Suguru Hirano (平野 秀 Hirano Suguru) is a office worker who lives in Sakuragaoka, Yokosuka, Japan in the game Shenmue. He is the father of Yuji Hirano and Minako Hirano.
Biography[]
Suguru got divorced 10 years ago after his wife left him when she found out that he had an affair. Fortunately, he can work without concern now, because their daughter Minako Hirano, takes care of the household and Yuji, although his good-tempered son doesn't need much care. Since his love affair 10 years ago, he has never had any luck with women, let alone any chances of a second marriage. He has started to collect brochures from marriage counseling centers for middle-aged and senior people, thinking ahead to his future after Minako gets married and leaves home.
Etymology[]
- The name Suguru means "excellent, outstanding" (秀).
- Suguru's surname Hirano means "flat, broad, level, even, peaceful" (平) (hira) and "field, wilderness" (野) (no).
Trivia[]
- Suguru's zodiac sign is Aquarius and he has an A blood type.
