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Last round! The next app date will be announced shortly.
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Character: Isaki
Series: This Boy Picked Up a Merman
Character Age: Unknown (Looks about 19 though.)
Canon: When high-school student Shima's grandfather dies and he inherits his house, it's his big chance to live alone, do what he wants, and experience life to the fullest! Ha ha no, kidding. Since he's an introvert with plenty of internalized self-worth issues and a crippling fear of being unloved and alone, it's actually his chance to have a complete breakdown, accidentally fall off a dike, and almost drown in the sea.
Luckily there's a friendly merman nearby who not only saves Shima from premature death, but also invites himself home as a permanent houseguest. Warm, excitable, and enthusiastic, Isaki is the perfect foil for Shima. He may not always be terribly mature and can certainly sulk with the best of them when things don't go his way, but he's got a sensitive and nurturing personality and an optimistic outlook. Thinking with his heart instead of his head might be a little impetuous, but it hasn't steered him wrong yet.
Note that despite being a merman, Isaki still regularly throws on an extra-long yukata and manages to get around by car, wheelchair, or even hopping on his own two fins. He would not be confined to the sea.
Tell us about yourself in a few words.
Hi, I'm Isaki. Until pretty recently I lived by myself in a place so different, I guess you could almost call it another planet. Anyway, that's not important. I'm very happy to be a part of your world now.
Why are you joining our happy community?
Shima!
Oh, sorry. That's not a very helpful answer since we're both arriving at the same time. It's true, though. You see, I like looking through Shima's letters. I'd never open anything of his but sometimes I read the return addresses, or look for interesting coupons. Advertising doesn't count, since it's not like it's personal. Anyway, as soon as I saw your brochure in the mail I started thinking about how much fun it would be to take a vacation together. New experiences are what keep life interesting. And it took a long time, but Shima finally agreed. Victory for me, right?
Do you think you are good in a crisis? You will obviously not be of any use to us in a crisis, as you are a freaky fish guy.
What? What?! Wait a sec, who told you my secret? Were you looking up my robe? That's super rude, you know? I'm a guest here! And I've got rights!
Hmph. For your information I would be plenty useful. If you want a strong pair of arms, I'm your guy. If that's no good, at least I can be there on the sidelines to cheer you on and give advice. I happen to be a master backseat driver. So take that!
Honestly though . . . If there really is trouble while I'm here, I promise to do everything I can to help. Vacation or no vacation, I wouldn't just sit around when there's a crisis going on.
Would you ever trade your tail for legs?
Hmmm, I think I've heard a story like this . . .
If you're asking if I'd do it for myself, the answer is no. I know it's kind of strange, a merman wanting to hang around a camp full of nothing but humans. But it doesn't matter to me what anybody else looks like, and I don't need legs to have great experiences. Like I said before, it's exciting to do new things. There's so much I can experience like this, so I'm happy just to be here. And I'd really miss the ocean too, so no thanks. Besides, Shima loves me the way I am. But don't tell him I said that.
If you could choose to bring three objects to a desert island, what would you bring and why?
What? Why would I keep swimming around an island if it was deserted? I think I'd get lonely . . .
Eh, wait a second. Is this your way of saying you don't still want me here? You really think I'm useless? That's so mean!
Character: Kawauchi Shima
Series: This Boy Picked Up a Merman
Character Age: 17
Canon: After the death of his beloved grandfather, Shima, overwhelmed with loneliness and sadness, goes to the ocean to cry. While he's there, he accidentally drops the box holding his grandfather's ashes into the water and jumps in to save it even though he doesn't know how to swim. As he sinks further and further into the sea, he's suddenly rescued and carried to shore by the unlikeliest of mermen. --Wait, a merman?! Thinking it all a dream, Shima agrees to let him come home with him to stay. Next thing he knows, there's a kiddie pool as a new, permanent fixture in his living room. Thus begins the odd, yet fun-filled days in the Kawauchi house.
Shima has spent most of his life building walls around himself to keep from getting hurt because he thinks that if he were to show how broken and needy he feels inside, that he would be abandoned and left all alone. What he doesn't realize is that holding people at arms length perpetuates the loneliness that's been inside him all his life. Eventually, with the help and encouragement of his new housemate, Isaki, Shima is able to accept that and to open himself up to others. He's still timid and unsure of himself, polite in both his words and actions, and he will always be a bit of an introvert. But he has a friendly smile, and is actually pretty emotional inside. He works hard and gives it his all in everything that he does despite his reserved nature, and he genuinely cares about those around him.
Sample Post:
Tell us about yourself in a few words.
Hello, I'm Kawauchi Shima. I'm seventeen and a second-year in high school. It's nice to meet you.
Why are you joining our happy community?
The president of the school's executive committee handed me a few fliers about various locations, and asked me to do some scouting for a field trip for our class. I liked the landscape for this one, and I wanted to come check it out because I think there are lots of activities we could do. Tests of courage in the caves, mountain climbing, camping in the forest. It's a pretty varied place, isn't it? Plus, there's an ocean...
Do you like the water, then?
W-well, it's pretty and my house is near one, so it's familiar. A friend of mine really enjoys it though, and I guess you could say that I've grown a soft spot for it too as a result.
Can you swim? Y/N
No, but I'd like to learn how. It would be a good idea considering how much more I'm visiting it now, and it'd be nice to go in some time as opposed to just sitting on the shore.
- Could you still do it under extreme duress? Y/N
...I don't think so. I've been in the water a few times during some pretty emotional situations, and the actual act of swimming was the last thing on my mind. I know some people need a Spartan sort of push, but I'm not sure that'd work for me.
-- While dragging someone to shore? Y/N
I-I've always been the one to be dragged. I guess that's a little embarrassing to admit, but it's true. If someone needed help, I would do what I could, though.
--- While something, let's say a tentacle, tries to drag you under? Y/N
You mean from an octopus? I read in school that they're highly defensive creatures. Wouldn't they try to hide or camouflage themselves instead, or are you referring to something else?
---- How would you handle the situation?
To be honest, I think the whole thing seems out of my league. I know a friend of mine who would be a great help. Maybe it's a little cowardly or weak to suggest that someone else could do it, but I trust them and know how strong they are. They wouldn't sit by and let something like this happen, and if it's my only option then I'm taking it. I would rather be weak than let someone else get hurt.
Do you find these questions increasingly unnerving? Why/Why not?
I don't think they're unnerving so much as they're a little strange. It's nice that these things have been thought about, though. It shows that you've considered the dangers and that you really care about the safety of the people that come here. I know that I can relax and not have to worry when I tell the president about this place.
What do you expect from your camp experience?
If we decide to choose this location, I think that I can hope to be able to try out lots of new things and perhaps even learn a little bit more about myself. I want to see what kind of person I can become and have fun along the way.
Remember!
- Applicants, respond anonymously.
- If you're going to do the whole "ask me why I voted you out!" thing, please state who you voted out.
- No speculating about the identity of the applicants!
Character: Isaki
Series: This Boy Picked Up a Merman
Character Age: Unknown (Looks about 19 though.)
Canon: When high-school student Shima's grandfather dies and he inherits his house, it's his big chance to live alone, do what he wants, and experience life to the fullest! Ha ha no, kidding. Since he's an introvert with plenty of internalized self-worth issues and a crippling fear of being unloved and alone, it's actually his chance to have a complete breakdown, accidentally fall off a dike, and almost drown in the sea.
Luckily there's a friendly merman nearby who not only saves Shima from premature death, but also invites himself home as a permanent houseguest. Warm, excitable, and enthusiastic, Isaki is the perfect foil for Shima. He may not always be terribly mature and can certainly sulk with the best of them when things don't go his way, but he's got a sensitive and nurturing personality and an optimistic outlook. Thinking with his heart instead of his head might be a little impetuous, but it hasn't steered him wrong yet.
Note that despite being a merman, Isaki still regularly throws on an extra-long yukata and manages to get around by car, wheelchair, or even hopping on his own two fins. He would not be confined to the sea.
Tell us about yourself in a few words.
Hi, I'm Isaki. Until pretty recently I lived by myself in a place so different, I guess you could almost call it another planet. Anyway, that's not important. I'm very happy to be a part of your world now.
Why are you joining our happy community?
Shima!
Oh, sorry. That's not a very helpful answer since we're both arriving at the same time. It's true, though. You see, I like looking through Shima's letters. I'd never open anything of his but sometimes I read the return addresses, or look for interesting coupons. Advertising doesn't count, since it's not like it's personal. Anyway, as soon as I saw your brochure in the mail I started thinking about how much fun it would be to take a vacation together. New experiences are what keep life interesting. And it took a long time, but Shima finally agreed. Victory for me, right?
What? What?! Wait a sec, who told you my secret? Were you looking up my robe? That's super rude, you know? I'm a guest here! And I've got rights!
Hmph. For your information I would be plenty useful. If you want a strong pair of arms, I'm your guy. If that's no good, at least I can be there on the sidelines to cheer you on and give advice. I happen to be a master backseat driver. So take that!
Honestly though . . . If there really is trouble while I'm here, I promise to do everything I can to help. Vacation or no vacation, I wouldn't just sit around when there's a crisis going on.
Would you ever trade your tail for legs?
Hmmm, I think I've heard a story like this . . .
If you're asking if I'd do it for myself, the answer is no. I know it's kind of strange, a merman wanting to hang around a camp full of nothing but humans. But it doesn't matter to me what anybody else looks like, and I don't need legs to have great experiences. Like I said before, it's exciting to do new things. There's so much I can experience like this, so I'm happy just to be here. And I'd really miss the ocean too, so no thanks. Besides, Shima loves me the way I am. But don't tell him I said that.
If you could choose to bring three objects to a desert island, what would you bring and why?
What? Why would I keep swimming around an island if it was deserted? I think I'd get lonely . . .
Eh, wait a second. Is this your way of saying you don't still want me here? You really think I'm useless? That's so mean!
Poll #14118 Vote!
Open to: Access List, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 20
In or out?
Character: Kawauchi Shima
Series: This Boy Picked Up a Merman
Character Age: 17
Canon: After the death of his beloved grandfather, Shima, overwhelmed with loneliness and sadness, goes to the ocean to cry. While he's there, he accidentally drops the box holding his grandfather's ashes into the water and jumps in to save it even though he doesn't know how to swim. As he sinks further and further into the sea, he's suddenly rescued and carried to shore by the unlikeliest of mermen. --Wait, a merman?! Thinking it all a dream, Shima agrees to let him come home with him to stay. Next thing he knows, there's a kiddie pool as a new, permanent fixture in his living room. Thus begins the odd, yet fun-filled days in the Kawauchi house.
Shima has spent most of his life building walls around himself to keep from getting hurt because he thinks that if he were to show how broken and needy he feels inside, that he would be abandoned and left all alone. What he doesn't realize is that holding people at arms length perpetuates the loneliness that's been inside him all his life. Eventually, with the help and encouragement of his new housemate, Isaki, Shima is able to accept that and to open himself up to others. He's still timid and unsure of himself, polite in both his words and actions, and he will always be a bit of an introvert. But he has a friendly smile, and is actually pretty emotional inside. He works hard and gives it his all in everything that he does despite his reserved nature, and he genuinely cares about those around him.
Sample Post:
Tell us about yourself in a few words.
Hello, I'm Kawauchi Shima. I'm seventeen and a second-year in high school. It's nice to meet you.
Why are you joining our happy community?
The president of the school's executive committee handed me a few fliers about various locations, and asked me to do some scouting for a field trip for our class. I liked the landscape for this one, and I wanted to come check it out because I think there are lots of activities we could do. Tests of courage in the caves, mountain climbing, camping in the forest. It's a pretty varied place, isn't it? Plus, there's an ocean...
Do you like the water, then?
W-well, it's pretty and my house is near one, so it's familiar. A friend of mine really enjoys it though, and I guess you could say that I've grown a soft spot for it too as a result.
Can you swim? Y/N
No, but I'd like to learn how. It would be a good idea considering how much more I'm visiting it now, and it'd be nice to go in some time as opposed to just sitting on the shore.
- Could you still do it under extreme duress? Y/N
...I don't think so. I've been in the water a few times during some pretty emotional situations, and the actual act of swimming was the last thing on my mind. I know some people need a Spartan sort of push, but I'm not sure that'd work for me.
-- While dragging someone to shore? Y/N
I-I've always been the one to be dragged. I guess that's a little embarrassing to admit, but it's true. If someone needed help, I would do what I could, though.
--- While something, let's say a tentacle, tries to drag you under? Y/N
You mean from an octopus? I read in school that they're highly defensive creatures. Wouldn't they try to hide or camouflage themselves instead, or are you referring to something else?
---- How would you handle the situation?
To be honest, I think the whole thing seems out of my league. I know a friend of mine who would be a great help. Maybe it's a little cowardly or weak to suggest that someone else could do it, but I trust them and know how strong they are. They wouldn't sit by and let something like this happen, and if it's my only option then I'm taking it. I would rather be weak than let someone else get hurt.
Do you find these questions increasingly unnerving? Why/Why not?
I don't think they're unnerving so much as they're a little strange. It's nice that these things have been thought about, though. It shows that you've considered the dangers and that you really care about the safety of the people that come here. I know that I can relax and not have to worry when I tell the president about this place.
What do you expect from your camp experience?
If we decide to choose this location, I think that I can hope to be able to try out lots of new things and perhaps even learn a little bit more about myself. I want to see what kind of person I can become and have fun along the way.
Poll #14119 Vote!
Open to: Access List, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 19
In or out?