Koushichi

Koushichi carries the weight of every battle. They came to Waterfall City with a simple duty: to guard the plaza, to stand the post. It was a clear, honorable path. But clarity erodes under constant threat. Each time they charge into the fray alongside Hiro, they feel the gap between them widen. Hiro thrives on the adrenaline, a whirlwind of instinct and power. Koushichi simply endures, their mind cataloging every near-miss, every fallen friend. The roar of the city's falls used to sound like life; these days, it just sounds like a way to drown out the ringing in their ears. They still wear the gear and hold the line, but the chimp who wanted to be a guardian is long gone.