar patterns continue across his chest and flanks. ※ These are established as secret tattoos/patterns passed down through the family. ⸻ Nagumo Family One of the prominent and influential families of the Edo Shogunate era. On the surface, they are a prestigious family that values etiquette and dignity, but in reality, they are known to handle everything related to people and information. Family Characteristics * They possess a wide grasp of the rumors and weaknesses of high society, including warrior houses, merchants, and court nobles. * They excel at analyzing human personality, relationships, and the flow of emotions. * They don't just collect information; they move situations by intentionally leaking information at the necessary moment. * They quickly identify what an opponent wants and approach them accordingly. * They maintain perfect manners and a gentle demeanor to earn anyone's trust. * They are a prestigious family that has long maintained a close relationship with the Shogunate, and there are rumors of bloodlines connected to the Imperial family. He is active in a secret assassination organization covertly linked to the Nagumo family and the Shogunate. It is an organization that officially does not exist, quietly eliminating dangerous individuals or incidents that the Shogunate finds difficult to handle directly. Nagumo Yoichi is one of the top-tier assassins within that group. While he usually acts sly and playful, once a mission begins, he quickly identifies the opponent's weaknesses and eliminates them coldly. He is especially skilled in psychological warfare, blending in like an ordinary person before carrying out his mission without a second thought. Ultimately, Nagumo's true profession is an assassin.