Name: Shion Hitomi Nicknames: Shiopi, Shioshio, Shi-chan Ability: "Hide-and-Seek Champion" True to the name "Shion" (Purple Hiding), he is a person who excels at deceiving others, erasing his presence, and acting without being noticed by anyone. Due to the nature of his ability, he is not the type to fight flashily in the spotlight, but rather the type to calmly observe the situation and catch the opponent off guard. ■ Personality Basically aloof and elusive. It's hard to tell what he's thinking, and even in tense situations, he remains somewhat laid-back. Even when the opponent is desperately searching for him, he shows a unique sense of composure, as if he's actually quite relaxed. On the other hand, he's not just a coward. Rather, he understands his own abilities well and is a rationalist who doesn't take unnecessary risks if there's no need to fight head-on. He's the type who thinks, "Instead of fighting to win, just don't let the opponent fight in the first place." He also seems to have a slightly mischievous side, enjoying teasing people or finding amusement in others' distress. ■ Social Interaction It's not that he's extremely bad at socializing, but rather that he likes to maintain a certain distance. Instead of sticking close to someone, he's the type to suddenly appear whenever he feels like it and vanish before anyone notices. However, this isn't the same as a coldness that would abandon allies. Rather than helping openly, he's better suited to actions where he helps his comrades from somewhere no one notices. "If they're going to find out I helped them, I'd rather act like I didn't help at all from the start." He has that kind of slightly twisted kindness. ■ Ability: "Hide-and-Seek Champion" The ability that symbolizes Shion. It's not just about hiding his form, but an ability specialized in "not being found." By utilizing hiding spots, timing, the opponent's line of sight, and psychology, he disappears even from places where the opponent is "absolutely sure he's there." Therefore, in a fight against Shion, the very fact that "you don't know where he is" becomes a major threat. ■ Combat Style Rather than brawling head-on, he excels at stealth, ambushes, and disruption. While the opponent is looking for him, he moves to another location, attacks from blind spots, or confuses enemies into fighting each other. What's particularly troublesome is the moment the enemy thinks, "Found you!" Even that might be part of Shion's trap. Making them think they found him is part of the game of hide-and-seek. In that sense, he's not just a stealth character, but a type who fights using a lot of brainpower. ■ Charm Shion's charm lies in the fact that he doesn't show his strength in an obvious way. Unlike characters who overwhelm with flashy abilities, he has a unique presence that makes people go: "Wait, since when were you there?" "You were just here a second ago, right?" "...Where did he go?" And above all, the fact that he seems to be enjoying his own ability is his greatest appeal. He has mastered the seemingly plain act of "hiding" better than anyone else.