grey scale pencil sketch , character design , Kalki (The Sidekick, 5 years old, Loyal and Playful) • Inspiration: Based on sidekick characters like Hilda’s friends or Studio Ghibli sidekicks like Mei from My Neighbor Totoro. • Design Notes: • Body Shape: Smaller than Kaira, slightly rounder, with an energetic, bouncing pose. His proportions should be a bit exaggerated (smaller feet and hands), emphasizing his playful nature. • Face: Always cheerful, with bright, wide eyes. His expressions should be easily readable, from wide grins to worried frowns. Use simple, minimal facial lines for quick, exaggerated expressions. • Hair: Messy, short, and windswept, showing his constant energy and playful nature. You can give him a tuft of hair that stands up when he’s surprised or excited. • Clothing: Comfortable, loose-fitting clothes--perhaps a short tunic and pants. His colors could be a mix of earthy greens and blues, grounding him in the forest and reflecting his love for nature. • Pose and Expression: Often bouncing on his toes, with open, expressive arms. He should always be depicted as a follower of Kaira, ready to help but slightly more hesitant in dangerous situations.