i'm getting brain rot from the leaks but I'll just talk about shin for a while
SO HERE'S THE THING, we still don't know who Shinichiro is and what character he is. GO AHEAD, FIGHT ME. i really think that there's more to shinichiro's character that we don't know, and mikey's perception of him isn't enough.
who is he? how did he end the feud between benkei and wakasa? what made him so respected in the delinquent world even though he's weak? why is he so attractive like tf-
here, I have some characters in mind that can show more of shinichiro and they can explain more about his character.
wakasa, benkei, takeomi (his backstory was a bit he-centric), Mikey (MOSTLY MIKEY), and granpa sano (yes I did say that)
let me explain:
for the feud part, like how did he stop the fight, I really think benkei can explain it very well. i think this guy can point out very specific and important details about something and has a good memory. he doesn't overexaggerate stuff n can tell stories without leaving such important details and can explain very well.
why not wakasa though? he has a sarcastic ass, but not just that. i think he'll explain more of shinichiro's character and personality, and that's the reason why I really need wakasa looking back on who shinichiro is. but let's just say, he may exaggerate some things about him. (I'm a shinwaka shipper so that might change my perspective a little)
and I hopefully believe that he lost his smile after shinichiro died. I think they're close enough.
and Mikey, MIKEY SHOULD BE ENOUGH TO EXPLAIN WHO SHINICHIRO WAS. as his older brother, he sees him every day and he idolizes him so much. and if shinichiro was alive, he can explain to takemichi about mikey's dark impulsivity.
and lastly, granpa sano (if we can). he very much knows his grandson and if we get to see shin in grandpa sano's perspective, then the whole world will shake.
(bonus: I also want to hear senju about shinichiro)
that's just my opinion, but I really want to know shin's backstory