heisukeyetagain.txt
Character: Toudou Heisuke
Series: Peace Maker Kurogane
Character Age: 23
Job: Bad Decisions Coach
Canon: Peace Maker Kurogane is a manga that follows Ichimura Tetsunosuke, a teenager who wishes to join the Shinsengumi so he can learn the ways of the sword, become stronger, and, oh yeah, take vengeance upon the one who killed his family. You know, the usual! The manga is a coming-of-age story as Tetsunosuke works to find his place in the world and what it means to be a part of the Shinsengumi during that particular turmultuous time period. Fortunately, several officers of the Shinsengumi take a shine to him and help him out along the way, including three mischievous captains known as the "Comedian Trio." Not surprisingly, they end up being more of a bad influence on him than really actually teaching him anything.
The youngest of the trio is the captain of the Eighth unit, Toudou Heisuke. Whimsical and light-hearted, Heisuke is a relaxed, humorous type who would rather be casual than fit a solemn, uptight mold. When he speaks, he's quick with his words, taking on a more lax tone than one would expect from someone of his rank. He also happens to have a fondness for small, cute things, and has a tendency to speak before thinking -- a habit that's caused him some trouble. A member since the group's formation, Heisuke is initially very gung-ho about the Shinsengumi's mission. In fact, it's only when the code of the Shinsengumi is questioned that he drops his playful air and actually becomes irritated. He does, in fact, have a serious, more introspective side that he covers up with his ridiculousness, although towards the end of the series, that begins to crumble. But no matter what happens, Heisuke always remains fiercely loyal to his friends in the Shinsengumi, and is willing to put his life on the line for them.
Sample Post:
Heyyyy there, kids! You're all looking a little gray and green around the edges, but not to worry! Heisuke, your "Bad Decisions Coach," is here! ... that's me, okay, that's me as your new instructor. Come on! Don't stare at me slack-jawed -- or no-jawed -- like you didn't know what I was leading up to with all of that! See, this is why you need me! Your terrible skin conditions and various, er, problems with your mouths are clearly the results of bad decisions! And while I'm not an expert at making them per se, I am absolutely skilled at fixing the damage they cause! So, sit back and soak in Great Teacher Heisuke's words of wisdom.
First! Your speech. It needs ... work. I mean, it's true that you can't make nearly as many poor choices when your only response to "does this kimono make me look fat?" is "braaaaains." But! There's always the danger of people reading into the subtext we all know just isn't there. "Brains" could be seen as code for "sure, why not!", and the next thing you know, you're an accomplice in a crazed uprising! And believe me, rioting in the streets is never as neat as it sounds. So, let's try getting some actual words in there! Stand up for yourselves! Stay your ground! Get those tongues waggling-- no, you know, I can see where that's going with some of you, and we're going to stop that particular train of thought right there. You, put that back in your mouth. The rest of you -- we're getting parchment later and writing our ground-standing down.
But first, let's use this as a learning experience! See, that right there is a really, really bad decision as demonstrated by your good friend, er ... let's call him "Gout." Gout thought it would be hilarious to take my tongue turn of phrase to a literal level, and now he lacks the dexterity to put it back in his mouth where it belongs. I need to point out that that gag is never funny -- and as a proud prankster, I know my stuff! -- and he had that coming. Still! He's my pupil and as his coach or whatever, I am sort of obligated to offer advice and aid to our dear yet doltish Gout. So, let's exploit this little learning experience! Gout, when you find yourself a victim of your own bad decisions, the best thing to do is suck up your pride and ask your friends for help. Get on your knees if you have to!
--I. On your knees, get on them, not give them to-- you know what, no. I had that coming, huh.
Change of plans, my quasi-adorable but half-witted pupils! Here's a new lesson -- learn from your mistakes! That's the best advice I can pass on without any of you misconstruing it terribly. Er, probably. With a little bit of "braaaaaains," you too can discover for yourselves how to cope with and move on from the terrible life choices tha-- it was a play on what you always say, don't grab your heads and-- there's nothing cute about any of this at all! This entire job is a bad decision!
Series: Peace Maker Kurogane
Character Age: 23
Job: Bad Decisions Coach
Canon: Peace Maker Kurogane is a manga that follows Ichimura Tetsunosuke, a teenager who wishes to join the Shinsengumi so he can learn the ways of the sword, become stronger, and, oh yeah, take vengeance upon the one who killed his family. You know, the usual! The manga is a coming-of-age story as Tetsunosuke works to find his place in the world and what it means to be a part of the Shinsengumi during that particular turmultuous time period. Fortunately, several officers of the Shinsengumi take a shine to him and help him out along the way, including three mischievous captains known as the "Comedian Trio." Not surprisingly, they end up being more of a bad influence on him than really actually teaching him anything.
The youngest of the trio is the captain of the Eighth unit, Toudou Heisuke. Whimsical and light-hearted, Heisuke is a relaxed, humorous type who would rather be casual than fit a solemn, uptight mold. When he speaks, he's quick with his words, taking on a more lax tone than one would expect from someone of his rank. He also happens to have a fondness for small, cute things, and has a tendency to speak before thinking -- a habit that's caused him some trouble. A member since the group's formation, Heisuke is initially very gung-ho about the Shinsengumi's mission. In fact, it's only when the code of the Shinsengumi is questioned that he drops his playful air and actually becomes irritated. He does, in fact, have a serious, more introspective side that he covers up with his ridiculousness, although towards the end of the series, that begins to crumble. But no matter what happens, Heisuke always remains fiercely loyal to his friends in the Shinsengumi, and is willing to put his life on the line for them.
Sample Post:
Heyyyy there, kids! You're all looking a little gray and green around the edges, but not to worry! Heisuke, your "Bad Decisions Coach," is here! ... that's me, okay, that's me as your new instructor. Come on! Don't stare at me slack-jawed -- or no-jawed -- like you didn't know what I was leading up to with all of that! See, this is why you need me! Your terrible skin conditions and various, er, problems with your mouths are clearly the results of bad decisions! And while I'm not an expert at making them per se, I am absolutely skilled at fixing the damage they cause! So, sit back and soak in Great Teacher Heisuke's words of wisdom.
First! Your speech. It needs ... work. I mean, it's true that you can't make nearly as many poor choices when your only response to "does this kimono make me look fat?" is "braaaaains." But! There's always the danger of people reading into the subtext we all know just isn't there. "Brains" could be seen as code for "sure, why not!", and the next thing you know, you're an accomplice in a crazed uprising! And believe me, rioting in the streets is never as neat as it sounds. So, let's try getting some actual words in there! Stand up for yourselves! Stay your ground! Get those tongues waggling-- no, you know, I can see where that's going with some of you, and we're going to stop that particular train of thought right there. You, put that back in your mouth. The rest of you -- we're getting parchment later and writing our ground-standing down.
But first, let's use this as a learning experience! See, that right there is a really, really bad decision as demonstrated by your good friend, er ... let's call him "Gout." Gout thought it would be hilarious to take my tongue turn of phrase to a literal level, and now he lacks the dexterity to put it back in his mouth where it belongs. I need to point out that that gag is never funny -- and as a proud prankster, I know my stuff! -- and he had that coming. Still! He's my pupil and as his coach or whatever, I am sort of obligated to offer advice and aid to our dear yet doltish Gout. So, let's exploit this little learning experience! Gout, when you find yourself a victim of your own bad decisions, the best thing to do is suck up your pride and ask your friends for help. Get on your knees if you have to!
--I. On your knees, get on them, not give them to-- you know what, no. I had that coming, huh.
Change of plans, my quasi-adorable but half-witted pupils! Here's a new lesson -- learn from your mistakes! That's the best advice I can pass on without any of you misconstruing it terribly. Er, probably. With a little bit of "braaaaaains," you too can discover for yourselves how to cope with and move on from the terrible life choices tha-- it was a play on what you always say, don't grab your heads and-- there's nothing cute about any of this at all! This entire job is a bad decision!