Asaya Hasekura

**Asaya Hasekura** (支倉麻也 *Hasekura Asaya*) is a main character in *Hitorijime Boyfriend* and a secondary character in *Hitorijime My Hero*. He is dating Kensuke Ohshiba.

## Appearance

Asaya is a very handsome, slim teenage boy who's often described as looking like a model. He has blond copper hair and pinkish-brown eyes. He is usually seen wearing his school uniform. For casual clothing, he is considered fashionable, choosing outfits that are similar to what a model would wear.

When he was a child, he was bullied for having feminine features.

## Personality

Asaya is rather aloof and indifferent towards others, as well as quiet and reserved except when he is talking to Kensuke Ohshiba (Asaya's childhood friend and current boyfriend), where Asaya shows a more kinder and happier side. Asaya is very possessive of Kensuke, and can even be described as a yandere. His seemingly cold demeanor was the result of childhood trauma which developed after being emotionally abused and neglected at home. As time passes, however, he finds himself more able to warm up to others and becomes closer with the other characters.

He often gets irritated or jealous whenever Kensuke talks about Masahiro Setagawa, showing that he has a possessive display for Kensuke, though Asaya cares deeply for his feelings.

He hits a low point after letting his negative feelings pile up, acting carelessly and harshly which results in a misunderstanding that causes Kensuke to break up with him. During their short-lived break up, he acts cold, miserable, and refuses to socialize or take care of himself. When Kensuke realizes he loves Asaya too much to stay apart from him, the two of them talk and get back together, continuing forward with a much healthier, happier romantic and sexual relationship. This has a big impact on Asaya's character overall, making him seem more positive, friendly and willing to socialize. Setagawa describes both Kensuke and Asaya as blissful, seeming disturbed by how much both of them have changed and claiming they've been acting as if they've reached nirvana.

As the manga progresses, he's shown to be a very vulnerable and insecure character, often having low self-confidence, being hard on himself, and doubting that he could ever truly be loved. He continues to improve his social skills over time, and his kindness towards others boosts his popularity even more at school, as well as deepens the bond he has with his friends and his boyfriend.

## History

When Asaya was a child, his parents divorced and he lived with his father, Seishuu Hasekura, and older sister Ayaka Houjou. His mother, Akiko, treated their family cruelly, telling them she doesn't love them and that their love for her was nothing but a burden which was holding her back. Similar to his father and sister, Asaya became depressed, and eventually developed insomnia due to Ayaka crying every night. The way his mother treated them, her attitude towards love, and the negative atmosphere of his household which he dreaded going home to, lead him to develop a deep trauma that affected his ability to feel positive emotions, particularly love of any kind, towards others. For a while the only exception was Kensuke, who he met on his way home from school when Kensuke rushed over to defend him from being bullied. Finding it easier to isolate himself, Asaya was originally hesitant to get close to Kensuke, and even accused him of being too trusting, yet he found himself becoming more and more interested each time they hung out, and quickly developed a crush on him.

He and Kensuke went to Mount Sasakure in order to scavenge and find stag beetles. They had fun, drawing a dragon on the street and catching the beetles in a small trap, until it rained suddenly and they had to hide under a small hole in an oak tree. Kensuke leaned against Asaya, making the latter get flustered and blush. The two vowed a promise to be together forever. However, that promise was soon broken when Asaya confesses that he had to move away to another school. It was revealed that he was forced to by his parents. Kensuke harshly insulted him, breaking off their friendship which dealt severe emotional blows to the two. They reunited during high school where Asaya confesses his hidden feelings for him.

Although Asaya is very rarely in contact with his mom and does not get along well with her, he's still on fairly good terms with his dad, who regularly sends him an allowance to help him afford food and housing despite them not being particularly close. Asaya and Ayaka are the closest in their family, caring deeply about each other and often going out to eat or go shopping together. In more recent volumes, Asaya's parents are mentioned and shown much more frequently, foreshadowing a story arc involving his family.

## Relationships

#### Kensuke Ohshiba

Asaya and Kensuke are dating. They were childhood friends until Hasekura was forced to move away, Kensuke hated Hasekura because of this. When Asaya moves back, Kensuke feels guilty for hating Hasekura and he avoids Hasekura. Hasekura finally talks to Kensuke he tells Kensuke that he likes him and he wants to pursue him. At first, Kensuke believes Asaya is just joking. It takes Kensuke time to realize Hasekura's intentions and his own feelings about Hasekura. Kensuke realizes his feelings and they start dating.

#### Ayaka Houjou

Since Ayaka and Asaya suffered from abuse and neglect in their home, their relationship is a bit strained. Ayaka hopes Asaya is eating well and taking care of himself because he lives alone. Ayaka worries about Asaya when Kensuke is trying to understand his feelings.

#### Masahiro Setagawa

At first, Hasekura teases and doesn't like Masahiro because he is very close with Kensuke. Hasekura is very possessive of Kensuke, since Masa and Kensuke are so close, Hasekura gets jealous. Hasekura decides he is going to stop being jealous and be nice to Masahiro. Hasekura finds out Masahiro is in a gang and gives him advice. Hasekura realizes Masahiro likes Kousuke and pushes Kousuke to go to Masahiro, due to the fact that he and Kensuke are too close, and wants to push him to someone else. He also supports Kousuke's and Masahiro's relationship, he defends Masahiro when Mitsuru Fukushige calls Masahiro and Kousuke's relationship disgusting. When Masahiro and Kousuke break up, Hasekura wonders whose idea it was.

#### Jirou Yoshida

They are friends, they hang out at Kensuke's and also they go out for ramen sometimes. They grow closer after ending up in the same class during their second year.

#### Mitsuru Fukushige

Shige and Hasekura are friends, they hang out and stay for dinner at Kensuke's house. Hasekura defends Masahiro when Shige brings up Kousuke and Masahiro. Hasekura also defends Masahiro When Shige calls their relationship disgusting.

#### Tsuyoshi Yamabe

They are friends. Yamabe often hangs out around Hasekura. They stay at Kensuke's for dinner and eat together at school.

#### Kousuke Ohshiba

Asaya Hasekura is Kensuke's boyfriend. Kousuke sometimes talks to Hasekura. Hasekura ultimately pushed Kousuke to go and see Masahiro. He told Kousuke to tell Masahiro how he feels.

#### Tsunehito Houjou

Tsunehito is Asaya's brother-in-law. Due to Ayaka's (Tsunehito's wife) description of him, Asaya thinks that they should just divorce.

## Trivia

* Asaya often goes to Shofuku Ramen to eat.
* No matter how much Asaya eats, he never gains any weight.
* Asaya has to keep a "mask" on to hide his true feelings.
* It has been stated that Asaya has never thought of Kensuke Ohshiba as a friend; more as a lover, even when they were kids.
* Asaya needs reading glasses.
* Asaya is slightly afraid of cats.
	+ However, he does have a soft spot for dogs and loves Shigeo.
* Asaya doesn't like the ocean, he states that he is afraid it will drag him in.

## Quotes

* "You never know. Who can really tell how people really feel?" - Asaya Hasekura
* "If you come over to my place, I don't know what I might do." - Asaya Hasekura
* "I'd give up anything before I gave up even a single heartbeat. I love you. There's no way these raging emotions I've felt for so long could be mere friendship." - Asaya Hasekura
* "Cut ties with me again...or sleep with me." - Asaya Hasekura

## Gallery

### Anime

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