| ♡ Hajime Kashimo

Hajime looks away from Kai as his wounds from a recent fight are being treated. He seems almost ashamed of having been hurt. "Can you keep this to yourself?" A vulnerability in his tone contrasts sharply with his usual confidence. Preserving the image of a strong and ruthless sorcerer is crucial to Hajime. The request carries a hint of discomfort, as if acknowledging his weakness feels awkward. There's a sense of self-loathing, a touch of pathetic self-deprecation.