BASICS
Bonten is actually an offworlder hailing from a near-future version of Tokyo, but he doesn't know that. While he was being used for medical experiments at an Eden Technologies lab, his memories were overwritten so many times that he doesn't really know who he is at all. Bonten works as a VR "set designer" for the gaming industry, and he's probably the best in his field. A few years ago, he started to get involved with mutant resistance groups, and he's been instrumental in organizing the current incarnation of the Fire Bringers.
CURRENT PLOTS
Bon is finding out that being a terrorist is a lot harder than he thought. Being responsible for the deaths of others eats at him, and he's alarmed by the decidedly more militant stance of his more competent comrades. His stress levels are high right now, and he's feeling the effects of the Minus Wave. However, he's found some common ground with Kaoru and developed an unexpectedly brotherly relationship with Nezumi. He's wary of Pippi and Zelman, though.
FUTURE PLANS
He'll continue planning and organizing Fire Bringers activities, but he's going to think twice before taking part in more active missions. He and Nezumi suspect that Branch Industries is intentionally causing mutations as part of an experimental breeding program, so they'll be investigating that. Right now, Bonten is pretty dismissive towards online rumors, but as a hacker, he might develop an interest in things happening on the network.
UNLIKELY BROS
Probably his closest confidante. Ever since the Branch raid, Bonten has felt oddly protective towards Nezumi.
UNEASY COMRADES
She's the figurehead of the Fire Bringers, but Bonten is finding that Pippi isn't the easily manipulated martyr he wanted.
Let's see what happens if I make this box really long!
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Zelman is supplying the Fire Bringers with weapons, but Bonten wasn't expecting to pay for them in blood.
COMMON INTERESTS
Bonten works for the Hitachiins as a programmer. He and Kaoru sometimes clash, but they both care about Nezumi.
LITTLE SISTER
Comrades due to Rikku's family allegiances, but his teasing went too far. He deserved that ass-kicking.