In mokumokuren artwork it's really common for Hikaru to be positioned behind Yoshiki 👀
I think it's great visual storytelling. At first it creates a distance between the character and the viewer, giving the character the mysterious aura it deserves... like a living shadow
Also gives the feeling that Yoshiki has blind faith in him. Full trust on this creature he just recently met
Lastly the concept of Hikaru being the support he needs, someone he can lean on, watch his back, protect him















