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Campers this time! Everyone should really, really try to vote!
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Character Name: Sora
Series: Kingdom Hearts
Age: 15
Canon: In the Disney-flavored multiverse of Kingdom Hearts, a powerful force called Darkness is destroying worlds one by one, but one boy’s been chosen as the wielder of a powerful weapon called the Keyblade that can seal them from darkness. Donald Duck and Goofy join him in his world-hopping quest, and the three of them also find their missing friends along the way.
The wielder of the Keyblade is Sora. He’s a highly optimistic, upbeat teenager with an unrelenting heart who talks without thinking things through. Despite his occasional clueless behaviour and simple-mindedness, he’s not exactly dumb. In fact, he’s more emotionally astute and he never loses sight of what is most important. Even when he’s sad, Sora also always tries to look at the bright side of things. However, there are times when he's impulsive and quick to anger, especially when it involves his friends. But he still remains a brave, loyal and forgiving hero that is willing to sacrifice his life for anyone in danger.
Sample Post:
Whoa, come on! What's with all the long faces? I mean, realllllly long. You might wanna shove your jaw back up before we get started! You’re gonna need it later!
So, hi, I’m Sora and I’m here to try and give you a hand! Just not a real one, though! I need those. You know, I’m not used to going to worlds all on my own but I’m sure it’s gonna work out. It always does, no matter what. At least I've got you guys here, right? And you aren’t gonna let me down, riiiiight? So let’s just forget all about brains for a minute because really, who needs them! Huh, I mean, eating mine wouldn’t really help, would it?
You see, I know just the place to begin! I’ve got no idea why you’re all the way you are, but you shouldn’t let it get to you. It’s not that strange, trust me. Okay, yeah, so maybe you can’t high-five without losing some fingers. You can just glue them back on, can’t you? Same goes for handshakes and everything else! I mean, sure, I guess it could get a bit embarrassing at times, but you’re all in this together—even if you aren’t pulled together all the time yourselves. But it’s a good thing you can share each other’s body parts, right? That really shows how you’re always gonna be in this together, you know? There’s no need to get scared or sad about something like that. No one’s gonna judge you for that, that’s just silly. You’ve gotta accept that’s just part of who you are. And I think it’s actually cool, if you ask me. Just look at all the long-distance knock knock jokes you could do with that!
But jokes aside, what you guys really need is to learn how to be friends! It’s just that simple. I know you’re afraid, but you’ve gotta try. Moping around without even trying to get to know one another isn’t gonna make things better for any of you. So you should get to know and trust each other no matter how difficult things might get. Support each other through all the lost limbs! Create a ‘help me find my missing toe’ club or something. That should get you on the right track. Brains aren’t as important as having all your body parts in place. If you focus more on helping everyone get together, then your friends will be your power. Just like they became mine.
And as an example of how friendship should work, I think we should lighten up things a bit and switch your ‘braiiiiiiins’ mantra with something that’ll remind you that sharing is caring! Come on, everybody, try to repeat after me: we’re all for one, and one for all!
Character: Faize Sheifa Beleth
Series: Star Ocean 4: The Last Hope
Character Age: 18
Canon: After a nuclear holocaust and World War 3 turned Earth into an uninhabitable wasteland, humanity went looking to the stars for a new place to live. While coming to the aid of two of the explorers sent to find a new home, Faize meets Edge and Reimi, and quickly becomes friends with them. They embark a planet-hopping space adventure with the motley crew they assemble as they try to contend with searching for a new home for humanity as well as putting a stop to forces that want to end all life in the universe.
Polite to a fault, Faize is extremely interested in exploration, especially because it means getting to meet new aliens and see new planets. He usually acts quite genial, doing his best to get along with everyone, though sometimes his naivete about other people comes through. However, if something is direly important to him, he is known to act impulsively and without any of his usual coolheaded thinking. Faize also admires those who have talents he doesn’t possess, and can become quite attached to following those he admires. In the end, it is both Faize’s inquisitive nature about the universe and these attachments that fuel his desire to protect them at any cost.
Sample Post:
I come in pieces— no, not me, my ship was damaged when I landed here, you see. . . . Ah, amazing, you really do come in pieces.
Please forgive me for being so excited, but this is the first time I've seen a place where a life form such as yourself is the dominant species. Is life form giving you too much credit? In any case, if it isn't too much trouble, would you mind telling me how you are able to keep all of your flesh from sloughing off in all of this swamp water? Actually, it greatly resembles the meal that was served last Tuesday. . . that's a coincidence, right? Surely soup isn't people.
There are a few other things I'm a little confused about as well. I understand that mating, whether interspecies or not, is strictly forbidden, yet it seems that you end up together either nude, in bed, kissing, or any combination of the those quite often. Kissing is supposed to be a somewhat intimate gesture between your people, isn't it? No, no, I don't require a demonstration of the intimacy. Please put your tongue back in your mouth, and that other tongue back wherever you got it from. I’m aware that gift exchanges between two cultures meeting for the first time are common, but in this case, I don't think it's necessary. While it's true that hospitality is important, there are many other ways that we can communicate, many of which do not involve body parts in that way.
And, luckily, I have been told of some of the usual ways that aliens and Earthlings have made contact. Now, I don't usually say this sort of thing, and I hope you'll forgive me for the rudeness. However, I believe it is best to work in the interest of fitting in with local Earth customs regarding contact between aliens and native inhabitants, as it appears that I will be stranded here for the foreseeable future. With that said, let's continue with the traditional phrase of getting better acquainted, shall we?
Take me to your leader.
Character: Ryner Lute
Series: The Legend of the Legendary Heroes
Character Age: 20
Canon: In a world torn apart by constant war and terrible corruption amongst the nobility, a young, optimistic Hero King has recently taken the throne in the southern country of Roland. He wishes to bring an era of peace, prosperity, and happiness to his citizens, and in order to work toward that goal, he sends his best friend with a bodyguard/babysitter out into the world to seek out and bring back relics of ancient heroes so that their immense power can be used to deter other countries from attacking. Adventures, politics, and paperwork ensue.
Ryner Lute is the aforementioned best friend, and he is lazy. Though he’s a genius who earned the title of Roland’s Strongest Magician at the age of thirteen, he’d much rather sleep fifty hours a day than do any kind of bothersome work. Though he has a kind heart and hates seeing anyone suffer, he sees himself as a monster who can only destroy, due to his cursed eyes that hold a dangerous power known as Alpha Stigma. And when everything you do just ends in disaster, why even bother trying, you know? Still, he dreams of a world where everyone can be happy and just take afternoon naps all the time, and if Sion seriously thinks he can make a world like that as the King of Roland, he’ll do what he can to help him. Even though it’s a pain in the butt most of the time.
Sample Post:
Ahh, this is all such a pain, you know? Seriously, I get that there are all kinds of bothersome things all over the place in this camp, but you’d think the library would be safe, at least. All I wanted was to go over there and look through the books, see if anything looked interesting, maybe spend some time reading or something. Good way to stay out of the way and not bother anybody else, don’t you think? …Haaa, but why would it ever be that easy.
The books bite.
…Why do the books bite?
Biting the fingers of the people who are trying to read them… Who makes books that do annoying things like that, anyway?!? I mean, I guess maybe whoever it was might have done it to protect some kind of important secrets or something, but come on, there are so many better ways to do that! Ways that don’t involve limb-chomping, either! There are so many things wrong with that, not least of which is that the people who are allowed to look at it would also get bitten unless you put in all sorts of safeguards, and that’d be really troublesome to bother figuring out how to set up…
It’s not like I was even looking to do any research or anything, either – I was looking through fiction, for crying out loud! Fiction! I just wanted to relax with something light, you know? Maybe on one of those couches in there – they look like a great place for a nap.
…Not that I would ever think of sleeping there, of course! Honest! And I’m not just saying that because of the zombie that just started glaring at me when I mentioned that and that’s now clawing at my arm. …though, er, it’d be really great if you’d stop that. I do kind of need that, you know.
Character: Sion Astal
Series: The Legend of the Legendary Heroes
Character Age: 20
Canon: There comes a time in every young talented mage's life when his best friendblackmails sends him off on a mission to recover powerful magical relics said to have been used by great heroes to defeat demons who threatened to destroy the world in times of legend, for sake of using them to convince everyone to stop fighting and bring peace to the world now. Or well, maybe that's not so typical. And maybe things aren't quite that simple, either.
Sion Astal is the young king of the Roland Empire, a war hero and generally charismatic young man who's determined to make his country and the world at large a better place. Whether sending his best friend off to search out rumored magical weapons of mass destruction, or working himself nonstop for days despite the protests of his subordinates, Sion is nothing if not wholeheartedly dedicated to this cause. Of course, his flawless smiles are only the surface, keeping his true doubts and pain tucked safely out of sight. However his idealism is genuine, giving him reason to keep smiling, whether it be politely negotiating with nobles or childishly teasing his closest friends.
Sample Post:
So this is the famous Directorship of Sieff Yudi, is it? I must say, the rumors really don't do it justice; while it certainly has a most... unique aroma, it's true, I never imagined it could be quite so pervasive. It's a wonder that anyone here can still smell anything at all, really. And while the welcome they gave certainly didn't lack in enthusiasm, even for a local custom the lack of modesty is another matter entirely.
Ah, but that isn't the important matter at hand. While there's certainly no question that Director Sayre's invitation to a conference to discuss possible trade agreements was highly suspicious at best - though the automaton cattle drawing the carriage she supplied were truly remarkable - to think she would so brazenly drop all pretenses of courtesy... No, it's outright strange, when it comes down to it. There's been no mention of ransom, no guards, nor any attempts on my person beyond the bizarrely friendly wildlife; were it not for that strange barrier there's nothing to suggest any overtly hostile intent at all.
Unless... this was really just another ploy, with Director Sayre's cooperation, to force me to take a break from my work. But who would have been behind this? It wouldn't be the first time those guys tried something like this, but who would be behind it this time? Or don't tell me they've been plotting something together! They of all people should know better; there's so much at stake right now, so much still to do, and if we really want to change things for the better... Ah, but there's no use speculating, one way or another I'll just have to get to the bottom of this, and get out of here as quickly as possible.
And ideally before one of these natives does something worse than trying to serve me their "regional specialty" of a soup I keep hearing about, at that.
Character: Medaka Kurokami
Series: Medaka Box
Age: 15
canon: The Hakoniwa Academy Student Council wants to help YOU! Any suggestion or dilemma, big or small, can be placed in the “Medaka Box” at any time. All requests received are completed by the Student Council, led by the President and the brains behind the “box,” Medaka Kurokami. While some are stranger than most, she and the rest of the student council do their best to fulfill each and every one to improve campus life for all.
Medaka excels at whatever task is put before her, even without fully understanding it. Her easy success and presumption that others can achieve the same superhuman results through hard work leads to an inability to empathize with anyone who has to struggle for even a minor victory. Despite stellar grades, her lack of practical knowledge and naivete often yields solutions that completely miss the core of the problem at hand. She’s arrogant and domineering to boot, doling out answers to the woes of others like mandates, but underneath it all, she’s driven by her belief that she was put on this earth to make everyone happy. While she is well-aware it’s a ridiculous pipe dream, that only motivates her to strive harder to make it happen.
Sample:
It is with a heavy heart that I must humbly admit I am not completely certain what a camp is meant for, but I am sure that no one could be happy with such run-down accommodations. While one can certainly attribute some of the damage to financial strain due to the economy, the real answer for why a place like this could have fallen in such terrible disrepair is clear: Director Sayre must have lost sight of her vision of charity and love for children with which she had created this camp. But this is not a time to abandon hope! I was born for helping those in need, and until she can perform her duties properly, I will fix camp in her stead! Of course, property damage is easily remedied. It is my understanding that the inhabitants of camp have other concerns as well. I already have ideas on handling some of those common complaints.
For example: I have heard that many of you have been touched by the giant squid known as “Marcy” in places that made you feel uncomfortable. This is a blatant example of the degeneration in human-cephalopod relations, and we, in our arrogance, only have ourselves to blame for expecting a noble creature like her to comprehend human speech! Of course, there is no guide on how to properly speak squid. Until I find one, we have no choice but to resort to visual aids to facilitate communication. With the generosity of camp's Arts and Crafts hut, I have taken it upon myself to sew an anatomically correct doll for each and every one of you in your likeness. When you engage her, indicate on the doll where and how you would like to be touched. That should be clear enough for her to understand.
There's one problem solved! However, I am well-aware that is only one of many troubles the camp populace has, not including your own personal dilemmas. Does the prospect of having to bare it all on Naked Day terrify you? I shall allay your fears! I will let you gaze upon my splendid body until all thoughts of shame are erased from your mind. My confidence will become your strength. So entrust all your problems to me! Share your suggestions for a better camp, whenever you like! I will lend my assistance to all who ask for it! For when we all smile together, we will surely rekindle Director Sayre's passion for the dream she had abandoned!
Character: Hitoyoshi Zenkichi
Series: Medaka Box
Character Age: 15
Canon: The world of Medaka Box is full of people gifted with amazing abilities, many of whom have inexplicably gathered at Hakoniwa Academy. The person who stands at the top as the most incredible of them all is Kurokami Medaka, the school's student body president, who has decided to devote her unstoppable charisma, intelligence, and strength to fulfilling the requests of the student body, no matter how great or small. One would assume that the student council working under her is a band of equally amazing and dedicated individuals but the truth is a little less glamorous than that. Maybe a lot less glamorous than that.
Hitoyoshi Zenkichi is the General Affairs Manager for the student council and is, above all, 100% undeniably normal. While he may have a level of strength above most people, it's all a result of years of hard training and a strong interest in becoming stronger, rather than a natural gift. Aside from that, he's pretty average and takes a very put-upon teenager approach to most of his life; he'd much prefer to avoid doing things he finds troublesome and he has no problems with vocalizing exactly why he finds something bothersome. It's only for Medaka, the girl that he loves, that he'll go out of his way to do things and once he sets his mind to something, there isn't anything that can stop him. Zenkichi's endless determination, sharp observation skills, and high tolerance for the weird are what have kept him afloat in a world of gifted people, not to mention secured him the role of the series' straight-man.
Sample Post:
… hey, isn't there something wrong with this picture? How the hell am I getting beat out in an athletic competition by these guys- half of them don't even have all of their limbs! Being aerodynamic because you don't have arms to slow you down is-! … Is true, I guess, but there's still plenty wrong with this picture! Shit, at this rate I really am going to lose...
I knew there was something weird about that inter-school sports competition invitation- for one thing our school isn't anywhere near America, no matter what some cheaply drawn crayon map says. Who would even fall for that kind of thing?! But because our motto is to never turn down a request, I ended up getting shipped across the world to compete in some sports competition in the middle of a swamp without any warning. I probably shouldn't be surprised that this is really happening, but imagining something and having it actually happen are two entirely different things. Not that I've ever thought about what it'd be like to be in a sports competition where everyone seems more focused on eating me than beating me. Is there really anyone who would've thought about something like that?
I'm starting to get weird feelings about that number nine too. I'm pretty sure that during that whole cross-country run we did, he stayed right behind me without even trying to pull ahead. Actually, it felt like everyone in that race was just a few feet behind me; I still can't get that damn 'brains brains' running chant of theirs out of my head. I guess it's thanks to them that I placed first in that event, but that was seriously a lot of unwanted pressure. I've heard of breathing down your neck, but drooling is taking it to an all new low. So not only am I still in last place overall, but now I'm going to need a new shirt when this is all over. Not to mention a really hot shower and a lot of soap...
But shit, I can't just stop here... There's no way I can go back after making our student council look this bad. I'll have to completely sweep the rest of the events if I have any chance of saving face, which means definitely taking part in that one event everyone's been avoiding. Being the only guy willing to compete means I'll win for sure, but I can't help but wonder what about 'Tag with Marcy' is so scary to everyone.
Okay, focus! I'll for sure win back some points with this next event; running hurdles is pretty easy and most of these other guys still haven't gotten their feet back on the right legs. Everyone's popping their arms off again, but they're underestimating the need for hand-eye coordination. Not to mention, when it comes to leg power, there's no way I can-
-why the hell does this guy have six legs?!
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Character Name: Sora
Series: Kingdom Hearts
Age: 15
Canon: In the Disney-flavored multiverse of Kingdom Hearts, a powerful force called Darkness is destroying worlds one by one, but one boy’s been chosen as the wielder of a powerful weapon called the Keyblade that can seal them from darkness. Donald Duck and Goofy join him in his world-hopping quest, and the three of them also find their missing friends along the way.
The wielder of the Keyblade is Sora. He’s a highly optimistic, upbeat teenager with an unrelenting heart who talks without thinking things through. Despite his occasional clueless behaviour and simple-mindedness, he’s not exactly dumb. In fact, he’s more emotionally astute and he never loses sight of what is most important. Even when he’s sad, Sora also always tries to look at the bright side of things. However, there are times when he's impulsive and quick to anger, especially when it involves his friends. But he still remains a brave, loyal and forgiving hero that is willing to sacrifice his life for anyone in danger.
Sample Post:
Whoa, come on! What's with all the long faces? I mean, realllllly long. You might wanna shove your jaw back up before we get started! You’re gonna need it later!
So, hi, I’m Sora and I’m here to try and give you a hand! Just not a real one, though! I need those. You know, I’m not used to going to worlds all on my own but I’m sure it’s gonna work out. It always does, no matter what. At least I've got you guys here, right? And you aren’t gonna let me down, riiiiight? So let’s just forget all about brains for a minute because really, who needs them! Huh, I mean, eating mine wouldn’t really help, would it?
You see, I know just the place to begin! I’ve got no idea why you’re all the way you are, but you shouldn’t let it get to you. It’s not that strange, trust me. Okay, yeah, so maybe you can’t high-five without losing some fingers. You can just glue them back on, can’t you? Same goes for handshakes and everything else! I mean, sure, I guess it could get a bit embarrassing at times, but you’re all in this together—even if you aren’t pulled together all the time yourselves. But it’s a good thing you can share each other’s body parts, right? That really shows how you’re always gonna be in this together, you know? There’s no need to get scared or sad about something like that. No one’s gonna judge you for that, that’s just silly. You’ve gotta accept that’s just part of who you are. And I think it’s actually cool, if you ask me. Just look at all the long-distance knock knock jokes you could do with that!
But jokes aside, what you guys really need is to learn how to be friends! It’s just that simple. I know you’re afraid, but you’ve gotta try. Moping around without even trying to get to know one another isn’t gonna make things better for any of you. So you should get to know and trust each other no matter how difficult things might get. Support each other through all the lost limbs! Create a ‘help me find my missing toe’ club or something. That should get you on the right track. Brains aren’t as important as having all your body parts in place. If you focus more on helping everyone get together, then your friends will be your power. Just like they became mine.
And as an example of how friendship should work, I think we should lighten up things a bit and switch your ‘braiiiiiiins’ mantra with something that’ll remind you that sharing is caring! Come on, everybody, try to repeat after me: we’re all for one, and one for all!
Poll #9299 Vote!
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Character: Faize Sheifa Beleth
Series: Star Ocean 4: The Last Hope
Character Age: 18
Canon: After a nuclear holocaust and World War 3 turned Earth into an uninhabitable wasteland, humanity went looking to the stars for a new place to live. While coming to the aid of two of the explorers sent to find a new home, Faize meets Edge and Reimi, and quickly becomes friends with them. They embark a planet-hopping space adventure with the motley crew they assemble as they try to contend with searching for a new home for humanity as well as putting a stop to forces that want to end all life in the universe.
Polite to a fault, Faize is extremely interested in exploration, especially because it means getting to meet new aliens and see new planets. He usually acts quite genial, doing his best to get along with everyone, though sometimes his naivete about other people comes through. However, if something is direly important to him, he is known to act impulsively and without any of his usual coolheaded thinking. Faize also admires those who have talents he doesn’t possess, and can become quite attached to following those he admires. In the end, it is both Faize’s inquisitive nature about the universe and these attachments that fuel his desire to protect them at any cost.
Sample Post:
I come in pieces— no, not me, my ship was damaged when I landed here, you see. . . . Ah, amazing, you really do come in pieces.
Please forgive me for being so excited, but this is the first time I've seen a place where a life form such as yourself is the dominant species. Is life form giving you too much credit? In any case, if it isn't too much trouble, would you mind telling me how you are able to keep all of your flesh from sloughing off in all of this swamp water? Actually, it greatly resembles the meal that was served last Tuesday. . . that's a coincidence, right? Surely soup isn't people.
There are a few other things I'm a little confused about as well. I understand that mating, whether interspecies or not, is strictly forbidden, yet it seems that you end up together either nude, in bed, kissing, or any combination of the those quite often. Kissing is supposed to be a somewhat intimate gesture between your people, isn't it? No, no, I don't require a demonstration of the intimacy. Please put your tongue back in your mouth, and that other tongue back wherever you got it from. I’m aware that gift exchanges between two cultures meeting for the first time are common, but in this case, I don't think it's necessary. While it's true that hospitality is important, there are many other ways that we can communicate, many of which do not involve body parts in that way.
And, luckily, I have been told of some of the usual ways that aliens and Earthlings have made contact. Now, I don't usually say this sort of thing, and I hope you'll forgive me for the rudeness. However, I believe it is best to work in the interest of fitting in with local Earth customs regarding contact between aliens and native inhabitants, as it appears that I will be stranded here for the foreseeable future. With that said, let's continue with the traditional phrase of getting better acquainted, shall we?
Take me to your leader.
Poll #9300 Vote!
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Character: Ryner Lute
Series: The Legend of the Legendary Heroes
Character Age: 20
Canon: In a world torn apart by constant war and terrible corruption amongst the nobility, a young, optimistic Hero King has recently taken the throne in the southern country of Roland. He wishes to bring an era of peace, prosperity, and happiness to his citizens, and in order to work toward that goal, he sends his best friend with a bodyguard/babysitter out into the world to seek out and bring back relics of ancient heroes so that their immense power can be used to deter other countries from attacking. Adventures, politics, and paperwork ensue.
Ryner Lute is the aforementioned best friend, and he is lazy. Though he’s a genius who earned the title of Roland’s Strongest Magician at the age of thirteen, he’d much rather sleep fifty hours a day than do any kind of bothersome work. Though he has a kind heart and hates seeing anyone suffer, he sees himself as a monster who can only destroy, due to his cursed eyes that hold a dangerous power known as Alpha Stigma. And when everything you do just ends in disaster, why even bother trying, you know? Still, he dreams of a world where everyone can be happy and just take afternoon naps all the time, and if Sion seriously thinks he can make a world like that as the King of Roland, he’ll do what he can to help him. Even though it’s a pain in the butt most of the time.
Sample Post:
Ahh, this is all such a pain, you know? Seriously, I get that there are all kinds of bothersome things all over the place in this camp, but you’d think the library would be safe, at least. All I wanted was to go over there and look through the books, see if anything looked interesting, maybe spend some time reading or something. Good way to stay out of the way and not bother anybody else, don’t you think? …Haaa, but why would it ever be that easy.
The books bite.
…Why do the books bite?
Biting the fingers of the people who are trying to read them… Who makes books that do annoying things like that, anyway?!? I mean, I guess maybe whoever it was might have done it to protect some kind of important secrets or something, but come on, there are so many better ways to do that! Ways that don’t involve limb-chomping, either! There are so many things wrong with that, not least of which is that the people who are allowed to look at it would also get bitten unless you put in all sorts of safeguards, and that’d be really troublesome to bother figuring out how to set up…
It’s not like I was even looking to do any research or anything, either – I was looking through fiction, for crying out loud! Fiction! I just wanted to relax with something light, you know? Maybe on one of those couches in there – they look like a great place for a nap.
…Not that I would ever think of sleeping there, of course! Honest! And I’m not just saying that because of the zombie that just started glaring at me when I mentioned that and that’s now clawing at my arm. …though, er, it’d be really great if you’d stop that. I do kind of need that, you know.
Poll #9301 Vote!
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Character: Sion Astal
Series: The Legend of the Legendary Heroes
Character Age: 20
Canon: There comes a time in every young talented mage's life when his best friend
Sion Astal is the young king of the Roland Empire, a war hero and generally charismatic young man who's determined to make his country and the world at large a better place. Whether sending his best friend off to search out rumored magical weapons of mass destruction, or working himself nonstop for days despite the protests of his subordinates, Sion is nothing if not wholeheartedly dedicated to this cause. Of course, his flawless smiles are only the surface, keeping his true doubts and pain tucked safely out of sight. However his idealism is genuine, giving him reason to keep smiling, whether it be politely negotiating with nobles or childishly teasing his closest friends.
Sample Post:
So this is the famous Directorship of Sieff Yudi, is it? I must say, the rumors really don't do it justice; while it certainly has a most... unique aroma, it's true, I never imagined it could be quite so pervasive. It's a wonder that anyone here can still smell anything at all, really. And while the welcome they gave certainly didn't lack in enthusiasm, even for a local custom the lack of modesty is another matter entirely.
Ah, but that isn't the important matter at hand. While there's certainly no question that Director Sayre's invitation to a conference to discuss possible trade agreements was highly suspicious at best - though the automaton cattle drawing the carriage she supplied were truly remarkable - to think she would so brazenly drop all pretenses of courtesy... No, it's outright strange, when it comes down to it. There's been no mention of ransom, no guards, nor any attempts on my person beyond the bizarrely friendly wildlife; were it not for that strange barrier there's nothing to suggest any overtly hostile intent at all.
Unless... this was really just another ploy, with Director Sayre's cooperation, to force me to take a break from my work. But who would have been behind this? It wouldn't be the first time those guys tried something like this, but who would be behind it this time? Or don't tell me they've been plotting something together! They of all people should know better; there's so much at stake right now, so much still to do, and if we really want to change things for the better... Ah, but there's no use speculating, one way or another I'll just have to get to the bottom of this, and get out of here as quickly as possible.
And ideally before one of these natives does something worse than trying to serve me their "regional specialty" of a soup I keep hearing about, at that.
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Character: Medaka Kurokami
Series: Medaka Box
Age: 15
canon: The Hakoniwa Academy Student Council wants to help YOU! Any suggestion or dilemma, big or small, can be placed in the “Medaka Box” at any time. All requests received are completed by the Student Council, led by the President and the brains behind the “box,” Medaka Kurokami. While some are stranger than most, she and the rest of the student council do their best to fulfill each and every one to improve campus life for all.
Medaka excels at whatever task is put before her, even without fully understanding it. Her easy success and presumption that others can achieve the same superhuman results through hard work leads to an inability to empathize with anyone who has to struggle for even a minor victory. Despite stellar grades, her lack of practical knowledge and naivete often yields solutions that completely miss the core of the problem at hand. She’s arrogant and domineering to boot, doling out answers to the woes of others like mandates, but underneath it all, she’s driven by her belief that she was put on this earth to make everyone happy. While she is well-aware it’s a ridiculous pipe dream, that only motivates her to strive harder to make it happen.
Sample:
It is with a heavy heart that I must humbly admit I am not completely certain what a camp is meant for, but I am sure that no one could be happy with such run-down accommodations. While one can certainly attribute some of the damage to financial strain due to the economy, the real answer for why a place like this could have fallen in such terrible disrepair is clear: Director Sayre must have lost sight of her vision of charity and love for children with which she had created this camp. But this is not a time to abandon hope! I was born for helping those in need, and until she can perform her duties properly, I will fix camp in her stead! Of course, property damage is easily remedied. It is my understanding that the inhabitants of camp have other concerns as well. I already have ideas on handling some of those common complaints.
For example: I have heard that many of you have been touched by the giant squid known as “Marcy” in places that made you feel uncomfortable. This is a blatant example of the degeneration in human-cephalopod relations, and we, in our arrogance, only have ourselves to blame for expecting a noble creature like her to comprehend human speech! Of course, there is no guide on how to properly speak squid. Until I find one, we have no choice but to resort to visual aids to facilitate communication. With the generosity of camp's Arts and Crafts hut, I have taken it upon myself to sew an anatomically correct doll for each and every one of you in your likeness. When you engage her, indicate on the doll where and how you would like to be touched. That should be clear enough for her to understand.
There's one problem solved! However, I am well-aware that is only one of many troubles the camp populace has, not including your own personal dilemmas. Does the prospect of having to bare it all on Naked Day terrify you? I shall allay your fears! I will let you gaze upon my splendid body until all thoughts of shame are erased from your mind. My confidence will become your strength. So entrust all your problems to me! Share your suggestions for a better camp, whenever you like! I will lend my assistance to all who ask for it! For when we all smile together, we will surely rekindle Director Sayre's passion for the dream she had abandoned!
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Character: Hitoyoshi Zenkichi
Series: Medaka Box
Character Age: 15
Canon: The world of Medaka Box is full of people gifted with amazing abilities, many of whom have inexplicably gathered at Hakoniwa Academy. The person who stands at the top as the most incredible of them all is Kurokami Medaka, the school's student body president, who has decided to devote her unstoppable charisma, intelligence, and strength to fulfilling the requests of the student body, no matter how great or small. One would assume that the student council working under her is a band of equally amazing and dedicated individuals but the truth is a little less glamorous than that. Maybe a lot less glamorous than that.
Hitoyoshi Zenkichi is the General Affairs Manager for the student council and is, above all, 100% undeniably normal. While he may have a level of strength above most people, it's all a result of years of hard training and a strong interest in becoming stronger, rather than a natural gift. Aside from that, he's pretty average and takes a very put-upon teenager approach to most of his life; he'd much prefer to avoid doing things he finds troublesome and he has no problems with vocalizing exactly why he finds something bothersome. It's only for Medaka, the girl that he loves, that he'll go out of his way to do things and once he sets his mind to something, there isn't anything that can stop him. Zenkichi's endless determination, sharp observation skills, and high tolerance for the weird are what have kept him afloat in a world of gifted people, not to mention secured him the role of the series' straight-man.
Sample Post:
… hey, isn't there something wrong with this picture? How the hell am I getting beat out in an athletic competition by these guys- half of them don't even have all of their limbs! Being aerodynamic because you don't have arms to slow you down is-! … Is true, I guess, but there's still plenty wrong with this picture! Shit, at this rate I really am going to lose...
I knew there was something weird about that inter-school sports competition invitation- for one thing our school isn't anywhere near America, no matter what some cheaply drawn crayon map says. Who would even fall for that kind of thing?! But because our motto is to never turn down a request, I ended up getting shipped across the world to compete in some sports competition in the middle of a swamp without any warning. I probably shouldn't be surprised that this is really happening, but imagining something and having it actually happen are two entirely different things. Not that I've ever thought about what it'd be like to be in a sports competition where everyone seems more focused on eating me than beating me. Is there really anyone who would've thought about something like that?
I'm starting to get weird feelings about that number nine too. I'm pretty sure that during that whole cross-country run we did, he stayed right behind me without even trying to pull ahead. Actually, it felt like everyone in that race was just a few feet behind me; I still can't get that damn 'brains brains' running chant of theirs out of my head. I guess it's thanks to them that I placed first in that event, but that was seriously a lot of unwanted pressure. I've heard of breathing down your neck, but drooling is taking it to an all new low. So not only am I still in last place overall, but now I'm going to need a new shirt when this is all over. Not to mention a really hot shower and a lot of soap...
But shit, I can't just stop here... There's no way I can go back after making our student council look this bad. I'll have to completely sweep the rest of the events if I have any chance of saving face, which means definitely taking part in that one event everyone's been avoiding. Being the only guy willing to compete means I'll win for sure, but I can't help but wonder what about 'Tag with Marcy' is so scary to everyone.
Okay, focus! I'll for sure win back some points with this next event; running hurdles is pretty easy and most of these other guys still haven't gotten their feet back on the right legs. Everyone's popping their arms off again, but they're underestimating the need for hand-eye coordination. Not to mention, when it comes to leg power, there's no way I can-
-why the hell does this guy have six legs?!
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