Post by Kawano Minoru on Apr 5, 2009 23:15:22 GMT -6
Name: Kawano Minoru (川野 実)
Age: 15
Gender: Male
Type: Bat Demon (Koumori Youkai)
Electives: Introduction to Martial Arts, Introduction to Melee Combat, Japanese
Ethnicity: Japanese
Description: Minoru appears to be half, rather than full Japanese: with a longer, straighter nose; shorter chin; and wider, though still almond-shaped, dark eyes. He is taller and thin, with well kept short, dark hair. Thanks to an amulet that was surgically implanted in the center of his collarbone during his early youth, Minoru has the ability to change from a humanoid appearance, to that youkai. When in youkai form his arms and hands become elongated to accommodate the elastic-like skin of wings; his ears become pointed and somewhat bat-like, as do his feet; and his teeth grow longer, with sharper points. Minoru's human representation is, as the say goes, only skin deep, and does not affect his senses.
Personality: As a young child Minoru was brooding, and resentful. He would never speak about what happened to him as a young child, and became extremely aggressive when others pressed him in order to learn what had occurred. Eventually he was all but avoided, that is, until he me Shiori. With her motherly ways, Minoru was taught to be less confrontational and more trusting of people. She especially emphasized being charitable and observant, so that Minoru is now very considerate of those around him, and rather diplomatic than confrontational.
History: As a young child, around the age of three, Minoru witnessed the brutal slaughter of his family and village by marauders and traffickers. Several of the youngest ones, including himself, were spared to be sold as slaves. At that point, a amulet was implanted into each in order to control their appearance, and make each less conspicuous as they were transported. These installations were performed in less than desirable circumstance, without anesthetic and with much scarring. Even after overcoming much of the rest, Minoru prefers to wear clothing that hides this.
During transportation from one world to the other, Minoru was lost, and found, in the center of Kyouto. Unable to say anything but his own name, and traumatized to a point where he could hardly function, authorities kept a very close and protective watch over him. An extensive search was carried out for who all assumed would be his average human parents, but as none were ever found Minoru remained a ward of the state and lived in several foster homes until he was nearly eight when he was adopted as the only child of Kawano Hisashi and Shiori. Up until that point, Minoru has been wildly defensive, but reclusive as well. He had little to do with the people around him, and ignored nearly every attempt at interaction. When he felt that the efforts had finally reached the limit, he would lash out aggressively, and alienate himself further. While it had taken Minoru and Hisashi sometime to 'come to terms', Minoru had almost gravitated to Shiori. She was the first to truly have actually looked past his rash and inappropriate behaviour, and honestly encourage him. Moreover, she was quite patient and never pushed an issue. As a result, when they immigrated to America, not long after Minoru's twelfth birthday, he no longer had difficulties in associating with people around him.
Minoru had never been instructed on how to use his amulet, and there had never been an attempt to remove it. He has remained entirely in a human form, without anyone being any wiser as to what he truly is, for twelve years. When they had moved to America, the Kawanos had taken up residence in the well to-do area of the Kensington, California and Minoru went often to Tilden Park, which he nearly considered to be his own backyard. The definite need to be nocturnal had long since been removed, but Minoru still enjoyed the night time hours, especially away from people. During these night walks Minoru has tried dozens of times over to activate the change and return to his original form, but without success.
Powers: Hypersensitive hearing and smell.
Inventory: His amulet, consisting of one carefully hewn ruby with gold emblazoning.
Other: Minoru's overly-sensitive hearing often puts him in a position to know what will happen before others do, and has earned him the nickname of 'Radar', even without people knowing of his sonar-like abilities.
Age: 15
Gender: Male
Type: Bat Demon (Koumori Youkai)
Electives: Introduction to Martial Arts, Introduction to Melee Combat, Japanese
Ethnicity: Japanese
Description: Minoru appears to be half, rather than full Japanese: with a longer, straighter nose; shorter chin; and wider, though still almond-shaped, dark eyes. He is taller and thin, with well kept short, dark hair. Thanks to an amulet that was surgically implanted in the center of his collarbone during his early youth, Minoru has the ability to change from a humanoid appearance, to that youkai. When in youkai form his arms and hands become elongated to accommodate the elastic-like skin of wings; his ears become pointed and somewhat bat-like, as do his feet; and his teeth grow longer, with sharper points. Minoru's human representation is, as the say goes, only skin deep, and does not affect his senses.
Personality: As a young child Minoru was brooding, and resentful. He would never speak about what happened to him as a young child, and became extremely aggressive when others pressed him in order to learn what had occurred. Eventually he was all but avoided, that is, until he me Shiori. With her motherly ways, Minoru was taught to be less confrontational and more trusting of people. She especially emphasized being charitable and observant, so that Minoru is now very considerate of those around him, and rather diplomatic than confrontational.
History: As a young child, around the age of three, Minoru witnessed the brutal slaughter of his family and village by marauders and traffickers. Several of the youngest ones, including himself, were spared to be sold as slaves. At that point, a amulet was implanted into each in order to control their appearance, and make each less conspicuous as they were transported. These installations were performed in less than desirable circumstance, without anesthetic and with much scarring. Even after overcoming much of the rest, Minoru prefers to wear clothing that hides this.
During transportation from one world to the other, Minoru was lost, and found, in the center of Kyouto. Unable to say anything but his own name, and traumatized to a point where he could hardly function, authorities kept a very close and protective watch over him. An extensive search was carried out for who all assumed would be his average human parents, but as none were ever found Minoru remained a ward of the state and lived in several foster homes until he was nearly eight when he was adopted as the only child of Kawano Hisashi and Shiori. Up until that point, Minoru has been wildly defensive, but reclusive as well. He had little to do with the people around him, and ignored nearly every attempt at interaction. When he felt that the efforts had finally reached the limit, he would lash out aggressively, and alienate himself further. While it had taken Minoru and Hisashi sometime to 'come to terms', Minoru had almost gravitated to Shiori. She was the first to truly have actually looked past his rash and inappropriate behaviour, and honestly encourage him. Moreover, she was quite patient and never pushed an issue. As a result, when they immigrated to America, not long after Minoru's twelfth birthday, he no longer had difficulties in associating with people around him.
Minoru had never been instructed on how to use his amulet, and there had never been an attempt to remove it. He has remained entirely in a human form, without anyone being any wiser as to what he truly is, for twelve years. When they had moved to America, the Kawanos had taken up residence in the well to-do area of the Kensington, California and Minoru went often to Tilden Park, which he nearly considered to be his own backyard. The definite need to be nocturnal had long since been removed, but Minoru still enjoyed the night time hours, especially away from people. During these night walks Minoru has tried dozens of times over to activate the change and return to his original form, but without success.
Powers: Hypersensitive hearing and smell.
Inventory: His amulet, consisting of one carefully hewn ruby with gold emblazoning.
Other: Minoru's overly-sensitive hearing often puts him in a position to know what will happen before others do, and has earned him the nickname of 'Radar', even without people knowing of his sonar-like abilities.