Minoru Hinata
Summary
Minoru is Takuma's close friend and schoolmate, joining him at the camp. He is a talkative, funny, and light-hearted optimist. His easy-going personality can easily break the ice, but sometimes he gets carried away with his jokes. Minoru dislikes confrontation and tries to deflect it with a shield of comedy.
Profile
Name: Minoru Hinata
Age: 14
Height: 159 cm
Weight: 49 kg
Blood Type: B
Partner: Falcomon
Reason for Joining
Ever since news came of the camp, Minoru waited with bated breath. Out in nature, away from our daily lives, facing untold dangers... and Minoru would take care of the problems in a flash, one after another. He saw a chance to become one of the superheroes he's adored since he was a kid.
Prologue
*Yaaaaaaawwn*
I'm so bored... what's fun to do around here?
Oh, yeah! The camping trip is coming up!
Crap! I haven't prepped at all yet!
Uhhhhhh, what do people take camping anyway?
Maybe I'll check that flyer... er, where'd I put it?
Ah, it was under my laundry basket. Let's see...
Outdoor clothing, hiking shoes, a towel, tissues...
Wait... a flashlight and rations? What the heck is "potable water"?!
Is this a joke? Are we exploring the frontier or something?
They're taking us somewhere without running water or electricity?
OK, chill. They're not going to put us in any real danger. It's just a school camping trip.
I'll just pack some juice and snacks.
Looking back, I'm glad I at least decided to pack anything at all.
If I had gone even lighter in my packing, we would have been in even worse shape.
Juice and snacks... they really saved our lives!
Mmm... these snacks look pretty tasty, though.. maybe I'll just have a bit now.
Actually, dinner should be ready soon...
You're safe for now, snacks, but I'll be back for you!
It wound up lucky that I didn't cut into my snack supply that night.
Such a small decision, but it changed everything, even if I didn't know it yet.
But I wonder, was there any decision I could have made to avoid what ended up happening...
Episodes
My best friend Minoru also got sucked into this strange new world. I thought he'd freak out, but he's calmer than I figured he'd be—or at least cracking jokes about it. Having him around keeps me calm, but he's acting a bit reckless...
When Minoru first met Falcomon, he ran off with his tail between his legs. Now he cares about the little guy so much that he'll jump between him and the enemy to protect him. That "my body moved on its own" behavior on Minoru's part makes him pretty darn heroic.
Minoru's loose lips and endless array of jokes keeps everyone at ease. Still, his desire to be a hero was no joke—he's a dyed-in-the-wool aspiring hero. Lip service aside, he truly wants to be strong. His pure feelings caused Falcomon to evolve into Crowmon!
Strength to rally and fight, no matter how desperate the situation. No matter how his legs shake. That's the true strength Minoru wanted. The guy's a cool hero, warts and all. Seeing Varodurumon spread his wings made that clear as day to me.
Wisecracker, class clown, a bit of a wimp. Even if he doesn't live up to the ideals he had as a kid, Minoru's come to accept who he is now wholeheartedly. I'm proud to call a guy like that my friend.
Falcomon
Summary
Falcomon is a bird Digimon who would be at home in high mountains. In contrast to the clownish Minoru, Falcomon acts as a heroic guardian in the parallel world. However, sometimes Falcomon acts erratically, forcing Minoru to step in to calm him.
Thinking
Minoru's Kemonogami partner. Falcomon's arms are shaped like wings, and are useful for moving around. Calm and well-spoken, he acts as a clear contrast to Minoru's childishness. They complement each other; when Minoru's about to lose it, Falcomon's there to support him through any crisis. He's as cool as those heroes you'd see on TV.
