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Hitoya Amaguni, known by his MC name Heaven & Hell, is a 35-year-old lawyer who operates the Amaguni Law Firm and represents the Nagoya Division as a member of the rap group Bad Ass Temple. His journey toward law and rap is deeply rooted in personal tragedy, specifically the suicide of his older brother, Sora, who was a victim of severe bullying. This event became the defining trauma of Hitoya's life, fueling an intense, lifelong hatred of bullying and a steadfast determination to protect the weak. He swore on his brother's grave to fight against such injustices, a promise that shapes his professional and personal conduct. While he is a pragmatic businessman who will take on various cases for the right price to support himself, Hitoya consistently provides his legal services for free to victims of bullying, reflecting the core of his moral code.
On the surface, Hitoya often presents a stern, sharp-tongued, and perpetually irritated demeanor. He is known for his pointed critiques and a habit of listing things he dislikes, frequently using the structure of naming two specific things that bother him. His speech can be harsh, and he carries an air of impatience, but this exterior conceals a fundamentally compassionate and deeply caring individual. He is exceptionally responsible and often serves as a stabilizing, father-like figure within his team, looking after his younger and more volatile teammates with a protective, if often gruff, sense of duty. This contradiction between his caustic words and his altruistic actions makes him a classic example of a character with a rough exterior but a heart of gold.
A significant element of Hitoya's personality is his profound competitive streak and deep-seated inferiority complex regarding his old friend and rival, Pongoro Shibuya from the Shinjuku Division. Hitoya and Shibuya have known each other since their school days, and during that time, Hitoya found himself perpetually second-best. Whether in academics, sports, or even games, he was never able to surpass Shibuya. This relentless history of falling short fostered an intense bitterness and a powerful obsession with finally achieving victory over his rival. Hitoya initially pursued a path in medicine, even attending medical school with Shibuya, but eventually came to believe he could never excel in a field where Shibuya was present. He dropped out to study law, partially as a way to forge his own path to success. Despite Shibuya's continued insistence that he values Hitoya as a friend and that his achievements are meaningful, Hitoya interprets this kindness as condescension, refusing to let go of his grudge. This personal vendetta becomes a primary motivation for his participation in the Division Rap Battles, viewing them as the ultimate arena to finally settle an old score.
Within the Nagoya Division, Bad Ass Temple, Hitoya acts as the team's brains and de facto leader, providing a grounded counterbalance to his two teammates. He is partnered with the flamboyant visual kei vocalist Shiro, and the hot-headed temple heir Kano. His relationship with each of them is layered. He first encountered Kano when he took on the boy's assault case pro bono, recognizing that Kano had beaten up bullies to protect a classmate. While Hitoya often finds Kano to be insolent and unruly, he respects his raw strength and fundamental sense of justice. Their dynamic is often filled with bickering, but there is a mutual respect beneath the surface.
Hitoya's relationship with Shiro is perhaps the most paternal. He met Shiro when the young man was a desperate bullying victim driven to the brink of suicide. Hitoya not only represented him in court, getting his bullies convicted, but also took a personal interest in his well-being. Recognizing Shiro's fragile emotional state, Hitoya encouraged him to find strength through music, which led to Shiro's career as a performer. This act saved Shiro's life, earning him the younger man's undying admiration and loyalty. Shiro constantly visits Hitoya's office, looking for guidance and support. Though Hitoya often acts annoyed by these interruptions, he is deeply invested in Shiro's growth and happiness, seeing parts of his own late brother in the young man. Hitoya's role in the group is solidified when Kano, aware of his grudge against Shibuya, recruits him for the rap battles, forming Bad Ass Temple as the official representatives of Nagoya.
In the story, Hitoya's journey is one of learning to channel his personal demons into a form of expression and team-based competition. His pre-battle reunion with Shibuya at a bar highlights his inability to move past his feelings of inferiority, leading to a tense, unresolved confrontation that sets the stage for their official match. His development is subtle but significant; he moves from a solitary lawyer fighting battles alone in a courtroom to a key member of a team. Through his interactions with Kano and Shiro, he learns to balance his ruthless, win-at-all-costs legal mentality with the trust and camaraderie required for team-based rap warfare. His personal vendetta remains a powerful motivator, but his sense of responsibility towards his "family" in Nagoya becomes equally important.
In combat, Hitoya is a force to be reckoned with. His hypnotic rap ability is called Objection, which, in a fitting metaphor for his legal profession, has the power to reflect an opponent's attack back at them. This defensive and counteractive ability mirrors his personality: he is someone who can take the aggression directed at him or his team and turn it back on the aggressor with devastating effect. Visually, Hitoya cuts a distinctive figure. He has ash-brown hair styled into a classic pompadour, with a thin goatee and piercing light green eyes. He is typically dressed in a white dress shirt, a red tie, and a striking white and blue leather jacket, paired with black pants secured by a chain belt and checkerboard-patterned shoes. His Hypnosis Mic takes the form of a scale, a universal symbol of justice, mounted on a green stand, while his speaker manifests as a powerful, multi-muffler motorcycle, underscoring his love for speed and freedom.
On the surface, Hitoya often presents a stern, sharp-tongued, and perpetually irritated demeanor. He is known for his pointed critiques and a habit of listing things he dislikes, frequently using the structure of naming two specific things that bother him. His speech can be harsh, and he carries an air of impatience, but this exterior conceals a fundamentally compassionate and deeply caring individual. He is exceptionally responsible and often serves as a stabilizing, father-like figure within his team, looking after his younger and more volatile teammates with a protective, if often gruff, sense of duty. This contradiction between his caustic words and his altruistic actions makes him a classic example of a character with a rough exterior but a heart of gold.
A significant element of Hitoya's personality is his profound competitive streak and deep-seated inferiority complex regarding his old friend and rival, Pongoro Shibuya from the Shinjuku Division. Hitoya and Shibuya have known each other since their school days, and during that time, Hitoya found himself perpetually second-best. Whether in academics, sports, or even games, he was never able to surpass Shibuya. This relentless history of falling short fostered an intense bitterness and a powerful obsession with finally achieving victory over his rival. Hitoya initially pursued a path in medicine, even attending medical school with Shibuya, but eventually came to believe he could never excel in a field where Shibuya was present. He dropped out to study law, partially as a way to forge his own path to success. Despite Shibuya's continued insistence that he values Hitoya as a friend and that his achievements are meaningful, Hitoya interprets this kindness as condescension, refusing to let go of his grudge. This personal vendetta becomes a primary motivation for his participation in the Division Rap Battles, viewing them as the ultimate arena to finally settle an old score.
Within the Nagoya Division, Bad Ass Temple, Hitoya acts as the team's brains and de facto leader, providing a grounded counterbalance to his two teammates. He is partnered with the flamboyant visual kei vocalist Shiro, and the hot-headed temple heir Kano. His relationship with each of them is layered. He first encountered Kano when he took on the boy's assault case pro bono, recognizing that Kano had beaten up bullies to protect a classmate. While Hitoya often finds Kano to be insolent and unruly, he respects his raw strength and fundamental sense of justice. Their dynamic is often filled with bickering, but there is a mutual respect beneath the surface.
Hitoya's relationship with Shiro is perhaps the most paternal. He met Shiro when the young man was a desperate bullying victim driven to the brink of suicide. Hitoya not only represented him in court, getting his bullies convicted, but also took a personal interest in his well-being. Recognizing Shiro's fragile emotional state, Hitoya encouraged him to find strength through music, which led to Shiro's career as a performer. This act saved Shiro's life, earning him the younger man's undying admiration and loyalty. Shiro constantly visits Hitoya's office, looking for guidance and support. Though Hitoya often acts annoyed by these interruptions, he is deeply invested in Shiro's growth and happiness, seeing parts of his own late brother in the young man. Hitoya's role in the group is solidified when Kano, aware of his grudge against Shibuya, recruits him for the rap battles, forming Bad Ass Temple as the official representatives of Nagoya.
In the story, Hitoya's journey is one of learning to channel his personal demons into a form of expression and team-based competition. His pre-battle reunion with Shibuya at a bar highlights his inability to move past his feelings of inferiority, leading to a tense, unresolved confrontation that sets the stage for their official match. His development is subtle but significant; he moves from a solitary lawyer fighting battles alone in a courtroom to a key member of a team. Through his interactions with Kano and Shiro, he learns to balance his ruthless, win-at-all-costs legal mentality with the trust and camaraderie required for team-based rap warfare. His personal vendetta remains a powerful motivator, but his sense of responsibility towards his "family" in Nagoya becomes equally important.
In combat, Hitoya is a force to be reckoned with. His hypnotic rap ability is called Objection, which, in a fitting metaphor for his legal profession, has the power to reflect an opponent's attack back at them. This defensive and counteractive ability mirrors his personality: he is someone who can take the aggression directed at him or his team and turn it back on the aggressor with devastating effect. Visually, Hitoya cuts a distinctive figure. He has ash-brown hair styled into a classic pompadour, with a thin goatee and piercing light green eyes. He is typically dressed in a white dress shirt, a red tie, and a striking white and blue leather jacket, paired with black pants secured by a chain belt and checkerboard-patterned shoes. His Hypnosis Mic takes the form of a scale, a universal symbol of justice, mounted on a green stand, while his speaker manifests as a powerful, multi-muffler motorcycle, underscoring his love for speed and freedom.