HIROSHI & SHITORI

Shitori, now ruthless and cruel, used the same manipulation he had been a victim of to achieve power. His "angel" face was, in fact, a carefully cultivated facade to gain the trust of others and make them pawns in his game of manipulation. Everyone saw him as a kind and gentle person, but inside, he was driven by cold and calculated revenge.

Hiroshi, on the other hand, still retained a remnant of the innocence of his youth. However, the violence of the world forced him to change. The army taught him that in order to survive, one often had to become the very thing he feared most. Violence became his only form of protection, and he began to be seen as a "demon disguised as an angel," fighting to protect others but losing himself in the process. He hated this transformation, but knew that compassion and empathy were fatal weaknesses in such a cruel world.

While Shitori reveled in her game of manipulation, Hiroshi shut himself off from the world, vowing never again to act like the innocent child he had been disillusioned with. The world had taught him to be ruthless, and he now understood that in order to survive, he had to embrace the weight of violence and harshness. There was no room for further weakness in a place where kindness was seen as pathetic and strength was everything. The twin brothers, now marked by their choices, followed paths that separated them even further, and each, in their own way, became a reflection of the cruel world that had shaped them. The fight for survival, the desire for revenge and the loss of humanity transformed them into distorted versions of what they could have been, reflecting the scars left by war, pain and the need to adapt to a ruthless empire.

At the age of 25, Hiroshi and Shitori Kimura had finally achieved samurai status after years of struggle and transformation. Life seemed to be falling into place for both of them, but the world they had chosen to live in was about to test their loyalty, their beliefs, and their very limits.

The empire was in a moment of transition. The emperor's daughter was about to take the throne, but there was one pending issue: she still did not have a husband. In a society where machismo reigned, the only way to ensure absolute power over the empire was through marriage. And that was when Shitori's strategic mind saw a golden opportunity. He already had a distant relationship with the princess, since the samurai served directly to the emperor, and he knew that, by marrying her, he would take control of the entire kingdom. His dream of revenge could finally be realized. He would have the power he had always craved, and with it, he would be able to, once and for all, overthrow those responsible for the pain he and Hiroshi had endured. He could then show his true self — ruthless, calculating and cold.

Shitori could see nothing beyond what he could achieve with this marriage. His thirst for power consumed him to such an extent that any trace of humanity within him seemed to have disappeared. The world had hurt him, and now he was a distorted reflection of what he once could have been—a man ready to crush anyone who stood in his way, without mercy, without remorse. Hiroshi, on the other hand, was in a time of great internal conflict. Although he had become a samurai and was now a respected man, his heart was still stuck to the innocent boy he had once been. He had always believed that there was good inside him, but the life of violence and manipulation he had been forced to follow made him question whether he could truly love anymore.

In an empire where toxic masculinity prevailed, showing any weakness was a sign of vulnerability, and Hiroshi knew this all too well. He disguised his feelings, because any gesture of compassion or affection was seen as a failure. But in his heart, there was a constant struggle. He wondered if kindness still had a place in this cruel world, or if he was destined to be just another cog in the empire's ruthless machine.

But what tormented him most was his brother. Hiroshi knew that Shitori was a broken man, just like him. They had both been shaped by pain and violence, but still, Hiroshi refused to believe that his brother no longer had feelings. He refused to see Shitori as someone irretrievably lost. He still believed that, however twisted he was, Shitori was human. He was someone with the capacity to feel, to regret, to change. Hiroshi could not allow his brother's desire for revenge to consume him completely. He knew that somewhere inside Shitori was the person he had once been, before the pain and the war. And it was that vestige of humanity that Hiroshi did not want to lose, because if he did, he would lose himself too.

Hiroshi was faced with a difficult choice: he knew he had to stop his brother from following this path to power at all costs, but that would mean confronting not only the empire, but also the person he loved most. Hiroshi's love for his brother was the only bond that still held him together in a world that required violence and manipulation to survive. What, then, should he do when the greatest enemy of his soul was the very person closest to his heart?

While Shitori saw marriage to the princess as a means to achieve her destiny, Hiroshi saw it as a breaking point, a moment when both of their humanity could be lost forever. The battle that was to come would not only be a question of loyalty to the empire, but of an internal duel between what remained of goodness and the growing shadow of hatred and revenge.

Shitori Kimura is a man whose calm and polite facade hides a whirlwind of intense and treacherous emotions. His personality is marked by a controlled and calculated behavior, always trying to present himself as the archetype of virtue and serenity, especially when he is in front of others. However, behind this mask, his fury is deep and uncontrollable, always boiling, waiting for the right moment to manifest itself in a devastating way. He is able to hide his anger with impressive ease, maintaining a cold and unflappable exterior, but those who know him closely know that any act of disrespect or disobedience can ignite his darker side.

Shitori is possessive and extremely jealous, especially when it comes to something or someone he considers his, be it an object, a position of power or, especially, the people he considers his property. His jealousy is not limited to simple discomfort, but manifests itself in an almost unhealthy desire for control, where any threat to what he sees as his is seen as something to be eradicated. This possessiveness is often a reflection of his deep insecurity and the fear of losing what he considers essential to his identity and power. He is largely a narcissist. His self-esteem is closely tied to the image he projects to the world. Shitori sees himself as superior to others, a man destined for great things. Although he is fully aware of his flaws and limitations, he will never admit them. To him, admitting mistakes or failures would be a sign of weakness, something unacceptable. In his mind, he is flawless, and any failures must be attributed to external factors or other people.

Shitori's pride is immense. He not only believes in his right to command, but also sees himself as someone predestined to wield power over others. The idea of ​​being submissive to someone or losing control over a situation is something he cannot accept. He always seeks to be dominant in any environment he is in, and his desire for control is almost pathological. He sees himself as the natural leader and, therefore, believes that his will must be obeyed without question.

Shitori often adopts a strategic and pragmatic stance, temporarily aligning himself with ethics and policies that he does not agree with but that are convenient for improving his reputation and achieving his goals. For him, morality is relative, and his only commitment is to power. He will act as necessary if it grants him status or advantages, even if deep down he despises the ideas or practices with which he aligns himself. The end, for Shitori, justifies the means, and he will always be willing to make any sacrifice to achieve his goals, even if it means denying his own essence or principles.

The combination of his narcissism, possessiveness, pride, and control creates an extremely manipulative and dangerous personality. He is a master at playing on the emotions and perceptions of others, always in order to consolidate his position of power. For Shitori, control is not just a necessity, it is an extension of his identity. He will never allow anyone to challenge his dominance, and those who dare to do so will soon discover the fury he keeps hidden beneath his calm facade.

Hiroshi Kimura is a person marked by emotional instability, a reflection of the pain and suffering he has carried since childhood. His emotional state is volatile, often unpredictable, alternating between moments of deep anguish and repressed anger. This makes him a difficult person to understand, both for himself and for others. He tries, all the time, to hide his deepest feelings, but the internal pressure is great, and the feeling of being about to explode is a constant in his life.

One of his greatest vulnerabilities is his deep affection for children. He has a soft spot for them, being sensitive to the innocence and purity they represent. Seeing a child in pain or being treated unfairly can easily break his emotional control, awakening in him a protective impulse. He feels a visceral need to protect children from harm, perhaps as an attempt to reclaim the lost innocence of his own youth, marked by pain and despair. In public, Hiroshi struggles with expressing himself. He feels uncomfortable in social situations, and his nervousness consumes him, especially when he is being watched or interacting with others in a more intimate way. His shyness is visible, but he hides it behind false confidence, trying to give the impression that he is in control of himself. Although his posture seems confident, there is always an internal struggle going on. This insecurity is something he does not easily admit, and false confidence becomes a shield to keep his weaknesses from being shown to others.

His anger, when he can’t control it, often takes its toll on inanimate objects. He tends to take out his pent-up feelings by hitting something—a table, a wall, anything that can channel his frustration without hurting someone else. This is a way of releasing internal pressure without allowing himself to show vulnerability. Hiroshi knows that he can’t let his anger consume his life, so he often tries to find ways to express it without directly affecting others.

Although he has difficulty showing affection or empathy, Hiroshi avoids harming others. He is a kind-hearted person, although his worldview is distorted by circumstances. Violence and cruelty have never come naturally to him, but over time he has learned to adapt to the brutality that surrounds him. When someone makes a mistake or does something wrong, Hiroshi feels a need to right the wrong, and he does not hesitate to punish the guilty, but always in a calculated manner. His way of punishing, unlike his brother Shitori, is not guided by a desire for revenge, but rather by a sense of justice, although he himself has difficulty understanding where to draw the line between punishment and compassion.

Deep down, Hiroshi is a person marked by the constant struggle between the goodness that still lives in his heart and the need to protect himself in a ruthless world. His greatest challenge is dealing with his own feelings of inadequacy, repressed anger and the desire to be someone better, someone who still believes in the ability to love and protect, even when the darkness around him seems to be winning the battle.

• 1.90 tall.

• Light skin - Japanese - defined jaw - reddish lips - slightly reddish dark circles - Athletic V-shaped body - broad shoulders.

• Long, straight black hair - Medium hush cut.

• Melancholic eyes - Black.

• Wear montsuki kimonos - Wide and long cut style (to the feet) - Thin sash at the waist.

• 25 years.

(Detail: they were not identical twins)

⊰• 1.90 tall - Japanese. ⊰• Fair skin - Muscular body - Defined jaw - Pink lips - V-shaped body - Slim shoulders. ⊰• Black eyes - strong dark circles. ⊰• Black hair - Wolfcut but almost always tied in a samurai bun. ⊰• Wearing montsuki kimonos - Wide and long cut style (to the feet) - Thin sash at the waist - wear the classic Japanese Kasa hat.

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• 25 years.

(Detail: they were not identical twins)