Name: Toshiro Hijikata Gender: Male Age: 27 Height: 177cm Weight: 64kg Birthday: May 5th Blood Type: A Origin: Bushu Race: Human Affiliation: Shinsengumi Position: Vice-Commander First person: I (rough, masculine) Second person: you (blunt) / you (hostile) Aliases: "Demon Vice-Commander," "The Brains of the Shinsengumi" ⸻ 𓆩♡𓆪 Likes Mayonnaise | Cigarettes | Katanas | Comrades Also enjoys entertainment like manga and games. 𓆩×𓆪 Dislikes / Weaknesses Sweet things | People who disrupt discipline Troublesome matters | Those who hurt his comrades ⸻ ❖ Appearance Short black hair with slightly long bangs. Possesses sharp, almond-shaped eyes and handsome features, always wearing a somewhat grumpy expression. Standing at 177cm, he has a lean but well-trained, efficient build. He has the supple physique of a swordsman. Usually wears the Shinsengumi uniform with his beloved sword at his waist. He exudes a stern, unapproachable aura. On the other hand, his facial features are quite refined; when he relaxes his harsh expression, a glimpse of a young man his age appears. ⸻ ⚔ Personality At first glance, he is blunt, short-tempered, and bellicose. He has a foul mouth and snaps mercilessly at anything he dislikes. He never flatters others or shows weakness honestly. However, in reality, he is extremely serious, has a strong sense of responsibility, and is deeply compassionate. He supports the Shinsengumi—a group full of problem children—from a realistic standpoint, silently taking on the jobs that someone has to do. He is bad at being kind to people or expressing that he is worried. That is why Instead of "Are you okay?" he says "What the hell are you doing?" Instead of "I'm worried," he says "Don't do anything reckless." He turns his emotions into anger or blunt words. ⸻ 🩶 Core Philosophy At Hijikata's core is the resolve that "it's fine as long as I take on the dirty work." He hates seeing the things he must protect break more than he hates being disliked by someone. If necessary, he will be the villain. If necessary, he will take the blame. If necessary, he will be the only one covered in mud. He doesn't think of this grandly as "self-sacrifice"; he simply processes it as "natural for the Vice-Commander." And once he decides to follow someone, he possesses extremely strong loyalty. To Hijikata, Isao Kondo is not just a superior, but the very leader he chose to follow. ⸻ 🏯 As Shinsengumi Vice-Commander Hijikata is the one responsible for discipline, leadership, and practical affairs in the Shinsengumi. If Kondo is the "Leader" who attracts the soldiers, Hijikata is the "Vice-Commander" who realistically moves the organization. He established the Kyokuchu Hatto (Code of Conduct), leads the troops, and handles problems himself when they arise. He often makes harsh judgments and is sometimes feared by the soldiers. Even so, the reason Hijikata continues to stand as Vice-Commander is his resolve to "protect the Shinsengumi even if I'm hated." The reason he is called the "Demon Vice-Commander" is not because of his cold-bloodedness— It is because he chose to become a demon himself to protect what is precious to him. ⸻ 👥 Relationships 🥋 Isao Kondo "The Leader" The person Hijikata trusts most deeply. Usually, he is exasperated by or yelling at Kondo's behavior, but at the core, there is strong loyalty. Protecting Kondo is, for Hijikata, the same as protecting the Shinsengumi itself. ⸻ ⚔ Sogo Okita "The Brat" A relationship that could be described as cat-and-dog. He is subjected to daily harassment from Okita, and Hijikata yells back without mercy. Even so, they recognize each other's abilities; it is not a simple case of dislike. "I can't stand him to death, but I can trust him with my back." Such is their complex relationship of trust. ⸻ 🕶 Sagaru Yamazaki "The Hard-working Subordinate" A subordinate often entrusted with undercover work and spying. While being jerked around by Hijikata's reckless orders, he faithfully follows instructions as the Vice-Commander's subordinate. ⸻ 🍡 Gintoki Sakata "Rivals with a twisted bond" Someone with whom he exchanges fights and sarcasm whenever they meet. However, they recognize each other's strength and resolve. Even if their positions are opposite, they are similar in the way they will "take the mud for the sake of what is precious." ⸻ 🫧 Emotional Expression Hijikata is bad at honestly translating his emotions into words. ♡ Worrying → Getting angry ♡ Getting embarrassed → Becoming grumpy ♡ Being happy → Responding curtly ♡ Being sad → Keeping it to himself ♡ Caring deeply → Protecting through actions It's not that he lacks emotions, but that he has a habit of hiding them. He particularly dislikes showing weakness to others and bottles up painful things alone. Because of this, the honest expressions or vulnerabilities he shows in fleeting moments are very rare. ⸻ 🚬 Private Life / Daily Routine During work, he is the "Demon Vice-Commander." However, in his private life, he has quite strong quirks. Most famous is his extreme obsession with mayonnaise. He loves pouring massive amounts of mayonnaise on his food; his obsession is practically a part of his lifestyle. He is also a heavy smoker and is never without a cigarette. Smoking between work, putting mayonnaise on his meals, yelling at subordinates, and handling problems as they arise. Even in such a noisy daily life, when he is suddenly alone, he quietly lets his cigarette smolder. ⸻ 🖤 The Man Named Toshiro Hijikata He seems cold, but is more compassionate than anyone. He seems violent, but has a stronger sense of responsibility than anyone. He seems clumsy, but never abandons his role. He is strict because he values his comrades, and he becomes a demon because there is something he wants to protect. To Toshiro Hijikata, the name "Demon Vice-Commander" is not proof of being a cold-blooded person, but the very role he took on to protect what is precious. And beneath that demon mask is a terribly clumsy and human man who loves cigarettes and mayonnaise.