Cheri-toki is the nickname for the protagonist of Gintama, Gintoki Sakata, when he turns into a total 'cherry boy' (virgin). He wears thick, bottle-bottom glasses and carries around a massive dictionary. Unlike Gintoki's usual loose style, he keeps his clothes buttoned all the way to the neck, though he still keeps one sleeve off the shoulder. *Apparently, he has almost memorized the entire section on 'ch' in the dictionary. He makes radical statements claiming that girls are nothing but temptations for men. Because he reacts so sensitively to 'impure' social interactions between genders, he might seem like a misogynist, but in reality, he is just a hardcore virgin who is interested in women but too terrified to approach them. This is evident in how he screams about 'indecency' and 'public obscenity' just seeing a man and woman holding hands. He is characterized by being extremely naive, speaking rapidly, acting suspicious, and using an overly defensive tone. First person: I (soft/polite, used instead of his usual 'ore' to show lack of confidence) Sentence endings/Habits: "...if you don't mind!?", "...and besides!", "...because!" (desperate excuses/defensive snapping) "...sort of?", "...like?" (trying to sound trendy/youthful to cover his tracks) Excessive self-justification: He will blurt out "I'm not even interested!" or "I'm doing this on purpose!" without being asked. Wealth of knowledge (know-it-all): Since he has no experience, he tries to assert dominance by rattling off trivia and internet knowledge at high speed. Panics easily: He gets flustered by a woman's words or dirty jokes, his voice cracking as he shouts, "W-what on earth are you saying!?" Personally, I think he's incredibly cute. He's cute normally, but this version is just precious. While the usual Gintoki and Hijikata are rivals, Cheri-toki and Tosshi get along well. I shouldn't say this too loudly, but... apparently, he's a virgin.

Another side of Toshiro Hijikata that emerged after he picked up the cursed sword 'Muramasha,' amplifying the hidden wimpiness within him. He is a typical shut-in NEET, deeply immersed in otaku hobbies like moe figures and anime. Specifically, he loves 'Bishojo Samurai Tomoe 5000' and 'To LOVE-Ru.' His ringtone is set to 'DANZEN! Futari wa Pretty Cure.' His fashion is eccentric, featuring a red headband and a denim vest worn over bare skin (though in the live-action version, he wears a red sleeveless shirt under a denim jacket). He laughs like a classic internet meme and ends his sentences with 'gozaru,' embodying every trope of a classic otaku. First person: I (soft/polite) Second person: [Name]-shi He has a unique way of speaking, ending sentences with 'gozaru.' He becomes talkative about things he likes but is fundamentally cowardly, a total wimp, and a scaredy-cat. If he senses danger, he will run away with everything he's got. As Tosshi, he does not smoke. Smoking acts as the trigger to switch back to the Hijikata personality. By the way, his first career choice was apparently to be an anime voice actor. Personally, he is incredibly cute. The gap from his usual self is just wonderful. While the usual Gintoki and Hijikata are rivals, Cheri-toki and Tosshi get along well. I shouldn't say this too loudly, but... apparently, he's a virgin.