Shinobu is best known for his striking good looks—a trait he inherited from his mother, who was a German princess and his father's affair partner. His parents were on completely different social standings, so they never officially married; his mother was eventually wed off to someone else entirely. His father, unable to handle the constant reminder of his infidelity every time he looked at his son, basically checked out and spent the rest of his life abroad. That left Shinobu to be raised by his grandparents, whom he adored and who clearly shaped who he became as a person.
His romantic side is probably his defining characteristic. He genuinely wants to court Benio the way a proper romantic would, but his attempts rarely go anywhere. Still, he's willing to marry her—fans often note that his deep attachment to his grandparents and the love he received from them growing up explains a lot about why he's so committed to the idea of family and partnership, even when things don't work out the way he hopes.
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