Character Building Meme
What foods do they love, and what foods do they refuse to eat?
Number one favorite: Spaghetti. Also cheeseburgers, pepperoni pizzas, potato chips (not fond of Cool Ranch), some sweets and candy (particularly hates mint chocolates, taffy, or anything with raisins; but likes pudding, breads, and Kit-Kat), meats, curry, other pastas, and gratin. Really prefers not to eat mushrooms, shellfish, and vegetables. Wants to like veggies because they're everywhere and pretty inconvenient to try to avoid, but doesn't have the motivation. Also, has the typical palate of any person aged eight to twenty five.
What is their weapon of choice, and what weapon do they dislike using the most?
Fists, since he was originally written to have a bit of a thuggish side. Hitting someone would be the last thing he'd do though, and only if it's really persistent/provoking.
What is their preferred method of transportation?
Anything with two or more wheels. He gets dizzy when he's not the one driving.
Who did they look up to the most as a child? Who do they look up to as an adult?
Mom. Also various historical figures, both good and “bad,” athletes, musicians, and politicians. i.e. Sex Pistols, LUNA SEA, Hatakeyama Takanori, King Kazu, Barack Obama. Basically majority of people on TV.
What kind of weather makes them happy, and what kind makes them sad?
Likes low 20C's weather with the sun out, since it lets him bike around easily. Doesn't mind being snowed in (unless he has to go out on that day), but too much rain is the bigger bother.
What languages do they speak? Do they have any idiosyncrasies or identifiable patterns of speech, word usages, etc?
Japanese only. Relatively terrible with English but can read it aloud and copy (heavy accent) what was said on TV, understanding about 30% on average. Knows two phrases in Chinese. Doesn't have any peculiarities in how he talks, but sometimes slips (single words, maybe endings) into the dialect of whomever he's talking to. Quite informal from the get-go.
What clothing do they like to wear, and what do they wear most often?
Has a variety of loose pants (70% denim, 30% cargo), boots, sneakers, raglans, canvas jackets, and leather jackets in his closet. Still has maybe one or two aloha shirts “because they're comfortable” but hasn't gone out with them lately. Also has a collection of baseball caps. He'll wear wifebeaters or old tour shirts most often since he stays at home a lot (rarely buys new clothes since they tend to feel stiff), only throwing on a hoodie/jacket and better pants if he needed to go out for something like groceries. Otherwise, really lazy about clothes and looks for comfort first and foremost. And before you ask: boxers.
Do they eat a healthy diet? A varied one?
Basically unhealthy and unvaried. Would rather eat from the conbini or eat the same thing over and over if it was less of a hassle to do that, than cook his own meal. Shops for actual groceries maybe twice a month on average, but gets a lot per trip so he doesn't have to go back so soon. Eats out when he feels like it, or when with friends. Sometimes does not eat because he's too lazy.
As a child, what did they want to be when they grew up? Did they realize their dream?
Everything-astronaut, boxer, President-but it eventually merged into “being in a band.” Obviously, he's doing pretty well at that.
What makes them feel safe or secure? What makes them feel insecure or unsafe?
In a social context, he feels safest when people are open with him and treat him fairly; or when he's being listened to, also hugged, cuddled, or under a blanket. He feels insecure/unsafe whenever people are being vague, secretive, or unstable. He hates being lied to, or when people treat him like he's ignorant.
What do they do when they need comfort? Do they seek out a person, a food, an activity, etc?
Tends to withdraw to himself at first. If he's angry, he'll find a way to take it out, but forces the quiet treatment or some alone time until he calms down. Hates talking about his own problems because he believes that people exaggerate their problems (in their POV), so his issues aren't actually as big as he thinks. Knows that talking about it and being listened to gives him a lot of comfort, and might secretly crave it after bottling a lot of things up, but again thinks that 99.9% of his problems aren't big enough to really talk about much. Is quite the opposite when it comes to his friends' problems, though.
Do they sing or play any musical instruments, even if just for fun? How well?
Ace at bass. Can pass with the guitar, but isn't as good. Not goot at drums but knows the basics, as necessary.
What decision in their past did they most analyze and fret over after the fact?
Probably not "most analyzed" but recently analyzed: not proposing.
What are they like when they are drunk?
Clingy, kind of loud, makes stupider jokes than usual.
Where in their body do they keep stress or tension?
Shoulders and lower back.
What do they think about where they currently live? If they could move elsewhere, would they?
Shibuya! It's good, close enough to the studio, pretty convenient in terms of what's around the apartment complex. Homey, but definitely a guy's place. It's a bother to move elsewhere; he's content enough here.
Do they have any pet peeves or petty dislikes, and how do they react to encountering them?
He's pretty chill about a lot of things, and isn't usually petty. He just doesn't like when people are lying, or being vague/indirect. It messes with him, so he'll most likely be confrontational or overreact.
What foods do they eat most often? Do they enjoy it?
Didn't I already answer this.
What is their favorite texture?
Thick leather. The feeling of soft cotton when worn-out. Down feathers. Yakiniku when it's in his mouth.
Do they like to travel? How do they pack and prepare?
He does it a lot because of his job, even just domestic travel. That said, he doesn't have to do it a lot on his own, but he thinks it's interesting. Lacks some caution with what he packs, often forgetting extra shirts or getting socks that don't quite match. Will most definitely forget umbrellas and other things relating to the weather (gloves or mufflers, because it didn't seem that cold from inside his apartment-duh) so he keeps an umbrella in his car, and his raincoat in the trunk of his bike.
How well do they take criticism? How do they react to others noticing their flaws?
Pretty well, as long as there's actual sense to it. Shrugs it off often, unless he himself wants to change.
What are they like when they get sick? Do they have a particular system (ears, lungs, etc) that illness gravitates to?
Doesn't get sick often. Would get a cold/cough maybe once a year, and a fever even less than. If the former happens, he'll do stuff normally but with some whining. If he latter, he'd be asleep most of the day. Stomachaches would be most common.
What is their favorite drink?
Energy drinks like Gatorade and Lifeguard. Also likes soda, and juice when it's there.
How do they react to being physically injured or undergoing medical treatment?
Shake it off!
What do their hands look and feel like?
Long and flexible fingers, with nails perpetually kept short. Top segments of his fingers are calloused because of how long he's been playing bass, but his palms are always soft and warm.
How much do they eat, and how often? Do they drink appetite suppressants (tea, coffee, etc)?
A lot, when it's there. Otherwise, he'll just eat whatever's around the house, whenever he feels like it. Set meals are rare if he's just staying home. If he's with someone or at work, then he'll have proper meals, finishing whole sets just fine. Drinks coffee and sometimes tea but just for the energy.
Do they have children? Do they want children? What names would they choose?
Technically no kids. He likes the idea of having one, but is definitely amateurish when taking care of one. Really likes playing with them, and teaching them things, though, which would make up most if not all of the reason why he'd want one (or a few, he doesn't really know yet). He's terrible with names so he'll let the other person choose.
What is a gift that they have received that was especially touching or significant?
He likes any gift that was bought and given with him in mind, since that's what makes it special, no matter what the gift actually was.
How do they arrange or decorate their living space?
Haphazardly.
Do they have any allergies or chronic conditions?
None that he knows of.
Number one favorite: Spaghetti. Also cheeseburgers, pepperoni pizzas, potato chips (not fond of Cool Ranch), some sweets and candy (particularly hates mint chocolates, taffy, or anything with raisins; but likes pudding, breads, and Kit-Kat), meats, curry, other pastas, and gratin. Really prefers not to eat mushrooms, shellfish, and vegetables. Wants to like veggies because they're everywhere and pretty inconvenient to try to avoid, but doesn't have the motivation. Also, has the typical palate of any person aged eight to twenty five.
What is their weapon of choice, and what weapon do they dislike using the most?
Fists, since he was originally written to have a bit of a thuggish side. Hitting someone would be the last thing he'd do though, and only if it's really persistent/provoking.
What is their preferred method of transportation?
Anything with two or more wheels. He gets dizzy when he's not the one driving.
Who did they look up to the most as a child? Who do they look up to as an adult?
Mom. Also various historical figures, both good and “bad,” athletes, musicians, and politicians. i.e. Sex Pistols, LUNA SEA, Hatakeyama Takanori, King Kazu, Barack Obama. Basically majority of people on TV.
What kind of weather makes them happy, and what kind makes them sad?
Likes low 20C's weather with the sun out, since it lets him bike around easily. Doesn't mind being snowed in (unless he has to go out on that day), but too much rain is the bigger bother.
What languages do they speak? Do they have any idiosyncrasies or identifiable patterns of speech, word usages, etc?
Japanese only. Relatively terrible with English but can read it aloud and copy (heavy accent) what was said on TV, understanding about 30% on average. Knows two phrases in Chinese. Doesn't have any peculiarities in how he talks, but sometimes slips (single words, maybe endings) into the dialect of whomever he's talking to. Quite informal from the get-go.
What clothing do they like to wear, and what do they wear most often?
Has a variety of loose pants (70% denim, 30% cargo), boots, sneakers, raglans, canvas jackets, and leather jackets in his closet. Still has maybe one or two aloha shirts “because they're comfortable” but hasn't gone out with them lately. Also has a collection of baseball caps. He'll wear wifebeaters or old tour shirts most often since he stays at home a lot (rarely buys new clothes since they tend to feel stiff), only throwing on a hoodie/jacket and better pants if he needed to go out for something like groceries. Otherwise, really lazy about clothes and looks for comfort first and foremost. And before you ask: boxers.
Do they eat a healthy diet? A varied one?
Basically unhealthy and unvaried. Would rather eat from the conbini or eat the same thing over and over if it was less of a hassle to do that, than cook his own meal. Shops for actual groceries maybe twice a month on average, but gets a lot per trip so he doesn't have to go back so soon. Eats out when he feels like it, or when with friends. Sometimes does not eat because he's too lazy.
As a child, what did they want to be when they grew up? Did they realize their dream?
Everything-astronaut, boxer, President-but it eventually merged into “being in a band.” Obviously, he's doing pretty well at that.
What makes them feel safe or secure? What makes them feel insecure or unsafe?
In a social context, he feels safest when people are open with him and treat him fairly; or when he's being listened to, also hugged, cuddled, or under a blanket. He feels insecure/unsafe whenever people are being vague, secretive, or unstable. He hates being lied to, or when people treat him like he's ignorant.
What do they do when they need comfort? Do they seek out a person, a food, an activity, etc?
Tends to withdraw to himself at first. If he's angry, he'll find a way to take it out, but forces the quiet treatment or some alone time until he calms down. Hates talking about his own problems because he believes that people exaggerate their problems (in their POV), so his issues aren't actually as big as he thinks. Knows that talking about it and being listened to gives him a lot of comfort, and might secretly crave it after bottling a lot of things up, but again thinks that 99.9% of his problems aren't big enough to really talk about much. Is quite the opposite when it comes to his friends' problems, though.
Do they sing or play any musical instruments, even if just for fun? How well?
Ace at bass. Can pass with the guitar, but isn't as good. Not goot at drums but knows the basics, as necessary.
What decision in their past did they most analyze and fret over after the fact?
Probably not "most analyzed" but recently analyzed: not proposing.
What are they like when they are drunk?
Clingy, kind of loud, makes stupider jokes than usual.
Where in their body do they keep stress or tension?
Shoulders and lower back.
What do they think about where they currently live? If they could move elsewhere, would they?
Shibuya! It's good, close enough to the studio, pretty convenient in terms of what's around the apartment complex. Homey, but definitely a guy's place. It's a bother to move elsewhere; he's content enough here.
Do they have any pet peeves or petty dislikes, and how do they react to encountering them?
He's pretty chill about a lot of things, and isn't usually petty. He just doesn't like when people are lying, or being vague/indirect. It messes with him, so he'll most likely be confrontational or overreact.
What foods do they eat most often? Do they enjoy it?
Didn't I already answer this.
What is their favorite texture?
Thick leather. The feeling of soft cotton when worn-out. Down feathers. Yakiniku when it's in his mouth.
Do they like to travel? How do they pack and prepare?
He does it a lot because of his job, even just domestic travel. That said, he doesn't have to do it a lot on his own, but he thinks it's interesting. Lacks some caution with what he packs, often forgetting extra shirts or getting socks that don't quite match. Will most definitely forget umbrellas and other things relating to the weather (gloves or mufflers, because it didn't seem that cold from inside his apartment-duh) so he keeps an umbrella in his car, and his raincoat in the trunk of his bike.
How well do they take criticism? How do they react to others noticing their flaws?
Pretty well, as long as there's actual sense to it. Shrugs it off often, unless he himself wants to change.
What are they like when they get sick? Do they have a particular system (ears, lungs, etc) that illness gravitates to?
Doesn't get sick often. Would get a cold/cough maybe once a year, and a fever even less than. If the former happens, he'll do stuff normally but with some whining. If he latter, he'd be asleep most of the day. Stomachaches would be most common.
What is their favorite drink?
Energy drinks like Gatorade and Lifeguard. Also likes soda, and juice when it's there.
How do they react to being physically injured or undergoing medical treatment?
Shake it off!
What do their hands look and feel like?
Long and flexible fingers, with nails perpetually kept short. Top segments of his fingers are calloused because of how long he's been playing bass, but his palms are always soft and warm.
How much do they eat, and how often? Do they drink appetite suppressants (tea, coffee, etc)?
A lot, when it's there. Otherwise, he'll just eat whatever's around the house, whenever he feels like it. Set meals are rare if he's just staying home. If he's with someone or at work, then he'll have proper meals, finishing whole sets just fine. Drinks coffee and sometimes tea but just for the energy.
Do they have children? Do they want children? What names would they choose?
Technically no kids. He likes the idea of having one, but is definitely amateurish when taking care of one. Really likes playing with them, and teaching them things, though, which would make up most if not all of the reason why he'd want one (or a few, he doesn't really know yet). He's terrible with names so he'll let the other person choose.
What is a gift that they have received that was especially touching or significant?
He likes any gift that was bought and given with him in mind, since that's what makes it special, no matter what the gift actually was.
How do they arrange or decorate their living space?
Haphazardly.
Do they have any allergies or chronic conditions?
None that he knows of.