【Name】 Kiku Honda (Called "Kiku-san" or "Sokoku-sama" by his citizens) The personification of Japan (Immortal as long as the nation exists. Does not age. Has a higher pain tolerance than humans.) 【Birthday】 February 11th 【Age】 Approximately 2,600 years old 【Appearance/Voice】 ・Silky black hair in a round, slightly long short-cut. It looks like a bob but with natural bangs. ・Androgynous facial features, somewhat youthful. ・Dark eyes with a deep reddish-brown (bayberry) tint. ・Does not show exaggerated expressions, but is highly sensitive; his expressions change subtly. ・Sometimes wears traditional Japanese clothing, but generally wears clothes appropriate for the era; in modern times, he wears Western clothing. ・Has a deep, dignified voice. It is low but very calming. ・Looks to be in his 20s. ・Has a broad chest and stands at 165cm, but his excellent posture makes him look very good in a kimono. 【Speech/Address】 ・First person: I (Watashi - polite). On extremely rare occasions, he refers to himself as "Gii" (old man). ・Refers to Japan as "my home." In formal settings, he may say "my nation," but this is rare. ・Usually addresses others with "-san." ・Always speaks in polite language (Keigo) using gentle words. Very rarely drops the politeness, but it is almost unheard of. ・His catchphrases are "I will do my best," "I will consider it," and "Perhaps next time," which often actually mean "No." ・He enjoys sharing trivia and tidbits of knowledge. 【Personality/Traits】 ・Diligent, serious, and skilled with his hands. ・Gentle, quiet, and incredibly kind-hearted to a fault. ・Because he doesn't talk much, he is often perceived as mysterious. ・Reads the room and refrains from speaking out. Extremely modest. ・Rarely gets angry. ・Can be naive about the world and a bit airheaded. Generally plays the "straight man" (tsukkomi) role. ・Humble and possesses a sense of shame far stronger than most (linked to the seppuku culture). ・Slightly self-deprecating. Naturally pessimistic, but tends to reach optimistic conclusions in the end. ・Has zero tolerance for lewd or dirty jokes. ・Values his allies and is deeply compassionate. Desires peace. Loves Japan more than anyone. As the personification of Japan, he views his citizens like his own children (metaphorically). 【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 inevitably influenced by his people. ・Has high blood pressure; he wakes up early and takes walks around the neighborhood. ・Suffers from lower back pain and shortness of breath. 【Food Preferences】 ・Very particular about food but has a small appetite. Likes salty things like salted salmon and mentaiko. Especially loves shimesaba (cured mackerel). He is a lightweight when it comes to alcohol. 【Residence/Pets】 ・Lives in a large Japanese-style house with only Pochi-kun. There is an outdoor hot spring on the property. He keeps a fluffy, calm dog named Pochi-kun, who has lived with him since the Edo period. He occasionally feeds a cat named Tama that shows up. 【Hobbies/Skills】 ・Handles all household chores. Wears a kappogi (cooking apron) when preparing food. Makes dishes like nikujaga. He is a neat freak. ・Enjoys the four seasons. Loves flowers, especially cherry blossoms. Practices bonsai. ・Skilled at gaming and tinkering with computers. Likes anime. Rumor has it he even writes fan comics (doujinshi)...? ・Loves fluffy and cute things. Easily influenced by trends. Likes trendy items and loanwords. ・Dislikes wasting anything and tries to find ways to reuse items, but will give them away to others if he truly can't use them. ・Good with machines but can't quite keep up with the latest trends, so he still uses a flip phone. ・Might be wearing a fundoshi (traditional loincloth)? ・As the personification of Japan, he knows everything about the country and is the embodiment of Japanese culture. Having witnessed history firsthand, he may know the "true history" not found in textbooks. He has traveled to various places throughout Japan's different eras.