Fantasy Ikigai Characters

[Aster]

RP || IC || Lore || OOC​

"Are you ready to form a Contract?"

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I am a...​

Yokai

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Rank: D, C, B, A, S - In order from weakest to strongest. S rank is god/deity level. Gods don't need contracts to influence the Waking Realm. For plot purposes, avoid making an S rank.
Bonded with: (Another roleplayer's OC)

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Family lineage: Direct or indirect lineage with one of the 11 families.
Bonded with: (Another roleplayer's OC)

Abilities: If your character has been trained as an Onmyouji, what sealing techniques have they learned? If the contract has enhanced or given your character abilities, state what.
Reason for contract:
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  nameximuroo akito
  agexitwenty-five
  genderximale
  heightxi185cm
  hair colorxipurple
  eye colorxiiridescent

  
  
  

  A far cry from a sick, emaciated patient, Akito is one of the last few to be suspected of walking a thin line between life and death. Carrying the dignity of the Muroo clan on his shoulders, the man stands with readied poise, betraying no notion of frailty. The sharply defined features of a neither lithe nor overly stocky figure support a fair height of 185 centimeters (though the latter trait goes largely unnoticed when placed beside his partner-in-crime), and his skin is colored in a healthy warmth.
  
  His greater height and spiritual presence aside, Akito remains an anomaly of his bloodline in more ways than one. Unlike the earthy caramel browns of his kin, his hair is dyed in a gradient of sweet lilac to rich lavender inherited from his great-grandfather styled into a plush, untameable mess (also courtesy of his great-grandfather) which is typically haphazardly squished flat underneath the hood of his coat. Curiously, his eyes take on his most peculiar quality. Though not quite “ethereal”, Akito’s eyes aid a sense of mystique, possessing allure in their iridescence. Ranging from a muted cerulean to teal and even to a soft mint green, each angle brings about a different shade, making the exact hue difficult to pinpoint under its grey base.
  
  Akito’s manner of dress is noticeably different from the apparel commonly worn in Ametsuchi though not of a completely different style. Even when wearing the looser-fitting garments that most typically wear, he’s seldom seen without a scarf wrapped around his neck, underneath which lies a particular marking which he’d rather keep out of sight.

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  

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  Suitable for a proud head of an influential clan, Akito exudes a presence of confidence and power—or perhaps arrogance bordering narcissism. Though respectful of the positions of others to a certain point, he isn’t above flaunting the natural-born gifts he possesses. Much to the chagrin of his peers, the elders around him only continue to praise his talents, bloating his pride even more. Luckily, he at least has the decency to act with proper tact when performing official clan duties.
  
  As irritating as his shamelessness may become, the more observant few may eventually pick up on the fact that Akito seems to act on a sort of well-crafted false bravado. Having shouldered the weight of an entire clan upon his shoulders from the young age of eighteen, it takes everything to keep himself from cracking under the pressure. The high expectations placed on his being a so-called “prodigy” never did much to alleviate his insecurities either, leading to an autosuggestion that for the sake of his clan—even if it was just for the sake of his beloved nuclear family—he could not afford to spare even a moment of public weakness.
  
  Towards those he considers close, Akito unconsciously pays no mind as that “prideful persona” seems to completely efface. Though he remains about as casual as before, his attitude is tinged with the exasperation brought about by the antics of his brother and partner-in-crime. Admittedly, his nature is about as cynical as the latter’s (perhaps even further influenced by said partner), so there’s not much that invokes a particularly strong feeling of shock in him nowadays.

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  

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  Like all previous heads of the Muroo, Akito’s raw memorization ability surpasses most others’. Years of training has tempered his mental tenacity to recite his chants wholly unhindered even under pressure, and moving about seems to have equally little affect on his abilities. Seldom is it that he slurs his words, forming every syllable with care yet doing so with a tone and pitch which suggests being as easy as breathing. And perhaps it is, given that he’s aware enough of the rules to dabble in the theory of shortened chanting. Additionally, Akito frequently keeps a set of knives on hand. They’re hardly anything special, but capable enough to serve as a medium or a method to fend off weaker enemies who come too close without resorting to his bare fists. Ninety-nine percent of the time, Gozu is the one doing any physical combat.

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  According to tradition, descendants of the 11 prestigious onmyouji families with notable spiritual power eventually form a spiritual bond with a yokai. Akito, as the current young head of the Muroo, is no different. Though many question how one could be suicidal enough to bond with a demon general who guards the gates of hell, the man always casually disregards such commentary. His confidence in his abilities never wavers...or so it seems.
  
  

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  A strong desire to succeed brought about Akito’s summoning of Gozu, and at first, the elders saw this move as the equivalent of throwing his life away. If the risk of being swallowed up wasn’t enough, the gatekeeper of hell’s troublesome personality kept the Muroo on edge. That is, until they found the two to be fairly evenly matched for a human-yokai pair. Though Gozu’s skewed sense of humor is disturbing enough, Akito doesn’t fall too far behind, and even in the case of jokes he doesn’t necessarily praise, the young head does little to rebuke his partner. In a nutshell, Akito appreciates the yokai’s company and, on occasion, joins in on his antics. Nothing is ever “too much”, right?

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  

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  When born into the role of the head of the Muroo, envy, pity, and fear are commonplace expressions. The Ayakashi, however, tend to disregard status, instead viewing him to be like any other human, though his ability of sight did garner slight attention. As a result, Akito finds relative comfort in the presence of the ayakashi, enjoying the feeling of being on “equal footing” or at least the atmosphere that suggests it. Though some are natural-born troublemakers, humans have the capacity to be just as insidious, so to him, the two races aren’t all that different in terms of overall ethics. Besides, with a certain yokai for a partner, you naturally start to become numb to their more minor quirks.

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  

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  “Yakisoba bread” one time and “world domination” the next, there’s no telling whether he has a hidden agenda or is really that flippant about a wish granted only once every millenia. In truth, that blasé attitude hides away a much more desperate and sincere desire. Akito, however, has no intentions of revealing this wish. After all, the details are a secret that not even the branch families of the Muroo are aware of...

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  For as long as he could remember, Akito had felt as if he was chasing a hope that tantalizingly danced just out of reach. The mark of the curse tied to his soul had etched itself onto his body from the moment of his conception, a rare occurrence even throughout all the centuries since the forever scorned Muroo head had dared to insult a god. The state of the once proud clan was ironic at best. At the folly of a single man, not only was the purity of their sacred bloodline put at stake but also their prestige. As a clan specializing in chants and the absolution of such hexes, what was to become of a them when they couldn’t do away with an affliction of their own? Thus, the god’s wrath was hidden away, unheard of to the ears of even their own branch families.
  
  Nevertheless, the Muroo elders lacked the courtesy (or perhaps this was their form of courtesy) to pussyfoot around the topic. Akito, with his fate clearly enunciated from the start, recognized the short lives every Muroo head suffered from the moment he came to understand the concept of “death.” Yet he feared death no more than any other. To him, death at 20, 25, 30 felt as natural an ordinary individual would of meeting their passing at some later age. If it weren’t for the anguish of his dearest mother and later his elder brother, he would have lived thinking of the curse as a mere “circumstance.” From the moment he could walk, he was told to run. From the moment he could speak, he was told to read. From the moment he could read, he was told to memorize chants. And so he did, all in the name of duty.
  
  However, the passing years eventually instilled in him a determination to end the cursed loop. Bereft of a father before his birth, the previous head was a complete stranger to Akito, yet even he knew that something was inexplicably missing from his life as a result of that loss. Moreover, his mother and brother would mourn for him, and his brother would be forced to watch his own son or daughter die before his own passing. It wasn’t just his life that concerned him—it was the people he and others in the future would leave behind.
  
  Akito didn’t expect his search to be easy. Those preceding him had all failed, and any texts he read in attempts to find the specific god and “insult” were mere speculations lost in the passage of time. However, by the time his succession ceremony drew near, he learned of a new alternative: wish upon the ground cherry lantern. If it was the tree, removing a curse would be nothing. Perhaps he’d even find the cure along the way. Regardless, he’d do anything to pull his family out of dire straits be it working himself to the bone or making a suicidal contract with a gatekeeper of hell.

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Backwards Dopplegangers due to similar hair color, hair length, bed-heads, and figures, it isn’t uncommon for Akito to be mistaken for Tora Shigenori and vice-versa. The former, however, is completely oblivious as to why some people randomly call out to him only to quickly retract their greetings.
  
  Non-refundable when Akito first came into contact with Gozu, he asked if he could have a refund. To this day, no one really knows if that was a joke hurled to counteract Gozu’s own, or if that was the true depth of his hesitation.
  
  Only Obvious Once Noticed though fascinating once noticed, the iridescence of Akito’s eyes aren’t really taken note of until the other party has passed by him several times.
  
  Muroo Traditions as per family traditions, Akito formed a contract with Gozu when he was 17 and was officially recognized as the family head at the age of 18.
  
  Siblings Akito and his brother (older by 3 years), Akiyoshi, share a close relationship. A young Akiyoshi would frequently attempt to drag Akito away from his work and out to play with the other children, only for the two to get a harsh scolding from the elders every time. Well, he had good intentions?
  
  No-stalgia due to spending little time fooling around as a kid, Akito isn't very familiar with the games that children play.

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  

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[Aster]

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"Elegance in Refinement."

Name: Shigenori Tora
Nickname: Shigeru (commonly used), Shige-nii, Nori-chan (cause his hair sometimes looks like seaweed), Shiggy, Shigemaru
Age: 22
Family lineage: Direct lineage. Shigeru's the second eldest son to Saionji Nadeshiko from the Fourth branch of Tora.
Bonded with: Kaede the Genbu

Reason for contract:

"Haha. Well, it'll be strange if the son of a well-known Onmyouji family isn't and Kaede's quite a nice person when you get to know him... Ah, you'll have to catch him when he's awake though."​

Reason for wanting the Ground Cherry:

"...There's someone I want to see again."​

Stance on Ayakashi:

"They're kinder than most people think. I wouldn't be who I am now if it weren't for them so I'm grateful that I'm given the chance and opportunity to see them and befriend many. Although, not many of them come by Ametsuchi, I hope those who do have a pleasant visit."​

Abilities:
➢ Sword-fighting - Shigeru uses a purified Katana blade to exorcise Shi-gai. He rarely draws his blade however and usually leaves the Shi-gai killings to other onmyoujis.

➢ Converse - When it comes to dealings with Ayakashi, Shigeru likes to take a more diplomatic approach. He's usually that one fool who goes out of his way to help a Yokai out (granted that the Yokai returns back to Ukiyo where it belongs).

➢ Fan-dancing - While there are many methods to free a Wasuremono, Shigeru uses fan-dancing. On rare occasions, he may be asked to perform for certain ceremonies and when he does, one could find his eyelids, cheeks and lips lightly dusted with red.


Appearance:
daddy Shigenori stands at a towering height of 6'2, broad and sturdy. His muscular built is usually hidden by the layers of his robes and his coloring is rather unique (though not completely uncommon since this is a fictional RP). Shigenori has lilac-colored locks which darken to lavender shades when saturated with liquid or under dark lighting. His eyes are a mixture of jade and turquoise, framed by lashes long enough for girls to glare in envy.

He constantly has a bed head because he tosses around a lot in his sleep. He's also useless in the mornings.
When he's cleaning or at home, one could find his bangs tied or clipped up.

Persona:
(+) Soft-hearted attuned with a firm resolve. Unlike most of his clan mates, Shigenori is normally gentle in spirit and a pacifist at heart. As a child, he was brought up to eat, walk, and live the "Tora way" which was to say, with all the ferocity, valor and pride of a Tiger (the symbol of the family's clan). Despite being raised in such a way, Shigenori carries himself high but with a soft modesty most Tora members look down on. However, his skill in sword-fighting and spiritual prowess earns him the respect he deserves.

(+) Maiden's heart: Shigenori is empathetic and a great listener and comforter. He's more sensitive to how someone is feeling than others.

(+) Honorable: (discounting the battles he refuses to fight / or does not accept) Shigeru is the type to follow through with his words. He takes his promises (petty as they are) seriously and has a good head on his shoulders to know what and what not to do. Children or adult, human or ayakashi, Shigeru would treat you the same regardless.

(+) Constantly seeking self-improvement, whether it be in sword-fighting, cooking, his dealings with people and the ayakashi, or even in something as small as creating flower crowns.

(+) While "fierce" and "scary" are rare words to describe Shigenori, when wielding the naked blade, one is reminded of how Shigeru is truly a Tora.

(+) Insane domestic abilities. He's a neat-freak and usually handles the most of the chores in his family. This also means he's more likely to attack you with a broom or duster than a sword. (Both are equally painful in his hands). He's an average home cook but lately he's been trying to plate his dishes so they look more aesthetically pleasing. It's... a work in progress.

(+) Has an affinity to all things floral due to past relations. One of his close Ayakashi friends is associated with flowers so seeing them reminds him of them. He also finds the scent of flowers comforting. (TIP: one way to win his heart is to give him flowers. It's cheesy but it works.)

(-) Cowardly; because of his dislike for conflict, Shigeru is more likely to run from a battle than stay a fight. He rarely battles despite his strong build and spiritual strength, which most of his peers find a 'waste'.

(-) A pushover; It's not hard to coax or goad the man into doing people favors. (Granted that he doesn't run away first). His inability to say 'no' to both humans and ayakashi has caused many problems.

(-) Terrible at keeping secrets. It'll either show on his face or he'll accidentally make a reference to it without realizing it.

(-) Easily frightened via jump scares. His reflexes towards them are pretty good but his expressions are hilarious. (The first time he met Kaede, he screamed and nearly foamed in the mouth.)

(-) Gets really uncomfortable when his family members or friends nag at him to get a married or at least, into a relationship. He'll always run away the moment the conversation takes a turn towards how single he is. His parents and relatives have expressed their thoughts on getting him an arranged marriage (which is one of his greatest fears).

(-) Pyrophobic; due to the discipline instilled in him by the Tora clan, this fear isn't as notable when near small flames; However, when he comes across large bodies of fire, he'd freeze up completely, blocking out most, if not all, sound. This fear is caused by a traumatic incident which happened in his past.

Background / History: The Tora family is a line known for their valor and raw power and in the beginning, these were all the things young Shigenori Tora seemed to lack.

Born with his mother's fair face and his father's large built, Shigeru was a big and clumsy child who cried easily and ran away when things got too "scary". His black-sheep personalty made him an easy target for his relatives to bully and look down on.

At first, it was just name-calling and jeers but his inability to stand up for himself quickly escalated the harassment to fist-throwing, making him a punching bag to most of his cousins. Most of the adults were too busy to notice, mistaking his bruises for his ineptitude. Others who knew, kept quiet and chose not to interfere for they believed that Shigenori has yet to "grow his fangs".

When heavy-hearted, Shigeru would run to a field not too far from his family's estate. It was usually empty, save for the wildflowers which bloomed in varying seasons; it was the perfect place for young Shigeru to cry in. He's wept many tears in that field and at the tender age of 6, he made his first friend who told him the words he needed to hear: "Stand up for yourself, you seaweed head!"

This friend of his---Ageha---was a yokai who fastly became close to Shigeru after a rather rough start. She was the pillar which pushed him to do what he needed to do and also the person who convinced him that not all things "scary" were bad. Turns out, Shigenori was a boy of considerable spiritual strength. He was able to peer into Ukiyo without a contract (a skill which later weakens as he grows older) and the many things which "scared" him were various ayakashi lurking around.

At the discovery of his gift, Shigeru quickly went from the black sheep of the family to someone respectable. From 7 onwards, under the instruction and firm teaching of his yokai friend, Ageha, Shigeru focused hard on honing his onmyouji abilities until he was up to Tora standards. Even then, the boy pushed himself to excel and at 11, he was given permission to make his first Contract. (No props on guessing who with).

His contract with Ageha went on for 5 years and together, they were a formidable pair in the Line of Onmyoujis, and a considerable asset to the Tora clan. Things would've continued as they were if fate had been more merciful. The licking of cruel red flames severed and weakened his ties to Ageha; until one day, she disappeared from his life altogether, quickly and all too suddenly. An accident had caused the field they had met in to be set aflame and never once has that field bloom again with green.

One year of mourning gave way to another year of wishful thinking. The possibility of her still being out there gave him a reason to re-form his bonds with the Ayakashi. At 18, Shigenori met Kaede and together, they Bonded.

Extra / Misc:
➢ He has great thighs
➢ Loves all things matcha
➢ Looks similar to Muuro Akito at first glance due to their coloring and build. Sometimes people mistake the two for each other until they take a closer look (or until Akito turns around).
➢ Occasionally wears glasses when he's reading

➢ Shigeru had long hair at one point of his life to mimic one of his relatives and well, it was an experience.

➢ Short hair is still best (but only because he doesn't get in the way of his cleaning).

➢ For the laughs, here's a gif of him getting flustered = 7 =)/

➢ Shigeru would never admit it, but he blames himself for Ageha's disappearance. If he ever finds her again, he'd like to apologize and thank her for turning him into who he is now.
➢ His pacifism is greatly contributed to his guilt. He was a warrior and plowed through Shi-gai during his partnership with Ageha.
➢ Unknown to most, his relationship with his mother is terrible.

 

[A Murder Of Corviknight]

Both characters are basically done! Little details need to be tied up but nothing much is going to change.
For now though, please excuse me and my turtle trash.
Things may change in this document as I edit it. Also...
Important Note: If you steal anything from here I get to kill you with a rusty spoon. o/​

 

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  年齢

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  Gozu is one of the two demon generals that guard the gates of hell, bearing the head of an ox. He is one of the many animal-headed oni that serve the Great King Enma. Upon entering hell, Gozu and Mezu are the first two demons you meet. They are amongst the most powerful within his employ and the chief torturers of the wicked. Should anyone escape hell, they are the ones tasked to drag them back.

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  Legends speak of Gozu as an extremely powerful being, though the exact powers vary depending on who you ask. However, in sheer brute force it's difficult to deny that his physical strength is close to no equal. He needs no weapons or armor to fight. Some people say he has the power to move mountains, though he has neither confirmed nor denied the accusation.
  
  He does admit, however, that the power he uses is not just his own. Without his mask, Gozu is unable to cross realms, which he needs to do to take back to hell those who've escaped. At the moment, King Enma has bound the abilities so he's unable to attain majority of the power accessible to him if he'd not been contracted by a human. But he is noticeably much stronger when fighting with the ox mask on, even with its capabilities nerfed.
  
  Alongside his superior strength is tough skin that lesser blades will find difficult to cut through. And when metal manages to pierce through, his rapid regeneration will often heal the wound before he feels it. Much of Gozu's power lies in his physical traits, so he's someone you'll want to send to the frontline rather than skulk in the shadows.
  
  While physically it's difficult to find fault in Gozu, he has no other weapon other than his body... and his brain to an extent. Yes, he could certainly learn to shoot with a bow to add some distance to his repertoire, but what's the point when you've got built-in armor and stamina to boot? Any magical abilities typically associated with Ayakashi are non-existent with Gozu, though he does claim to have some of them if King Enma hadn't nerfed his mask.

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  At first meeting, Gozu will often have his half-starved ox head on, scaring the daylights out of anyone as he speaks in a voice better suited for the bowels of hell. Then again, that is his home, so that might just be normal for him. He does admit that wearing the mask lends him the power of his King, but it's rare he's actually needed it. Outside pranks and duties, he isn't particularly fond of donning it.
  
  Like most oni, he doesn't really care much for his appearance, though most corporeal troubles like bed hair or mud and dirt don't affect him. Truthfully, when he's in his usual state, the only particularly intimidating thing about Gozu is his size. Though his ears and unnaturally fit physique are points of interest, people tend to fixate on the fact he's around two meters tall.
  
  Gozu's outfit is rather lightly armored with many parts exposed, but what piques people's curiosity is the vial around his neck. He often states that it's Akito's blood; most aren't sure if he's joking or not, because even around his human he says that he drew it during one of the times Akito got injured.
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  Gozu's relationship with his human is one riddled with worrying trends and inappropriate humor, mostly due to the oni's troublesome personality, though Akito himself is not entirely blameless either. When Gozu was first summoned to partner with him, he'd initially tried to scare the then teenaged-Akito with his full hell's warden garb. Until now, he continues to prank Akito and the people around him, although the former has since gotten used to his strange and occasionally cruel sense of humor. That being said, him choosing Akito was born of necessity rather than choice, as few have the power to bind an Ayakashi of his caliber.

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  Gozu holds little to no interest in having a wish granted; joining the search for the Ground Cherry Lantern was simple curiosity. Having born witness to several iterations of Sakura Earth Tree, he wanted to see what it was like to be a participant instead of a simple observer. If he does find it, he would probably wish for something silly, like an automatic radar for hell escapees.

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  Despite having seen the worst of humanity, Gozu doesn't believe them to be a bad race. Rather, he's perplexed by the puzzle of how humans could be so different from each other. Two people could've lived through the same circumstances, yet they reacted differently to those identical situations. He finds it fascinating that they're ruled by emotion just as much as they are by instinct and logic, which is a direct contrast to him who's able to shut off his emotions with the donning of a mask.
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  Gozu is a strange oni, to put it lightly. He has a mischief streak a kilometer wide, splashed liberally with well-hidden malice. He's not cruel by choice; he's simply designed this way as his primary occupation and duty is to be a torturer in hell. As an individual, he's far more relaxed than one would expect from one of the Great King Enma's generals, typically not participating any more than necessary in Akito's onmyouji tasks. He's very laidback and tends to let most transgressions pass the moment it happens. He's honestly very difficult to offend, but neither does he find many lines that can't be crossed. In many ways, his social skills are similar to that of a child still learning what should and shouldn't be done.
  
  In contrast with his work at Akito's side, Gozu takes his duties as King Enma's general very seriously. Each escaped hell denizen is a score against his pride, and he will stop at nothing to bring them back. Beneath his lackadaisical attitude is a ruthlessness that will stomp anything in its way, whether they be friend or foe. The entire incident with Wukong is still something that leaves a bad taste in his mouth; he's not exactly the best at letting go of the few grudges he holds.
  
  More than anything else, Gozu is a creature of instinct, governed primarily by a need to entertain himself and satisfy his curiosity. It's his entire reason for joining the search for the Ground Cherry Lantern. This makes him prone to following simple urges and whims, much to the chagrin of his partner. He doesn't immediately realize the repercussions of his actions, creating problems for those around him. He is undeniably selfish, but it's a result of leading a primarily solitary life rather than an inherent personality issue. Frankly, he's not sure if he even has much of a personality in the first place; slipping off the ox mask he always wears makes him feel as if he's trying on a different one for a change.

  伝記

  Gozu doesn't remember much about his beginnings. It simply feels as if when he came to be, he was already surrounded by a menagerie of the agonized wicked and animal-headed demons who were his comrades. Truthfully, he doesn't really mind this job, though it does get tedious crushing the souls of the damned beneath his feet day after day, year after year. The times he had to leave hell were few and far in between, with one of them being a big fat failure as said escapee managed to become immortal thanks to his carelessness.
  
  Most would expect hell's warden to be distrustful of the human race, but on the contrary, Gozu finds them perplexing. He finds it interesting how the same species can reach the pinnacle of greatness yet also end up at the end of his soldering iron. He doesn't view them as inherently bad, just strange. The ritual of the Ground Seed Lantern in particular always piqued his curiosity, and the wishes they made. Most of their partnered Ayakashi made wishes he would've expected of their species, but the humans' desires could range from something selfish and destructive to something so altruistic King Enma would praise them. It was that very contradictory nature that spurred him on to find a human when the Chikyu ki began to show signs of withering away once again.
  
  The search for a human who was strong enough to bond with him was no easy task. He's accidentally turned a couple of his old partners into Wasuremono, both sides thinking they were ready and reality proving differently. Quite frankly, he was reluctant to consider bonding with Akito, though many of the other Ayakashi and Onmyouji spoke highly of his capabilities. Too many times he'd been introduced to a prospect, only to turn them into shells of their former selves. However, Akito's desire to succeed resonated with something in the him; he'd fully known the risks but threw himself into a contract with the oni.
  
  Their journey together so far has been... interesting, for lack of a better word. The fact he'd yet to show signs of becoming Wasuremono was already very good by Gozu's book. But more than that, it seemed they matched in more than just their spiritual ability. They were a strange pair of friends of a sort, each's cynical sense of humor managing to reach the other. Whatever wish Akito has, he'd be curious to know, but the two don't really speak of more personal matters together.
• 01

  Gozu's a big fan of food, though he doesn't exactly really need to eat. Honestly, if you just wanna hang with him, offer to treat him to something he hasn't tried yet and he'll be your buddy for a long while. It hardly matters whether or not it tastes good, as long as it's a novel experience for him. He's pretty much eaten the same thing all his life (hint: it's not food and it can be found in hell), so anything new is great for him, whether or not he comes to regret that choice later.

  02

  While Gozu finds he has a natural knack for most weapons, he doesn't really enjoy using them. He'd much prefer using his fists and feet to beat something up. However, any long-range weapons are pretty much hopeless in his hands. He finds it annoying how he can over pull most bows, or how much finesse is require to throw a shuriken. He's simply ill-suited to anything that requires minute control. This extends past weapons; it's why calligraphy or most if any of the arts are pretty much off-limits unless they think of destroyed instruments are a masterpiece.

  03

  Gozu has no issue with people making jabs at him or about his animal-headed comrades. But when someone demeans the character of his King, expect to be manhandled.
  
  Very few people have properly won Gozu's respect, and the Great King Enma sits at the very top. While most would expect the ruler of the underworld to be some sort of cruel dictator ala Disney's Hades, they'd be wrong in this regard. The true form the Enma Daiou is that of Jizo Bosatsu, loved everywhere for he is a kind and compassionate protector of travelers and children.

 

[Pyosimros]

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TSUKIKO

BASIC INFORMATION

NAME

Tsukiko

AGE

114

YOKAI

Gyokuto

RANK

B

BOND

Miyamoto Sachiko

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• PERSONALITY

  Tsukiko's personality is easy to read: a kind, somewhat timid individual. With a small smile stretched across her face on most occasions, Tsukiko is a friendly person to converse with. Her words are often inviting and she is known as one of those people who're friends to all - able to see the good in most she talks to.
  
  And while she is kind, Tsukiko also lacks social grace. Having spent numerous years on her own, she has somewhat forgotten how to talk to people. Tsukiko finds it difficult to pick up on specific social cues - no matter how obvious they are, and she usually suffers for it. While this isn't unbearable, people who hang with her enough would likely grow sick of it - attempting to "fix" her themselves.
  
  Atop of her lack of social grace Tsukiko is also a timid and jumpy individual. Despite her inviting behaviour, Tsukiko can also be equally as uninviting. Upon seeing someone who is the slight bit intimidating, she is known to make a mad dash 100m away from the person, refusing to speak to them. This makes her a rather hard person to have as a travel companion - more so if someone tries to prank or scare her.
• BIOGRAPHY

  Long ago Tsukiko was an ordinary rabbit with two strange friends: a monkey and a fox. The trio would walk aimlessly for a goal in which Tsukiko had long since forgotten. Each destination and their various hijinks left Tsukiko's mind, yet she always remembered the day she encountered an old man.
  
  On the way up a mountain, Tsukiko and her friends encountered an old man, passed out from exhaustion. The three, seeing him in such a state knew that the man was as good as dead - so they helped him. Tsukiko's friends rushed to gather food to nourish the man, while she stood there unsure of what to do. She wanted to help the old man as much as her friends, though there was nothing she could offer. Brooding over this fact,
  Tsukiko instructed her friends to build a fire - before she had done the stupidest thing she could have ever done.
  
  She jumped into the flames so that the old man could feed on her.
  
  As the fires engulfed her, Tsukiko felt two hands grasp her before she was lifted. She expected this to be the afterlife...somehow - an angel to lift her above - though instead it wasn't the afterlife, it was a life of solitude. The old man was revealed to be Taishakuten, rather than the random spirit Tsukiko had initially assumed him as. He lifted her onto the moon god's home so that she will be immortalized for her attempted sacrifice, though instead Tsukiko simply felt alone.
  
  Left with a mallet, materials for mochi that were regularly shipped and a mortar, Tsukiko spent the remaining years until the present pounding mochi - there was nothing else to do. She would occasionally have the odd visitor wander to her home and they would speak over a pile of mochi, though that was the extent of her social interactions.
  
• EXTRA

  Reason for Contract

  To be discussed.
  
  

  Reason for Ground Cherry

  Tsukiko wants the ground cherry for fame--or the ability to create the tastiest mochi that has ever existed. She is unsure of which she will grant if the ground cherry is ever in her possession.
  
  

  Stance of Humans

  Tsukiko is indifferent towards humans. She neither has a positive or a negative thought of them, they're simply...there.
  
  

  Abilities

  Mallet Master - Due to her endless hours pounding mochi, Tsukiko has gained a proficiency in using her mallet. While she knows no fighting techniques, if she treats her enemies as soon to be mochi Tsukiko can be overwhelming for those with a lowered guard.
  
  Bunny Form - Tsukiko possesses the ability to transform into a bunny on command. There aren't many practical applications to this aside from a smaller size.
  
  Enhanced Stamina - Having the self-assigned duty to pound mochi for extended periods of time, Tsukiko has an enhanced stamina to assist her in this goal.
  
  Enhanced Speed - Being a bunny, Tsukiko can run at rather fast speeds.
  
  Enhanced Hearing - Being a bunny, Tsukiko has an acute sense of hearing.
  
  Moon's Stealth - Under the moon's light and in bunny form, Tsukiko can seemingly melt into the shadows, creating a visible rabbit-like outline as she sneaks around.
  
  
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[rubycats]

Name: Miki Takahashi
Age: 18
Family lineage: Youngest of the Takahashi family
Bonded with: tbd

Abilities: Can seal a Yokai A rank
Reason for contract: To become stronger
Reason for wanting the Ground Cherry: To bring her house to it's former glory
Stance on Ayakashi: Believes not all of them are bad and can be quite helpful

Appearance:

Personality: Kind, optimistic, she enjoys helping others. Dislikes needing help
Background / History: The Takahashi family might be renowned, but it is a far cry from it's former glory. It has become increasingly rare for a powerful Onmyouji to be born from the family, Miki is one of the few exceptions, and people have stopped respecting the family. Despite this Miki had a very happy childhood with her family being nothing but proud and supportive of her, however when Miki learned of the debt that also haunted the family she swore to revitalize her family by obtaining the Ground Cherry.

 

[Shadow Alpha]

Ōkami no Ikari​

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Location:
Mentioned:
Action:
Mood:

Name: "My official title is Ōkami no Ikari, I usually go by Ikari."

Age: "I'm 126 years old, basically just a pup in the Ayakashi world. Well, that's what my family says anyway."

Rank: A

Bonded with: Miki Takahashi

Abilities: Heightened senses, immunity to cold, claws/fangs, ability to communicate with canines, very agile, great reflexes, has a wolf form, can create and manipulate ice

Reason for wanting the Ground Cherry: "I want to become a God and I'll do whatever it takes to ascend and show everyone that I will not tolerate being labeled the black sheep of the Ōkami clan."

Reason for contract: "If I could avoid working with them, I would. Sadly, I need one so that I'm free to interact with their world and the elders believe my view of humans will change if I work with one."

Stance on Humans: "They're food and a good way to pass the time. Humans look upon me with despise so that is how I treat them in return. "

Personality: Ikari has always been a hot-headed child that doesn't hesitate with any decisions. She's the type of Ayakashi that follows her ingrain instincts and has the belief that second guessing yourself will only lead to failure. A majority of her personality could be due to how others viewed her and her relatively young age. Once she is placed in a familiar environment or in a setting where she feels in control, she can be quite friendly and playful like a curious puppy. Ikari has a strong sense of loyalty and can be overprotective of the ones she considers to be friends or family.

Attire:

Spoiler: It's actually black with dark blue accents, no armor, sash is replaced with the giant black fur, no shoes

Background / History: Ikari is a direct descendant of the Almighty Amaterasu which explains her wolfish characteristics and abilities. When she was born, a high ranking priest had foreseen her birth as an horrible omen of the wolf that would bring down the horrible wrath of a god which is how she got her name. The priest had told the humans of his vision which led to them fearing the black furred wolf child's presence. The humans with the ability to see her tried countless times to slay her which initially created despise for the human race. Even her own clan tried to keep their distance since she stuck out like a sore thumb among their light colored fur and holy appearances. As Ikari grew up, she had discovered the existence of the Ground Cherry and knew that it would be her best bet for achieving godliness and showing everyone that she would not be an outcast. She had made it her current goal to use whatever human she found suitable to achieve her dream.

Extra / Misc:
- Her fur is honestly the softest thing in the universe and she has a weakness for having her head scratched, something her family had done since she was young.
- Has a weakness for takoyaki, dumplings, and taiyaki. These 3 foods are like kryptonite and the best way to befriend her

coding by @Wapiti

 

[Life.]

Placeholder WIP since everyone seems to be doing it >.>​

Izanami

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Eldest Daughter of Zhang Family

Name: Zhang, Izanami
Age: 24
Family lineage: Direct of Zhang Family
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Tobi​

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Youngest Son of Muroo Family​

Name: Muroo, Tobi
Age: 19
Family lineage: Direct of Muroo Family, Second Branch​

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[Gizaira]

Yet Another WIP​

 

[deer]

• yeung clan
• kitsune ayakashi

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  the flower that blooms in adversities

  name: yeung, chiharu
  age: twenty-four
  family lineage: direct lineage of yeung
  bonded with: sasameyuki [ Nano ]
  
  

  
  xxreason for contract: "An alliance with an ayakashi is something that shouldn't be taken lightly. It is but the will of the Yeung clan to rest upon the shoulders of responsibilities to the doted on Priestess. If not I, then who?"
  
  xxreason for wanting the ground cherry: "It mustn't be spoken out-loud or the wish will not come true, isn't that correct? In due time."
  
  xxstance on ayakashi: "They are beings that bring to light the evidence of "another world" that crosses realm, time, and space. Who should mess with the fates and what the Heaven allows to exist? Intrigued by most ayakashi would be the best fit-formed answer. The history and experience through the eyes of a being that existed for longer than mere mortals are creatures that perhaps should not be feared and not only reverend, but understood. A bond with an ayakashi would not only bring the clan to their greatest potential. . . but the bond perhaps, will create fonder memories for myself. A link between mortal and immortal is something beyond immeasurable. It is but extraordinary."
  
  

  
  appearance: her light-footed, gracefully swift steps always brings admiration and awe to those who are able to see her walk pass. the alluring charm she embraces as she stands with confidence attracts those within her presence to see her as a woman of power and mystery with elegance and poise. she envelops a strong aura that presents that she should not be trifled or underestimated. with her shoulder's width apart, her head facing upward and forward, chiharu is never seen slouching as she could never allow her posture to falter. the young woman is the symbol of the yeung clan and she would be respected and honored as such.
  
  nevetheless, the young woman’s calm exterior rarely shows her inner turmoil as she keeps her emotions to herself, never letting it show. that being said, her face is soft and smooth, unblemished and untouched by dirt or any scars including wrinkles. she appears younger than she is and more fragile than she looks. however, she is quite lithe as she stands at an average height. she rarely adorns any hair pieces that could, quite frankly, hurt her head unless it’s during a ceremony that requires formal attire. chiharu’s kimono's aren't as extravagant as well as she prefers more simplistic ones that rarely have designs despite her elder's misgivings.
  
  personality: reserved in demeanor and words, the female only speaks when necessary or when it's needed. words don't come naturally to her, especially with small talk. chiharu expresses herself differently than most, favoring to speak through expressions, art, and music. she is easily amused, especially about the world and its surrounding. chiharu has a curious mind and is akin to a child when she finds something interesting that grasp her attention. nevetheless, she takes her responsibilities dutifully and in strides. she can be a perfectionist, never expecting less than what she can give and strives to achieve more than expected. chiharu doesn’t take “no” for an answer and can be quite stubborn in her ways, but regardless, the elders depend on the young woman for guidance.
  
  ever since she was a child, chiharu had always been obedient, making sure to follow strict protocol and rules. she was a diligent and efficient child, never one to "dilly-dally" when it came to her work ethnics. chiharu took everything that was handed to her with great respect. she believes in giving credit where it's due and being honest. chiharu thinks before she acts and rarely acts rashly, always making sure to think of all possibilities before going "blindly" into the fray. she is analytical and cautious. nevertheless, she is quite sharp, able to pin-point if someone is lying to her through their expressions and the way they act.
  
  she is rarely trusting of strangers, though she gives the benefit of the doubt unless it causes harm to her or her family. chihary is charismatic, able to gain attention of those closest to her and even stranger because of the "mysterious", passiveness that she withholds. she rarely allows others to come close to her, maintaining a "facade" that she is not weak. chiharu is wise beyond her years and is quite intelligent - which is why the elders want to keep her away from takeshi and shigeru from the tora family. the elders would "hate" to have chiharu's "mind" and "image" tainted being with them. regardless, she doesn't take well with emotions despite being brave - taking on challanges with courage and putting herself on the line with wariness.
  
  chiharu can be awkward when communicating, especially outside of prayer work or anything relating to the temple. outside of the temple, if one were to go up to her on the streets. . .it would honestly be because she got lost and didn't know where to go. she can be thoroughly naive and get taken advantage because of her ignorance. she isn't street smart and sometimes can't understand simple concepts like games. she questions a lot of things and sometimes takes the fun out of it, especially jokes as she takes things too literally. she is more logical and analytical than brash. chiharu can't express herself easily, words don't come naturally to her and she hides or rather runs away from it because she can't understand her own emotions at times. she may seem emotionless as she doesn't necessarily respond to social cues or emotional situations easily. chiharu speaks in ways that is hard to understand, especially when it comes to people her own age. she may speak in riddles or roundabout ways or use words that is hard to understand.
  
  lastly, she's uptight and quite the perfectionist to the point that if something is wrong it messes up her head. If something isn't a certain way, she can get very "anal" about it and have to do things herself than let others do it. she doesn't know how to rely on other people for help so she would definitely keel herself over because of that and fix mistakes of others, not trusting their "work", or trusting herself to rely on them to get the job done correctly and right.
  
  abilities: prayers of a thousand crane: chiharu often prays in her temple and meditates for at least most of the day unless it is asked of her to pray hommage to a certain patron then she will pray at a shrine for said deity. it is rumored that the young girl's prayer to the gods helps tremendously, especially when there are prayers of a thousand crane - a prayer that is earnestly and humbly said. there are many different prayers that chiharu participates in, sometimes it comes close to a prayer that includes dancing and music, for example, a dance for good harvest, for rain, etc. nevertheless, there are times when she has to pray for the living and the deceased, depending on the day it falls on and providing the sacred ceremony.
  
  the blessing: the yeung family are known for their blessings. it includes being able to become the "messenger" or the "middleman" that will become the god's prophetic law and words. chiharu has been blessed with the role of being a priestess that can "communicate" with the gods and take their words and give it to the people who pray and believe in said gods. the messages would also include being marked by the "god" and those who are "marked" are ones who have the duties to forewarn about disasters.
  
  tea ceremony: from a young age, chiharu was taught the ritual and ceremony of tea. the ceremony includes kneel on one's knee without shaking, sitting upright without slouching, and gracefully mixing together herbs and delicately making tea to the right temperature and taste without being too hot or cold, bitter or sweet.
  
  the arts: chiharu is well-versed in singing, dancing, painting, and playing music as she spent her time learning the different arts in case she needed to host a "festival" at her temple or just for guest.
  
  sword-fighting against the elder's wishes, chiharu, at a young age was able to learn sword fighting at the tora household, secretly. however, she is a little bit rusty as she hadn't had the chance to brush up on her skills or even use a sword for a few years.
  
  the book of knowledge: the moment she could read, chiharu engrossed herself in many books that are placed in her own "library" becoming engrossed to learn more about the world, culture, and anything else she could set her hands on. her mind is of that of an "encyclopedia" - knowledgeable to the point that she may "spew" information without knowing if others would understand her or not.
  
  background / history: born in the spring, hence her name "a thousand springs", chiharu was raised coddled by her elders. they groomed her to become "better" than the generation before her as her elder always followed a traditional mindset of becoming "better" than before and learning from one's mistake. the moment chiharu could open her eyes, the elders continuously said prayers to "sing" her to sleep so that she could start remembering. the moment chiharu started to walk and talk, the elder's wanted to teach her how to dance, how to walk properly, and how to talk - basically using her as theirs to raise and bring up into the world. they never allowed her outside the temply, strictly wanting to keep her face covered from others and her presence hidden away to keep the "mystique" and purity of the young woman.
  
  as chiharu grew, her spiritual abilities started to grow and chiharu was always found on a "strict" schedule from learning her prayers to reading and studying history, art, languages, and so forth. nevertheless, she always found fascination with her "bodyguard" who was training to become an onymouji. chiharu always knew she felt some sort of presence surrounding her, but she didn't know what or couldn't pinpoint who. she always thought it was in her heard or perhaps a wandering spirit that was hanging around the temple. despite not being able to physically see the spirit, chiharu sometimes spoke to them as it made her feel less lonely despite not hearing an answer back. she always took the sound her her wind chimes as a message or anything nature provided her with.
  
  despite being a lonely child and a restricted one, chiharu had the courage to one day sneak off eventually stumbling into the tora family household where she met both takeshi and shigeru. the moment she met them, chiharu treasured the moments she shared with them in her mind forever because it was a memory she was happiest and not alone. she trained with them in sword fighting and being able to defend herself. but, of course, all good thing must come to an end when chiharu couldn't see them anymore as she "graduated" to be able to become a priestess for her family household. the guards who watched her and protected her took their duties as seriously as she took her own. she didn't blame them but she did wish they would talk to her and not have to believe that should maintain a distance because of her status.
  
  nevertheless, chiharu's spiritual abilites surpassed the priesrss before her as she was marked by the gods and her "success" as being the doted on priestess was preserved and well-maintained. but, from time to time, getting permission from the head priest, chiharu was able to see shigeru and takeshi on pretense of praying at the temple in fujiwara. however, it wasn't until she bonded with sasameyuki where she didn't feel lonely anymore. she was able to feel the weight of her burdens lift off her shoulder and sasameyuki was the one who taught her how to "loosen" up and that it is "okay" to feel.
  
  extra / misc: - dislikes: being alone and loneliness, abandonment, false hopes, messing up her prayers, people being against her, the destruction of shrines and temples, not hearing the gods words
  
  likes: the cold, sasameyuki, the tora family, being relied on, trusted, sweets, playing in the snow, tea, long walks, stargazing, reading and learning
  
  despite not being in any way, shape, or form relater, chiharu sees sasameyuki as her blood-sworn sister and someone whom she could trust with her secrets. she treasures her bond tremendously with sasameyuki.
  
  weapon of choice: chiharu would choose a bo and a katana as her choice.
  
  codedby@meraki.​
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  "there's always time for food and naps!"

  name: hayashi, meiko
  age: "/huffs. ask me again and i'll burn you" [200]
  yokai type: kitsune
  rank: "b for badass"
  bonded with: takeshi [ Orikanyo ]
  
  reason for contract: "my reason? why need a reason for fun? next question!" [ she was interested in what humans are like, especially since she had been messing around with one specific human for so long. she wanted to meet him. ]
  
  reason for wanting the ground cherry: ". . .if another person talk about this damn cherry, i'm dressing up as a cherry and you can come and want me. the old gramps over there drone on and on about it. it's tiring to hear about it when you need your beauty sleep. if they wanted a cherry they could've just went to the market. but no, they want those so-called wishing cherry. /shrugs." [ if there was a wish she could wish for, it would be for her brother: toshio. she would want him to be happy and succeed in all that he could, especially being the heir to the hayashi family. however, her second wish is to actually have the realms open between each other, to be able to go back and forth without the need of a 'spiritual essense' high enough to see and interact - just like an open door. imagine, humans in ukiyo and the other yokais in the ametsuchi, freely. wouldn't that be. . . fun? meiko wonders what it would be like if the balance was turned. . .off as she hates being 'caged'.]
  
  stance on Humans: "have you ever watched ants? it's cute seeing those tiny little legs move in a single file line. but, have you ever messed with them and made some of them go off course? the sky's the limit and you're in control! you can practically burn those ants if you wanted or . . or mess with their little heads!" [ meiko sees humans as intriguing, quite fun to play around with because they're just so . . . mortal. ]
  
  abilities: pyrokinesis: meiko has the ability to produce fox-fire and regular fire through her nine tails or her mouth. the temperature of the fire can vary, depending on her emotions and how much control she has. her fire can light up a regular size house if angered enough. however, usually her fires are shaped or formed into weapons such as fire balls, fire knives, etc. but, meiko prefers just shooting fire from her mouth.
  
  illusions: she can only create an illusion, a trickery of the mind against someone, depending on the illusion she wants to conjure. there are times she may use the illusion on herself to make her appear as someone else to another person. however, if she were to conjure another "time" and another "reality", especially a person's nightmare, meiko's abilities would be limited to at least twenty minutes before fading.
  
  shape-shifting: meiko has the ability to transform into a full nine-tailed fox or a half human and half fox, depending on what she feels. however, she can't go back and forth between shape-shifting as it stresses her out sometimes.
  
  trickery: quite the prankster, meiko is able to trick most people with her wit and sly tongue if she needs to be face to face with them. or, however, she's a great pickpocketer.
  
  parkouring: light on her feet, meiko can jump from one place to another with agile and speed. she absolutely loves running and stretching her legs, being free. she isn't afraid to jump from hoops and buildings.
  
  appearance: "oh my, my my, who is that good looking yokai over there? oh, wait, that's me."
  meiko has about three different appearances: human form, fox form, and a floating ball of fire. in her human form, her long hair flows all the way down to her legs, something she's quite proud of. meiko makes sure to keep her appearances - never allowing herself to look down-trodden, sick, or weary. meiko's silky, smooth, shiny silvery hair is brushed at least three times daily, not wanting any knots in her hair. nevertheless, meiko's attire includes extravagant clothes - sometimes too revealing - that are usually white and red, a color that she believes brings out her purple-red eyes. she absolutely loves jewelry and anything shiny so she doesn't mind adorning herself with rings, necklaces, and hair accessories.
  
  in her fox form, a form she absolutely loves being in when she's sleeping, her coat, especially her tail, is quite snow white and fluffy. her tail always seems to bring attraction to those who see her since her coat looks fluffy and warm. she, however, is quite protective of her tail and would never let slimy, greasy hands touch them. she worked hard to keep it looking the way it is! meiko has red markings on her face in fox form as she's all white aside from a few red markings on her body .
  
  lastly, meiko is can be seen sometimes "floating" next to takeshi in a fire form because she is too "lazy" to walk and didn't want to break a sweat. instead, meiko would "float" around takeshi as a fire ball.
  
  personality: "i have a grade A personality"
  meiko . . . is something else. words can't describe the female yokai. . . at least. . there are some ways to describe her, however, if it's wrong, the kitsune isn't afraid to fry the person responsible. she's certainly a ticking bomb, a yokai that could go off any minute depending on her mood and time of the day. meiko is a firecracker that would not stop, not unless she can get what she wants as she's persistent and determined. she can be quite manipulative and sly, being able to use other's to her advantage as she is an opportunist. meiko doesn't know the meaning of "stop" and "giving up". she acts recklessly and harshly, sometimes without the care in the world of consequences. meiko hates being tied down and stuck in one place, there's no "reigning" her in. what you see is what you get from meiko.
  
  because of her mischievious and playful ways, the young yokai is never seen as responsible or trustworthy. most normally blame wrongdoings on the yokai before letting her get a chance to explain her side, so she stopped trying to explain and instead grew an ego that no one could stop her. meiko is greedy and at times selfish and posessive of her items. if she sees something shiny, she can't help but want it. if she sees food, she doesn't share and keeps it all to herself [unless you're toshio]. meiko can be quite rude, not having a filter and being quite blunt to the point that she is too honest of her opinions and what she 'feels' during the moment. she's sassy and flaunts her "beauty", not allowing others to look down upon her. meiko will flirt with absolutely anyone and anything, always loving a good banter or good “fun”.
  
  meiko holds her head up high and has a lot of confidence, being the more outspoken and outgoing one between her and her fraternal twin, toshio. nevertheless, the only person she cares about the most is her younger brother. despite being irresponsible and destroying everything she touches, meiko's true happiness revolves around her brother. as curious as a cat and fun-loving as a fox, meiko just wants to be set free.
  
  background / history: "there's nothing important here, carry along."
  it was a day of celebration, everyone around them were red with joy as blessings graced the hayashi family. they not only just had one child, but two! two kitsunes to raise up and show off. however, what they believed to be a blessing. . . was a curse in disguise. one kitsune was more proper, more down-to-earth, and much, much more obedient. the other kitsune. . . was a terror to raise. the young fox couldn't sit still, couldn't listen, couldn't do anything right. that kitsune. . was none other than meiko.
  
  "ma'm, please, stop running around the house! you'll get hurt!"
  
  and boy did she get hurt. there was never a moment when her skin wasn't covered in dirt, bruises, or anything she was able to get her hands on. the glassware, the plants, the entire room was a mess by the time meiko would go in and out of it. there was never a dull moment in the hayashi household, if she wasn't causing a mess then she was off pranking some poor, unfortunate soul that became her victim for the day. no matter how hard the elders tried to tame her, including her parents, they couldn't. at least. . . they couldn't.
  
  however, when it came to toshio, meiko would obediently obey and listen, always taking her brother's side and listening to him. no matter what she did, toshio always had her back even when others percieved her as a nuisance, toshio accepted her. perhaps it was because they were twins or perhaps it was because they were family, regardless, her brother was the most important person in her life. however, when the elders told her that she wasn't suit to carry on the hayashi family name and continuously degraded her, it actually . . .made her heart hurt. she hated crying, especially in front of her elders. so, she ran away, for a while until toshio found her, talked her down and brought her back home. it was the first time she ever left her home. but. . it was that moment that she vowed to be on toshio's side, always making sure he was living more luxuriously than she is. she did everything she could to help her brother.
  
  as time passed, however, meiko wanted freedom to see the other world and her world without being confined at home. so, because of her restrictions and two years of trying to be "good", meiko decided it was time to do what she wanted, so she snuck off to the waking realm. it was the best decision of her life. she found out that the humans couldn't see her, not at all. so, what did she do? prank everyone any chance she got, especially this one boy whom . . for some reason wanted to continue to look at despite him not seeing her. however, it wasn't until a few years later when he would sometimes talk in thin air did meiko's curiosity of the boy grow. she liked him. so, meiko made it her mission to always make some sort of prank on the male, rain or shine.
  
  extra / misc: meiko is half of a whole - she has a fraternal twin brother - ying and yang.
  
  if she were to ever train with takeshi, especially with martial arts, her weapon of choice is a yumi, practicing kyudo.
  
  codedby@meraki.​

 

[chaotics]

Matsuoka Kichiro, 21
Bonded with tbd

​

kichiro grew up as the only son to a single mother who worked as a cook for a richer family. his childhood was fairly normal until he reached the age of 6, whereupon he discovered he had the ability to see ayakashi. through turmoil and numerous traumatic incidents, his mother couldn't take it any more and cast him away, cursing herself for bringing the han bloodline into her family.

shortly after being abandoned, kichiro was taken in by a pair of elderly farmers who took pity on him and raised him as their own. although he kept his ability to himself, rumours of him interacting with seemingly nothing spread quickly, and he was found by a member of the han family. although extremely reluctant to leave his newfound family, kichiro was forced away from them for the sake of everyone's safety.

at the han residence, he underwent training to better utilise his abilities, though he refused to adapt the family name and kept it in remembrance of the couple that had shown him kindness. equally, he was never truly accepted as a real member of the han family.

//​

with a troubled childhood and lack of a real family, kichiro never really had a chance to form a real bond with anyone, leaving him somewhat emotionally stunted. although rarely intentionally malicious, he can come off as needlessly blunt and self-concerned. he believes everyone else is out for themselves, and for that reason he acts in his own best interest first.

despite his setbacks, he's managed to develop quite a gift for words. his own lack of investment makes it easy for him to freely say what others want to hear, enabling him to manipulate and persuade others for his gain. however his rather closed-off personality ensures he doesn't overuse this skill and for the most part he keeps his goals and needs to himself.

deep down, kichiro is aware he is missing something most people have, but he fears becoming close with anyone as he is sure it will lead to his downfall. he combats any kind of loneliness by engaging himself in study, practise or conversing with yokai, which seem to be equally disinterested in forming long-term relationships with humans, much to his preference.

Abilities
Naming Techniques
He is able to bind an Ayakashi of his power level or lesser. He can bind a maximum of two at a time. He is also able to seal them back to Ukiyo.
Well-versed
Kichiro spent a large portion of his free time in the Han family studying. Even if he cannot perform something, he likely knows about it or how it could be done.

Reason for contract
His only reason is the fact he wants to use an Ayakashi's strength to his advantage in his quest for the Ground Cherry.

Reason for wanting the Ground Cherry
Kichiro being able to see Ayakashi is the reason his childhood was ruined. Abandoned by his mother, taken away from his adoptive family and forced to train surrounded by unwilling strangers. His wish is simple: to erase the ability to see Ayakashi for all humans.

Stance on Ayakashi
He doesn't really care one way or another, but he does harbour some bitterness towards them. He thinks everyone would be better off if humans and Ayakashi existed separately altogether.

Misc
Surprisingly competitive: he loves the thrill of a good battle, be it physical or logical.
Has a soft spot for animals and will go out of his way to ensure their safety and comfort.
For clarification: he is the offspring of a Han family member and a normal person, making him an indirect descendant.

/ / / / /

Mikarazu, Rank B
Bonded with tbd​

​

since his birth, mikarazu was plunged into a world of contest and battle, survival and betrayal.

hey, growing up in a family of birds is harder than it sounds, okay.

with a large family tree and a multitude of siblings, mika's youth was never plagued by boredom. the presence of numerous similarly-skilled brethren meant there was some friendly competition, and while sometimes things got out of hand, for the most part he had a happy childhood.

however, mikarazu spent his whole life in his birthplace, the tenki tree of the ukiyo realm. it is known to be the territory of the tengu yokai, and while their lands surround the area around the tree, they are not allowed to stray far lest they wish to permanently sever their family ties.

//

with unbound spirit for adventure and a desire for freedom, mika made the decision to leave his family at the age of 61 in pursuit of greater things. in yokai terms, he is young thing - borderline a teenager, and it shows.

he has a knack for mischief and teasing others is one of his favourite pastimes. often, he'll latch onto another yokai and follow them around just for the satisfaction of their annoyed voice asking him to leave. naturally, humans aren't safe from him either: he is fascinated by them, having never really heard much about them, and finds them to be odd, if not laughable short-lived little things. he is particularly fascinated by how they live their lives in such a small amount of time, and there are times his curiosity gets the better of him.

other than that, he comes off as a pretty happy-go-lucky kind of person, more concerned with trivial pursuit than some big life-changing shebang. you can have your goals, but what's the point if you don't have some fun along the way, right?

while mikarazu values his freedom first and foremost, he is not one to be shaken by things like betrayal. he accepts most things as fleeting, never one to stay too long in one place or with one person, so if faced with back-stabbing he'll just take it head on. however, those with aims to take away his freedom best be warned: birds do not like to be caged.

Abilities
Transformation
Mikarazu usually has a human-esque appearance, but his true form is that of a huge black bird with a wingspan of about 4 metres. He is also able to transform into an average-sized raven. Normally he wouldn't be able to do this outside of Ukiyo, but his contract has allowed him to use his powers to do so. However, he is only able to keep up his large form for a short time before becoming exhausted and risking serious injury to himself.
Storm
In his true form, he is able to bring forth a black storm. Otherwise, he can cause the sky to darken and rain to come forth, but not much else.
Feather Fan
Using his fan, Mika can manipulate wind up to great speeds, and can create blue streaks of air-like energy. These streams have more force behind them than normal wind, though the more he produces the slower they are.

Reason for contract
A chance to spend time with a human and go on some kooky adventure? Hell yeah!

Reason for wanting the Ground Cherry
Currently, he thinks little of it. He's barely aware of how it even functions. For the most part, he's in it for the journey, and if he actually obtains the cherry, well... who knows what his capricious mind might think up.

Stance on Humans
Although fascinated by them, that doesn't necessarily mean he'll always act friendly towards them, or even interact with them at all. Often he will simply watch from afar with curiosity, and even mimic their actions or repeat the words they say. His relationship with them can be summarised with "a kid watching his favourite animal at the zoo".

Misc
Even though he left his family, Mika is very proud of his heritage and does not take insults towards his family or tengu lightly.
He loves giving people nicknames, especially if they dislike it.
Also, he pouts a lot to get his way. Seriously. A lot.

​

 

[Orikanyo]

Told yea I could catch one! Tora, Takeshi

Name:
"Trust me, your gonna be hearing this name spoken of all across the world!"
Tora, Takeshi

Age:
"Eh? Why are you askin' me that for?"
23 years old

Family lineage:
"I already told you, you goin' deaf?"
Tora, third branch.

Bonded with:
"Every hero needs a tag along right?"
Foxy

Abilities:
Polearm fighting
"Nothing can beat me when I got a long pointy stick in hand!
Whats so funny?"
Some men master the sword, some men master the bow, and some men are just really,really, REALLY, damn good with a blade or point on a stick.From men and beasts to spirits, there is nothing he wont be able to take with a good polearm in his hands. Which is good, consider the Tora's main way of purifying yokai.

He keeps on his person a well used purified naginata for such reasons.

When it comes to fighting, you need to be skilled, tough, and most of all, be as damn strong as you can be!" Shosuke Tora, Takeshi's father

Freakish strength.
Years of training and a love of fighting has built this young man to his top form,
and as he continues to ply his craft he shall look to make himself only even more stronger!
Up until he becomes the strongest man alive!
A title which he will likely have to contend with his father for, which will likely cause the destruction of whatever building they're in at the time.

Survival training
Believe it or not, the man has a great deal of knowledge in how to actually survive in the wild, he actually started learning such techniques and know how because he found the fact he had to return home to resupply really damn boring. As such, he makes it his job to know just how to live in whatever places he ends up.

The ability to pathfind came a bit late into his self teaching, he still Isn't that great at it. But in the very least the was only lost for a full week last time, so progress was definitely made.

However, his best skill is related to fishing, capable of pulling them in with rod, net or even his bare hands!

Reason for contract:
"A journey is always better with a good friend by your side! A kindred spirit resonates between us, no matter what happens, we will NEVER lose! Plus, it was good to figure out why all those things were happening to me over the years..."

Reason for wanting the Ground Cherry:
"If I get that damn seed my name will be talked about in all corners of the world,
The greatest warrior to live, and ever live, what more could a man want?
...
What?
You saying thats not a good enough reason?
Bah, I'd wish for something too!
Definitely!
I... Just don't know what yet..."

Stance on Ayakashi:
"Eh? Weird question.
I fight em, sometimes work with em...
Sometimes they try and trick me,
but they definitely cannot pull a fast one on me thats for sure!"
He works on a case by case basis, if it's a fight it's a fight, if their being friendly he is friendly.
If they're trying to trick him, he falls for it.
Every. Single.Time.
He is a little bit to trusting for his own good, especially if the being in question is easy on the eyes.


Appearance:
"...Your eyes do work right?"
Standing 6' 4" and weighing in at 203 lbs of muscle, this young man boasts an imposing figure as he tends to stand out from the rest of his fellows in sheer size, if not by simply being louder than anybody else in the room. He is generally dressed as you see above, not one for much in the way of change or for fashion, hell even in the most comfortable of clothes he tends to wiggle and struggle, god forbid you get him into something expensive.

Personality:
Imagine if you would, a ideal big brother, hes loud, in charge, strong, capable and somebody you can look up to. Now imagine that man, make him a bit too trusting, have a bit of a serious obsession with training bordering to a dangerous degree, and then make him the eldest son of the third branch of the Tora clan.

And then make him as boisterous and strong willed as one can.

That is Takeshi, the headstrong Tora clansmen who makes it his job to lead the pack and be the strongest warrior he can, it is his life and dream to become the very best, like no one ever was! Despite his proclivity for violence one would find him quite amicable, if a bit dim at times, and find a fast friend should you ever be in the market for one.

Background / History:
"You want to hear the tale of this hero? Well take a seat!"
A long time ago, during one of the worst storms of the decade, the Tora clan was huddling from the winds and rain within the compound, hoping that the fierce winds and rain would pass on by with no damage to the building. Within the walls lay Takeshi's mother, Momochi, heavily in labor. With her husband by her side the howling winds outside could be heard even within the building, the structure creaking and groaning as it stands defiant against the storm.

It was during the final stages of his birth when a uprooted tree, blown from far afield, smashed through the roof, a thick and gnarled thing that crushed just about anything in it's way, lodging itself into the building with a immense crash that rattled the building. When the dust settled, Momochi looked up to see the immense tree, dangling above her and her newly born wailing child, just mere feet away from killing them as it remain lodged in the roof.

The storm soon passed, and many of the household took that as a good enough omen as any for the young Tora, even if none could report the interference of any spirits, good luck at any age is a wonderful thing, especially if it saves you from being crushed by a big god damn tree! Though, this was only the beginning of the odd story of this young hero to be!

In his younger years he, like many of the Tora clan, was taught the ways of the clan, from fighting men, yokai, how to read and write as all noblemen should(Something he found boring, even when somebody described the strokes of a brush to be akin to the naginata). His mind was set on one thing, beign as strong and skilled as dad, a man who boasted both in equal and considerable measure.

However, training was not all he did, for he also got into quite abit of trouble now and again, from raiding the kitchen to leaving the compound on his own, there was no end to the trouble he got into, and for those he dragged into his frequent antics. The most frequent faces were his cousin Shigeru and Chiharu, two other children whom he often trained with, a pair he often dragged also into adventures which may had gotten them yelled at, time and time again, but he never let that persuade him from planning yet another.

Espeacially since his father got quite the kick out of hearing what his son had gotten into this time! His mother, however, less so, as she evidently stands as the one that that could reel in both men she loves so dearly with but one sharp glare.

In his late teens he found hismelf with much mroe freedom, makign frequent bouts into the woods and wilds for training, hunting and what have you, it would suffice to say that he has many hiding spots around the compounds, and many a hidden trail to visit his wayward friends.

it was on these hidden spots that he met somebody who would change his life forever, well, technically she had known him for years, through many, many, many pranks that came from seemingly nowhere, he would not give up his favorite spots no matter what mischief occurred, even if he simply thought it was something he messed up causing it.



Extra / Misc:
Surprisingly good at cooking out in the wild.

Has built a rather good resistance to poisons and disease, the former due to a habit of trying just about anything that looks edible once.. even a little tiny bit.

Drinks like a champ, not recommended to encourage it though.

Seems to care very little about the term "personal space."

Loves baths more than any man really should, a good soak is all he needs to feel rejuvenated.​

 

[wendy]

Name: Hisako Imube
Age: 23
Family lineage: Imube clan: second branch, Eldest Daugther
Bonded with: tbd

Abilities:
Kenjutsu Master: The Imube clan has been a warrior clan that specializes in Kenjutsu for hundreds of year. Each child starts training at the age of 8 and then carries on until they are Kenjutsu master. Everyone in the Imube clan must follow this tradition or risk being ostracised from the family.

A Silver Tongue: From a young age Hisako has been a silver tongue as she always put deep thought into her words before they left her mouth. This talent of hers has even gotten her out of an arranged marriage.

Hisako has had great difficulty with sealing techniques but after 8 years of intense training she is now able to seal a A rank.



Reason for contract: She would rather do it alone but a Ayakashi is esstential for retrieving the Ground Cherry.
Reason for wanting the Ground Cherry: Resurrection of the beloved Imube Clan Leader.
Stance on Ayakashi: Doesn't have a generalised opinion of the Ayakashi but instead judges each individually.

Personality: Hisako's name means 'enduring child' and the name her parents gave her at birth does really reflect her. Hisako has had to deal with a few hardships since birth; On the birth of her 7th sibling Hisako's mothers body could not recover from the great task of giving birth and so she passed away. Hisako had to be her mothers stand in for her young siblings as she put aside selfish desires and now think of herself as a unit not a individual as her actions affected her siblings.

The task of raising her siblings meant that Hisako grew up much quicker than her siblings as she was now their guiding hand but the person Hisako turned to when she needed a guiding hand was her clans leader. The Imube clan leader is Hisako's Great Aunt. The pair share a bond stronger than mother and daughter as her clan leader was also her teacher.

It was at the age of 15 Hisako's Great Aunt began to teach her the ways of onmyoji, in her clan it was normally something a father would teach his son and mother would teach her daughter but for obvious reasons Hisako's learning was interrupted. It took Hisoka 8 years to finally be able to create a spirit bond with an A rank but then another tragedy struck as her only guiding hand in the world passed onto the other realm but Hisako's just can't accept it and so she for the first time in a long time she is doing something completely selfish and that is going to get the Ground Cherry and bring her Great Aunt back to her.

Extra / Misc:

• 
  Hisako is one of 8 children
  She is the third child.
  She is extremely gifted in the art of Kabuki as has quite a few fans.
  She hates spicy food.
  Hisako is a carbon copy of her mother but the only different between them is that Hisoka's eyes are a lighter shade of brown than her mothers.
  She has never gotten along with her father.
  Hisako suffered from fainting spells all through her teenage years due to the amount of stress she had of raising her siblings.
  Hisako has a cherry birth mark on the outside of her left thigh.

 

[Rhakun]

Nagisa (汀)

​

Overview

Age: 22 since spawning.
Yokai type: Iso-Onna
Rank: B
Bonded with: No one yet.
Abilities:
-Hair lash: Nagisa can whip her hair as a primary method of combat. Being an Iso-Onna, the shafts can drain the blood of a living creature.
-Siren's movement: She is an adepted swimmer; in addition, a wrestler that performs best when underwater.
-Predatory instinct: Being a huntress, she has skills for catching a runaway. These better work for animals who dwell in water, but some basic concepts, like tracking and percieveing, she could translate to earth.
-Petromorphosis: She can transform into stone: either in the form of a statue or a monolith.

On Chikyū ki and The Waking Realm

Reason for contract:
Although her circumstance as siren places her in a position where knowledge of humans is not uncommon, The extense of her interactions with creatures of the Waking Realm is of a quick resolution, extension and purpose. Motivated mainly by curiosity, Nagisa would like to better understand the world beyond her shore and is aware that an Onmyouji and a contract can serve this purpose.

Reason for wanting the Ground Cherry:
She does not want it for a specific purpose. If presented with an opportunity for its possession, Nagisa would seal off the Cherry and keep it for herself as a token of power if planting it back was not an option: holding its possibility of usage is a greater consideration in her book than consuming it right away, for needs or whims could arise. It is in her interest to keep the cycle of the Chikyū-ki kindled and, as long as that procedure is not threatened, she'd help a pursuer in accquiring the Cherry if she thought that a good reason (at least, one better than hers) was at hand.

Specifics

Stance on Humans:
Primarily, they are nourishment to her. She is well aware of their intelligence and emotional capabilities so, without any doubt, she has a deep respect for them as a species and does not think less of people. On the level of particulars and personal interactions, her judgement would be specific to whoever she meets: Considering, on every dimension of evaluation, that they could also be her usual food if her power was greater.

Personality:
+She is natty, bubbly and cunning.
+Seductive and sultry by practice, but naturally playful and humourous.
+Although a fierce huntress, she hates pain and inflicting it; usually, at conflicted times, she's the first to try to apologize and make ammends if she feels an unfairness has come from her part.
+Very slow to fury, but very quick to spite.
+In some proportion: a glutton, a slacker and a cheat.
+Admittedly ignorant of the world and consequently inquisitive and passionate about getting to know it.
+Impressionable, enthusiastic and naive AF regarding every piece of technology more complex than a cartwheel.
+Proud. Not terribly so, but somewhat.

Appearance:
From the waist up, her image is that of a clear-skinned, busty woman with hazel eyes and a round face; always soaked, as if she had come out from the sea a matter of minutes ago. From the waist down, her legs are ghastly and translucid, toned by a faint cyan shining that is noticeable at night, but almost invisible when sunlight is present. Observably, she stands at 5'5, with her dark, straight hair measuring every bit of her stature and a few inches more down to the floor. She clothes to ease her swimming and cover her legs when capturing prey, but knows not of wearables beyond those two practical functions: thus, she usually dresses in plain cloth straps tied together through knots and bends.

Her attitude is jovial, but it swaps to a serious and observant demeanor when in company of strangers.

Background / History:
The origin of certain Yokai, as is the case with Tsurara-Onna, is known: in their particular case, Tsurara-Onna arise from the introspection of single men upon their loneliness. If they do so while staring at a well-formed icicle during the winter-time, it is presumed that one of them may spawn to wander until the spring that follows.

Iso-Onna are different in that manner: The reason for their creation is unknown, even to themselves. It is said that they form from the spirits of women who drowned near a rocky beach, seafoam and even the punished souls of pirates, but no certainty is to be found in said stories: as it is usually the case with her kind, Nagisa knows that she emerged from the waters in the Northern sea of the island of Kyushu, and is sure of no more.

While in her younger form, she traveled the sea. Nagisa learned to use her hair through hunger, devouring fish as they came in her way. Eventually, she reached a rocky shore where others like her resided; welcoming her and assisting the young siren in learning the usage of her powers. She was introduced to Ushi-Oni and, as the season came about, persuaded mildly away from fish and introduced to the human blood that huntresses bestowed on the fledglings of the group.

She lived, quite happily and carefree, like this for years: learning to use her powers from elder Iso-Onna, tending her hair and watching the adepts dragging people to the depths around New Year's Eve, when the border between realms thins. Eventually, she grew bored of cycles and left the shore, without much resistance and suiting the prediction of what old sirens call Ryokō, a journey that most Iso-Onna in their youth take before settling down as huntresses; Nagisa, however, seeks to take it a step further and wander the mainland with the aid of a Spirit Contract. This has not been as unusual a choice for some, but amongst her community, no individual who tried it ever returned. For that very reason, she kept it secret.

And so, Nagisa wanders the beaches looking for an interested Onmyouji or, in lack thereof, a meal and a nice view of the seaside.

Extra/Misc

Her first victim was a drunken Tanuki who flirted with her, getting closer and closer with every word he spoke. Unsure of what to do, she opted to let him approach her as much as he was willing to go on his own, but upon a quick inspection, the spirit noticed her legs were absent. Realizing what was happening, he tried to escape and got a fair distance away, but before he could move too far, she managed to grab him by the ankle and pull him to the water after an agitated struggle in a rocky shore. The other Iso-Onna were amused by this clumsy capture and, in a joke that stuck, named her Nagisa: for she hunted by tussling on water's edge.

She only knows the kanji for her name. Beyond that, she cannot read to save her life. Books and information, however, fill her with intrigue.

 

[Aster]

► click listen

"Perish thou who are weak."

Name: Kohime
Written: 瑚媛
Type: Ambie/Amabiko
Age: 220
Rank: B with hopes of someday achieving A.
Bonded with: Liu Shui Zhang

Reason for contract:

"I wouldn't be making one if it wasn't utterly necessary. Hmph. Shui's the only one worth bonding with."​

Reason for wanting the Ground Cherry:

"I'm called to collect the Ground Cherry on Lord Ryōjin's orders, but... truthfully, I'd really like to give it to Shui. There seems to be something she really wants and I hope she gets it. Ah, but Lord Ryōjin's orders come first of course!"​

Stance on Humans:

"I'll give them the benefit of doubt, but only because Namihime seems so fond of them. I honestly don't see what's so great about humans though. Most of them are stinky, with the exception of Shui."​

Abilities:
➢ Goldish - Kohime can summon a maximum of three goldfishes (they aren't like shiki, they're her friends) to do her bidding aid her. Two of them are small-medium sized whereas the third one is large enough for her to sit on. All three of them swim in air. The first two are named Ming and Yue. The third one is named Kingyo.

Kohime only has the strength to keep either Ming and Yue or Kingyo in Ametsuchi. (They are not visible to humans.)

➢ Water - The goldfish she summons can spurt out spouts of water like water guns. If she concentrates enough, she could manipulate medium-sized water bubbles in air.

➢ Song - Kohime is gifted with a naturally good voice. Her voice---more than her appearance---was what got her accepted into Ryōjin's Jinja-hime court. Despite her good voice, she rarely sings even when asked to. The only people who've heard her singing voice are Ryōjin and his court, Shui and her old friends*.

Appearance:
Kohime is a rather petite thing, gracing others at a modest height of 5'2 without her 2 inch high sandals which she wears on formal occasions. Her dark chestnut hair are cropped in straight blunt cuts, save for two locks each on either side of her head which grow down to her shoulders. Her features are not unpleasant and even with her usual look of stoicism, the tiny babe is known to resemble a porcelain doll (that is, until you touch her. Dolls don't bite and snap the way she does).

She is most commonly seen in a decorative red yukata, tied together at the waist by a large fluttering obi which are shaped to resemble the tails of a goldfish. Her signature goldfish hair clip is always pinned into her hair, looking so realistic that some wonder if it is truly a clip. (Some swear they've seen the goldfish blink at them. Kohime neither denies or accepts their claims).

In her visible human form, Kohime's appearance is more or less the same. The only notable difference is the shift in color in her eyes. From a blood-rust red, they turn to a light earthy shade of brown. Kohime finds that most mistake her for a young child around the age of 15 in Ametsuchi, when she is in fact, much older.

Persona:
(+) Loyal; while not one who frequently makes friends, the strong friendships Kohime does make are greatly cherished. Time is an essence lost upon her and no amount can weaken the bonds she forms with those she considers dear. She will be deathly loyal to her friends*, regardless of whether it's been 5 years or 100 since she's last seen them.

(+) Logical; despite her child-like appearance and occasional immature behavior, Kohime is surprisingly a practical person with a good head on her shoulders. She is good at analyzing situations and choosing the best course of action (for herself and to her benefit).

(+) Proud; holds her head up high because if she doesn't her goldfish would slip off. While she's not boastful, she's not modest either.

(+) Snack queen; in her human form, like all other Ayakashi residing in a physical state in Ametsuchi, Kohime is required to eat for sustenance but that doesn't mean she necessarily eats healthily. Instead of meals, the girl binges on small snacks which fills her up, that is, until Shui chides her into eating healthy meals. If there's one thing she likes about Ametsuchi, it's the snacks.

(-) Naive; but only when it comes to human customs and culture. She rarely spends time out of Ukiyo so the rules of human society are usually lost upon her. She's slowly learning due to her time in Ametsuchi. E.g. Kohime only recently learned of what 'marriage' was when Shui got married.

(-) Selfish; what's hers is hers and she's not used to sharing things (or people) with others unless she's chided to by someone she respects (Shui or Ryōjin). The rare exceptions where she does are to be regarded with high praise.

(-) Guarded; One would never see Kohime approach another without suspicion or extreme wariness. The babe is known to put up various mental barriers to prevent others from getting close to her. Those who do, usually have to take down twenty or so walls she's carefully constructed around herself.

(+) Emotional control; Like any Ayakashi, Kohime does feel emotions but they show minimally due to her control. Angry shouting, sobbing or loud laughing in public are rare, if not improbable. No one except Shui has ever seen her cry.

(-) Possessive attachment; self-explanatory. Kohime feels the strong desire to monopolize the few people she chooses to attach herself to. The fact that she gets jealous or insecure when her loved ones seem to prefer the company of another over hers only makes this flaw worse.

(-) Trust issues; Distrust is how she approaches most of her forming relationships, whether it's blatant or underlying. This stems from the bullying she faced in Ryōjin's court.

(+) Devout; The few individuals Kohime adores are put on a pedestal. She is willing to overlook any of their flaws or ill-harm caused to her or others, leading to her probable destruction should they be bad people. People in this list include Seimei, Ryōjin, Namihime and Shui Zhang.

(-) Inferiority Complex; Due to her history of being a weak C rank and serving in a court with beautiful A-rank Ayakashi (the Jinja-hime), the young babe has a veiled inferiority complex which shows in her contempt for weaker beings i.e. mainly Ayakashi under B rank and most unskilled humans.

^ her 'how dare you speak to me you lowly lout' face.

Background / History:
The beginning is fragmented, scattered in the midst of midst of suffering and death. Great misfortune had swept upon the small village the young amabiko was born in and from the start of her waking days, Kotoko had been alone. The faces of her parents and the people of the village are blurred scribbles in her memory. Their abandonment are cold shards she wields as unforgiving blades. From the start of her conception, she fought to survive.

Her memory dates back to the days she would wander the empty ghost town digging for food or whatever she could find to fill her belly. The raid had taken everything considered valuable and spoiled food was nothing the violent Oni tribes were after. Though she was never sure how she survived up until this memory, young Kotoko took this as a sign from the gods to live.

Everyday was a struggle and there were countless times where she'd wish for nothing but the embrace of death. At least there, she believed she would find mercy against a cruel and unforgiving world, that is until---twenty years later, at death's door, Kotoko was rescued by Seimei.

It was with Seimei did Kotoko experience the joy and love of having a family and comfort. The ruthless pelting of life was shielded by his reassuring back and Kotoko's life was indebted to him. In addition to the enigmatic yokai, two others, Hotaru and Shinobu, were together with them on their travels across Ukiyo. They were a family, the four of them, all different yokai races but united as one mind and heart. Her time with them made her take back the resentment of her birth and she later learned that it was Seimei who kept her alive until she was able to fend for herself.

She never questioned why he left her to starve only to come back years later. She loved him, idolized him, worshiped him far too much to question his decisions. If it was for Seimei, Kotoko was willing to throw her life away for him.

For 100 years, Kotoko lived happily without the slightest inkling of what was to happen next. Their travels eventually brought them to Ametsuchi and being the only C-rank yokai in the group, Kotoko was unable to interact with humans of the Waking Realm. It was never a fact she minded (despite the intense teasing of Shinobu), until a large scale fight occurred in the town they were staying at. What started from a misunderstanding, quickly escalated into something more and Kotoko was left unable to doing anything to help.

A group of onmyoujis (*most were bonded, some had the ability to see spirits) had been sent to the town to exorcise some malevolent Ayakashi. To Kotoko's greatest misfortune, her band of friends were roped in and hunted down. Prideful as they were, they stood their ground and fought, warning Kotoko to flee before they spotted her too. As much as she didn't want to, the young Amabiko had never refused a direct order from Seimei so she ran and in running, she cursed her weak existence.

The four of them were split up that night and Kotoko never saw them again.

Alone once again, Kotoko spent the next few years searching for them with each year diminishing the hope of a reunion. In the end, she gave up entirely, believing that this was her punishment for being too weak to help them when they needed it the most. She mourned for her loss and given her experience in her travels with the group, Kotoko survived on her own until she was one day discovered by Ryōjin, the Sea Dragon Emperor.

Captivated by her mellifluous singing voice, Ryōjin invited her into his entourage of Jinja-hime. She accepted his offer and in doing so, he blessed her with a new name: Kohime. A name holds power and this change gave her the surge of spiritual power needed for her to reach B rank; though admittedly, it was still nothing compared to the A-rank Jinja-hime in his court, it was enough to inspire the Amabiko to aim for A-rank.

Adopting a lowly Amabiko into the court was unheard of and Ryōjin's favor only garnered her more jealousy for her to be bullied and ostracized by most members in the Jinja-hime court---all except for one.

Namihime was Kohime's only friend within the court and someone she treasured dearly. It was Namihime who convinced her to give Ametsuchi and its people another shot. Had it not been for her, Kohime would've never stepped foot into the Waking Realm or met Shui.

After a few decades of service, under the urging of Namihime and the instruction of Ryōjin, Kohime was told to return to Ametsuchi for the Contract which will allow her to take part in the search for the Cherry Lantern Seed. It was then, she met Liu Shui and captivated by her grace in her performance for a ceremonial dance, Kohime decided she'd bond with no one else.

Extra / Misc:
➢ Kohime's singing clips: x x x (*she has a wide voice range)

➢ Her favorite food is seaweed but she'll never eat it around other people because it's smelly and sometimes it gets between her teeth. She's proud and refuses to show such a poor sight to others.

➢ Surprisingly bait-able with snacks (a trick Shui's husband learned).

➢ Kohime's name combines the characters 'Coral' and 'Princess'

➢ All the Jinja-hime in Ryōjin's court have the character 'Hime' in their name.

➢ Kohime was once named Kotoko (琴子 kanji name meaning 'harp' and 'child'). When she was renamed by Ryōjin, the 'Ko' kanji was kept but changed from child to coral.

➢ Ryōjin, the sea dragon god, and the Jinja-hime stay in Ryūgū-jō.

➢ Kohime's first family/friends are (from left to right) Hotaru, Seimei and Shinobu. (*A/N: I kept the name Seimei bc it's in her voice clip so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ )

➢ She regards her old name with much contempt. Very few would know it.

➢ As most would guess, her inferiority complex is far deeper than one would think. The insecurity and guilt she carries as a C-rank seeps into disdain for all C-rank and below yokai. She blames herself for losing her family (her first group of friends) and is actually afraid of seeing them again because she's afraid they'd blame her for 'abandoning' them. Kohime refuses to search for them until she's "strong enough" to face them again.

 

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  刘水

  名前

  LIU SHUI

  年齢

  28歳

  ジェンダー

  FEMALE

  系統

  ZHANG (INDIRECT)

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  Though not a direct heir to any of the Zhang's branch families, Shui is still relatively well-known for being something of everyone's big sister. Though her training in their methods is lacking, she's found her place as support for other omnyouji, helping ensure their safety and success. Her marriage with another member of the Zhang family further cemented her ties with the clan.

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  Though Shui is far from being one of the stronger members within the Zhang family, she's not someone that should be easily dismissed. Steady practice and constant exposure to skilled Omnyouji have at least ingrained in her the knowledge that differentiates the good from the great. Though her spirit levels are not as strong as they could have been, what she can do is done with near technical perfection.
  
  Rare are the incidents that Shui acts as Onmyouji on her own; she's most often called to assist other individuals as they lead lost Ayakashi back to Ukiyo. Most of her duties to the Zhang clan are ceremonial. When important festivals take place, Shui is one of their principal dancers alongside the main family. Her singing voice is huskier than what most of the clan's songs call for, and so she's not one of their primary vocalists.
  
  Like most members of the Zhang family, Shui has the ability to lead the lost back to Ukiyo with her song and dance. She's unable to fully exorcise Shi-gai, so she has instead focused her efforts on temporarily paralyzing them and similar effects. This is why she's often called to assist when particularly difficult Shi-gai are expected, as well as teach newer Zhang members and join them on their first excursions.

  見え

  髪

  DARK BROWN

  目

  CRIMSON

  身長

  167cm

  体重

  68kg

  カラー

  #858d9a

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  Shui's comfortable in her woman's body, understanding that it's one of the things that enables her to perform her duties as a Zhang member better. She keeps herself fit through a combination of constant exercise in the form of practice, and proportional eating. Despite that, she admittedly has a sweet tooth and will often take an afternoon off to pound some rice for mochi.
  
  One of Shui's most distinct features is the long brown hair that reaches her waist. It's probably her one point of vanity, taking time throughout her day to brush or comb through the locks and ensure its health. She wears a decorative clip to keep it away from her face. The clothes she wears always ensures a decent range of movement, acknowledging that the Zhang method isn't exactly the most proactive means and always puts the performer at risk.
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  瑚媛

  名前

  KOHIME

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  Shui shares a close relationship with her Ayakashi, having met her shortly after completing her fundamental training as one of Zhang's Omnyouji. She treats Kohime as she would her own unruly child, despite the fact that the Amabiko is several times older than her. While she'd initially looked for a contract so she could fulfill her duties as one of the Zhang, she now appreciates it more as it has given her a fighting chance to find the Seed.

  願い

  願い

  A CHILD OF HER OWN

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  Despite being three years into her marriage, her partnership with Hideki has yet to bear physical fruit. They don't know the reason why, as countless visits to doctors and even comments from the local Ayakashi have given no one reason for it. While Shui understands that it's through no direct fault of her own, the desire for one remains. She is, however, reluctant to share this information, believing it's something between her and her husband only.

  妖

  Seeing as she was late to encounter Ayakashi, with her own partner feeling more like a child than yokai, Shui has an overwhelmingly positive opinion of them. She has yet to encounter a truly "bad" Shi-gai, as her limited abilities have shielded her from the worst of the lot. That said, she's wise enough not give her complete trust to them, though she's willing to give them the benefit of the doubt. No different from normal humans, really.
• 性格

  Shui is like the Zhang family's collective big sister, with almost everyone younger addressing her as "onee-san". She doesn't mind this, and instead revels in her role of raising the younger generations in her clan. Her patient nature and generally calm demeanor make her very well-suited in her teaching role. She is, however, easily mislead and bribed by those under her wing, and so will need a good straight man to keep her students in line.
  
  As with any good big sister though, Shui tends to be on the nosy side, asking questions at the expense of the recipient's comfort. She always feels like she's closer than she actually is to most people; oftentimes she'd ask questions directly where others might beat around the bush. If it were anyone else, most would probably rebuke her, but the fact is Shui's a good listener and a good wall to bounce ideas off of. Frankly, most don't even realize they're saying too much until the conversation is near finished.
  
  While Shui may have a knack for empathy and people, she has difficulty being harsh. She has no issue with conflict; she's quite famous amongst the Zhang for her shouting matches with her husband. However, she hates being the source of someone's negative feelings, often bending over backwards to get them back to a more cheerful mood. But to grow, one needs to go through some rough patches and learn from them. Shui will try to coddle them, possibly enabling any dependent behaviors they have.
  
  On the bright side, she's self-aware enough to realize when she's made a mistake, and will do what she can to rectify it. If it means that she has to step aside for a while, she will, even if it goes against her every instinct.

  伝記

  Shui and her sister Xiulan were born to normal parents who had nothing to do with Omnyouji and the like. However, due to their advanced age, the role of primary caregiver fell to Xiulan, who raised her younger sister as if she was her own daughter. As a result, the two are as close as can be, being able to tell each other almost anything. Even when Xiulan married into the Zhang family, instead of being left behind with their parents, Shui was brought in as practically one of their own, despite being 15 years old already.
  
  As with any member of the clan, Shui and, to a lesser extent, her sister, were expected to learn the dances and songs their new family was known for. It would be a lie to say Zhang's training in the arts came naturally to Shui, who grew up a farmer's daughter. However, if there's one thing her upbringing taught her, it was hard work paid off, and that practice never lied. Though spiritually she would never be up to the same level as those who'd been studying since they were children, her technical proficiency and natural grace were enough to earn her a regular spot in the ceremonial dances the Zhang family often performed in major festivals.
  
  Truthfully speaking, Shui did not put much thought in going into a contract. She only did at first because she thought it was necessary for someone who was from the Zhang family. Meeting Kohime, however, changed her perspective from simple 0necessity into one of trusted partnership.
  
  As with most women in their early 20's, there was pressure from the elders to find a suitable partner and get married. Shui wasn't interested, to put it bluntly. She did go on a few meetings to simply appease them, but none of them held her interest for any longer than five minutes, even if the opposite held true for the other party. It didn't help that Kohime didn't like any of them, and Shui valued her opinion highly.
  
  When Shui finally agreed that it was time they ended the elders' nonsense, she allowed one final prospect, politely stating that any subsequent requests from the clan matchmakers would result in some very tragic ends. Maybe it was fate or just plain luck, but in that last meeting, it was Hideki who stepped into the room. It would be a lie to say it was love at first sight or that they hit it off immediately (the opposite happened actually), but somehow they became friends towards the end of that first meeting.
  
  The two grew close, much to the dismay of Kohime, until things took a romantic turn and they were wed three years ago. That was probably the only time Kohime and Shui fought, until the latter swore up and down that she'd never leave the child-like Amabiko. Kohime and Hideki continue to be in a half-hearted rivalry for Shui's attentions, though it's considerably simmered down ever since Hideki learnt that food is a good way into the Ayakashi's heart.
  
  Though the match was far from perfect (perfect relationships don't exist anyway), it was one that both sides found happiness in. So many keep expecting Shui to share news of a child, yet each time the subject comes up, she remains silent. When directly asked, she simply gives a strained smile, and changes the subject. Hideki was similar, simply delivery a stony expression at any queries. It didn't take long for most to put two and two together.
  
  Countless visits to doctors and even some advice from the local Ayakashi bore no results. Frankly, Shui doesn't think either of them will find the Ground Seed, but if there was even a small chance, she and Hideki would take it. So while both did their duties as Onmyouji, they spent their spare time looking into possible leads about the seed.
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  秀樹

  Hideki's a stoic man whose smiles seem reserved strictly for his wife. The two met via matchmaking, though the few meetings that followed after were strictly friendly in nature. It wasn't until Hideki changed the dynamics that they became romantically involved, and then a few months after, wed, much to the glee of the Zhang elders who'd been wanting to involve Shui further into the clan.

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  Shui is good at domestic tasks, but this is more out of practice than her own preference. Xiulan, her sister, is an absolute disaster as a homemaker. When Shui still lived with her sister, it was often Shui who would clean the shogi or tatami, lest they wanted to risk her sister putting holes in them.
  
  Xiulan has minimal spirit, not bothering to form a contract with any Ayakashi. Much like Shui, she performs in strictly ceremonial fashion and teaches the younger generation. But where Shui focuses on how to connect dancing with Omnyouji practices, Xiulan teaches song and dance as an art form.

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  Calligraphy is one of Shui's hobbies, though her skill in it is rather lacking, to put it nicely. However, no one has the heart to tell her she sucks. Even Hideki, who values honor and honesty more than anything else, feels compelled to tell half-truths at the sight of his wife's enthusiasm. He simply nods and smiles whenever she presents him with her new work. Their house is decorated with several of Shui's "art", though Hideki has gone through great pains to position them in less visible places. He's successfully managed to deflect several attempts of Shui giving wall scrolls of her calligraphy as gifts.

 

[Orikanyo]

Name:
"Have you come for my aid? Please, have a seat and tell me your troubles."
Shojiro

Age:
"Times rolls on, seasons change, trees grow,
yet still I am as tall as a rat."
769 years old.

Yokai type:
"Take one guess, I am certain you will get it."
One-inch Boy

Rank:
C

Bonded with:
Hou Mei Shiga
"Cute, strong and listens to my every word,
have a gained a contract or a retainer?"



Abilities:
Needlefu, the skillful usage of a needle in the ways of force is the main way this little yokai dishes out the pain.
In truth, he finds few chances to prove his abilities with the sharp implement, but legends say his proficiency with it
are something not to be trifled with.

"It is not the size of the blade, but where you strike."

An accomplished creator of tools, through the usage of his various tools and such he is capable of creating various
tools to get the job done. For example, he carries upon his person a expanding glider to make use of drafts and wind to glide long distances!

"A sharp wit cuts as deep as any sword! It also helps to be crafty."

Uchide-no-Kozuchi
A thing he is mostly known for, a magical mallet that when hits an object shrinks it to a tenth of it's size and weight! it can also grow targets as well, depending on which side of the mallet is used.
Upon the second hit, the object or person grows/shrinks back to their normal size, a very handy tool!

though oddly, it doesn't work if humans are watching... And the two sides of the hammer can be easily mixed upo with one another.

"Wana see the world from my angle?"

Reason for contract:



Reason for wanting the Ground Cherry:
*A lecherous grin, followed by disconcerting low chuckling*

Stance on Humans:
"They are such fleeting things, but they live such wonderful and full lives. I cannot help but feel jealous of them, all this time I have watched them, they create beautiful art, create buildings out of base materials, changing the world to their bidding. It may take time, but they complete their tasks, and then move onto another, so very easily, as if the act of creating marvels and beauty can be condensed into a routine.

Truly, I do so ever love humans.

....

And bigger is always better right~!"

Personality:
"Everyone has a vice, one must never be ashamed of their own."

Wise words ring out from the little man, he speaks as if he were a monk giving crucial guidance to any he speaks to. Calm and centered at all times, he gives off a very calm and serene, choosing his words carefully as one might think from an old monk. He loves nothing more than the passing of time and the evolution of humanity as they till the earth, create massive buildings and create gorgeous treasures. Solemn, yet amicably well suit for conversation, he carries himself as a appreciator of arts and the act of creation,the beauty is never lost on this little man, as he finds it in every place he looks.

And.. every.. one.. he looks at. Indeed he has quite the eye for beauty, and is more than willing to watch, stare and sneak to bare witness to a... Work of art.

Background / History:
"So the story goes..."

A childless old couple, prayed to the gods for a child, for they could not bare one for themselves, the gods answered their prayers bestowing upon them soon a child. this child however did not grow beyond one inch. This small yet thoroughly confident young man wished to go to the capital to become a warrior and see the world in all it's glory! Taking up a bowl as a boat, chopsticks as a paddle, a needle as a sword and a piece of straw as a sheath he set off to become the warrior he sought to be.

though that is how the story goes, he is not quite certain himself how he came to be, but this story seemed as good as any when it becomes a topic.

Several things happen along the story, the most important event is the young man defeating an Oni who kidnapped a wealthy man's daughter, by being eaten and stabbing his stomach until he spat him back up! The oni ran away, leave behind the rumored mallet that grants wishes and they both lived happily ever after.

There was also a telling oft he same tale of where he tricked the wealthy chancellor into allowing he and his daughter to wed, only for the small man to be eaten by an oni, again, to which he apparently... Climbed out of the Oni's eye, only to be eaten again, and do the same to escape until the Oni got tired of doing this and left, leaving behind the mallet the little man is so known for.

The truth of the matter is, there really was no daughter, and definitly no wealthy man. Just a brief spat between Shojiro and an Oni that ended up with the little man eaten. The little man had hardly gotten to the stomach, for his unsheathed needle got stuck in the Oni's throat. The resulting clog in the throat of the Oni caused quite abit of panic and no doubt-ably pain as the being began to try and cough up the lodged Shojiro and his sharp pointy savior.

Unable to breath, the Oni soon dropped and went unconscious, giving Shojiro enough time to scurry his way out of the bestial being. Now free, disgusted and thoroughly covered in the Oni's saliva and latest meal the small boy took up the Oni's mallet and ran off, thinking of a better way to explain what exactly happened...

For thats one story he'd rather forget, or at least not tell truthfully!

Regardless, the small little man and his magical mallet set off into the world, wandering for years to witness all the wonders available to him. Witnessing the countless wonderful creations of the mortals he so grew to love, in his own way... He silently watched as buildings took rise, families were created, clans established. But more often than not, he dared not venture to close to those who could see him and his kind, favoring the shadows and anonymity of watching from afar.

The part he loved the most of his journey was his stay at various temples, learning from the wisdom collected by these short lived people, staying out of sight he watched and learned, curious of the wisdom and practices these monks and priestesses perform on a daily basis...

And over the years, he found revelations for himself, though he is far from a monk in the end...

he still functions as a font of wisdom... if you can withstand his interests...

Extra / Misc:

He has an immense love of tea.

Has heard every size joke in the book.


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  namexisasameyuki
  agexiaprox. two cen.
  genderxifemale
  heightxi166cm
  hair colorxisilver
  eye colorxiblue
  racexiyukionna

  
  
  

  Though yukionna are frequently painted as blood-sucking witches lurking about the cold tundras of Ukiyo, it’s apparent why so many fall for their bewitchment regardless. Without a need for vain words dancing off of her pale lips, a single glimpse is enough to ascertain the young maiden’s beauty. Like all of her fellow frostborn kin, Sasame’s appearance is seemingly flawless, even without the extra embellishment of makeup. Gossamer strands of silvery hair compliment milky white translucent skin, giving way for a soft complexion. Even every eyelash framing her eyes seems meticulously placed, and the jewels hidden underneath glimmer like the very ice she was born from.
  
  To match, a modest height of one-hundred sixty-six centimeters and a petite figure evokes the impermanence of a flower. Her legs boast no significant muscle and the thin wrists hidden underneath the eaves of her cloak appear as if they would snap at the smallest of pressures. In tandem with her graceful mannerisms and flighty way of moving about, she casts the illusion of being as delicate as a snowflake, all while keeping hidden the icy thorns she so painstakingly conceals. After all, she doesn’t want all those years of slaving over her appearance to go to waste.
  
  A fashionista through and through, Sasame switches her attire based on the occasion. Her uniform favorite, however, is the modified kimono colored in an array of blues and accented with a gold trimming and embroidery. Complete with a tassel for an earring and a decorative hairpin, the yukionna takes great pleasure in wearing the clothing that she had personally tailored. Though for all her detail, she seems to always be missing one important element: shoes.

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  

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  At first glance, the yukionna known as Sasameyuki is presented as a distantly gracious yokai with an equally elegant physical appearance. Her smile bears a sort of mystique typical of her kind, and her gaze is piercing in a calculating sense—that is until those unfamiliar with the maiden’s habits stand by her side for more than five minutes.
  
  Contrary to the frigid temperatures which naturally cloak the yukionna in a frosty aura, Sasame is a sprightly presence within the Yeung family household. With her amicable persona, the yokai is fairly well-liked among those she interacts with, though her sly demeanor and taste for mischief can land her in hot water from time to time. Her casual attitude with humans and ayakashi alike, however, does make it difficult for her to form any lasting relationships, especially given the fact that she finds difficulty in the simple task of remembering other’s names. In retrospect, she places her close comrades above herself. Perhaps a result of having lived a fairly solitary life with only her adoptive father and brother as company, the people whom Sasame forms a gradual attachment to find themselves being treated as if they were her own family, to the point where she even refers to them as such.
  
  As much as she’d love to say that her personality is as flawless as her appearance, Sasame does recognize her faults (not that she’s ever done much to fix them). Though quick to forgive in that she finds mulling over minor trivialities much too bothersome, any form of betrayal is looked upon with utter distaste. Grudges are a stranger to the yukionna, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t capable of stubbornly clinging to them for years on end. Getting back at someone simply means a few cute pranks here and there (courtesy of her vindictive streak), but a full-on grudge will bring about a sour expression at the mere mention of their name and plans for their slow but painful demise. As they say, hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Luckily, it’s rather difficult to test her patience to that extent.

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  

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  While she can’t freeze a man’s insides solid with a mere kiss (though admittedly she’s also never really tried), Sasame’s range of abilities and encompasses just about everything that the legends state. Born in snow and of snow, the girl’s body naturally permeates a chilling cold, though with her current amount of discipline, she can retract her frosty presence to a certain extent. This power extends to exploding into a cloud of snow if threatened, freezing things over, and (her favorite ability) producing blocks of ice that she can nail things (aka Shiki) with.
  
  Of her current set of abilities, Sasame’s most important by far is the ability to regulate her body temperature. Something that has only just recently been perfected, this power allows for her to travel to warmer climates without suffering the consequences of the heat. This capability comes with a setback, however. As she’s constantly expending excess energy to combat the heat, Sasame becomes proportionally weaker the warmer it is. That being said, shove her in the Sahara Desert, and she’d more or less be rendered useless on the burning sand.

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  bonded withxiyeung chiharu

  
  
  

  Four years seems like but a drop in the bucket to most yokai, but for Sasame, even that minute timeframe is enough for her to have come to shower the young priestess with her affections. From Chiharu making her a teruterubozu to hang on her parasol to the two brushing each other’s hair over idle talk, their relationship is built on small steps which eventually formed into a solid foundation. The yukionna has even taken to referring to Chi as her sister, along with Sachi and Gyokuto of the Miyamoto clan. Not being related by blood means little to Sasame. After all, she’s lived her life doing so by calling Nowaki her father and that bitch Shiki her brother.
  
  

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  Sasameyuki’s original pursuit of a contract lies within the most common amongst yokai: to cross over to Ametsuchi. As a mere B rank yokai, the yukionna is bound to the laws of the boundary, capable of walking alongside humans only when under the power of a spiritual bond. She’d prefer to have nothing to do with Waking Realm, but her goals will never bear fruit without the least of those efforts. After all, the yokai whom she calls “Shiki”, is also hiding away somewhere in Ametsuchi.

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  

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  “I suppose they’re better than that bit– I mean, a certain bird.”
  
  A few are marked higher in her books, but for the most part, humanity (around a good nine-tenths of them, she’d guess?) seems to be full of irritations crawling about like termites. They aren’t quite an eyesore, but her lack of attachment for them makes it quite obvious that she wouldn’t give a care if the humans just up and disappeared one day. However, Sasameyuki is an affectionate spirit in the end. Those who’ve earned her favor—or happen to be aesthetically pleasing to her eyes—will find her stuck to their side human or not, whether it be out of true love or mere amusement.

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  

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  As it is at present, Sasame has little to no desire to have a particular wish granted. However, as a blunt individual in the end, she makes her reasons no secret. The yukionna seeks the cherry seed for a single purpose—in order to find someone, or rather, to wave the prize in a certain tengu’s face. She’s full aware of how petty her goals are, but reveling in his sheer look of bitter defeat is enough for her to drive full speed ahead. One can only wonder what she’d do with the seed afterwards, but that’s something she’ll come up with along the way. In short, she’s a sore loser and being jilted once does nothing to help her case.

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Her first memory was a field of white that stretched as far as the eye could see. The small footprints she tracked in the snow seemed so insignificant, covered up in almost an instant by the blustering winds. There was neither color nor sound to accompany her wherever she went, and her only comfort was the snow that had brought about her existence. Days, months, or was it years? There was no telling how much time passed during that period of solitude. Each second seemed to take longer and longer to pass by, as did every time she closed her eyes until she felt too tired to even wake.
  
  Her second memory was a warm house. It wasn’t the kind of warmth that gave her discomfort. No, it was a certain ambience rather than the physical warmth that was like poison to her. Any inkling of how she had come across the abode was a memory lost in the storm, but whatever the case, the strange atmosphere made her feel safe. Most importantly, it was where she’d find her solace—her family.
  
  Sasameyuki. Such was the name that the kind Daitengu who had taken her under his wing had bestowed her. Though to this day she still didn’t know why Nowaki, as he called himself, had adopted her as one of his own, the following years spent with him and his blood-born son, Shiki, were memories that she would forever memorialize. There wasn’t a single day that she wasn’t grateful for. Even Nowaki nagging at Shiki and Sasame like a mother for getting into all sorts of trouble was something that she came to long appreciate. However, the peaceful days of playing childish games wouldn’t last for an eternity.
  
  Her most hated memory was the retreating back of someone she had once considered precious. Flaunting the excuse that he wanted to wish for Sasame to become prettier or no one would want to marry her, Shiki abandoned his family in search for a contract in Ametsuchi and the legendary wish-granting seed. Seeing right through the lie, the yukionna couldn’t help but feel bitter about her “brother’s” choice. Ten, then twenty years passed, and the blond still hadn’t sent word of his return. Shiki’s words had turned from a “choice” to a “betrayal”, and Sasame’s bitterness followed a natural progression into malice.
  
  Perfecting the technique used to maintain a regular body temperature and expanding the range of climates which she could brave through, Sasame said her farewells to her father with the promise of her and her brother’s return, though she kept to herself the fact that she wasn’t bringing him back unscathed.

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Names Have Meanings all three within Sasame's family have names related to seasons. Sasameyuki (細雪) means "lightly falling snow" and is an image used in classical Japanese poetry often suggesting cherryblossom petals falling during early spring (which some mistake for snow), Shiki (四季) means "four seasons", and Nowaki (野分) means "fall gales".
  
  Names sasame isn't very picky with what others call her. As such, she's collected a rather vast collection of nicknames such as Sasame, Sasa, Sesame, and Snow Fairy. However, when referred to by the appellation "Sacchan", the temperature of the air around her seems to drop by 10°C.
  
  Names? it's highly suspected that the reason why sasame doesn't mind most nicknames is due to her difficulty in remembering the names of others (though the point still stands that her name also happens to be a mouthful to say). Surprisingly, she's good at remembering the fake names that she gives others before finally remembering their true names (e.g. Shigemaru for Shigenori and Mr. Bear/kuma-san for Takeshi).
  
  Strange Diet though she's perfectly capable of digesting "normal" food, Sasame is most noted for eating shaved ice for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert and facing no repercussions if that's the only thing she eats. Due to her inability to stay near open fires for too long without tiring herself out, it also happens to be one of the only food item that she's skilled in making.
  
  Prejudice sasame bears an instinctive aversion towards Karasu-Tengu. She'll usually cool off once she gets to know the individual better, however.
  
  Not!Shikigami it isn't uncommon to see Sasame fashioning tiny snowmen similar to paper shikigami to help her around with small chores. They aren't capable of much beyond domestic use, however.
  
  Free Air-conditioning during the summer months, Sasame tends to remain in a single room for extended periods of time in order to conserve energy by trapping the cool air inside. Those who wish to cool off from the summer heat tend to step in and out of said room.

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  

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[Aukanai]

Yin

About​

➙ Name:

Yin -

➙ Age:

140

➙ Yokai Type:

Tanuki

➙ Rank:

B

➙ Bond:

TBA

Abilities​

➙ Shape-shifting:

One of the abilities of the tanuki is shape-shifting. Yin is no exception, especially take the form of a white haired male, though can occasionally be seen with brown hair instead. His clothes never change, and he seems to stick with one form the majority of time. It would almost seem that Yin has made this specific human form a 'part of himself'.

➙ Object Illusion:

If by any chance Yin sees something he wants that can only be obtained with money, he has plenty of leaves to spare. Like the cheeky tanuki he is, he can use a minor illusion magic to make worthless leaves appear as money.

➙ Sound Illusion:

Yin seems to commonly use sound illusion purely for the sake of messing with humans at night. Like producing the sound of something falling, but without anything actually falling. Yin can produce natural and manmade sounds: from the sound of a river, to sound of coins falling to the ground (which he does just to see the reactions of greedy humans).

➙ Tanuki Fire:

Having the ability to produce small flames, Yin seems to use this ability more of a "guide on dark, rainy nights". He doesn't seem to use this ability has a defence or attack mechanism.

Intent​

➙ Reason for Contract:

TBA

➙ Reason for wanting the Ground Cherry

Other than being excited about the fact that if he had the Ground Cherry he could wish for delicious food, Yin doesn't have any deep intentions on using it. Perhaps he merely wants to wave it in the faces of the humans and ayakashi who want it a whole lot more than him.

➙ Stance on Humans

Unusual, interesting, unpredictable, all words that could come to Yin's mind when thinking of humans. Often roaming among humans, he could also find them fun and exciting. Nonetheless, Yin seems to have positive view on humans.

Appearance​

➙ Eyes

Blue (left), yellow (right).

➙ Hair:

Dirty white

➙ Details:

Far from conservative, Yin is one to wear clothes that don't seem to cover enough of his skin. With his chest and stomach often bared, he has a weird cross between light materials and parts of armour (forearm gauntlet and pauldron). Keeping a toned a muscular form, Yin is seemingly built for combat, however he rarely willingly partakes in combat.
Often seen in the form of a white haired male, Yin has significantly long and silky hair. Usually tied back in a high ponytail, with a side fringe messily falling over his left eye.

Persona​

➙ Trickster:

A common factor of the tanuki, Yin is a bit of a trickster. He loves confusing humans or getting a sort of reaction out of them - mostly from annoyance to his persistent teasing and torment. Furthermore, Yin would go so far as to cause tensions to rise between clans by disguising himself as a member of one clan and initiating an attack on the opposite clan.

➙ Secret Sweetheart

Underneath all his tricks and teasing, Yin is quite a kind hearted and lovable ayakashi. He is especially fond of social interactions and loves learning more about humans. On the rare occassion, he is almost like the pet dog, spouting a strong loyalty for those he has sworn it too - though Yin rarely seems to get that emotionally connected to any other being.

➙ Glutton

Food, food and more food. Yin is a glutton to say in the least, food is the first thing on his list of priorities. From to a juicy cooked chicken to a freshly plucked berry, he loves it all. Alcohol seems to be of equivalent importance to Yin as well, often seen drinking most times during a sunny afternoon.

➙ Lazy Jab

More so having a laid back and "i just want to lay around in the sun" sort of attitude, it's no different when it comes to combat. Yin is disinterested in doing the fighting himself, and does so in sloppy conduct. However, when it comes to a life and death situation, Yin will certainly pull through and take things a bit more seriously.

History​

➙ Amnesiac?:

Perhaps Yin just has a terrible memory and cannot remember his beginning of life himself. A tanuki with no recollection of how he became to be. The earliest days he can seem to remember is waking up on a sunny afternoon in the shade of a tree atop a small hill, not too far from a human village. At first, Yin might had been unsure and wary of humans and kept to himself - scurrying off somewhere to hide.

➙ New View :

As uncertain and inexperienced with the world as he was due to his missing memories, Yin was understandably scared of discovering new things or meeting new people. He would often shy away should he ever cross paths with another. However, the more Yin travelled to escape the unknown, the more he found himself faced with it. And, surely, through experience of the world he came to adjust suitably and become quite fond of his little explorations and adventures to come.

➙ Resting Village :

Travelling with no real point or purpose in mind, Yin was merely bored and just finding that he enjoyed learning more and more things. Eventually, he came across a small human village, one that he would describe as comforting and relaxing. Of course, no one could actually see him, but he felt in place and made the village his home for awhile.

➙ ???:

TBA About contract

Extra​

➙ Yin especially loves edamame and fish and tends to eat it most.
➙ Yin is oblivious and doesn't seem to get hints from others.
➙ Though he likes water, he hates getting stuck in the rain.

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[King Crimson]

Name: Hou Mei Shiga
Age: 19
Family lineage: Disciple and unofficially adoptive daughter of Shiga Sun, Third Branch, Second Child of the Shiga Clan
Bonded with: Shojiro
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Abilities:
Trained in the art of Wukong Style Boxing and Wukong Style Bojutsu, created by Sun Shiga, famous for it's use of trickery and highly acrobatic movements to confuse and disable opponents.
Hou's style in particular focuses on using her foe's limbs, body and even their weapons as platforms to make attacks at vital pressure or ki points.
Hou has also been trained in the use of several hand-sealing techniques, including the dreaded Wukong Two-Fingered Seal: "Jingu Bang Pierces the Heavens"
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Reason for contract: "He has so many great things to teach me, and so many amazing stories to tell! I'm honored to have someone like Shojiro-sensei as a partner!"
Reason for wanting the Ground Cherry: To see the majesty of the Chikyu ki and to earn her master's approval.(Her second wish would be to delete "that night" from history.)
Stance on Ayakashi: "So interesting! There's so many kinds and they come in so many different shapes and sizes! Hmm...I wonder if I'll ever get the chance to challenge an Oni?"
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Appearance: Her eyes are wide, round and bright, giving her a very "monkey-like" appearance. Her hair is brown and cut slightly short. She commonly wears the standard red, black and gold uniform of the Wukong school, with her only form of protection being the hardened leather pads on her elbows. The gold sash and ribbons are to bring good luck and fortune to their wearer.
Personality: A lackadaisical tomgirl, simple of mind but pure of heart, she'll face even the greatest of adversities with the same, innocent smile. She's prone to bouts of mischief, playing tricks on others is one of her favorite pastimes. She loves fighting, believing that like art, music or dance, it can bring humans and ayakashi together.
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Background / History: There are few as old, as cantankerous or as lecherous as Sun Shiga, which is why it comes as a surprises to so many that the frail, age-shrunken man was once one of the clan's greatest warriors. More surprising still, they find, is that someone like him could raise such an earnest daughter.
The story goes that one day, Sun was teaching his morning class. As he was instructing his students the various forms and movements of Wukong Kung Fu, he noticed a peculiar girl peeking in from atop the dojo's walls. Thinking that the girl was some manner of hooligan, he stopped his session, rushed out the door, and chased her off with the old bo staff he used for his walking stick. Content once he lost sight of the mysterious interloper, he returned to his class, and erased the incident from his memory. The very next day, however, Sun saw the girl watching his class from over the wall again, and again he chased her away.
This process continued, day after day, until it became a morning ritual for Sun or one of his students to chase the girl out, only for her to elude capture. Some of his disciples had taken a liking to their strange visitor, and left behind offerings of food and supplies in secret. Others, irritated by her constant meddling, or hopeful to earn their master's attention, began to lay out traps in hopes of capturing her. One day, Sun, at his wits end, ventured deep into the forest to meditate on how he should deal with the strange pest, and as he pondered who the girl could be, what to do with her, and the reason for her persistence, he became aware of a great rustling sound coming from nearby. Cautiously, he ventured toward the source of the noise, and as he spied out from beneath the underbrush, who else did he find, but the mysterious, young girl, practicing what appeared to be his techniques.
He was flabbergasted by the sight, for she practiced techniques she had only observed for a few months as if she had been practicing them for years.
"Was this the reason behind her visits? To learn?" thought the old teacher, stroking his chin in thought. The fact that she had learned so much through simple observation astounded him; it made him wonder how much she had learned so far, and how much potential laid dormant within her.
He needed a way to test her abilities, and luckily, he had had the perfect idea.
The next day, the girl arrived at her usual time, and scaled the dojo wall as she always had, only to find the courtyard completely empty. Confused and disappointed, she prepared to drop down, and sulk back from whence she came, only to find the dojo students now lying in wait below her, and blocking off any path she had of escape.
The largest among them stepped forward; a young, prideful man by the name of Danbo. He was more fit to be a thug than a martial artist, but his formidable strength made him Sun's star pupil. "You've been a pain in our ass for quite some time, girl!" He said, with a cruel sneer, for he hated the girl's persistence, and how she always made a fool of him by eluding his capture, and the oblivious, innocent smile that she always wore.
As he assumed a fighting stance, he sadisticaly smirked, "...But if you want to see the Wukong Style so badly, I'll give you a demonstration that you won't soon forget!!"
The girl's only reaction to Danbo's threatening words was to bow respectfully and assume the same, exact stance. Pushed to his limit by the girl's mockery, Danbo charged forward. The girl rushed forward to meet him, smiling all the while.
The two engaged in a fierce, violent battle, and to the shock of everyone present, Danbo fell first.
"Amazing!" they murmured, "How could Danbo lose?"
"It is simple." Sun's old, bemused voice answered from behind them, and as the students parted to let him through, he added, "That is what happens when one challenges their superior."
With a motion of his staff, he bid his students to return to the dojo. Danbo collected himself from the floor, giving the girl a dirty glare before he disappeared behind the temple door.
"Now then..." Sun suddenly began, turning his attention on the girl, who snapped at attention in response to his gaze. Now that he had the chance to analyze her, he could see that she looked to be around the age of eleven, and wore what seemed to be clothing from his dojo. (He would have to address that later...)
"Tell me, what is your name?"
"Hou Mei, sir." The girl dutifully replied.
"Fitting." He thought, before continuing.
The next question was hard for Sun to ask, though he suspected that he already knew the answer.
"You are far too young to be here alone, where are your parents?"
"I dunno." Hou simply replied, betraying no emotion on the matter.
Just as he had feared.
"And where do you live? Who takes care of you?"
"The nice people of the village do!" She happily replied.
"Why do you keep coming here?"
"Because I was inspired by a public demonstration that I saw, and I wished to learn."
"Interesting..." Sun mumbled, idly stroking his beard.
"And why then, did you not simply ask to join us?"
"Because I had nothing to give you in return..." The girl replied, ashamedly squirming where she stood.
"I'm very sorry for all of the trouble I've caused you, mister. I'll stop bothering you if that's what you-Ack!"
Hou's apology was suddenly interrupted by the sharp pain of Sun's staff tapping her head.
"Fool." The old man simply stated, withdrawing his staff.
"Tell me; do you truly wish to learn kung fu?" Sun asked, with old, wizened eyes that studied every movement the girl made.
Clenching her fists , Hou desperately replied "Yes! More than anything!"
"Very well..." Sun tiredly sighed, as he began to shuffle back to the warm comfort of his dojo, before looking back at the hopeful youth.
"I will permit you to stay here and learn, but know that I do this not because I expect anything in return, nor out of pity for you, but because I wish to know how far you can go. If at any moment, I think that you shall not live up to my expectations, I shall kick you out, do you understand!?"
It took Hou a moment to take in what he had said, but as realization dawned on her, she began to cry tears of joy.
"T-Thank you sensei! Thank you!" She excitedly cried.
And as Sun hurried through in an attempt to hide the smile that spread on his face, he called over his shoulder,
"Good. Now get inside, you look a mess."
Extra / Misc: Perhaps as a byproduct of her training, or perhaps because of some strange, inherent ability, alcohol has some "interesting" effects on her fighting abilities.
Due to an "incident" involving three cups of rice wine and a dispute between her and a gang of 15 armed ruffians, which caused nearly 300 silver worth of damage, it is forbidden by law to serve Hou Mei of the Shiga clan any form of alcohol within the Shiga Prefecture.​

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[Katsuya]

• Han Chiharu
• Kioshi Nao

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  Age: 18 years old
  Family lineage: Direct lineage
  Bonded with: TBD
  Reason for contract: "Other then searching for the Ground Cherry Lantern, I could learn more about Ayakashi and their ways."
  Reason for wanting the Ground Cherry: "Maybe if I give this to my family, I can get out more."
  Stance on Ayakashi:"...I have no personal reasons to dislike them..."
  
  Spoiler: Abilities

  + Talking with the locals:
  For research purposes, she will talk with the locals. Including the Ayakashi once she has a contract, believing that it will lead her to the true name of her target.
  
  + Spiritual Writing - "Trap":
  By writing 'Trap', the ayakashi will be caught inside a sphere. This is an easy skill to have and use; however she has a time limit depending on how strong the ayakashi are. She can catch the weak ones but the strong ones...are less likely to be caught.
  
  + Spiritual Writing - "Return":
  By writing 'Return', the ayakashi will return to Ukiyo. To her, it feels like pushing a stuck sliding door but with spiritually energy. She could do it if the ayakashi is weaker but it's questionable with strong ones.
  
  + Spiritual Writing - "Purification":
  With the true name of the Wasuremono, she can free them and they'll retrieve their past memories before going back to reincarnation. This is the hardest skill she has and that's if she has the true name to begin with.
  Spoiler: Appearance

  + Hair: Dark brown, silky to the touch, it's down to her shoulder blades but she usually has it up in a bun or braid crown of sorts. She would add kanzashi or hair combs to pin her front and side fringes up and out of her face.
  
  + Eyes: A soft, almost pastel green hazel color.
  
  + Skin: Pale with a natural blush on her cheeks. She does put a bit of natural eye shadow and lip color on.
  
  + Body: She's petite. Around 5"3' and weighs 119 lbs.
  Spoiler: Personality

  + Proper:
  Ever since she was little, Haruhi had to be proper all the time and cannot relax unless she was alone. Even then, she still had to be a lady. This makes it hard for her to have personal and intimate moments with friends and family.
  
  + Sheltered:
  Since she is part of the main branch of the family, Haruhi mostly stayed inside because of her studies and practices. However she didn't make that many friends and whenever she got interested in knowing someone like a long lost cousin, everyone within the main branch will steer her away. She's also amazed by the simple things that common folk (or people who don't have spiritual powers) have going for them. Same with Ayakashi when she starts seeing them.
  
  + Naive:
  She's not well versed to some social cues. Like if someone is very sarcastic, she won't get it and take it seriously.
  
  + Book Smart:
  She would look into scrolls and notes in case she missed something or needed a clue. This makes her knowledgeable about the other clans and their specialties; same with her family's history and Spiritual writing skills. Though she prefer to read children's adventure scrolls for fun.
  
  + Curious:
  Haruhi isn't afraid to ask a question if it's something she wants to know. Same with trying somethings out. So she might be copying someone's actions just to see why this person would do said thing.
  Spoiler: Background / History

  Her parents have planned everything out for her since the day she was born. They made sure she would learn several skills like cooking, tea ceremonies, flower arranging, and (when they found about her temporary sight on Ayakashi when she was a child) Spiritual writing among other things; all to be a perfect lady to be paired off in an arranged marriage someday. That's all they boost about her, that she will be a perfect example of being a lady and wife...
  
  And it's not what she wants to do.
  
  While she follows her family's wishes and listen to their directions, Haruhi have moments where she wishes to get out of her home and just enjoy a walk. Without anyone stifling her and looking over her shoulders. When she was a child and still had her 'Sight' on Ayakashi, she would sneak out of the family's household borders and enjoy her day strolling around mindlessly. The next day she tried again, her parents have caught her sneaking away and closed the hole so she wouldn't be able to leave anymore. Since that day forward, her parents kept their grip around her even tighter.
  
  When she heard about the mission to find the Ground Cherry Lantern, Haruhi volunteered to go immediately, declaring that she will bring it for the clan's honor; in reality it's her one chance to be free from her parents' controlling grasps.
  Spoiler: Fun Facts

  + Loves:
  

  • Snow
  • Cherries
  • Hot pot
  • Trying out new and strange food

  + Dislikes:
  

  • Summer heat
  • Not knowing what to do
  • Bitter Teas and Tea Cermonies

  + Fears:
  

  • Never seeing the sun again
  • Falling from high heights

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  • When she sleeps, she snores a soft whine as she breathes out.
  • She lost her Sight when she was eight but with the hopes of having a contract, she would be able to see again.
  • She likes to write Haikus in her free time
  • She can't fold her clothes neatly; oddly messy
  
  
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  Age: "Do I have to tell you?...Fine, I'm 249 years old. Happy now?"
  Yokai type: "...I'm not a cat boy...I'm a proud Nekomata."
  Rank: "...B. I'm a B."
  Bonded with: TBD
  Reason for contract: "For what other reason could I have to make a contract? To be able to go to the human side...and have an emergency snack after finding the Ground Cherry."
  Reason for wanting the Ground Cherry: "To be a god. Then I don't have to do anything ever again, only eat and sleep all day and night long~"
  Stance on Humans: "Yummy. They look good to eat...but I love fish more. They're delicious..."
  
  Spoiler: Abilities

  Transformation:
  - He can change into a house cat, human, and in between. The only difference between him and real cats is the tail; it's forked. "Not a house cat..."
  
  Nekomata Flames:
  - He burns things. The flames are colored violet blue. Usually found on the tips of his tail and the palms of his hands. Usually he would toss balls of fire at the enemies or create a ring of fire around them so they wouldn't leave easily. Also his tail fires can be a good light source too.
  
  Dance Kitty, Dance:
  - "Don't call me kitty. I'm not an ordinary cat-" He knows how to dance like cherry blossom petals in the wind thanks to watching women dancing over the years. He can charm other Ayakashi and humans with it, making them relaxed.
  
  Cat Agility:
  - He has the natural grace, awesome balance, quiet stalking, and extreme flexibility of a tomcat. "I'm not a Tomcat for biscuit's sake!"
  
  Cat Minions:
  -Nao can talk to his followers (which are a bunch of cats) for spying reasons. That or he's too lazy to get up and look for the best stand to eat in that night.
  
  Burning Scratches:
  Scratches that burn from within...literally. Once he scratches the flesh, under the skin will feel like it's burning and then flames would burst out from the thins wounds...and it would intensely hurt.
  Spoiler: Personality

  + Lazy:
  He doesn't want to do things for others. It's annoying. So if he ever teams up with someone, it's for personal gain.
  
  + Sassy:
  He doesn't hold back his sarcasm or harsh jabs at anybody.
  
  + Proud:
  He doesn't bow down to anybody and wouldn't admit his distress. He believes that he is better then others.
  
  + Gluttonous:
  He always want to eat something to stay full.
  
  + Loyal:
  If anyone has somehow gained his trust and friendship, then get ready to have a very loyal ally. He wouldn't leave anybody he cares alone.
  
  + Honest:
  He will not lie. To him, it's a pain in his bum if he has to keep up a lie. It doesn't mean he doesn't know how to lie. He does. Nao just prefers to just be blunt with his words.
  Spoiler: Appearance

  + His Cat form: "For the last time: I'm not a bloody cat!"
  + Human Form:
  + Hair: Dark, messy, and poofy. He does fix it though, just to appear nice.
  
  + Skin: Light tan for sleeping outside.
  
  + Eyes: Ash purple and somewhat narrowed. He looks like he's tired all the time if he's not interested.
  
  + Body: He's lean and somewhat tall. His height is 6"0. His muscles are toned down as he's more built for speed and flexibility. If he's flustered, however, his ears and tail will poof into existence. Weirdly enough, he moves gracefully. Even when he's lazying around.
  Spoiler: Background / History

  There was once a street cat who loyally visited a small family everyday for years. He would watch the granddaughter dance, kept the grandfather company, and relaxed with the mother. It was a nice life for him. The family feed him, leaving a plate out for him with food, and even giving him a name; Nao.
  
  Around 12 or 13 years pasted and Nao was becoming old. Yet he continued to visit the family that grew, watching over them. Until one night, a group of men came over and Nao could hear glass breaking and loud bangs with the women yelling and the old man yelping in pain. The cat quickly jumped inside the open window and followed where the yells are coming from; claws out to scratch the man who was beating the grandfather. It took the group of men to finally catch him but they did. Nao meowed in pain as the men kicked him around, the granddaughter went over to stop them but her mother took her away; calling for help.
  
  Nao couldn't stand up anymore and the group of men continued to beat the grandfather. Wanting to do something, the beaten street cat pleaded silently for something- anything to help the old man. One of the gods or goddesses must had heard and granted him powers unlike any other. The cat's tail split in the middle like a fork, his claws grew bigger, and his growls deepened like a mountain lion. Then he attacked the group again, now energized and stronger then before.
  
  The men ran out, frightened and screaming about being cursed. The old man trembled in fear when Nao wanted to check on him; only to be hit by his shoe. The grandfather chased him out of the house...and Nao felt abandoned for being a demon...betrayed...
  
  So now he wonders around as years pass by, aimlessly wishing to be stronger as most of the times he would be starving. When he heard about the Ground Cherry Lantern, Nao believed he could become a god so that no one would abandon him ever again and people will be nice to him with offerings and a shrine...
  
  Or...so he believes anyways.
  Spoiler: Fun Facts

  + Loves:
  

  • Eating
  • Sleeping in warm and cozy spaces
  • Crushing his origami cranes

  + Hates:
  

  • Being called a cat
  • Interrupting his dance
  • Interrupting his naps
  • Someone stealing his food

  + Fears:
  

  • Ignored
  • Starvation
  • Abandonment

  + Random Facts:
  

  • He carries a fan everywhere.
  • When he sleeps, he tends to sleep on the edge, curled up into a ball and snuggle into a pillow.
  • He chases cattail plants if anybody ever waves one in front of him.
  • Nao really loves fish.
    
  • He likes to do origami only to crush it right after.
  • Whenever he says something about someone looking yummy, it's just him being a dummy.
  
  

Aster

 

[Kazu]

ignoreignoreignoreignoreignoreignoreignoreignoreignToshio Hayashi

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Basics

"It is rare to talk about myself, so my deepest apologies if I bore you."
Age || 200
Gender || Male
Yokai Type || Kitsune
Rank || B
Bonded With || @Pyosimros

Personal

"My, my... It is odd for one to ask so many questions in one day."
Reason for Contract || "They are utterly intriguing. Although I did not have someone whom I specifically went to... ahem, observe from a close distance, I thought I would also follow my sister, Meiko, in finding a human to communicate to."
Although he does aim to use his contract as a way to more easily obtain the Ground Cherry, Toshio also holds another reason: to learn about humans, and there's no better way to learn except to find a human yourself.
Reason for Wanting Ground Cherry || "I do not often believe in superstitions such as this, but... I am desperate."
Being heir to the Hayashi family, Toshio at a young age had accepted all the responsibilities that came as successor. Despite telling himself that he would go along with his family's wishes, there was a part of him that still wanted to be able to make his own choices - similar to Meiko. She was a troublemaker from the start, and he made sure to be there for her when nobody else wasn't. But he was never one to make trouble himself. Obligations always held him back. But if there was really such a thing as a wish-granting cherry, maybe one day he could just leave all his burdens behind.
Abilities || Electrokinesis
Toshio is able to create electricity through his tails (nine in all) and his mouth. The power and control he has over it depends both on his mental and physical state. If he's enraged, he can release enough to severely shock the few unfortunate people within five feet of him.
Illusions
Like any other kitsune, Toshio is able to create illusions. He can use it on himself to appear as another, or conjure a person or thing that isn't there. While he has a good amount of time when appearing as someone else, creating anything such as food that in reality does not exist lasts only up to ten minutes. He hasn't much practice, as he hasn't seen any need for it up until this point.
Shape-shifting
While he does prefer his human form, Toshio is able to transform into a black nine-tailed fox, the opposite color of his sister. He can switch from human to fox quickly and with ease. In-betweens such as a human with fox ears and tail is rare for him, though he can do it.

Biography

"Ah, is it possible to move on? ...No? How unfortunate."
History || The Hayashi family had been blessed. Two beautiful kitsunes, and twins to match had been born. Their parents were overjoyed, and everyone relating to them as well. However, they learned that only one was a blessing, while the other was merely a curse hidden in beauty. The blessing? None other than Toshio.
He was always the more obedient of the two. Quiet, studious, serious, and obedient - everything his family looked for in a child and heir. The older he grew, the more responsibilities he earned and the less time he had to spend playing games and doing frivolous things with his sister and other children his age. But he thought it was because he "had" to, unless he wanted to become a disappointment in the eyes of the elders, and he never wanted to burden anyone with the shame he would bring.
Toshio was well aware of the constant disapproval that Meiko had from their parents and the elders. He was always conscious that she was compared to him in every way. Why she couldn't be more responsible, why she couldn't stop wasting time with her "games", why she always had to act like a child and why she couldn't act more mature like him. It didn't only hurt her, it hurt him as well. While he couldn't outwardly fight back the criticism, he had another way: siding with Meiko.
He took full responsibility for everything that she did wrong, and always praised her when he recognized that she gave it her all, even if others didn't. No matter if the elders saw her as a nuisance and disappointment - she would always be his sister and that was enough.
As the twins grew older, it became more and more apparent who was tied down and who was free. While Meiko would sneak out to the waking realm to interact with humans and become acquainted with a particular boy, Toshio's work felt neverending and his free time nonexistent. It would be several years after Meiko's infamous first run into the waking realm would he then step foot into it himself, in search of a human after hearing word of the "Ground Cherry".
Personality || A stoic and dignified individual, Toshio tries to take everything in stride. He is somewhat of an old man in nature due to being constantly around the Hayashi elders, and is incredibly formal. He speaks to everyone excluding Meiko as if they were simply acquaintances, even to those he has known for years. He tends to be very reserved, and although he can socialize, he isn't as eager to meet new people unless he has a reason for it. Idle chitchat isn't something he gets, and he feels the need to always be doing something - be it work, making sure Meiko and her partner don't set fire an entire city, or anything else. However, if you manage to gain his trust and friendship, he clings on and won't go unless you forcibly shake him off. Even so, it'll probably take several bottles of fox repellent before he gets the message.
Despite his confident demeanor, Toshio is insecure and is easily stressed. He will sugarcoat unless prodded into what he actually thinks, and that in itself is difficult. Unlike his brash and loud-mouthed twin, Toshio is practical and much more mature. He's been in the shadows when it came to the waking realm, and not many know of him except for those closest to his sister. Even so, he's perfectly content to let his sibling have the spotlight - it was the reverse back at home and it was high time that Meiko was allowed to enjoy herself to what she always wanted. Her happiness was his. Unfortunately, as dependable and self-denying as he is, Toshio is slowly reaching a point where he would sacrifice even his twin to get out of the "hell" he had willingly placed himself in and to feel the freedom that everyone else seems to have.
Other ||Toshio's favorite food is fried tofu.

"Failure at some point in your life is inevitable, but giving up is unforgivable."

 

[s e v e n]

~ Akiyama Misaki ~​

❀ Basics // 基本
Name: Akiyama Misaki
Age: Unknown
Yōkai Type: Kosenjōbi
Rank: B
Bond: TBA

❀ Appearance // 外観

"The fairest maiden on the land! Who is it? Me! "

Misaki bears the appearance of an averagely tall young woman, 165 cm in height. Her hair is a shade of dark brown, though often appearing as black upon certain lighting. They are usually tied to the back in a single low ponytail, going as far to the mid of her back. Her eyes are a shade of icy blue, though occasionally can be seen in a blaze, like that of a midnight lantern. It was shown to be the same color of her demon fire form.

❀ Personality // 人柄

"Why the long face? You almost look worse than a kappa. No offense. "

While appearing mature and collected, Misaki is really far from that. Her well made facade is known to shatter within a snap of a finger, the image of a long haired hime-sama, especially upon the appearance of anpan (Japanese red-bean steamed buns). Misaki is known to have a childish side of her, being known to be particularly fond of teasing people and occasionally pulling pranks.

In the inside, however, Misaki claims to be a lonely figure. Ever since her incident, she had lamented for so long she forgot how it felt to have a family. She is known to have a darker side of being secretly judging as well, despite the smile she puts on her face.

❀ Background // 身元

"It started a long. . . looong time ago. . . no! Don't sleep yet! "

A Kosenjōbi is born from the death of soilders, from battlefields where blood were shed- or sometimes, from the death of men. The souls collected, reanimating themselves into a human form, or as some would prefer to call a vengeful spirit.

Long ago, there was once a old man who could not bear a child. Despite his pleads and prayers, efforts were laid in vain as he approached his fifty years of age, alone with his wife without a son nor daughter to care for, cherish, and extend his legacy. Regardless, he lived happily with his beloved wife, every day cherishing each other's presence as if days were their last.

One day, as the old man wandered, he heard the cries of a young baby. The baby was found underneath a once withered cherry blossom, only to sprout its first bloom the moment she first laughed upon the man's touch. She was then brought into his home, living with his wife, before she was given the name Misaki (meaning: beautiful blossom), as the place she was found.

The family lived happy for a long time, and Misaki soon grew into a beautiful young woman. The old man and his were were now old, yet she never grew tired of loving them. Misaki has also then long became the flower of her village- many asked her hand in marriage. She fell in love with a young man, too. It was all perfect for the young maiden, and by the age of 22 she was engaged to the love of her life. Only things were not as perfect as it seemed.

A night before her wedding day, her house was raided. Nothing more than lowly burglars, yet caught by surprise in his sleep, the old man screamed. Blade pierced his heart in an attempt to silence him, and soon followed his wife. Blood painted that night- what had been intended the most beautiful of her life. Scarlet trickled the floor, guiding the lost young maiden towards the front of their door- and how she screamed.

If people had thought that perhaps the young girl was spared, oh how they were mistaken. Not a moment to spare, not a single hint of remorse by those vile men as they watched pools of burgundy swimming around her, the poor maiden gasping for her final breaths. Not even a second glance as her fiance tried to fight back, screaming at her name.

'Satoshi. . . '

The moment Misaki reopened her eyes, it felt just as though it was yesterday. She was unaware of how long time have passed since the world faded from her eyes- breath escaped her lungs. Little did she know, of course, behind the truth of the world she have just missed along the decades spent in lament. The now reborn maiden, a yōkai, is now forced to carry out her possibly endless life, being a Kosenjōbi: born from the blood of her own and all her loved ones. It was a curse she had to bear, one that forces her into an eternal grieving, never healed by time. It was not her choice. . . or could it be?


❀ Abilities // 能力

"You wanna see a magic trick? Now you see me now you. . . don't! "

Misaki is able to transform herself into wisps of blue fire orbs, enabling her to fly and move swiftly. Other than that, she is also able to take control of said blue fire in her human form as a form of energy channeling. However, excessive use of said power may tire her as it was her very own energy she was using. In such a case, she is expected to recharge and rest to gather her strength back. Another ability of hers is that she can seem to sense danger nearby, perhaps in contribution to her kind.

❀ Extra // 余分
Reason for contract: TBA
Reason for wanting the Ground Cherry: Bringing back her loved ones.
Stance on Humans: Misaki is known to be very friendly to humans and can be described as a fun company to be with (well, if only she could actually interact with them). However, it would be mistaken to say she isn't casting her eyes on you at all times. . .

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秋
山
美
咲

code: s e v e n​

 

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age ✾ 26

family lineage ✾ Zhāng (direct); eldest daughter of the First Branch

bond ✾ to be decided
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[div class=thebox][div class=title][div class=h1]貌—Appearance[/div][/div][div class=contentscroll]Standing at an even height of 150 cm (~5'0), one wouldn't expect Xiāoyīn to have such presence.

✾ Perhaps it's her perfect poise and posture, chin lifted slightly with a certain proudness to her visage.
✾ Perhaps it's the way her grey eyes stare straight into another's with unwavering composure, almost as if they were amused by what they witnessed.
✾ Perhaps it's the thin smile across her round face, framed with sheen violet locks, making her look too placid. Too docile. Too unassuming.


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[div class=thebox][div class=title][div class=h1]個性—Personal[/div][/div][div class=contentscroll]Xiāoyīn, under her polite and reserved smile, is a fiercely determined individual. She takes pride in her achievements, despite the hurdles in her life, and hates being underestimated and demeaned simply for her muteness. That is not to say that she does not know her limits, for she is fully aware there is always room to improve, and she is constantly motivated by the need to prove herself.

She has a hidden rebellious streak, often times adventuring out of their estate without notice. Xiāoyīn doesn't goof off—she simply finds a secluded area outdoors to practice and practice, because even though she despises her family, she is still passionate about dancing and music.

Among guests and strangers, it seems Xiāoyīn is willing to respectfully give her attention to their conversation. No one is quite sure if she is genuinely interested or not, but it seems to result in the desired effect, for no one mentions their offence.

Her lack of communication and general aloofness prevents her from bonding with others. She doesn't seem to take any mind to her isolation, for her drive towards improvement has kept her occupied for most of her life, taking up her long, long days. She isn't quite sure what to do with people when she's thrust into non-professional interaction. She tends to be wary and attempts to formulate a plan of escape, as conversation always ends up tiring her.


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[div class=thebox][div class=title][div class=h1]來歷—History[/div][/div][div class=contentscroll]Born with the gift of sight, Xiāoyīn had a life planned out for her.

Early on, she showed promising signs, with a voice that could sing with near perfect intonation and a body that could move with such fluidity and control that her clansmen doted on her constantly.

Then, one day she had been spirited away. it had been days until they found her once again, but the encounter had scarred the girl for life.

Physically.

Left on her neck were long gashes, scabbed over and mottled with black and blue. Even with the extensive healing of the clan's onmyōji, her vocal chords were damaged beyond repair.

Xiāoyīn, silenced, would watch as they threw her away, promising her younger brother the position of head of the family, for what good was she now if she had been deprived of her main source of power?

And so Xiāoyīn continued her life in suppressed bitterness, seemingly content when they whispered their disappointment and pity behind her back.

She could have tolerated it. Her bubbling resentment could stand to be contained. She didn't care if her chances of marriage were ruined because of her marred skin and absent voice, or if her place in the festivals were now on the sidelines.

But when it came to her prowess in onmyōdō, she cared. She cared perhaps a bit too much when they had no faith in the possibility of her forming a contract, thinking it impossible.


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[div class=thebox][div class=title][div class=h1]陰陽道–Onmyōdō[/div][/div][div class=contentscroll]abilities
✾ Xiāoyīn has been raised since birth to hone her skill in song and dance to perfection, even with her voice impaired. With their techniques she is able to open pathways to Ukiyo to lead back lost Ayakashi. However, due to her muteness, her power is lacking and requires at least one other individual for vocal accompaniment, and occasionally dancing, when song is not enough. Her own skill in dance and instrumentals are still exceptional, though, and her acute knowledge in theory paired with her fervent passion makes her work quite exceptional.

✾ She is no stranger to playing the aggressive pieces used for expelling Shi-gai and will often play in the ensembles when exorcising as support. She has successfully improvised songs to evoke certain moods in the case of Wasuremono, though she has not yet been sent out for these missions, so she is unsure of her capability in such fields.

✾ Xiāoyīn picked up sword dancing early on when ceremonial dancing became too mundane for her tastes. It is her preferred style of dance, and has improved her handling of blades, to the point where she is confident enough to catch a falling blade.

✾ Thanks to her main form of communication being in the written form, Xiāoyīn is able to get away with lies fairly easily.


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[div class=thebox][div class=title][div class=h1]心—Core[/div][/div][div class=contentscroll]motives ✾ Xiāoyīn's main reason for a contract is to prove her family wrong, to show how capable she is. She's considering going ahead and forming a contract without supervision, though that's potentially dangerous...

wish ✾ Does she want her voice? Revenge? Power? No one would ever guess.

ayakashi ✾ Xiāoyīn has a bit of a neutral stance on Ayakashi. She's never quite conversed with one for an extensive amount of time, and she generally avoids interaction from both Ayakashi and humans.


[/div][/div][div class=thebox][div class=title][div class=h1]雜–Miscellaneous[/div][/div][div class=contentscroll]✾ Xiāoyīn has developed a system of signs and (musical) licks for use among her attendants and close family members. The phrases are fairly basic.
✾ She carries a pad of paper and a stick of charcoal with her for communication with others, but not everyone is literate and not everyone has patience, so she prefers not to communicate with people.
✾ Her preferred instrument was the yaogu, though she has since moved on to the dizi, as singing became obsolete for her. She'd like to try the tonkori one day.
✾ Favorite Dish: Bang Bang Chicken. Spice Level: max.


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