⌈Q U I R K S⌋
Pet Bird ♦ For some reasons, Mikio usually carried his little companion around. It is a small sparrow that has red feathers and wears a beaded necklace and getas. Mikio named the bird as 'Beni' and he loves it very much. It usually seen to landed on his shoulder most of the time and whenever Mikio is bored, he'd just sit down and confide with his little pet for hours. People might find this to be strange but they'll get used to it soon as they work with him, eventually.

Playboy ♦ True enough, due to his good-looking appearance and generous trait, Mikio poses as quite a player himself. Many women were attracted to him and the fact that he is quite a flirtatious, regardless of genders, couldn't help it either. He's quite infamous for sleeping around quite a lot and many would consider him to be a rather... indecent individual due to this. But as they always say, you couldn't really know about a person unless you spend times with them.

Eating ♦ Whether you believe it or not, Mikio's stomach and appetite is like that of a gourmet. He eats a lot and the quantity of foods he consumes every day might be shocking for a certain of people. But moreover, Mikio is rather picky with whats he eats and whats not and he's quite straightforward in this matter. So, yeah, one of the best way to win his heart is through his stomach, though just keep in mind to be a good cook first if you want to charm your ways to him.

Hidden Tattoo ♦ The first and the only hidden tattoo Mikio has on his body is the one that was carved on the left side of his face, which as stated above to be hidden away from sight thanks to his hairstyle. This tattoo is a reminder of sorts of the painful past he once has to gone through. Of course, there are secrets that Mikio wouldn't want people to find out and this is one of them. He will only reveal this to the ones who had earned his utmost of trust and loyalty.

⌈C A P A B I L I T Y⌋
Koto Playing ♦ Koto, also known as the traditional zither of Japanese is something which Mikio has taken up and mastered ever since he became a yakuza. He can plays the instrument well and it is pretty much the only thing that is seemingly calm and tranquil about Mikio. He uses this as a mean of relaxation and he would often play at nights when the moon is bright and the sakura petals flying in the air. Though he prefers to be alone when immerse in the music, he wouldn't mind to have spectators either.

Swordsmanship ♦ Ever since Mikio is at a young age, he's shown to be fond of swordplay. 'Without subtlety, a sword is but an iron bar' is his motto. After the tragedy that has happened to his family struck, Mikio has managed to take up the art of swords and taught by a mentor whom he has always admired and sees as the greatest swordsman of the era. Through years of training, he has mastered kenjutsu, battojutsu and iaijutsu and inherited his mentor's family proud sword - Tenryubito. After becoming a part of the yakuza, Mikio has had even more chances to hone his skill and developed techniques of his own. All of these have proven that Mikio is indeed a formidable sword-wielder.

Hand-to-hand Combat ♦ In situations which Mikio has to relied on his strength alone without any helps from any means of weapon, his confidence will still remain unfaltering. The reason why is that besides from swordplay, he's also an expert in hand-to-hand combat. Mikio displays professional skills in martial art with adept and flexibility due to his usual training and practices. Relying on observation and patiently waiting for a good chance to counter while acting as if he's only trying to defend, Mikio is able to be on par with opponents that seemingly overpowered him.

Strategist ♦ Despite doesn't look like it, Mikio is in fact a quick-witted and intelligent man. He has a broad views of probable possibilities, both in combat and in life. This makes him become a natural strategist who can carries out wise and careful tactics which can help them to achieve their goals. But despite this, Mikio is not the one who makes all the decisions and will only giving out advice should the need ever rises, because he believes that there are always more reliable tacticians than him. Another reason is that it's not really his cup of tea.

⌈N A T U R A LxA P T I T U D E⌋
Resilience ♦ Ever as a small child, one of the gifts Mikio was given is his remarkable endurance. There are countless of times when he had to suffered from being beaten up badly while being outnumbered but still able to stand and put up a good fight after that. He's not the type to go down easy in combat and it's could be surprising on how long he could last on the battlefield. The fact that almost the whole of his body is covered in tattoos and scars of all sorts is the solid proof on how tough he can get.

Strong Will ♦ What makes Mikio strong isn't just by his physical strengths only. The main factor that has helped him to stand up again whenever he falls is his unbreakable will. No matter how futile things seemed to be, the last thing he would do is to show any signs of faltering and hesitated at the moment when a choice has to be made. Mikio always stands by his ideals and his ideals only. He strongly believes in what he deems as righteous and never let others to manipulate him to do their bidding. He is a man of his words and betrayal is something that he himself will never commit, even if it means to put his very life in jeopardy.