Hotohori

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Hotohori (星宿) is a character in the manga and anime series Fushigi Yūgi.

The beautiful narcissistic fourth Emperor of Konan. When he first heard about the Suzaku-no-Miko at a young age, he thought the priestess would be the one for him and love him for himself, instead of his title. Eventually, when he met Miaka Yuki, he loved her deeply and would do anything for her. Thus, he became Tamahome's rival, but stepped aside when he realized Miaka only had eyes for Tamahome. He eventually marries a woman named Houki, who bears a striking resemblance to Nuriko. He is killed by Nakago during the battle between Konan and Kutou, leaving Houki pregnant with his son Boushin.

[edit] Trivia

• Real Name: Seishuku ~ Xing-Xiu (星宿)
• AKA: Saihitei ~ Cai-Pi-Di (彩賁帝)
• Character: "Star", located on the left side of his neck
• Constellation: Hydra
• Date Of Birth: 2 April
• Age: 18
• Height: 1.82m (5 feet, 11½ inches)
• Bloodtype: A
• Birthplace: Eiyo, Capital of Konan Empire ~ Rong-Yang, capital city of the Hong-Nan Empire
• Weapon: Sword
• Family: Mother (Motaikō), elder brother (Shu Tendō), 3 half brothers (Ōgi, Bogyoku, and Kotsuki), 2 younger half-sisters, wife (You Houki) and son (Boushin, aka Reizeitei)
• Hobbies: Reading, fashion
• Abilities: Fencing (received expert training as a child)
• Voice Actors: Takehito Koyasu (Japanese), Kirk Thornton (English)

[edit] Personality

He seems like the type that hides his feelings, but he is actually a warm and gentle man. As the ruler of his kingdom, he was raised surrounded by adults, so it is no wonder he looks old for his age. He looks cold and harsh when he is sitting on the throne because of his isolated and lonely upbringing. He never had any real love from his parents, the previous Emperor and Empress, so he's very attracted to Miaka's warmth. When he is around her, he turns into a normal young man. The worst part (or best part) about him is that he's a total narcissist. Hotohori is very proud of his beauty, and is always displaying his regal bearing and good looks. He loves looking at himself in the mirror and definitely likes when others compliment him. He does this in good humor, though - he isn’t a selfish person or someone who would cut others down. Rather, he is generous with his beauty, loving himself but also others along with him.

Due to his sheltered background, he does not know much about the world. Hotohori is the fourth Emperor of Konan, and from a young age, he was raised among adults to be responsible and take care of political affairs. Hotohori is naturally a gentle, peace-loving person, who is rather isolated and quiet but also very good to and caring of others. Hotohori is serious and kind, and noble to the people he rules over. In fact, he will often put the affairs of Konan ahead of taking care of himself, so that he is so busy looking after the people and ruling the country that he forgets about his own life and needs. Since he was raised among adults such as advisors and ambassadors, he acts older than his age. As Emperor, he is trained to be cool and majestic, but his warm heart shines through his reserved exterior.

Hotohori’s childhood was filled with emptiness and aloneness. As a youngster, he felt he was unloved by his father, the previous Emperor, or his mother. Even as a child he was saddled with the affairs of the entire country; but when the young Hotohori learned he was a Suzaku-seishi and heard the legend of Suzaku-no-Miko, he embraced the story. He hoped the young girl who appeared would be the one to end his solitude and sadness, and like him for who he really was. Hotohori’s father died when he was fourteen, and his mother forced him to become the Emperor. When Hotohori’s mother also died, life around him became even more quiet. Hotohori felt as though he was trapped and longed for freedom. Hotohori shares pride in his destiny as a Suzaku-seishi, for soon he is surrounded by people who are his true friends and share his future, finally bringing an end to his loneliness and giving him contentment.

In Fushigi Yūgi Eikoden, Hotohori is revived as a young boy who visits a local cemetery often. During the assembly of the Suzaku-seishi, he was the last one to return, despite Nuriko's threat to kill him by his sword when he doesn't come out.