Shion Kudo

Shion comes from a fairly average, traditional-minded upper middle class family in a small town. When he was 13, his parents were in a fatal car accident, leaving him and his older brother, Kanehiro, orphaned. Kanehiro was old enough that caring for Shion fell to him. Their parents’ savings/life insurance payouts were enough to keep them housed and fed, as well as pay Shion’s tuition, but there was little extra left over.

Shion, who was assigned female at birth, had known that he was trans for a while prior to losing his parents, but was afraid to tell them due to how traditional they were. He regrets that he never talked to them about it because he feels as if they died without ever meeting the real Shion. His brother, however, was incredibly supportive. When Shion came out, Kanehiro took on a second job in order to help him afford his transition. Shion has always felt indebted to his brother for this and would do absolutely anything for him.