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An amur leopard ashuri that is frequently seen in a cheerful mood. He is extroverted and likes to make conversation with others, but he opts out of invitations to hang out surprisingly often. He spends most of his free time with his family (and best friend Reo) instead. He has a sweet face and a practiced gentle smile, which makes him seem like an easy target at times.
He used to be more reckless (which came with having a wild friend group) but now that he's nearing his 30's he'd like to think that hes a well-adjusted citizen that lives a rather boring life. So what if people occasionally pick fights with him? Since he just runs away, that's still pretty boring, isn't it?
He honestly enjoys his job and has learned to appreciate the small things that bring happiness. He's open to trying new things and doesn't quite care about how other people perceive him. Maybe it's a weird perspective to have at this point in his life, but he could honestly die with no regrets...
Details
Likes
- the smell of mouthwash
- yogurt soda drinks
- family bonding activities
- candy apples
- pretzels
Dislikes
- bowties
- fully carpeted floors
- floral scents
- when Reo/his cousins leave him on read
- cliché romantic comedies
Trivia
- He uses the same tiny car from his university days; the one he had used to drive his (baby) cousins from place to place when they were younger. Everyone tells him to just get a new car, but he's not ready to let go of it yet. It has sentimental value! Though it's getting a little costly to repair all the time...
- He's been told that he looks completely different when he's dressed for work versus when he's in his casual clothes. Sure, he takes out all of his earrings and wears his glasses. But lab appropriate clothing doesn't leave much room for fashion, okay? If he wants to be taken seriously, he has to look the part.
- He's been volunteering at local festivals for the past few years now. His fondest childhood memories are associated with the annual carnival held in his hometown.
- He was a bit of a delinquent when he was younger, sometimes even picking fights for fun, so he's not entirely useless in a fight. Regardless, nowadays if he's caught up in a dangerous situation he prefers to just run (and he's rather good at slipping away).
- Unfortunately, the expression he makes when he's really amused or having a good time has gotten him into sticky situations. People seem to think he smiles a bit too widely, so it comes off as creepy (or makes him look like he's planning something nefarious). He tries to keep his smile mild on purpose to prevent this, but sometimes he can't help it!
Personality
Tenacious
He's incredibly stubborn when he wants something, and is willing to put in the required work and time. He can get so absorbed into achieving it that he forgets to take care of himself, but he honestly likes a good challenge. However, now that he's older, he knows to take it slow to avoid burning out.
Perfectionistic
Hotaru is a bit of a perfectionist. In his line of work he has to be precise, which is how he likes it! He's willing to triple-check something if that helps him avoid making an error. He displays this even outside of work--when it comes to his hobby of cooking, he makes sure he's perfected the recipe before he makes any of it for someone else.
Family-Oriented
He loves his family a lot. When he's unmotivated, he tries to remember that he's working hard for them. Even though he's moved out, he visits his parents at least twice a week. He plans monthly family get-togethers and strongly encourages (annoys) his cousins to attend. If he has to bribe them by promising to pay for a good dinner, then so be it!
Good Actor
Hotaru doesn't get mad easily and usually takes things into stride. Even when he's not in the best mood, he hates burdening the people around him with any negative emotions, so its rare to see him upset. He's rather skilled at keeping his real feelings inside and putting a positive mask up instead. It can be very hard to read him when he doesn't want you to know how he's feeling, even if you know him well.
Confident
He has always been pretty confident in himself and his abilities. Though he doesn't always meet his own expectations for himself, he's confident that he will be able to get there in due time. In regards to his work, his life choices and his friendships, he knows he can trust his own efforts and judgement. His love life, however... that's a different story.
Patient
Though he doesn't like being left on read, he's okay if he doesn't get an immediate reply back to his texts--as long as they're also patient with him and his text walls! Hotaru also doesn't tend to push his loved ones to open up to him if they don't feel comfortable; he's willing to wait until they're ready to tell him. Even if he's curious, he's okay with asking around the issue if he has to. When it comes to work, he is content with following the process, even if it doesn't immediately yield exciting results.
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Reo
[ Childhood Best Friend ]
They've known each other for a long time, since they were in elementary school. From the moment when he first saw Reo's curse mark, a part of him stupidly thought they were meant to be. Over time these feelings have strengthened and are built upon a foundation that is a lot less shallow--though he will never admit his affections out loud. Nowadays Reo tends to be busier than the average person, so Hotaru doesn't take it to heart when they can't hang out as much as they used to. At the very least, Reo humors him and his inane questions through text conversations. Reo is also the generous benefactor of expensive things that Hotaru really doesn't need. C'mon Reo, who needs a $200 toothbrush??
Akaya
[ Baby Brother Younger Cousin ]
Don't tell anyone, but Akaya is his favourite cousin! Wait, what do you mean it's obvious? Growing up, Akaya was the closest to his age and they often played together during family gatherings. However, they only grew really close once Akaya and his brothers moved in to live with him and his parents. He knows that Akaya does his best to take care of his younger brothers, so he tries to be an older brother figure that the other can rely on when it gets too stressful. Even now that he's older, Hotaru continues to nag at check in on him and drops by with homecooked food whenever he can. Akaya is the first proud recipient of the Hotaru Scholarship :') (he helps pay for his tuition out of love).
Chikage
[ Younger Cousin ]
Since they grew up together, Hotaru holds a lot of affection for his younger cousins. When they were younger it was easier to get to know Chikage and his preferences, but now that they've grown up and things have changed, he doesn't really know what's going on with Chikage anymore. With his confidence levels he can definitely act like nothing's changed, but it's still a bit awkward... From the way Chikage looks at him sometimes, he'd bet that the other sees him as the "hello fellow kids" meme. Regardless, Chikage is another recipient of the Hotaru Scholarship (he helps pay for his tuition out of love).
Sei
[ Younger Cousin ]
Since they grew up together, Hotaru holds a lot of affection for his younger cousins. Sei has always been quiet, but Hotaru knows he just likes to have his space. When they were younger he was able to converse with him more naturally—though it was still hard to get him to talk about himself—but now he feels like he'd just be a bother. Since Sei keeps to himself, Hotaru just waits on Akaya to give him updates on how Sei is doing. However, Sei is yet another recipient of the Hotaru Scholarship (//heart hands @ Sei pls remember your older cousin exists).
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