Takehiko

Takehiko, a.k.a Hiko, is a part of the the Red Flame Team immortalized at the age of 20. He has the ability to use special string to manipulate or cut objects. These strings are known to cut through solid steel and be impervious to fire. He is also skilled in close combat as well as sword play.

Appearance
Takehiko has short, dark blue hair and blue eyes with slightly tanned skin. He likes to wear formal clothes including those similar to a butler or other Victorian era clothing. On his right arm is a demon mark which caused his growth to slow, eventually immortalizing him.

Personality
Hiko is intelligent but sometimes acts stupid and oblivious when it suits him. He likes to tease Eirin and sometimes Yuri during which he can become slightly perverted. However, he does not like traitors who have wasted their second chance even though he becomes wary after their first betrayal. While it is suggested Hiko likes Eirin he only ever says he treats her as a lady of her status in his life should be treated more in reference as a well known friend.

Backstory
Takehiko met Eirin years ago (he won't say how long or how old they were) and together they learned to fight in close combat under the same master. However, they had different sword masters so their fighting styles are different. Every once in a while they would have a duel to increase their knowledge of the sword but it can easily be mistaken for a serious, overheated battle rather than a 'small banter'.

After learning about his powers, Hiko learned to incorporate it into his sword fighting and found he had the ability to play any string instrument, particularly violins, excluding the piano since he is not in direct contact with the strings.