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Apr 07, 2009 00:24

Another RP anon meme has been posted, and so now is the time for another rp_advice_meme!

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MITSURU KIRIJO || SMT: PERSONA 3 anonymous April 26 2009, 10:41:56 UTC

Anything, everything.

The extremely long and wordy guide to playing Mitsuru: Introduction anonymous April 28 2009, 18:39:25 UTC

O-okay, anon. You DID go and say that you wanted anything and everything, and I did my best to deliver; prepare to be teal deer'd.

For starters, I think it's really important to keep several key traits for Mitsuru in mind. They're also going to come up over and over in the posts(s) as well:

Professionalism and perfectionism
This mostly ties into the front Mitsuru puts up, but is also her default mode of thinking. When in doubt, she will fall back on this and treat things as business only. It helps keep her head clear, and gives her a good focus. It's also a big part of background, being part of the Kirijo Family. The downside of all this is that it gives her a mean perfectionist streak, and some weird people skills.

There's this undercurrent to Mitsuru's thoughts where, since she is the heir to the Kirijo family, she'd better live up to the expectations and her eventual role. This isn't necessarily a conscious thought for her, either. But it's still there, and influences a lot of her actions.

Badass balanced with ( ... )

Outward Personality and Front anonymous April 28 2009, 18:42:19 UTC

First off, Mitsuru's demeanor. This and her internal stuff are the some most important parts to nail. And also the parts of her that change the most through the story of Persona 3, so where in the time line you pick her up will effect that ( ... )

Outward Personality and Front, Pt 2 anonymous April 28 2009, 18:44:45 UTC

More on social interactions. For Mitsuru, keeping distance between herself and someone else is her best bet on ANY interaction. And this isn't just physical distance; it's also a psychological and emotional thing. If she can treat someone as a business partner or similar, then she's in her comfort zone. It means that she won't have to worry about opening up to them, and can deal with them as Mitsuru the competent business woman instead of Mitsuru the normal person. (Which ties into that blurb above on last names. For her, that is an excellent way at maintaining distance ( ... )

Inner Psychology and Emotions anonymous April 28 2009, 18:47:13 UTC

Mitsuru does have a vulnerable and more emotional side, but she keeps it under tight lock and key. And when she tries to express it, or deal with matters that are require her to make decisions with emotions in them, things can get very awkward and tense for her. Mitsuru's expertise is in putting on the mask of a detached business woman in training, and when she takes that mask off, it's hard for her to figure out how to express herself without it ( ... )

Inner Psychology and Emotions, Pt 2 anonymous April 28 2009, 18:48:48 UTC

On some level, Mitsuru realizes that she doesn't fit in when it comes to regular everyday things. (Such as ordering fast food and eating it, fashion magazines, etc.) And is actually a bit resentful of that. There's other things that drive her to go out and experience new things, such as curiosity, but another big factor is proving to herself that yes, she can indeed figure out how to function on a day to day level without the Kirijo staff helping her out along the way ( ... )

The Kirijo Family anonymous April 28 2009, 18:52:23 UTC

It is REALLY important to understand what being a Kirijo means to Mitsuru, even if she's being played in an area where the Group doesn't have a lot of influence. Her family has had a big roll when it comes to shaping her mind and personality, which is important to keep in mind when RPing. Being from the Kirijo Family comes with a lot of advantages and disadvantages ( ... )

The Kirijo Family, Pt 2 anonymous April 28 2009, 18:53:41 UTC

NOW, as for her father. They have a very, very weird dynamic. It's obvious that Mitsuru loves him a great deal, and he's probably been one of the few bits of stable ground she's had through her life along with her two S.E.E.S. friends. I'm still trying to work out all the details between those two ( ... )

Morals, Ethics, and Trust Issues anonymous April 28 2009, 18:54:52 UTC

Morals and Mitsuru do not always line up very neatly. I think the most important thing to keep in mind when it comes to Mitsuru is that she does have some sort of moral compass, but it is very skewed and has yet to fully stabilize ( ... )

The Art of Pwning Things anonymous April 28 2009, 18:56:42 UTC

First, it's good to determine whether or not she can summon outside the Dark Hour. I've noticed that game canon never really specifies on which. The other thing is figuring out if Mitsuru can summon without her Evoker or not. (The Hot Springs Incident and the art work for it seems to suggest this can go either way ( ... )

Crack and Casual Stuff anonymous April 28 2009, 18:58:07 UTC

Mitsuru is just one of those characters that is FUN to poke at and see what she'll do next, probably because she has lots of dignity and it's entertaining to see it get ruffled. (This is also a hard thing I have balancing, myself.) It's sort of like laughing at a cat that just took a spill or accidentally has its tongue sticking out ( ... )

Romance…And Sex. anonymous April 28 2009, 19:01:08 UTC

Okay, romance. When it comes to experiencing something like that for the first time, she'll probably be slow to act and a bit uncertain. Emotional matters for Mitsuru are not rational or all that methodic, and something like attraction, lust, or love will place her outside her comfort zone. Mitsuru's first reaction will probably be to keep her distance in order to sort things out, or even run away if things get really tense. Other reactions include confronting whatever is messing with her, cutting off contact completely, or doing her best to ignore it.

This ties into that vulnerability streak. Mitsuru is not comfortable with showing something like that. Things like intimacy, and completely letting her guard down sound way too much like 'weakness' to her ears, and that will make Mitsuru automatically try to veer away from them. She'll double guess herself while talking to a romantic interest, or even discussing romantic matters with other people. She'll over think things, and in the end will probably just throw her walls ( ... )

anonymous April 28 2009, 23:51:05 UTC

Dear anon,

I have no idea who this character is or what the canon is like.

But I bow the fuck down to your awesome tl;dr.

I only wish that I could tl;dr like this about my own fandoms. ;_;

Worshippingly yours,
Driveby Anon

anonymous April 29 2009, 00:59:41 UTC

Th-thank you anon!

Mitsuru gets lots of tl;dr because she is just THAT AWESOME, and inspires lots and lots of notes. (Although looking up, this anon has counted at least two typos, and has realized that 'Nanjou' is spelled incorrectly. orz)

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