Shotaro Hidari

Shotaro Hidari is the second of the duo to wear the super suit, Kamen Rider W.

## Personality

Shotaro Hidari is an emotional person with a strong sense of justice. Having grown up in Futo since childhood, Shotaro has a deep adoration for the city, hence his dedication to being its guardian. Thus, Shotaro is trying very hard to make a good name for Kamen Rider and live up to the expectations that come with the title. Being extremely empathetic by nature, his main concern in combat is saving innocent lives from danger, regardless of personal risk.

Based on his desire to be a "hard-boiled detective", Shotaro usually acts like a poser, earning him the nickname "half-baked". Moreover, he initially had a rather superficial attitude, such as turning down uninteresting cases. However, upon Akiko's arrival in Futo City, Shotaro found himself forced to deal with several changes within his agency, much to his initial chagrin. Over time, this ultimately helped Shotaro grow, allowing him to become more decisive and understanding towards others.

Shotaro has a strange habit of flicking his left wrist in the air before and during his battles as a Double. He's also a big fan of Windscale's retro pieces, hence his choice of clothing, typewriter, and bicycle helmet.

## Story

Shotaro Hidari was born to unnamed parents and lost them at an early age, later being taken into the care of his aunt in Futo City. In elementary school, Shotaro attended a class field trip to Melissa's opera performance. That same day, Melissa was attacked by the Dopant Spider and was saved by Sokichi Narumi. Amazed by this, Shotaro later visited Sokichi's agency, asking him to work there. Although his true love for Futo was recognized, Shotaro was rejected by Sokichi; still grieving Matsu's death. Soon after, Shotaro was nearly killed by the Antlion Dopant, and Sokichi saved him in the form of Skull Stone Rider. Unbeknownst to him, Shotaro awakened Sokichi's detective spirit.

During high school, Shotaro began to become annoyed with Sokichi's constant refusal to accept him as a protégé, turning into a rebellious delinquent. Ignoring his schoolwork, Shotaro fought any thugs who bullied others, with Officer Mikio Jinno regularly pursuing him. One day, Shotaro accidentally witnessed a member of the basketball club being bullied. After learning that the victim was afraid of any scandals that could affect his future career as an athlete, Shotaro did not resist, instead enduring the attack of the thugs. As a result of the incident, Shotaro was taken to the hospital, where he was visited by Sokichi, who recognized his noble deeds. To Shotaro's delight, after graduating from high school, he was offered a job at the Narumi Detective Bureau and studied hard to make up for his previous actions.

On the night of the Beginning of Night, which was supposed to be Shotaro's last work with Sokichi, they explored the Gaia Memory research building. Ignoring his mentor's instructions, he snuck onto a ferry filled with people associated with the Museum and infiltrated the island, much to Sokichi's chagrin. Shotaro first met Philip and called him a "demon". However, due to Shotaro's recklessness, their cover was revealed, which indirectly led to Sokichi as Kamen Rider Skull being defeated by the Taboo Dopant. Sokichi then left Shotaro to pursue his career in his place, giving him his expensive fedora in his last moments. Shortly after, Philip and Shotaro first used the DoubleDriver worn by Sokichi to transform into Kamen Rider W. After transitioning into FangJoker at Philip's suggestion, Double created and opened and escaped the island, returning to the Narumi Detective Agency, where Shotaro mourned Sokichi's death.

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