app for siglen_city
Player Info
Are You Over 18, Y/N?: Y
Other Characters Played?: Nope.
Basic Character Info
Character Name: Machi Kuragi
Canon: Fruits Basket
Age: 16
Timeline: Post-canon
Detailed Character Info
Personality: Machi's personality does not really bode well to those who don't know her. She doesn't stand out from the crowd, and keeps herself distant from others. Yet, despite this she is was known in her school for her somewhat violent behaviour. Heck, her first appearance happened right after she trashed the student council office. For “no reason whatsoever,” she pushes neatly stacked piles of paper off desks, and tips over new boxes of unused chalk. These violent outbursts are all due to the way she was raised by her mother. When she was a child, she and her half-brother Manabe Kakeru were raised in what Manabe called a spartan environment. They were forced to compete with each other in everything they did because of a fight between their mothers over who should be their father's heir.
Her mother, like most of the oh-so-kind-loving-and-gentle parents in this series, pushed Machi to be absolutely perfect (funny really, since perfection is a subjective concept). She constantly complained, reprimanded, and even threatened Machi, who had always tried her hardest to please her, to the point where she became emotionally traumatized. Even now, she feels threatened by perfection. Whenever she sees something that she considers perfect, like a piece of unused chalk, a layer of white and untainted fresh snow, or a spotless stack of paper, she feels the urge to do something about it. Even after that matter of having one of children become the heir was resolved, Machi's mother continued to insult and belittle her, calling her boring and useless. Heck, she even decided that Machi attempted to strangle her younger brother and kicked her out of the house (this was not really the case, she was simply placing a blanket over her brother because he looked cold).
“My actions were already decided by them. I couldn't make them understand.”
Machi is very quiet, and rather humble to the point where it's sometimes blunt to Yuki and the other council members. She's never seen speaking for herself until much later in the series, and is often doing whatever she is asked to do without question. She does not feel the pressure to go with the crowd, nor does she really fall for any kind of peer pressure that she is given by the other girls in the school (e.g. She does not agree that Yuki is like a prince, and thinks that he's rather lonely). She does not seem to have any interests, or wishes, and for the most part, that's actually pretty damned close to the truth. When Yuki asks her what her favourite colour is, she gives him a strange and confused look, as if she had never been asked this in her entire life. From what I know, she's never been given a lot of choices or opportunities to choose something for herself when she grew up, so it's rather understandable that she'd be perplexed or caught up about something as simple as that.
Pushing all those little problems aside, Machi is actually really caring, and nice (and sometimes a bit stubborn too!). When she was given a very small gift (a momiji leaf) from Yuki, something of no particular value, she accepted it looking rather surprised, and made it into a bookmark. After being told by (super clueless) Yuki that he wanted some fertilizer, she goes through a lot just to get some for him. At one point she used a chair to break open a door to save him, even though no one else knew that he was in trouble.
It's apparent that Machi becomes more outspoken, and expressive as the series goes on. Yuki is the cause of Machi's little changes. Because he pays attention to her, and because he goes beyond what most people do and treats her like a friend, she slowly falls in love with him.
Sexuality: Oh boy. This is complicated. Machi is the kind of person that would never show any kind of indication of her sexuality... Probably because her libido has yet to kick in. Although she's not prudent by any means, she's a little uncomfortable about any mention of sex, and would rather avoid these sorts of topics entirely, especially when it involves her. Having sex with anyone is beyond her. She hasn't even held hands with a guy, let alone do anything like that.
She's into guys though. Doing anything with girls, other than not-talking to them, never crosses her mind. The only person she'd ever think about doing anything beyond holding hands is with Yuki, her boyfriend.
Abilities: In addition to doing well in her academics, especially mathematics-- How would she be the treasurer of the student council if she didn't?-- Machi has incredible Debby Downer vibes, and could probably ruin any party/outing by just being there. If that ability does not apply or count, then... Oh well.
Multifandom: Death the Kid from Soul Eater
When a person with a philia for perfection meets a person with a phobia of perfection, all hell is bound to get loose. If Machi did not have this aspect of her personality, while still being the same person she is now, she and Kid would get along. Aside from her irrational fear, Kid has no beef on her. Unfortunately, Machi will probably always have her phobia. Just like how Kid will probably always have his philia. Machi would have no problem with Kid, and Kid would be bothered by her with no end in site. He'd call her the “Destroyer of all that was once Beautiful.”
Because of this, they would clash. They would clash a lot. Though, would it be right to call it a clash? It's rather one-sided. While Kid would freak out over whatever Machi destroyed, she would be bowing her head and apologizing.
Ah, what a lovely relationship.
Action sample:
[ For several minutes straight, Machi stood on the sidewalk of Siglen with her hand still wrapped around the doorknob of whatever building she just came out of. Just moments ago, Machi walked out of her apartment building to some sort of city that is clearly unlike the one she was accustomed to in Japan. Only one word could ever describe the jumble of feelings that she felt, and that was stupefied.
She frowned and took out her phone to check the time. The bus she was supposed to take, at this point, probably left her stop. How in the world will she get to school on time from here?
Machi looked back and forth between the door that she came out of-- which was, by the way, not her apartment door-- and the vast city in front of her. Maybe this was all just a dream. Yes. Just a crazy dream caused by some bad food she ate last night. She'll never cook anything strange looking in the fridge ever again. Now, the only thing left to do was to wake herself up.
She lifted up her hand and pinched herself on the back of her hand. Ow.]
...
[ Nothing changed.
Okay. That clearly did not work. ]
...
[ Machi took out her phone again to check the time. It was passed the morning bell... Well then. ]
Are You Over 18, Y/N?: Y
Other Characters Played?: Nope.
Basic Character Info
Character Name: Machi Kuragi
Canon: Fruits Basket
Age: 16
Timeline: Post-canon
Detailed Character Info
Personality: Machi's personality does not really bode well to those who don't know her. She doesn't stand out from the crowd, and keeps herself distant from others. Yet, despite this she is was known in her school for her somewhat violent behaviour. Heck, her first appearance happened right after she trashed the student council office. For “no reason whatsoever,” she pushes neatly stacked piles of paper off desks, and tips over new boxes of unused chalk. These violent outbursts are all due to the way she was raised by her mother. When she was a child, she and her half-brother Manabe Kakeru were raised in what Manabe called a spartan environment. They were forced to compete with each other in everything they did because of a fight between their mothers over who should be their father's heir.
Her mother, like most of the oh-so-kind-loving-and-gentle parents in this series, pushed Machi to be absolutely perfect (funny really, since perfection is a subjective concept). She constantly complained, reprimanded, and even threatened Machi, who had always tried her hardest to please her, to the point where she became emotionally traumatized. Even now, she feels threatened by perfection. Whenever she sees something that she considers perfect, like a piece of unused chalk, a layer of white and untainted fresh snow, or a spotless stack of paper, she feels the urge to do something about it. Even after that matter of having one of children become the heir was resolved, Machi's mother continued to insult and belittle her, calling her boring and useless. Heck, she even decided that Machi attempted to strangle her younger brother and kicked her out of the house (this was not really the case, she was simply placing a blanket over her brother because he looked cold).
“My actions were already decided by them. I couldn't make them understand.”
Machi is very quiet, and rather humble to the point where it's sometimes blunt to Yuki and the other council members. She's never seen speaking for herself until much later in the series, and is often doing whatever she is asked to do without question. She does not feel the pressure to go with the crowd, nor does she really fall for any kind of peer pressure that she is given by the other girls in the school (e.g. She does not agree that Yuki is like a prince, and thinks that he's rather lonely). She does not seem to have any interests, or wishes, and for the most part, that's actually pretty damned close to the truth. When Yuki asks her what her favourite colour is, she gives him a strange and confused look, as if she had never been asked this in her entire life. From what I know, she's never been given a lot of choices or opportunities to choose something for herself when she grew up, so it's rather understandable that she'd be perplexed or caught up about something as simple as that.
Pushing all those little problems aside, Machi is actually really caring, and nice (and sometimes a bit stubborn too!). When she was given a very small gift (a momiji leaf) from Yuki, something of no particular value, she accepted it looking rather surprised, and made it into a bookmark. After being told by (super clueless) Yuki that he wanted some fertilizer, she goes through a lot just to get some for him. At one point she used a chair to break open a door to save him, even though no one else knew that he was in trouble.
It's apparent that Machi becomes more outspoken, and expressive as the series goes on. Yuki is the cause of Machi's little changes. Because he pays attention to her, and because he goes beyond what most people do and treats her like a friend, she slowly falls in love with him.
Sexuality: Oh boy. This is complicated. Machi is the kind of person that would never show any kind of indication of her sexuality... Probably because her libido has yet to kick in. Although she's not prudent by any means, she's a little uncomfortable about any mention of sex, and would rather avoid these sorts of topics entirely, especially when it involves her. Having sex with anyone is beyond her. She hasn't even held hands with a guy, let alone do anything like that.
She's into guys though. Doing anything with girls, other than not-talking to them, never crosses her mind. The only person she'd ever think about doing anything beyond holding hands is with Yuki, her boyfriend.
Abilities: In addition to doing well in her academics, especially mathematics-- How would she be the treasurer of the student council if she didn't?-- Machi has incredible Debby Downer vibes, and could probably ruin any party/outing by just being there. If that ability does not apply or count, then... Oh well.
Multifandom: Death the Kid from Soul Eater
When a person with a philia for perfection meets a person with a phobia of perfection, all hell is bound to get loose. If Machi did not have this aspect of her personality, while still being the same person she is now, she and Kid would get along. Aside from her irrational fear, Kid has no beef on her. Unfortunately, Machi will probably always have her phobia. Just like how Kid will probably always have his philia. Machi would have no problem with Kid, and Kid would be bothered by her with no end in site. He'd call her the “Destroyer of all that was once Beautiful.”
Because of this, they would clash. They would clash a lot. Though, would it be right to call it a clash? It's rather one-sided. While Kid would freak out over whatever Machi destroyed, she would be bowing her head and apologizing.
Ah, what a lovely relationship.
Action sample:
[ For several minutes straight, Machi stood on the sidewalk of Siglen with her hand still wrapped around the doorknob of whatever building she just came out of. Just moments ago, Machi walked out of her apartment building to some sort of city that is clearly unlike the one she was accustomed to in Japan. Only one word could ever describe the jumble of feelings that she felt, and that was stupefied.
She frowned and took out her phone to check the time. The bus she was supposed to take, at this point, probably left her stop. How in the world will she get to school on time from here?
Machi looked back and forth between the door that she came out of-- which was, by the way, not her apartment door-- and the vast city in front of her. Maybe this was all just a dream. Yes. Just a crazy dream caused by some bad food she ate last night. She'll never cook anything strange looking in the fridge ever again. Now, the only thing left to do was to wake herself up.
She lifted up her hand and pinched herself on the back of her hand. Ow.]
...
[ Nothing changed.
Okay. That clearly did not work. ]
...
[ Machi took out her phone again to check the time. It was passed the morning bell... Well then. ]