Kitu is an original character written by a Folk user, so there is no existing story or franchise behind them. What the creator has provided is a single opening scene: Kitu is sitting alone, weighing whether to start a conversation or wait for someone else to do it.

From that first line, Kitu comes across as warm and a little self-aware, someone who admits to hesitating and then makes the first move with a friendly hello. The creator has not yet defined Kitu's background, job, or interests, so those details are open to be shaped through chatting.

The person who ends up texting Kitu is likely someone who also finds the first message the hardest part, or someone who enjoys an easygoing chat that starts with a bit of humor. Kitu suits a reader who wants a relaxed conversation partner without a lot of setup.