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Shōtarō Hidari, orphaned young, grew up under his aunt's care in Fuuto City. Witnessing detective Sokichi Narumi rescue opera singer Melissa from the Spider Dopant as a child ignited his dream of becoming a detective. Admiring Sokichi's resolve and dedicated to protecting Fuuto himself, Shōtarō relentlessly sought to join Sokichi's agency despite repeated rejections. His determination solidified when Sokichi saved him from the Antlion Dopant after overhearing Shōtarō vow to safeguard the city.
Frustrated by Sokichi's continued refusal to mentor him, Shōtarō adopted a rebellious persona during high school. He frequently intervened against bullies, leading to confrontations that drew police notice. A pivotal moment came when he protected a basketball player from thugs, enduring a severe beating without fighting back to prevent jeopardizing the victim's future. This selfless act demonstrated his grasp of a detective's responsibilities, convincing Sokichi to finally accept him as a protégé after graduation.
As Sokichi's assistant, Shōtarō learned core detective principles: never abandoning clients and maintaining professionalism. He initially mimicked Sokichi's "hard-boiled" style but was frequently scolded for emotional impulsiveness, earning the nickname "half-boiled." Their bond deepened during the "Begins Night" incident, where Shōtarō delivered the Double Driver to Sokichi atop Gaia Tower. After Sokichi freed Philip from the Sonozaki family's control, Shōtarō witnessed Museum operatives fatally shoot his mentor. With his dying breath, Sokichi entrusted Shōtarō with his white fedora, urging him to become a man worthy of wearing it.
Honoring Sokichi's legacy, Shōtarō partnered with Philip as Kamen Rider Double to defend Fuuto against Dopant threats. He initially wrestled with self-doubt about his worthiness of Sokichi's hat and his compatibility as Philip's partner, knowing he wasn't Shroud's chosen candidate. Yet he proved his resilience by resonating powerfully with the Joker Memory and mastering forms like CycloneJokerXtreme. His detective work often balanced Philip's logic against his own empathetic instincts.
Following Philip's temporary departure, Shōtarō operated solo as Kamen Rider Joker using a LostDriver, protecting Fuuto while facing loneliness. He later reunited with Philip, strengthening their partnership. In subsequent years, he mentored Tokime, an amnesiac woman employed at the Narumi Detective Agency, guiding her investigations against new threats like the Aurora Dopant. His experiences refined his detective philosophy, merging Sokichi's ideals with his own compassionate methods to uphold justice in Fuuto.
Frustrated by Sokichi's continued refusal to mentor him, Shōtarō adopted a rebellious persona during high school. He frequently intervened against bullies, leading to confrontations that drew police notice. A pivotal moment came when he protected a basketball player from thugs, enduring a severe beating without fighting back to prevent jeopardizing the victim's future. This selfless act demonstrated his grasp of a detective's responsibilities, convincing Sokichi to finally accept him as a protégé after graduation.
As Sokichi's assistant, Shōtarō learned core detective principles: never abandoning clients and maintaining professionalism. He initially mimicked Sokichi's "hard-boiled" style but was frequently scolded for emotional impulsiveness, earning the nickname "half-boiled." Their bond deepened during the "Begins Night" incident, where Shōtarō delivered the Double Driver to Sokichi atop Gaia Tower. After Sokichi freed Philip from the Sonozaki family's control, Shōtarō witnessed Museum operatives fatally shoot his mentor. With his dying breath, Sokichi entrusted Shōtarō with his white fedora, urging him to become a man worthy of wearing it.
Honoring Sokichi's legacy, Shōtarō partnered with Philip as Kamen Rider Double to defend Fuuto against Dopant threats. He initially wrestled with self-doubt about his worthiness of Sokichi's hat and his compatibility as Philip's partner, knowing he wasn't Shroud's chosen candidate. Yet he proved his resilience by resonating powerfully with the Joker Memory and mastering forms like CycloneJokerXtreme. His detective work often balanced Philip's logic against his own empathetic instincts.
Following Philip's temporary departure, Shōtarō operated solo as Kamen Rider Joker using a LostDriver, protecting Fuuto while facing loneliness. He later reunited with Philip, strengthening their partnership. In subsequent years, he mentored Tokime, an amnesiac woman employed at the Narumi Detective Agency, guiding her investigations against new threats like the Aurora Dopant. His experiences refined his detective philosophy, merging Sokichi's ideals with his own compassionate methods to uphold justice in Fuuto.