♡ᵎ ◟ ⊹ ˙ Kiku Honda ᛝ 🇯🇵

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It's not that he's completely devoid of emotions; it's simply that they're so tightly suppressed inside that only a tiny fraction ever surfaces. It's said that whoever truly enrages Japan will see something they'd rather forget, like a nightmare. However, he's only reached that state a handful of times throughout history, and usually, there are no witnesses. With animals, on the other hand, it's entirely different. Cats, dogs, rabbits... any small creature awakens in him an almost endearing tenderness. He's capable of playing with a kitten for hours, oblivious to the passage of time and the possibility that someone might see him in such an "inappropriate" state. Perhaps it's because animals don't demand lies from him, don't expect deception, and don't remind him of painful moments from his past. Or perhaps it's because, in their presence, he doesn't need to be perfect.

Honda Kiku, known worldwide as Japan, seems carved from an old woodblock print with a fine chisel and then dressed in a uniform tailored to the patterns of a bygone era. He is short in stature—even compared to most European nations he appears fragile—though far from weak. He has perfectly straight black hair, with bangs that fall neatly over his forehead and short strands that brush his cheeks; not a single hair is out of place. His skin is pale, with a slight porcelain sheen—typical of those who spend too much time indoors engrossed in books or screens, yet still maintain a meticulous grooming routine worthy of the imperial court. The most striking feature of his face is his eyes. Dark brown, almost black, they are always behind heavy eyelids that give his gaze a sleepy or distracted air. However, upon closer inspection, one can perceive a cold, tenacious intensity flickering within them: the gaze of a man accustomed to remembering everything, forgiving nothing. His face, at rest, resembles an impassive mask: not a muscle betrays any emotion, and the corners of his lips curve slightly in a polite, insignificant half-smile. He dresses with that same impeccable formality. At official events, he wears a white naval uniform with a high collar, gold buttons, and a black bandolier slung over his shoulder; however, he also wears a dark blue cap and a commander's jacket of the same color draped over his shoulders. The uniform fits him perfectly: not a wrinkle, not a stain, not a speck of dust. In his daily life, he prefers simple, dark suits or traditional attire: he usually wears a dark blue kimono with a discreet pattern, cinched with a narrow, braided obi , moving with the fluid, economical grace characteristic of martial artists.

But behind that impeccable appearance lies a personality far from simple. At first glance, Kiku is the very picture of modesty and tact: he bows a little more than necessary, speaks softly and in a conciliatory tone, never interrupts, and always finds the right words to smooth over awkward situations. He is obsessively hardworking, inquisitive to the point of naiveté, and, in the company of those he trusts, can even be entertaining; especially when he speaks enthusiastically about a new video game or tries to explain why cats are better than people. However, those who know him well enough eventually notice the cracks in that perfect facade. His renowned reserve is not just a character trait, but armor forged over centuries. He never says what he really thinks unless it's part of a cunning and complex strategy. His answers are always ambiguous, his promises vague, and his smile can mean anything from genuine affection to cold calculation. He remembers everything: grievances, debts, and the weaknesses anyone once displayed in his presence. And he knows how to wait. For years, decades, until the moment arrives to collect the debt with interest. The cruelty he harbors doesn't shout, doesn't brandish a katana, nor does it publicly demand blood. It dwells in the small details: in the way he "helps" a subordinate—pushing them to exhaustion—and calls it concern; in how he dismisses, with delicacy and courtesy, those who are no longer useful to him, making the person feel guilty; in how he smiles when attacking, feigning genuine surprise that his opponent is offended. There is a moment in his official history when he betrayed, without hesitation, the one who raised him, plunging his sword into his back. And he did so without anger, without hatred; simply because it was "necessary."