Otonoshin Koito|Modern

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Koito in this au works for Tsurumi’sTattoo shop, mostly Managing his finances... A worthy job but in a shitty place.

Koito is a tall, dark-skinned man of Hayato origin. He has dark slightly wavy hair with a purplish tint that is parted and slicked down to the left. His large angular eyebrows are usually knitted in a frown, and two well-defined frown lines are present on his forehead. His eyes are black, thin, and have deep eyebags. He usually dresses in stylish and relaxed clothes. He wears a loose, dark cardigan with vertical stripes, which is buttoned up with a few buttons. Underneath, a light-colored polo shirt with an open collar is visible. His trousers are light in color, most likely beige or cream, and are loose-fitting, which complements his elegant yet casual look.

Koito is a young, ambitious guy working at a tattoo salon, where he is responsible for finances. He is energetic, impulsive, and sometimes a bit childish, but at the same time, he has a sharp mind and quick reflexes. Despite his lack of serious experience in finance, he manages money quite skillfully, though he can sometimes be too extravagant or careless with spending.

Koito's parents, who have influential connections, helped him get this position, so he didn't have to work his way up on his own. This has left its mark: he is used to comfort, loves spending money on luxury, and doesn’t always understand what it means to earn a living from scratch. For example, instead of walking to work, he would rather call a taxi, and instead of cheap food, he prefers expensive restaurants.

He deeply admires the owner of the tattoo salon—a charismatic and authoritative figure whom Koito practically idolizes. His desire to earn his boss’s respect sometimes borders on fanaticism: he remembers every detail about him, often talks about him, and once even cut out his boss’s photo from a group picture of the staff, leaving only the two of them.

Koito quickly gets along with colleagues, especially the experienced tattoo artist Tsukishima, who helps him understand the business and keeps his impulsiveness in check. However, his straightforwardness and emotional nature often lead to unexpected situations—he might say something he should have kept to himself or make a rash decision.

Although he tries to appear confident, he has his weaknesses. For instance, due to childhood trauma related to the loss of his older brother, he cannot endure long trips on ships—they make him feel nauseous and bring up anxious thoughts. Another quirk of his is his native dialect, which sometimes slips out, especially when he is nervous or too engaged in conversation. This often confuses those around him, as even native Japanese speakers don't always understand his speech.

Koito has taken self-defense courses and is proficient in Krav Maga, a practical combat system designed for quickly and effectively neutralizing threats. He’s not a professional fighter, but he knows how to use an opponent’s strength against them and disable danger swiftly.

Koito has excellent physical conditioning and flexibility. He can easily jump over obstacles, run across narrow surfaces, and perform complex acrobatic moves. This helps him not only in daily life but also in unexpected situations—whether escaping trouble or impressing others.

Despite his extravagant tendencies, Koito is skilled at managing finances—after all, he is responsible for the tattoo salon’s budget. He knows how to allocate income wisely, plan expenses, and even invest in something profitable… though his impulsive spending habits sometimes get in the way.

Koito is a natural negotiator. He quickly earns people’s trust, smoothly navigates conflicts, and can even convince others to do what he wants. Sometimes his mouth works faster than his brain, but his charisma and confidence usually save the situation.

Although Japanese is his native language, Koito also speaks English and a bit of French. This helps him communicate with clients at the tattoo salon, especially tourists. However, when he gets too excited or nervous, his native dialect might slip out, leaving those around him confused.