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✖ PLAYER:
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Birthdate & Age: Dec. 6, 1986 & 26
Characters played in Zodion: None...
✖ CHARACTER:
Name:Souji Seta Yu Narukami
Canon: Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4
PB/Image: Here.
Info links: http://megamitensei.wikia.com/wiki/Protagonist_(Persona_4)
Canon Point: Post Persona 4 Arena
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Birthdate/Sign:
May 9th/Taurus. Non-canon. As a sign, Taurus fits Yu fairly well. Though he's somewhat lacking in strong definitive qualities due to his role as a silent protagonist, he is undoubtedly a calm, dependable character. His defining characteristic is probably his ability to keep his cool under any situation, almost to a bizarre degree. He's depended on by those around him and is generally a strong stabilizing presence. It wouldn't be too far-fetched to conclude he is a thorough and resourceful person given what he manages to accomplish during the narrative of Persona 4, solving a complicated mystery that baffled the local police force (albeit for good reason). On the flip side, however, despite his generally empathetic demeanor, he can be seen as aloof and insensitive given his rather unemotional demeanor. He can also be perceived as stubborn to a fault and rather slow-moving. Overall, he embodies the characteristics of the typical Taurus quite well making it an ideal fit.
Tattoo: An inch wide on the back of his left hand.
Suitability:
During the events of the game itself, Yu at times displays maturity beyond his years and goes through a great deal. While never explicitly stated in canon, it's heavily implied that he culminates some of his Social Links with sex, so being placed in sexual situations would hardly be undue hardship he's unable to cope with. He's able to fend for himself and generally takes care of his household during the story giving the largely absent presence of his guardian. He's relied upon heavily by his friends and pretty much everyone he meets regardless of how long they've known him (which is admittedly strange but whatever). This has lead to him being more than capable of handling himself in the situation Zodion would place him into.
Power: Izanagi, Ziodyne - a powerful electricity attack. While Izanagi doesn't naturally come with Ziodyne as a persona, it's mostly treated as his default "main" persona and is more iconic for the character. Izanagi can also use Ziodyne in Arena, but if you want me to switch to something else that's fine too.
Personality:
To preface this section, the protagonist of Persona 4 is something of a blank slate, a silent hero whose personality is somewhat crafted by the player. Thus in writing this section, I'll mostly focus on how I intend to play him, drawing characteristics in part from his manga and anime interpretations, as well as from various decisions and actions he invariably takes in the game itself.
Yu initially comes off as a somewhat unusual young man, difficult to get a read on and usually fairly stoic. He isn't prone to speaking very much, preferring to keep things to himself, though he certainly doesn't refrain from making a comment here and there, usually reflecting a somewhat sarcastic wit. He doesn't hesitate to poke fun at those around him or correct others, while at the same time being rather strange himself. His mood tends to be quite somber and serious, though that doesn't always quite reflect his thoughts on any given situation: deadpan delivery of quirky jokes or comments is perhaps his forte. Despite being a transfer student to Yasoinaba at the start of the story, he makes many friends quickly, having a kind of quiet charisma that draws others to him. In general he's rather kind and helpful to those around him, never hesitating to lend a hand or an ear to hear someone's troubles. While seldom more of an active force in guiding his friends towards solving their own troubles, his simple presence and support are usually enough for his friends to move onward and achieve cathartic breakthroughs.
He tends to lead by example more than through words, believing firmly in doing the right thing and helping others no matter what the cost. He gets quickly embroiled in the murder mystery case in Yasoinaba simple through coincidence, but instead of turning away from the potential responsibility that his power gives him, he chooses to face it head on and pursue the culprit at great risk to himself. He saves people that are put into the television world simply because it is the right thing to do and he can't rely on anyone else to do it. As he proceeds and things become more dangerous, including threats to himself in the form of letters, he remains determined to continue doing what he has done. He doesn't lose sight of his own objections and purpose, holding a great sense of maturity and responsibility that most likely wouldn't have at his age. His companions recognize his reliability when they appoint him as their leader, drawing upon his reserved yet strong sense of presence and character.
Of particular note is his ability to remain calm and composed, even in the face of exceptional circumstances. When his cousin and uncle, both of which he cares for deeply, are greatly injured during the course of the murder investigation, he nonetheless keeps his wits about him and proceeds in the way best suited to helping them both. When he believes his cousin has perished as the result of the actions of whom he believes to be the culprit, Taro Namatame, he still keeps calm and analyzes the situation. Despite his friends seeking justice and retribution against Namatame, inflamed by events and letting anger cloud their judgment, Yu recognizes certain inconsistencies in the events and stays their hands, leading them all to realize that Namatame wasn't the true culprit, but instead was used by another. Throughout the story he commonly serves as a voice of reason when faced with the dilemmas and inner conflicts of others, particularly when it comes to events in the television world.
One of the underlying themes of the entire game is the relentless pursuit of the truth, even when faced with a fog of lies. No character embodies this more than Yu, who time and time again is faced with deceit but must still move forward. Yu is meant to represent hope, whereas two of the other central characters of the game represent emptiness (Adachi) and despair (Namatame). He has a certain sense of optimism of youth as well as the idea of the numerous paths and possibilities before a person. Despite, at first, somewhat resenting his situation, forced to move from an urban setting to a rural town as a result of his parents' work, he makes the best of it and becomes stronger for it. Rather than being bitter or despondent, he makes numerous close friends and constantly strives to better both himself and those around him. He is something of a jack of all trades, a little skilled with nearly everything, and always tries to reach out to those around him. Over the course of the story he grows a great deal, along with those around him, developing from the strange new kid in town to a central figure in the lives of all those around him.
✖ SAMPLES:
"Zodion" First-Person Network Entry:
[ as he video feed begins, it almost seems like the young man on the screen is waiting for someone else to say something. realizing that isn't the case, he finally raises a hand in greeting. ]
Hello.
[ the customary greeting complete, he takes a glance to his left and right. despite having only recently arrived in a completely foreign world, he doesn't seem too perturbed. instead he pulls something out of the pocket of his jacket and holds it up. on closer inspection it looks... like a ticket stub? ]
I think I missed my stop.
[ ...no, that's probably not what happened. but he looks entirely serious as he says the line, staring expectantly for someone to help him remedy his "mistake." getting no response, he just tucks the ticket back into his jacket figuring it might serve some purpose later on. who knows, he doesn't want to run into some irate train conductor in the future and find himself unprepared... ]
I was on a train from Yasoinaba to Tokyo... [ a slight sigh. ] Unless Tokyo has really changed in the last week, I'm pretty sure this isn't it. Can someone tell me where I am...?
"Zodionlogs" Third-Person Prose Entry:
Yu stood silent as he surveyed the unknown landscape, analyzing his surroudings for any particular landmark or clue that could give him an idea where he might be. No... nothing. Yet despite his alarming circumstances, he remained eerily calm, at least on the surface. This was hardly the first strange thing to happen to him during his life, and probably wouldn't be the last. In a sense, he'd perhaps gotten used to this sort of thing by now, as strange as that may have seemed. At any rate, he'd seen, and gone through, stranger.
So how did he begin tackling this dilemma? It was important not to panic and to come up with a rational way to approach this situation. The last thing he remembered he'd been on the train leaving Yasoinaba, bidding a fond farewell to his friends again after his short time with them during Golden Week... and the next he was here, wherever "here" was. Had he fallen asleep? It was possible this was all just a very vivid dream... a possibility he quickly checked and disproved with a swift pinch to his cheek. Nope, he definitely felt that.
Then this was really happening. But how could he have been taken off that train? There hadn't been any televisions around, as far as he could tell, and this seemed different from the world inside the televisions regardless. He reached a hand into his pocket, pulling free rather familiar glasses before sliding them over his face. There was no fog in sight obscuring his vision, but perhaps they'd help him see something he didn't regardless. It couldn't hurt. But the incident was supposed to be over, and he sincerely doubted that this was the same mastermind's doing. As soon as he'd arrived in Yasoinaba, he'd stumbled into a strange incident, and set forth to find out more about it and eventually put an end to it. It seemed now just as he'd been leaving, the same thing had happened yet again. Well... he hadn't expected that.
Yet despite his trepidation at the unknown, he couldn't help but smile faintly. Part of him was excited about the prospect of another challenge ahead of him, another obstacle to tackle. Wherever he'd been brought and whatever he'd been brought here to do, he would see it through and get to the bottom of things. That he was sure of. He took a cautionary step forward and then another, making his way around the circular room he found himself in. He stopped at the mirror in one corner, taking a moment to examine his reflection to see if anything could be gleaned from it. Just as he did he felt a dull burning sensation on the back of his hand, causing him to hold it up just in time to see a faint mark beginning to appear. That... well, that was cause for concern. How was he going to explain his new ink to his friends once he got home...
Once he was satisfied there was nothing to be learned from investigating it, he walked out from the room, looking over the vast landscape looming before him. If it weren’t for the growing sense of alarm in the back of his head, he may have even wanted to take a moment to appreciate it. But for now, there were things to get to the bottom of. And hopefully this mystery wouldn't take a year to solve.
Name & DW Journal: Rift &
sisconsPlurk:
Birthdate & Age: Dec. 6, 1986 & 26
Characters played in Zodion: None...
✖ CHARACTER:
Name:
Canon: Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4
PB/Image: Here.
Info links: http://megamitensei.wikia.com/wiki/Protagonist_(Persona_4)
Canon Point: Post Persona 4 Arena
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Birthdate/Sign:
May 9th/Taurus. Non-canon. As a sign, Taurus fits Yu fairly well. Though he's somewhat lacking in strong definitive qualities due to his role as a silent protagonist, he is undoubtedly a calm, dependable character. His defining characteristic is probably his ability to keep his cool under any situation, almost to a bizarre degree. He's depended on by those around him and is generally a strong stabilizing presence. It wouldn't be too far-fetched to conclude he is a thorough and resourceful person given what he manages to accomplish during the narrative of Persona 4, solving a complicated mystery that baffled the local police force (albeit for good reason). On the flip side, however, despite his generally empathetic demeanor, he can be seen as aloof and insensitive given his rather unemotional demeanor. He can also be perceived as stubborn to a fault and rather slow-moving. Overall, he embodies the characteristics of the typical Taurus quite well making it an ideal fit.
Tattoo: An inch wide on the back of his left hand.
Suitability:
During the events of the game itself, Yu at times displays maturity beyond his years and goes through a great deal. While never explicitly stated in canon, it's heavily implied that he culminates some of his Social Links with sex, so being placed in sexual situations would hardly be undue hardship he's unable to cope with. He's able to fend for himself and generally takes care of his household during the story giving the largely absent presence of his guardian. He's relied upon heavily by his friends and pretty much everyone he meets regardless of how long they've known him (which is admittedly strange but whatever). This has lead to him being more than capable of handling himself in the situation Zodion would place him into.
Power: Izanagi, Ziodyne - a powerful electricity attack. While Izanagi doesn't naturally come with Ziodyne as a persona, it's mostly treated as his default "main" persona and is more iconic for the character. Izanagi can also use Ziodyne in Arena, but if you want me to switch to something else that's fine too.
Personality:
To preface this section, the protagonist of Persona 4 is something of a blank slate, a silent hero whose personality is somewhat crafted by the player. Thus in writing this section, I'll mostly focus on how I intend to play him, drawing characteristics in part from his manga and anime interpretations, as well as from various decisions and actions he invariably takes in the game itself.
Yu initially comes off as a somewhat unusual young man, difficult to get a read on and usually fairly stoic. He isn't prone to speaking very much, preferring to keep things to himself, though he certainly doesn't refrain from making a comment here and there, usually reflecting a somewhat sarcastic wit. He doesn't hesitate to poke fun at those around him or correct others, while at the same time being rather strange himself. His mood tends to be quite somber and serious, though that doesn't always quite reflect his thoughts on any given situation: deadpan delivery of quirky jokes or comments is perhaps his forte. Despite being a transfer student to Yasoinaba at the start of the story, he makes many friends quickly, having a kind of quiet charisma that draws others to him. In general he's rather kind and helpful to those around him, never hesitating to lend a hand or an ear to hear someone's troubles. While seldom more of an active force in guiding his friends towards solving their own troubles, his simple presence and support are usually enough for his friends to move onward and achieve cathartic breakthroughs.
He tends to lead by example more than through words, believing firmly in doing the right thing and helping others no matter what the cost. He gets quickly embroiled in the murder mystery case in Yasoinaba simple through coincidence, but instead of turning away from the potential responsibility that his power gives him, he chooses to face it head on and pursue the culprit at great risk to himself. He saves people that are put into the television world simply because it is the right thing to do and he can't rely on anyone else to do it. As he proceeds and things become more dangerous, including threats to himself in the form of letters, he remains determined to continue doing what he has done. He doesn't lose sight of his own objections and purpose, holding a great sense of maturity and responsibility that most likely wouldn't have at his age. His companions recognize his reliability when they appoint him as their leader, drawing upon his reserved yet strong sense of presence and character.
Of particular note is his ability to remain calm and composed, even in the face of exceptional circumstances. When his cousin and uncle, both of which he cares for deeply, are greatly injured during the course of the murder investigation, he nonetheless keeps his wits about him and proceeds in the way best suited to helping them both. When he believes his cousin has perished as the result of the actions of whom he believes to be the culprit, Taro Namatame, he still keeps calm and analyzes the situation. Despite his friends seeking justice and retribution against Namatame, inflamed by events and letting anger cloud their judgment, Yu recognizes certain inconsistencies in the events and stays their hands, leading them all to realize that Namatame wasn't the true culprit, but instead was used by another. Throughout the story he commonly serves as a voice of reason when faced with the dilemmas and inner conflicts of others, particularly when it comes to events in the television world.
One of the underlying themes of the entire game is the relentless pursuit of the truth, even when faced with a fog of lies. No character embodies this more than Yu, who time and time again is faced with deceit but must still move forward. Yu is meant to represent hope, whereas two of the other central characters of the game represent emptiness (Adachi) and despair (Namatame). He has a certain sense of optimism of youth as well as the idea of the numerous paths and possibilities before a person. Despite, at first, somewhat resenting his situation, forced to move from an urban setting to a rural town as a result of his parents' work, he makes the best of it and becomes stronger for it. Rather than being bitter or despondent, he makes numerous close friends and constantly strives to better both himself and those around him. He is something of a jack of all trades, a little skilled with nearly everything, and always tries to reach out to those around him. Over the course of the story he grows a great deal, along with those around him, developing from the strange new kid in town to a central figure in the lives of all those around him.
✖ SAMPLES:
"Zodion" First-Person Network Entry:
[ as he video feed begins, it almost seems like the young man on the screen is waiting for someone else to say something. realizing that isn't the case, he finally raises a hand in greeting. ]
Hello.
[ the customary greeting complete, he takes a glance to his left and right. despite having only recently arrived in a completely foreign world, he doesn't seem too perturbed. instead he pulls something out of the pocket of his jacket and holds it up. on closer inspection it looks... like a ticket stub? ]
I think I missed my stop.
[ ...no, that's probably not what happened. but he looks entirely serious as he says the line, staring expectantly for someone to help him remedy his "mistake." getting no response, he just tucks the ticket back into his jacket figuring it might serve some purpose later on. who knows, he doesn't want to run into some irate train conductor in the future and find himself unprepared... ]
I was on a train from Yasoinaba to Tokyo... [ a slight sigh. ] Unless Tokyo has really changed in the last week, I'm pretty sure this isn't it. Can someone tell me where I am...?
"Zodionlogs" Third-Person Prose Entry:
Yu stood silent as he surveyed the unknown landscape, analyzing his surroudings for any particular landmark or clue that could give him an idea where he might be. No... nothing. Yet despite his alarming circumstances, he remained eerily calm, at least on the surface. This was hardly the first strange thing to happen to him during his life, and probably wouldn't be the last. In a sense, he'd perhaps gotten used to this sort of thing by now, as strange as that may have seemed. At any rate, he'd seen, and gone through, stranger.
So how did he begin tackling this dilemma? It was important not to panic and to come up with a rational way to approach this situation. The last thing he remembered he'd been on the train leaving Yasoinaba, bidding a fond farewell to his friends again after his short time with them during Golden Week... and the next he was here, wherever "here" was. Had he fallen asleep? It was possible this was all just a very vivid dream... a possibility he quickly checked and disproved with a swift pinch to his cheek. Nope, he definitely felt that.
Then this was really happening. But how could he have been taken off that train? There hadn't been any televisions around, as far as he could tell, and this seemed different from the world inside the televisions regardless. He reached a hand into his pocket, pulling free rather familiar glasses before sliding them over his face. There was no fog in sight obscuring his vision, but perhaps they'd help him see something he didn't regardless. It couldn't hurt. But the incident was supposed to be over, and he sincerely doubted that this was the same mastermind's doing. As soon as he'd arrived in Yasoinaba, he'd stumbled into a strange incident, and set forth to find out more about it and eventually put an end to it. It seemed now just as he'd been leaving, the same thing had happened yet again. Well... he hadn't expected that.
Yet despite his trepidation at the unknown, he couldn't help but smile faintly. Part of him was excited about the prospect of another challenge ahead of him, another obstacle to tackle. Wherever he'd been brought and whatever he'd been brought here to do, he would see it through and get to the bottom of things. That he was sure of. He took a cautionary step forward and then another, making his way around the circular room he found himself in. He stopped at the mirror in one corner, taking a moment to examine his reflection to see if anything could be gleaned from it. Just as he did he felt a dull burning sensation on the back of his hand, causing him to hold it up just in time to see a faint mark beginning to appear. That... well, that was cause for concern. How was he going to explain his new ink to his friends once he got home...
Once he was satisfied there was nothing to be learned from investigating it, he walked out from the room, looking over the vast landscape looming before him. If it weren’t for the growing sense of alarm in the back of his head, he may have even wanted to take a moment to appreciate it. But for now, there were things to get to the bottom of. And hopefully this mystery wouldn't take a year to solve.