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Character: Ichinomiya Kantarou
Series: Tactics
Character Age: unknown, but late twenties/early thirties
Job: Monster Relations Advisor
Canon: Since his early childhood, Ichinomiya Kantarou has always admired the legendary creature known as the Ogre-Eating Tengu, and was determined to become friends with him. When he finally finds and unseals said tengu, he finds himself involved in more than he originally bargained for. Numerous enemies from the Ogre-Eater's past have come crawling out of the woodwork for him, and Kantarou still needs to make enough to keep his family fed while battling his epic laziness.
Unlike most humans, Kantarou was born with the rare ability to see spirits and supernatural creatures (called youkai) and loved them dearly, which led to him being picked on constantly when he was very young. From that lonely childhood, he fashioned himself into an easily cheerful, careless sort of guy, always ready to flatter, play cute, or launch into dramatic tears when pushed. He'd rather chase after youkai than do his proper work as a folklorist, but under that there's a caring and deeply understanding young man who desperately wants to become stronger so he can work to bridge the gap between youkai and humans.
Note: Shougi is a Japanese board game similar to chess that Kantarou enjoys playing.
Sample Post
When I first arrived I admit I was a little doubtful -- but I take that all back, ehehehe! ♥ Foreign youkai are just as interesting as the ones back home, and there are so many here that I've only read about before! I mean, this is the first time I've had tea with a kraken, and I really have to say, Marcy-chan, your photos in the camp brochures do you no justice at all. The way your tentacles gleam in the sunlight is just fantastic, and they're all so strong and shapely~ Eheh, I'll have to demand a rematch of our shougi game, once I'm properly settled. You truly are amazing, Marcy-chan; the fact that everyone here seems so terrified of you is a shame. But don't worry! Kan-chan is here to help you! With a little effort, they'll be lining up for you to get your tentacles in them, and I'll be the first!
Oh, and not just Marcy-chan either, but all of you! Zombies and boggarts and all things that touch others in the night! It's not fair that they call you "monsters" without getting to know you first. How many of you were here before people began showing up? Raise your hands if that's the case! No, no, the ones you're using for finger-food don't count-- ahah, that's quite a lot of you. If you ask me, you all should be allowed to come and go freely through the main area like the rest of them! Listen: this isn't just a summer camp, it's an opportunity! People can see you here! Don't you know how wonderful that is? Take advantage of that to the fullest and show that under the rotting gray skin and the greasy fur and the slimy tentacles, your hearts are the same as theirs! Both literally and figuratively, huh. There's any number of ways we can go about this, it's just a matter of finding out what fits best ...
Ah, I've got a good idea! In Japan, a hundred youkai will sometimes get together in the "hyakkiyakkou," and parade around in a big group. I have it on good authority that it's a great way to get to know each other♥ And we have over a hundred already, we're set! All you have to do is carry your lanterns and walk together -- most of you have that slow forward shuffle down perfectly already! People are always drawn to others having a good time, so once everyone sees all of you having fun, I'm sure they'll want to join in as well! Share amongst yourselves! After all, it is summer, so ghost-stories are traditional. A little late-night chill will help cool their blood, and who wouldn't be grateful for that, in this heat? Of course, you actual ghosts can participate as well. Just because you can't carry a lantern of your own is no reason to get so dispirited. If we start at the lake and make a tour of all of camp's major landmarks, then even Marcy-chan can participate!
Let's get started~ first stop, the onsen!
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Series: Tactics
Character Age: unknown, but late twenties/early thirties
Job: Monster Relations Advisor
Canon: Since his early childhood, Ichinomiya Kantarou has always admired the legendary creature known as the Ogre-Eating Tengu, and was determined to become friends with him. When he finally finds and unseals said tengu, he finds himself involved in more than he originally bargained for. Numerous enemies from the Ogre-Eater's past have come crawling out of the woodwork for him, and Kantarou still needs to make enough to keep his family fed while battling his epic laziness.
Unlike most humans, Kantarou was born with the rare ability to see spirits and supernatural creatures (called youkai) and loved them dearly, which led to him being picked on constantly when he was very young. From that lonely childhood, he fashioned himself into an easily cheerful, careless sort of guy, always ready to flatter, play cute, or launch into dramatic tears when pushed. He'd rather chase after youkai than do his proper work as a folklorist, but under that there's a caring and deeply understanding young man who desperately wants to become stronger so he can work to bridge the gap between youkai and humans.
Note: Shougi is a Japanese board game similar to chess that Kantarou enjoys playing.
Sample Post
When I first arrived I admit I was a little doubtful -- but I take that all back, ehehehe! ♥ Foreign youkai are just as interesting as the ones back home, and there are so many here that I've only read about before! I mean, this is the first time I've had tea with a kraken, and I really have to say, Marcy-chan, your photos in the camp brochures do you no justice at all. The way your tentacles gleam in the sunlight is just fantastic, and they're all so strong and shapely~ Eheh, I'll have to demand a rematch of our shougi game, once I'm properly settled. You truly are amazing, Marcy-chan; the fact that everyone here seems so terrified of you is a shame. But don't worry! Kan-chan is here to help you! With a little effort, they'll be lining up for you to get your tentacles in them, and I'll be the first!
Oh, and not just Marcy-chan either, but all of you! Zombies and boggarts and all things that touch others in the night! It's not fair that they call you "monsters" without getting to know you first. How many of you were here before people began showing up? Raise your hands if that's the case! No, no, the ones you're using for finger-food don't count-- ahah, that's quite a lot of you. If you ask me, you all should be allowed to come and go freely through the main area like the rest of them! Listen: this isn't just a summer camp, it's an opportunity! People can see you here! Don't you know how wonderful that is? Take advantage of that to the fullest and show that under the rotting gray skin and the greasy fur and the slimy tentacles, your hearts are the same as theirs! Both literally and figuratively, huh. There's any number of ways we can go about this, it's just a matter of finding out what fits best ...
Ah, I've got a good idea! In Japan, a hundred youkai will sometimes get together in the "hyakkiyakkou," and parade around in a big group. I have it on good authority that it's a great way to get to know each other♥ And we have over a hundred already, we're set! All you have to do is carry your lanterns and walk together -- most of you have that slow forward shuffle down perfectly already! People are always drawn to others having a good time, so once everyone sees all of you having fun, I'm sure they'll want to join in as well! Share amongst yourselves! After all, it is summer, so ghost-stories are traditional. A little late-night chill will help cool their blood, and who wouldn't be grateful for that, in this heat? Of course, you actual ghosts can participate as well. Just because you can't carry a lantern of your own is no reason to get so dispirited. If we start at the lake and make a tour of all of camp's major landmarks, then even Marcy-chan can participate!
Let's get started~ first stop, the onsen!
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