Thanks guys. Still unsure about smaller trunk, was planning on at the very least leaving it to help trunk grow bigger. But for sure needs more movement if kept, just haven't been able to decide how to approach yet. Definitely very aware of Hinoki being unable to backbud.
I think I'm going to continue the windswept side for now, a few people have pointed out the branches being from close to same point which is a shame. Maybe I'll sacrifice one at some point. They are not coming from same exact point, but different areas around the circumference of that area; but yes essentially same spot.