Shinya

Shinya (しんや,) is one of Akutagawa's friends in the slums.

Appearance
He wears a cap with a letter "N" on it. He also wears a jacket and pants. He also has an adhesive wound dressing on his left cheek.

Personality
When one of his friends is in danger, he doesn't hesitate to save them.

Background
He has been living in the slums with Akutagawa and Gin, together with 7 other children.

History
He was seen walking with 7 other children after getting paid from work. They were then intercepted by older men who also live in the slums and stole the money, injuring one of his friends, Takahiro in the process. Takahiro was then hold captive by the older men and threatens the other children stating that they will be bringing their pay to them. Shinya charges forward to the men and tries to get back their money, however he was kicked by one of the men. Shinya and the other children were soon saved by Akutagawa's appearance.

Later at their turf, one of them shows a diamond he got during his break at work when some mobsters are talking about an illegal deal and happened to drop the diamond. Soon after, their turf was raided by the men who are responsible for the illegal deal, fearing that they will be reported to the police. Shinya and others were killed while Akutagawa and Gin managed to escape.

Trivia

 * Prior to the BEAST manga, the names of Akutagawa's friends in the slums are not revealed or mentioned in the novel.