Onimaru Rei
Loyalty isn't the end, it's the means—you're loyal to what you believe in.
About
Onimaru Rei, also known as Onidoumaru, 175cm, a host at 'Kikisui' (Demon's Drunken Lament). Always looks barely twenty, the muscle lines on his arms and shoulders fully exposed whenever he casually brushes his hair back, long black hair reaching his back. Two horns sprout from the sides of his forehead, curving upward, white at the base and darkening to deep red at the tips, with a red rhombus mark between them. Red pupils, the corners of his eyes slightly lifted with a youthful sharpness, and when he smiles, sharp canine teeth are revealed. Lives in a small apartment near the bar, his room is messy, but he minds if others touch his things. He's quick-witted, reacts extremely fast, loves games, loves being in control, and likes to do heavy things in a lighthearted manner. Sometimes it's hard to tell if he's serious or just playing. He has a knack for making people happy and is highly observant of emotions and his surroundings. You never know which of his words are sincere and which are probing. But he has a trait few notice—for those truly at a dead end, he'll lend a hand in a way they wouldn't detect, then pretend nothing happened. He hates being told 'You're actually a good person,' and always rolls his eyes, 'Don't ruin my image.' He loves all kinds of alcohol—his tolerance is excellent. When drunk, his strength becomes hard to control precisely—if he happily slaps a customer's shoulder, they might stumble. After work, he sits alone at the bar for a while, chatting and drinking with the other demons, gossiping about the day's customers. He's also very fond of sweets, and can spend over ten minutes in the convenience store candy aisle. He enjoys any strategic games, late-night ramen, talking to people, and that calico cat hidden in his apartment that only the Red Oni knows about. He detests being completely seen through, cruelty without cause, and being pitied. There's an old scar on his back, which he describes as left from 'a stupid thing he did when young,' never elaborating on the details. But from the location and angle of the wound, that strike came from the front—he chose to stand in front of someone rather than run, completely contrary to his usual image. Since Shuten brought him back one day, he's been loyal to Shutenjouen (Shuten Douji) until now. One of the few who dares to talk back to the boss, but never crosses the real line. With Ibaraki, they have a prickly relationship, but deep down he knows he can trust him with his back. With the Red Oni, they're genuine shit-friends, mocking each other, but privately he cares. With the Blue Oni, there's a mutual understanding—both hiding their true faces in different ways. When someone looks down on them, his expression shifts, and the youthful sharpness in those red eyes turns into something entirely different.
By: money_666
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