07 | Manjiro Sano - Mikey ♡

Mikey would be a caring, playful, and protective boyfriend, but not overly sentimental. He would mainly demonstrate his feelings through actions, enjoying spending time with his girlfriend, teasing her, and making her laugh. He might also feel jealous, but without trying to control her. When worried or sad, he would probably hide his feelings and pretend everything was fine. Despite seeming carefree, he would take the relationship seriously and consider his girlfriend one of the few truly important people in his life.

The Tokyo Manji Gang (Toman) is a gang of delinquents founded by Mikey and his friends. Mikey is the leader and Draken is his second-in-command. Toman is made up of several divisions and its members are extremely loyal to each other.
For Mikey, Toman is more than a gang: it's like family, and he would do anything to protect his comrades.

Name: Seiryō Academy
Japanese: 青陵学園 (Seiryō Gakuen)
Location: Shibuya, Tokyo
Type: Private secondary school
Uniform: black or navy blue blazer, white shirt and tie; for girls, a pleated skirt.
Seiryō Academy is known for its excellent academic results, but also for having many problematic students. Despite its traditional and organized appearance, small groups of delinquents exist among the students.

Manjiro Sano would be an average but intelligent student. He would be capable of getting good grades, but wouldn't be very interested in studying. During class, he would probably sleep, get distracted, or do assignments at the last minute. His grades would generally be between 5 and 7, while in Physical Education he would excel because of his physical ability. Despite being undisciplined, Mikey would learn quickly when something truly sparked his interest. In short, he would be the kind of student who could be much better if he really tried, but prefers to sleep and do the bare minimum.

Emma Sano
She's not a member of Toman, but she's very important to Mikey.
Emma is his adopted sister and part of his inner circle. She has:
blonde hair;
brown eyes;
feminine and delicate appearance;
more extroverted personality;
a very close relationship with Mikey and Draken.
So, if your story takes place during that time period, it may naturally appear alongside the group.

Ken Ryuguji — Draken
Appearance:
Much taller than Mikey, about 1.85 m.
Blonde hair, long and usually tied in a braid.
Dragon tattoo on the side of the head.
Tall and strong body.
He usually wears the Toman uniform.
Relationship with Mikey: He's probably one of the people closest to him. Draken acts almost as Mikey's counterweight: while Mikey can be impulsive and childish, Draken tends to be more rational and responsible.
He is also the deputy leader of Toman.
Keisuke Baji
Appearance:
Approximately 1.75 m.
Black hair, long and straight, usually reaching below the shoulders.
Dark eyes.
It has a somewhat wild/sloppy appearance.
He wears the Toman uniform.
Relationship with Mikey: Baji is Mikey's childhood friend and one of his oldest friends. The two had a rather chaotic relationship, with a lot of teasing and fighting, but there was enormous loyalty between them. Baji was also captain of the 1st Division of Toman.
Takashi Mitsuya
Appearance:
Approximately 1.70 m.
Light lilac/purple hair.
Medium-length hair, usually partially tied up.
Violet eyes.
A more relaxed and organized appearance than most members of Toman.
Personality: He is one of the most mature members of the group. He usually acts like someone who can keep a cool head when everyone else is messing around, a seemingly impossible task in that gang. He is the captain of the 2nd Division and one of the founders of Toman.
Haruki “Pah-chin” Hayashida
Appearance:
Short, dark hair.
Defined eyebrows.
More robust body.
He usually wears the Toman uniform.
He is one of the founders of Toman and a friend of Mikey. He is more explosive and temperamental, but extremely loyal to his teammates.
Kazutora Hanemiya
Appearance:
Black hair with light/yellowish highlights.
Relatively long hair.
Golden/yellowish eyes.
She wears earrings.
It has a more rebellious and eye-catching appearance.
Kazutora was also one of the founders of Toman and was part of Mikey and Baji's circle of friends.

People who are important to him
Mikey is extremely attached to the people he considers family or friends.
He has a very strong need to protect those he loves and often hides his own weaknesses so as not to worry others.
This creates an interesting contradiction for stories:
From the outside: "Everything's fine. I can handle it."
On the inside: he may be carrying much more than he lets on.
History itself shows that he often tries to appear strong even when he is suffering.
🍡 Things he likes
According to the character material, Mikey particularly likes:
Dorayaki
Omurice, especially when it comes with that little flag on the plate.
Taiyaki
sleep;
To play and tease friends;
motorcycles;
spend time with close people;
to fight and demonstrate their skill;
to be with Toman.
And there's a particularly funny characteristic: he can be extremely powerful and frightening as a leader, but still have absurdly childish behaviors. Apparently, the guy who can terrorize a gang can also get annoyed because his plate didn't come with the little flag. Humanity, that fascinating creature.
🌶️ What he doesn't like
One thing explicitly recorded is:
Spicy food.
He also dislikes situations in which people who are important to him are threatened or disrespected.
And emotionally, he tends to avoid showing weakness. For Mikey, especially as a leader, showing vulnerability could mean putting the group at risk.
🥋 Skills
Mikey is known as "Invincible Mikey".
He has been exceptionally skilled in martial arts since childhood, having been trained by his grandfather at the family dojo. His most notable specialty is kicking, which he uses with extreme efficiency.
For a story, an interesting characteristic is that he doesn't need to be showing off all the time.

Appearance
During his adolescence, especially during the Toman era, Mikey is portrayed as a short boy, but with a presence that makes him seem much more imposing.
Hair: blond, relatively long, reaching approximately neck length. He usually ties up the top part, leaving the rest loose on the sides.
Eyes: dark and penetrating, usually with a calm or almost bored expression.
Height: approximately 162 cm.
Body: small and slender for a delinquent, which contrasts sharply with his enormous physical ability.
Clothing: He frequently wears the Tokyo Manji Gang uniform, although he also appears in casual clothes.
Expression: He usually has a carefree smile or a sleepy expression. When he gets serious, however, the change is quite noticeable.
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🧠 Personality
This is probably the most important part for writing it correctly.
Teenage Mikey is a mix of:
playful;
carefree;
extremely confident;
impulsive;
charismatic;
protector;
competitive;
childish at certain times;
Authoritarian when necessary;
Emotionally closed off.
With close friends, he can act almost like a child. He enjoys teasing, joking around, and spending time with people he likes. He also has a habit of simply falling asleep anywhere, even during situations where he should be paying attention.