Toothy Mandarina

teeth. what lasting mark do they leave on others?

Negatively: Frustration and misery. Their toxic trait is that they refuse to really see themself as someone deserving of happiness or basic human decency. Watching someone you care about willingly believe they are unlovable and irredeemable, paint themself as a 2D object for meaningless sexual and romantic projection, taking on the guilt of the people who let them down, ALWAYS seeing themself as their own worst enemy... it's a lot. No wonder Nobutoshi walked out wanting to wash his hands of them.

Positively: Whimsy and resilience. Imagine being friends with someone whose sadness is so vast, but they still have the capacity to crack a joke and smile even in the worst of times. They don't have the fortitude to stand for themself, but they'll stand ten-toes down for someone who says they believe in them. Even when their body is on the verge of breaking, they still push through like they don't feel it. Definitely a model in 'if you don't keep moving, the world will move on without you.'

sternum. what makes their heart pound hardest?

Physical proximity. Danger. Anxiety and lhelplessness. Sincere, genuine vulnerability and exposure of self. Fear and attraction are tightly bound for Hinata, so a lot of red flags are automatically exciting to them as an adrenaline addict. Their nerves are still all mixed up after Nobutoshi's Bizarre Adventure, so they do a lot of things that bring them discomfort as a way of seeking a 'baseline.'

radius. who/what do they reach for first in a crisis ?

If they're flying solo? Drinks and drugs. Drugs as a result of their foster upbringing-- drinking as a familial habit, as Shinjuro and Keiko are obvious role models.

Lately, they're getting used to relying on family and friends again. It's hard to do, after being someone's personal burden for so long; they feel undeserving of the company of parties such as their younger family members Shiori (family man to a fault) and Kyojuro (willing to be a good influence and teacher to someone who needs it). They quietly stress about unwanted attention their presence brings to Akane Sushi. They fear a 'friendly offer' from a coworker is a loaned kindness they'll have to eventually pay back.

But when they're pushed to the edge, their pride isn't so stalwart. They crave human connection when at their lowest point, and they're weak to being tended to.

Watch out Fumiko, Sameko, or Kurage. You may end up with a desperate soul pouring out to you with something you're hardly ready to tackle.

patella / kneecap. how compliant/obedient are they, who will they kneel for ?

Hinata is selfishly loyal. They often turn a blind eye to struggles until it impacts someone they love/themself. But once you're in their 'inner circle,' you're subject to their undying obedience and loyalty. They'll contort themself into KNOTS if it made their subject of affection happy.

Musical loyalty belongs to Yoriichi, Kyojuro, and Gyutaro. Certain powerhouses whose opinions Hinata holds in high esteem through sheer talent or infamy. Nobu used to be on this list till he became a sellout.