Shorter is the "boss" of Chinatown, a loyal friend to Ash, and a criminal with a heart of gold. Similar to Ash, Shorter is an unconventional "thug," possessing a profound sense of honor and an unwavering commitment to doing what's right. He will go to any lengths necessary to safeguard those he cares about, even when their interests clash irreconcilably.
Shorter is intelligent, resourceful, and as resilient as steel. His skills are diverse—he excels in fighting, shooting, and stealth, moving like a shadowy thief. He can transform himself into an entirely different person, convincingly fooling someone as perceptive as Eiji into believing he is merely a senile old Chinese man.
Shorter has an infectious sense of humor and can flash a mischievous grin even amidst the direst situations. Like Ash, he is a magnetic leader capable of effortlessly rallying the street kids under his command.
At the start of the series, Shorter sports a mohawk hairstyle. However, by the second volume, he has shaved off all his hair and is completely bald. Shorter’s signature style includes his ever-present sunglasses, which he wears even while sneaking through a cornfield in the dead of night. In an interview, Akimi Yoshida revealed that Shorter's character design was inspired by Sunplaza Nakano.
(Source: boukenshin.net, HotaruKara)
