「EVERGREEN」

Tsuru Kimura,

10/7/82 (Libra, year of the Dog)

To most Tsuru seems like the stiff and 'overly responsible' type of guy, he's often people's first choice when they vote for the leader of a group project, which is fair, he spent the majority of his school years as a member of the student council and even president in the later years… and he keeps everything he can control in order, but under that well-tempered exoskeleton of a person is a frankly nervous guy. He wants to live up to every expectation and what's more important to himself than his own expectations for himself, is helping people. He wants to take his time to understand others and even give the benefit of the doubt to a lot of people who have no one, and he wants to try his best to push them to be better even if he isn't the best at talking to them. He finds his fulfillment in working in public health with people who are left behind by society.

His hobbies include collecting miniature train models, reading comics, collecting and trading “monster” cards, surfing, hiking, and cooking.

Best Habit: He’s extremely reliable, if he promises something consider it done!

Worst Habit: He has a tendency to just ‘go with the flow’ and even blatantly lie or ‘bend the truth’ just to keep the peace while micromanaging situations.

Favorite Food: He isn’t picky and has very few preferences, but he enjoys his fathers Mimiga with Ponzu.

Favorite Vacation Location: He prefers staycations but out of every destination he’s been to Okinawa and Barcelona take the cake.

Tsukushi Kiyo,

5/22/82 (Gemini, year of the Dog)

Someone's upon first meeting Tsukushi would probably think that he is highly social and even charming but after some familiarity some would realize that he isn't an extrovert (in the terms that he doesn't gain much from social praise or fame from everyone around him), but he often struggles to realize this fact among other things for a lot of his life. He had found purpose in being popular and 'the cool guy' but after some self-realization, he finds actual happiness in being around the people he cares about and making a mark on the world through his creativity he had previously ignored. He's an enthusiast for fashion of all kinds and explores his inner self through his presentation and creations.

His hobbies include reading fashion magazines, sewing, playing old video games, collecting clothing (especially in alternative styles), planning outfits, blogging and looking at pictures of bunnies online.

Best Habit: When he’s in his stride he is unstoppable, he’s loud and excitable about what he cares about, which extends to the people around him! He is genuinely the best cheer leader anyone could ask for, and wants to be helpful in anyway.

Worst Habit: Despite being so affluent with people he’s excellent at isolating himself and focusing to much energy on his own shame and fear of failure, causing him to at times lash out at the people who care the most about him…

Favorite Food: As a child he was extremely fond of Welsh rarebit and (‘raw’) broccoli, it’s something he can always eat even when he’s upset, his grandmother always made it for him.

Favorite Vacation Location: Yamagata (in the winter), it’s quiet, the hot springs and skiing spots are amazing, but more importantly it holds his favorite memory.

(Left Kimura, Right Kiyo)