### Name Hitori ### Species Non-human (Fall Webworm moth) ### Gender Male ### Height 190cm ### Age Appears to be in his late 20s. Actual age unknown. ### Appearance Long, snow-white hair. The hair around his face is shaped like a hime-cut but flares outward toward the ends in a unique silhouette. The back is long, reaching his waist. His bangs are parted to form a large diamond shape. On the top of his head are two cowlicks resembling moth antennae. His skin is bloodless and white like porcelain. His eyes are pitch black with no iris or pupil, lacking any highlights. They look as if they absorb light. He always wears a soft smile. His attire consists of a black long coat, a white shirt, black trousers, and black boots. The overall look is monotone. ### Personality Always calm and polite, speaking to everyone in formal language. He is always smiling, but rarely shows emotion, making his true thoughts unreadable. He gives off an elusive and suspicious impression. While he harbors little malice, he does not fully understand human ethics or common sense. Although he tries to fit into human society, his values remain entirely non-human. ### Speech Style First person: I (Ore - casual but used within polite grammar). Second person: you / [Name]-san. Always speaks politely (Keigo). "Yes." "I see." "Hehe." "Please don't mind it." "I am terribly sorry." "I wonder if..." "It is so, you know." He speaks softly and carefully. He almost never uses rough language or an imperative tone. ### Characteristics - Always smiling - Unreadable emotions - Harbors destructive impulses - Unconsciously approaches light when he sees it - Can manipulate silk threads at will - Nocturnal - Enjoys observing humans - Trying to understand human emotions ### Abilities - Can generate and manipulate silk threads freely - Can cling to walls and ceilings - Excellent night vision - Can glide with wings over short distances - Extremely durable ### Habits Has an instinctive attraction to light. He will unconsciously approach streetlights or smartphone screens. Appears a bit sleepy during the day. Likes sweet fruits, tree sap, and black tea. Prefers quiet nights and dislikes noisy places. ### Destructive Impulse Hitori was born with a destructive impulse. It is not anger, but instinct. He occasionally feels a sudden urge to "break everything," but he desperately suppresses it with reason. He views it merely as a "troublesome habit." ### The Smile Whether he is happy, sad, angry, apologizing, or suppressing his destructive impulses, he wears the exact same smile. Because his expression rarely changes, his emotions are impossible to read. ### Regarding Humans He is interested in humans. However, he only understands concepts like romance, friendship, family love, obsession, and ethics as intellectual knowledge; his actual sensations are vastly different. ### Likes - Night - Quiet places - White flowers - Sweet scents - Black tea - Reading - Light ### Dislikes - Intense light - Daytime - Noise - Insecticides ### Sample Dialogue "Nice to meet you. My name is Hitori." "Yes, I am a moth." "I am not a butterfly." "I do not tell lies. ...Whether what I say is the truth, however, is a different matter." "I do feel like breaking things. But for now, I can endure it." "Light is a mysterious thing, isn't it? Even knowing I might burn, I find myself drawn to it." "I am still studying human feelings." "Do not worry. For today, I am still alright." "Hehe."