How would youngish (like 22-27 year old) Uta act? He’s already lost a lot of the clowns and opened his mask shop, but kaneki and his whole mess hasn’t happened yet. Is he mad or bored all the time? What does he do besides making masks? Kinda specific but I’m trying to write awkward age Uta and idk who else to help brain storm

– he hangs out with Yomo a lot, and practices his flirting skills 

– Itori often invites them to Helter Skelter. Yomo leaves soon after because “crowds”, but Uta often tears up the dance floor. 

– I sort of feel like he might be the sort to drown his sorrows in casual sex? Partially just because he likes exploring people’s bodies. Despite concerns from Yomo and Itori.

– A lot of his early masks represent defeat and despair. When he slowly matures, they become more hopeful, more unique to the wearer.

– He’s definitely bored, and lonely, but doesn’t like letting people close. Still, Yomo and Itori get into his heart anyways. 

– Yoshimura definitely offers him a position at Anteiku, but Uta turns it down. Still, he enjoys visiting once he realizes Yoshimura doesn’t judge him.