@aurorxaeternitatis asked:
Are there television shows Sully has grown up with that he connects to particular memories? Has a fictional character inspired him in any way?
Television was a communal thing in foster care. So up until he had an apartment of his own, he only knew of mainstream shows in Japan. So his favorites are a little more 'basic' than what some will share.
One of his all-time favorites is Sailor Moon. He loved the colors and the fight scenes He was a very quiet, keep-to-himself child, so the loud boisterous nature of all the characters was admired and enjoyed. He has many memories of all the kiddos begging to stay up to see the new release of Sailor Moon episodes, himself sitting in the corner and hoping they'd succeed.
Most inspiring to him in that, and his first two fictional crushes, were Sailor Mercury and Kakeru. Mercury was obvious because of her kindness. She was the first to support anyone in need. But it was a healthy selflessness--which was the charm of Sailor Moon. They still worked upon themselves despite adversity. Kakeru he loved because he was resolute and determined, no matter what people told him. Plus...he sort of has a thing for stubborn attitudes.
Sailor Moon is very inspiring to him. He still collects the manga and tunes in to adaptations of it. Though he was naturally a kind person that cared for others, there was definitely that aspect of 'This is what Sailor Mercury would do' when he was little, as youngin's tend to do.