TV-Series
Description
Shunsō Hishida, an art student at Tokyo University of Fine Arts, lives as a freeloader in Ōgai Mori's home despite his prestigious family background. Olive-green hair spills from his customary ponytail, framing green eyes in a slim, 170 cm frame. His attire alternates between a formal black university uniform, sometimes accompanied by a cape in the cold, and traditional Japanese clothing: a grey under-kimono beneath a white kimono, layered with a dark green floral-patterned haori, a yellow scarf, grey hakama, and a red heko obi.
Outwardly cold, stoic, and introverted, Shunsō exhibits blunt apathy towards strangers. Yet he reveals a snarky, mischievous streak around those he trusts. Aesthetic inspiration triggers his intense "artist mode," where his speech becomes seductive and exaggerated, episodes he later denies or forgets. He harbors a profound, unacknowledged obsession with cats, often reflected in his work. His career faces criticism for employing the unconventional "moro-tai" technique, favoring color gradations over lines.
A pivotal event occurs when a black cat spirit escapes an unfinished painting. Initially dismissive of aid, Shunsō gradually accepts help retrieving it, particularly from a time-traveling protagonist who sees spirits. He maintains a complex dynamic with Ōgai Mori, serving as his primary confidant while expressing exasperation at Ōgai's eccentricities. During their collaboration, Shunsō develops romantic feelings for the protagonist. Her role as Ōgai's fake fiancée (to deter his family) complicates this, forcing Shunsō to conceal his jealousy out of respect and his freeloading status. This jealousy peaks when Ōgai publicly reaffirms the engagement at a failed beauty contest; Shunsō flees with the protagonist, confesses his feelings, and they begin a relationship.
Shunsō faces a recurring challenge with deteriorating eyesight, which he avoids treating, fearing blindness would end his art career and separate him from the protagonist. Confronted tearfully about his condition, he eventually consents to seek medical help. Later, a tsukumogami inhabiting an admired inkstone covets his body, possessing him. Negotiations lead the spirit to possess the protagonist temporarily instead. Shunsō resolves the danger by identifying the spirit's true nature and facilitating its peaceful transfer to his friend Taikan Yokoyama.
Depending on narrative outcomes, his relationship with the protagonist progresses towards cohabitation in Meiji-era Japan or abroad. In endings where she returns to her time, he expresses sorrow but continues life alongside Ōgai. Historically, he is noted as the third of seven siblings and received a "Best Character" award in a 2015 otome game poll.
Outwardly cold, stoic, and introverted, Shunsō exhibits blunt apathy towards strangers. Yet he reveals a snarky, mischievous streak around those he trusts. Aesthetic inspiration triggers his intense "artist mode," where his speech becomes seductive and exaggerated, episodes he later denies or forgets. He harbors a profound, unacknowledged obsession with cats, often reflected in his work. His career faces criticism for employing the unconventional "moro-tai" technique, favoring color gradations over lines.
A pivotal event occurs when a black cat spirit escapes an unfinished painting. Initially dismissive of aid, Shunsō gradually accepts help retrieving it, particularly from a time-traveling protagonist who sees spirits. He maintains a complex dynamic with Ōgai Mori, serving as his primary confidant while expressing exasperation at Ōgai's eccentricities. During their collaboration, Shunsō develops romantic feelings for the protagonist. Her role as Ōgai's fake fiancée (to deter his family) complicates this, forcing Shunsō to conceal his jealousy out of respect and his freeloading status. This jealousy peaks when Ōgai publicly reaffirms the engagement at a failed beauty contest; Shunsō flees with the protagonist, confesses his feelings, and they begin a relationship.
Shunsō faces a recurring challenge with deteriorating eyesight, which he avoids treating, fearing blindness would end his art career and separate him from the protagonist. Confronted tearfully about his condition, he eventually consents to seek medical help. Later, a tsukumogami inhabiting an admired inkstone covets his body, possessing him. Negotiations lead the spirit to possess the protagonist temporarily instead. Shunsō resolves the danger by identifying the spirit's true nature and facilitating its peaceful transfer to his friend Taikan Yokoyama.
Depending on narrative outcomes, his relationship with the protagonist progresses towards cohabitation in Meiji-era Japan or abroad. In endings where she returns to her time, he expresses sorrow but continues life alongside Ōgai. Historically, he is noted as the third of seven siblings and received a "Best Character" award in a 2015 otome game poll.
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