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Feb. 7th, 2021 12:49 am
Character Name: Yu NarukamiCharacter Age: 18
Series: Persona 4: The Golden
Canon Point: Post Dancing All Night (So post Golden's best ending, and both Arena and Ultimax)
Background: [Megaten Wiki Link]
Gem: Amethyst
Brave:
Yu has an Iron Will and is not afraid of a challenge, attacking shadows, facing off against giant monsters, or putting his own popularity at risk of ridicule. This isn't to say he's confident to the point of having an inflated ego, but rather a desire to aid others to be successful too. When there's a group cafe, he'll sit on the girl's side because they are missing someone, when the Pageant happens, he doesn't mind putting on a good show decked in a girl's makeups and outfit (although he might secretly think he has a natural talent for it...)
Compassionate:
Mostly dignified and polite (mostly), Yu cares deeply for those close to him, and tends to radiate an almost motherly warmth taking care of those around him. He's endlessly patient, refusing to turn his eyes away even against a goddess and the will of humankind (twice), instead choosing to carve out his own way with his friends and they all willingly followed him in it. There are many reasons the goddess Izanami said he represented Hope; connections have become extremely important to him, and understanding how attached to those bonds and how much he cherishes them brings a clearer picture of his actions.
Bright:
Even if Yu is not the smartest of his group, the Investigation Team, Yu listens and is willing to open up to even the help and figure out the strangest of situations and people. Uncovering the truth of a situation is extremely important to him. Sometimes he spaces out, and it might be brushed off as part of his 'cool, somewhat silent guy' stereotype, but the truth is he actually has a multitude of theories and ideas running in his head. It's not that his perfectly blank expression is meant to be insulting; rather it is just a habit he never really shook off.
Reckless:
"My friends that I haven't seen for a while are here with me. I can't just wave the white flag!" There has been many a time where Yu's desire to accept any challenge has landed him in hot water or with a sore stomach. Once a challenge is presented to him, it's hard for Yu to back down. Partly because he doesn't seem to care much for social stigmas, especially those present in Japan, partly because...well, he'll do it because he can. It's also very bad when that leads him to make questionable decisions. An entire group of people inside the store when you want to show to your new friends that you have strange powers involving TVs? No, don't just place one arm in there, it's even better to stick your entire head, HOW COULD THINGS GO WRONG? Grass in the fridge? "Maybe I could eat it..."
Gets Lonely/ Emotionally Attached:
The Investigation Team literally mean the world to him. Without his friends, he admits, he'd question his resolution. They are literally what makes him move forward and those missing will make Yu much more sad than he'll let on. If you want to anger him, the quickest solution is to insult or harm his friends, tell him how much friendship sucks. And WOE UPON YOU if you harm his precious little cousin, Nanako, as he will probably cut you up in pieces (thankfully Nanako is never going to be here, so no one is going to get killed).
Overworks Himself:
In the town of Inaba, Yu be became the jack-of-all trades, talking with strangers, feeding cats, earning money at the hospital and as a part-time teacher, somehow getting near perfect grades and sleeping enough time to make it to school every day and stay awake. So when something fails, or an issue presents itself that undoes his plans he will panic...inwardly. Outside, he is cool as a cucumber, but truthfully he's panicking and screaming indoors. Which is why one day you might see him on the side of a street, out of energy, his face filled with bitter defeat (maybe a little TOO dramatically). Considering he pushes himself to be the best he can be nearly all the time, he doesn't take defeat well, to put it lightly.
Under Pressure:
Having been displaced in different parts of Japan for most of his life, Yu can easily (at least outwardly) adopt to most situations. A new world is a new experience, but he'll just take it as going somewhere off on a long vacation. He isn't afraid of crowds, as demonstrated by dancing in front of thousands during a bonds festival.
While he'll be a little more reserved at first due to having only a few of his friends around, he is the type to very quickly build a new social network (links) and open up, for better or for worse. You know, the type that looks very smart and wise (which he is) but also the surprise of finding out how much he can prank or enjoys deadpan humor. There will be a bit of distrust at the government at first until they prove themselves to be trustworthy and that they aren't trying to pull their legs with the situation. Yu is, after all, always about finding the truth under whatever something appears to be, and very protective of others.
Most importantly, he will also be going around to see if there are any animals on the street he can feed and/or pet. It's just what he does.
Condition Upon Arrival:
He is in perfect health, perhaps a little tired due to countless days of training and dancing for the Festival of Bonds. He will try to stick his hand into a TV to see if he still has access to his Persona powers, but after interacting with the Shadow Operatives, is aware that using Persona powers aren't limited to the TV world and the possibility of using it in the 'normal' world is doable, so he will certainly try to summon them as soon as he can, maybe even find a weapon, just in case.
Then it's just a question of SOCIAL LINKS, SOCIAL LINKS, SOOOOCIAL LIIIINKS.
Yu has an Iron Will and is not afraid of a challenge, attacking shadows, facing off against giant monsters, or putting his own popularity at risk of ridicule. This isn't to say he's confident to the point of having an inflated ego, but rather a desire to aid others to be successful too. When there's a group cafe, he'll sit on the girl's side because they are missing someone, when the Pageant happens, he doesn't mind putting on a good show decked in a girl's makeups and outfit (although he might secretly think he has a natural talent for it...)
Compassionate:
Mostly dignified and polite (mostly), Yu cares deeply for those close to him, and tends to radiate an almost motherly warmth taking care of those around him. He's endlessly patient, refusing to turn his eyes away even against a goddess and the will of humankind (twice), instead choosing to carve out his own way with his friends and they all willingly followed him in it. There are many reasons the goddess Izanami said he represented Hope; connections have become extremely important to him, and understanding how attached to those bonds and how much he cherishes them brings a clearer picture of his actions.
Bright:Even if Yu is not the smartest of his group, the Investigation Team, Yu listens and is willing to open up to even the help and figure out the strangest of situations and people. Uncovering the truth of a situation is extremely important to him. Sometimes he spaces out, and it might be brushed off as part of his 'cool, somewhat silent guy' stereotype, but the truth is he actually has a multitude of theories and ideas running in his head. It's not that his perfectly blank expression is meant to be insulting; rather it is just a habit he never really shook off.
Reckless:
"My friends that I haven't seen for a while are here with me. I can't just wave the white flag!" There has been many a time where Yu's desire to accept any challenge has landed him in hot water or with a sore stomach. Once a challenge is presented to him, it's hard for Yu to back down. Partly because he doesn't seem to care much for social stigmas, especially those present in Japan, partly because...well, he'll do it because he can. It's also very bad when that leads him to make questionable decisions. An entire group of people inside the store when you want to show to your new friends that you have strange powers involving TVs? No, don't just place one arm in there, it's even better to stick your entire head, HOW COULD THINGS GO WRONG? Grass in the fridge? "Maybe I could eat it..."
Gets Lonely/ Emotionally Attached:The Investigation Team literally mean the world to him. Without his friends, he admits, he'd question his resolution. They are literally what makes him move forward and those missing will make Yu much more sad than he'll let on. If you want to anger him, the quickest solution is to insult or harm his friends, tell him how much friendship sucks. And WOE UPON YOU if you harm his precious little cousin, Nanako, as he will probably cut you up in pieces (thankfully Nanako is never going to be here, so no one is going to get killed).
Overworks Himself:
In the town of Inaba, Yu be became the jack-of-all trades, talking with strangers, feeding cats, earning money at the hospital and as a part-time teacher, somehow getting near perfect grades and sleeping enough time to make it to school every day and stay awake. So when something fails, or an issue presents itself that undoes his plans he will panic...inwardly. Outside, he is cool as a cucumber, but truthfully he's panicking and screaming indoors. Which is why one day you might see him on the side of a street, out of energy, his face filled with bitter defeat (maybe a little TOO dramatically). Considering he pushes himself to be the best he can be nearly all the time, he doesn't take defeat well, to put it lightly.
Under Pressure: Having been displaced in different parts of Japan for most of his life, Yu can easily (at least outwardly) adopt to most situations. A new world is a new experience, but he'll just take it as going somewhere off on a long vacation. He isn't afraid of crowds, as demonstrated by dancing in front of thousands during a bonds festival.
While he'll be a little more reserved at first due to having only a few of his friends around, he is the type to very quickly build a new social network (links) and open up, for better or for worse. You know, the type that looks very smart and wise (which he is) but also the surprise of finding out how much he can prank or enjoys deadpan humor. There will be a bit of distrust at the government at first until they prove themselves to be trustworthy and that they aren't trying to pull their legs with the situation. Yu is, after all, always about finding the truth under whatever something appears to be, and very protective of others.
Most importantly, he will also be going around to see if there are any animals on the street he can feed and/or pet. It's just what he does.
Condition Upon Arrival:
He is in perfect health, perhaps a little tired due to countless days of training and dancing for the Festival of Bonds. He will try to stick his hand into a TV to see if he still has access to his Persona powers, but after interacting with the Shadow Operatives, is aware that using Persona powers aren't limited to the TV world and the possibility of using it in the 'normal' world is doable, so he will certainly try to summon them as soon as he can, maybe even find a weapon, just in case.
Then it's just a question of SOCIAL LINKS, SOCIAL LINKS, SOOOOCIAL LIIIINKS.
PERSONA USER
PERSONA USER As with other characters from the Persona universe and the series' namesake, Yu has the ability to summon parts of him made manifest to combat the hardships of life (aka demons and shadows). As a wildcard, Yu use any Persona he can craft in the Velvet Room, compared to his friends who are limited to just their inner own.
Personas grant him a number of skills in both magical and physical sense (although the Personas are doing the actions, not Yu himself). He can cast various fire, ice, lightning and wind spells with some, create barriers that protect against physical or magical attacks, heal wounds, charm monsters, or even cause mini-nuclear blowouts with his more powerful ones.
Using a Persona would drain his Manna considerably, and the stronger the spell, the more manna is used, so Yu will not use them unless it is absolutely necessary.
SWORD HANDLING
Yu uses 2 handed swords as his weapon. He can handle anything from golf clubs to samurai swords to claymores, so even if he doesn't come with one due that he didn't carry it on his person, he can easily adapt with what he's given.
FIGHTING ABILITIES
He is above average build and strength, enhanced thanks to his Persona skills.
OTHER NOTEWORTHY ABILITIES:
- Amazing Cook (Just this Golden chart shows a little of what he can do)
- Can play the guitar
- He can dance pretty well. He can summon Izanagi-no-Okami in dual bass/guitar mode. Yes it's 100% canon. I'm so sorry.
PERSONA USER As with other characters from the Persona universe and the series' namesake, Yu has the ability to summon parts of him made manifest to combat the hardships of life (aka demons and shadows). As a wildcard, Yu use any Persona he can craft in the Velvet Room, compared to his friends who are limited to just their inner own.
Personas grant him a number of skills in both magical and physical sense (although the Personas are doing the actions, not Yu himself). He can cast various fire, ice, lightning and wind spells with some, create barriers that protect against physical or magical attacks, heal wounds, charm monsters, or even cause mini-nuclear blowouts with his more powerful ones.
Using a Persona would drain his Manna considerably, and the stronger the spell, the more manna is used, so Yu will not use them unless it is absolutely necessary.
SWORD HANDLING
Yu uses 2 handed swords as his weapon. He can handle anything from golf clubs to samurai swords to claymores, so even if he doesn't come with one due that he didn't carry it on his person, he can easily adapt with what he's given.
FIGHTING ABILITIES
He is above average build and strength, enhanced thanks to his Persona skills.
OTHER NOTEWORTHY ABILITIES:
- Amazing Cook (Just this Golden chart shows a little of what he can do)
- Can play the guitar
- He can dance pretty well. He can summon Izanagi-no-Okami in dual bass/guitar mode. Yes it's 100% canon. I'm so sorry.
PERSONAS:1)Izanagi: (Fool/World Social Link)
This is Yu's main Persona. Additionally Yu can briefly turn Izanagi into Izanagi-no-Okami. Sort of like an ultimate/desperate attack he can only use once in a whle for a more powerful, one-time usage lightning attack as seen here.
Primal Force
Agneyastra
Power Charge
Arms Master
Absorb Wind
Reflect Light
Maziodyne
Apt Pupil
2) Mada: (Magician Social Link)
Representing Yu's friendship with his friend, Yosuke. Link to the Persona here.
3) Scathach: (Priestess Social Link)
Representing Yu's friendship with his friend,Yukiko. Link to the Persona here.
4) Futsunushi: (Chariot Social Link)
Representing Yu's friendship with his friend, Chie. Link to the Persona here.
5) Odin: (Emperor Social Link)
Representing Yu's friendship with his friend, Kanji. Link to the Persona here.
6) Ishtar: (Lovers Social Link)
Representing Yu's friendship with his friend, Rise. Link to the Persona here.
7) Sraosha: (Justice Social Link)
Representing Yu's friendship with his cousin, Nanako. Link to the Persona here.
8) Norn: (Wheel of Fortune Social Link)
Representing Yu's friendship with his friend, Naoto. Link to the Persona here.
9) Helel: (Star Social Link)
Representing Yu's friendship with his friend, Teddie. Link to the Persona here.
10) Kaguya Hime: (Aeon Social Link)
Representing Yu's friendship with his friend, Marie. Link to the Persona here.
11) Matgatsu Izanagi: (Jester Social Link)
Representing Yu's friendship with Adachi. Link to the Persona here.
12) Kohryu: (Hierophant Social Link)
Representing Yu's friendship with his uncle, Dojima. Link to the Persona here.
Inventory:
- His old school outfit (it's nostalgic) popped collar and all, repurposed as a dance outfit complete with headphones and a yellow band around his elbow.
- His Velvet Key
- His wallet that includes his scooter license
- A pair of glasses (with a giant nose and mustache)
- A pair of semi broken glasses that he may have quickly gotten back after dramatically throwing off a while ago
His Social Link items:
Note that all of these items are sentimental value and have no power and can easily fit in a single pocket.
Buddy's Bandage (Yosuke) - it's an unused band-aid
Shrine Charm (Yukiko) - it's a tiny wooden charm
Cute Strap (Kanji) - it's a key strap of a pink bunny in an Izanagi costume
Signed Photo (Rise) - it's a signed photo of Rise which he keeps inside his pocket
Wristbands (Chie) - it's green wristbands he has on both his hands
Family Picture (Dojima/Nanako) - It's a photo of his family which he keeps inside pocket
Detective Badge (Naoto) - It's a detective jr badge she made for him.
Old Bamboo Comb (Marie) - It's an old wooden comb that was Marie's only item and calls back to the Izanami myth
Adachi's Letter (Adachi) - A letter Adachi wrote thanking Yu.
NAME: Yu Narukami
