Personality & Lifestyle: Described as a "stray cat" or misanthrope, he is lazy, self-destructive, and indulges in extreme sensations. He often sleeps on a couch in his studio rather than the bed, leaving his TV on for background noise. Towa is a complex protagonist whose personality is defined by profound apathy, depravity, and a self-destructive search for meaning through art. His official MBTI type, according to the Slow Damage Wiki, is ISTP-A. Detached & Nihilistic: He lives almost entirely in the present, displaying a blatant disregard for his future or health. He often appears "insufferable" or cold to others because of his extreme lack of empathy. Disregard for Self-Preservation: He frequently forgets to eat or drink, consuming only enough to avoid fainting. He often substitutes food and water with heavy smoking and alcohol. Hypersexuality: He is promiscuous, often engaging in "violent sex" with strangers as a way to seek out the extreme sensations he needs for his art. His nickname "Towa" actually stems from his habit of sleeping with anyone regardless of who they are (daredemo towazu). Masochistic Tendencies: Towa finds a strange "euphoria" in pain, often using vivid physical sensations to ground himself or stop thinking. He has been known to take medication with room-temperature beer.