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Character: Jing
Series: King of Bandit Jing
Character Age: somewhere in his teens
Canon: In a kaleidoscopic world where chocolate bars grow on trees, small furry animals are high explosives, and a talking albatross is a boy's best friend/weapon, one figure stands out amongst the rest: the legendary King of Bandits, rumored to be able to steal the very stars from the sky. Of course, few indeed would guess that the infamous King of Bandits is actually a smart-mouthed kid and a lecherous bird.
Generally calm and collected, Jing tends to be the voice of reason of the pair, typically keeping a level head in even the toughest situations. With a sharp mind and a quick wit, he's seemingly always ready with a clever retort to Kir, his albatross partner-in-crime. Jing also tends to have a sense of cool confidence and fearlessness about him; given his near-legendary banditry exploits, he has every right to.
Sample Post:
Camp Fuck You Die. Overseen by a shadowy director and surrounded by a nigh-impenetrable barrier, stories say that once you enter it's near impossible to escape the hellish-- or at least somewhat uncomfortable-- conditions within. Those few who do are said to come back somehow changed, if they haven't wiped the whole experience from their memory. Of course, rumors also say it's the home of the legendary item known only as Camp's Het, a treasure so exceedingly rare there are many who say it doesn't really even exist in the first place.
Guess I'll just have to see about that myself, though you know, I gotta hand it to this director-lady. Sealing off an entire swamp independent of time and space like this is really something else. Her guards definitely could use a little work, though. Or maybe a lot of it. Those big hairy guys just seem to be up to some kind of monkey business, and the others look like they're still trying to finish pulling themselves together. Someone might want to go lend them a hand, if they've got an extra one to spare, that is.
Now then, first order of business is the hiding place of Camp's Het. You'd think there'd be more rumors about a treasure that valuable, unless the locals are all in on hiding it, too... Say, Kir, you're a bird, think you can convince those toucans to tell us--... Kir? Hey, Kir! Geez, just where did he get to now? It's not like we've seen many girls around here for him to go chasing, and I don't think the zombies are his type... Eh, oh well, guess he'll just miss out on all the action when I find the treasure on my own! Go ahead and take your time, Kir~
Anyway, if I remember right, there's supposed to be something in this direction... Ah, so this is the lake! Heeeeh, what a vibrant color, it's practically glowing! I wonder if this is what the rumors meant by "something in the water"... Hm? It looks like there's something moving out there. Could it be? The legendary Marcy, I suppose it figures you'd turn out to be the infamous guardian of Camp's Het. Oh well, Kir may not be here to sing for you, but I've got a trick or two myself up my sleeve. --Whoa, hey there, watch where you're putting that, I didn't ask for any free samples! Besides, I'm the bandit here; I think "all your het is belong to me" is supposed to be my line.
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Character: Raidou Kuzunoha XIV
Series: Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army
Character Age: Late teens
Canon: Welcome to Tokyo in the year Taisho 20! Tokyo circa 1931 is in a transitional phase: rickshaw runners in competition with taxis and other motorized vehicles; feminism gaining a toehold; people in Western dress roaming the city alongside more traditionally dressed citizens; elite undead troops serving alongside their more alive counterparts... wait, what? Yes, there are nefarious doings afoot in the Capital: corrupt Army elements (undead and otherwise), at least one rogue devil summoner, and of course lots and lots of demons. Naturally, the best hope for protecting the capital is... one teenage boy and his talking cat mentor. Fortunately, the boy in question is Raidou Kuzunoha XIV, a capable devil summoner in his own right who can amass his own demonic mini-army to take care of things.
Raidou is a relatively quiet person who takes his calling very, very seriously; if you're in trouble, he WILL save you, come hell or high water. He's generally unflappable - he has to be, with all the goings-on in the Capital and the various entities he has to deal with - although some of the more seductive demons can still make him blush. He does most of the legwork at the Narumi Detective Agency; in part because he and his demons can get things done that his boss, Narumi, cannot. Raidou is charismatic enough to gain the cooperation of various humans and a large number of demons with disparate personalities. He is very close to his feline mentor Gouto in particular and depends on him a great deal, although he's not above teasing him with cat toys.
Note: Raidou confines his demons in small tubes when he's not deploying them in the field. Ukobach is the first demon in the game you can confine in this way.
Sample Post:
According to the note he left me before he disappeared, Narumi was coming here. I still don't understand why; even if he did want a change in scenery, then why would he come all the way to the West? I’m worried about being away from the Capital for any length of time, since there are any number of threats that could strike in our absence. Still, I can't very well leave him if he's in danger.
There is a great deal of territory to cover. Perhaps I could send a demon to scout - hmm? Is that...? No, not a demon. An ape, then. That's certainly an interesting shade of purple; I was unaware that that color could be found naturally in the wild, on non-demons at least. I hope it's sapient. Ah, excuse me? If I could trouble you for a moment, is there a settlement nearby? I’m looking for the man in this photograph. Do you recognize him at all? No? Ah, that’s too bad.
Well, I appreciate your assistance in any case. Can you - please put me down. I really need to find this gentleman; the Capital could be in danger if we are missing for too long. No. Seriously. Put me down. I would really rather not have to shoot you. That’s better; thank you. I’m sorry to have frightened you, but this is a very urgent situation and I need to find this man as quickly as possible. I apologize for making you cry. However, could you please show me how to find this settlement? I see; thank you very much. I hope to meet you again someday. Or not.
And off she goes. Well, she was certainly friendly - though thankfully not as friendly as that creature in the lake. It's a pity I couldn't confine that one; it might have been useful later. Still, I don’t think I will be mentioning this encounter in the case file when we get back; Gouto would never let me live it down. At least she wasn’t overtly hostile - Wait. What’s that sound? Who's there?
Zombies. I suppose I should have guessed. This, at least, is a familiar situation. I could take them all myself, but it would be much faster to summon a demon. Ukobach! I summon thee! Take care of them, please - quickly.
And fire continues to be super effective. Wonderful! Thank you, Ukobach; back you go, now. If what the gorilla told me was true, then the settlement is that way; I need to hurry. Gouto would tell me to “get a wiggle on,” if he were here. I... really wish Gouto were here. It feels wrong for him not to be. Then again, a swamp like this is no place for him.
All right, that’s enough lollygagging from me. Onward.
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Character: Luca Trulyworth
Series: Ar Tonelico: Melody of Metafalica
Character Age: 19
Canon: Ar Tonelico: Melody of Metafalica is a PS2 RPG game set in the world of Ar Ciel, a world that is powered by songs that only the females in the race known as Revytails can sing.. Taking place in the world of Metafalss, its story begins with a special song known as "Metafalica", a song that is said to create a land of peace. However, the song has been forbidden to be sung by the Goddess of Metafalss. Angering the people of the land who desire more land, the Grand Bell has taken charge to lead a rebellion against the Goddess.
Luca comes in completely unrelated to the rebellion and the Grand Bell's goals, she is just introduced as the main character's childhood friend. She works as a well known dive therapistful - a Revytail that allows other people to enter their mind for therapy. By locals, she is referred to as the clumsy girl who likes having fun - she's been shown to call some people tsundere - but is very kind and a hard worker. Though, in actuality, Luca is pessimistic and has a tendency to think badly about certain people she talks to, and holds no real trust in that many people. She also has serious issues with her own love life and feels that it can't get any worse then it already is - that is until another girl came into the picture. She was not amused.
Sample Post:
Okay, so maybe this is a little different from the sort of therapy I usually do but it could be fun! And maybe a good chance to get a good amount of money ♪ Plus being a "Love Therapist" doesn't sound like such a bad idea! And no one needs to know how bad my own love life is...! Okay! I think a good title is needed here! How about "CFUD: Heart Thumping Zombie Love in Summer Camp" Ehehe, actually that's kind of long... and kind of embarrassing to say too! We could just shorten it to "CFUDHTZLISC"... that one's kind of a huge mouthful too. Oh, well, I really wasn't that great with naming anything to begin with. Somehow it makes me feel so sad, though... This is no time to be sad, Luca! Its time to work! The best way to a start a business is to be a people person, so time for an introduction!
Hi, everyone! I'm Luca Trulyworth, but you can just call me Luca! Nice to meet you everyone! ☆ I'm here to be a "Love Therapist", so please treat me kindly! I'll do my very best to help you all! So, step right up and I'll gladly start the job right now! Ask anything! Got into a fight with your boyfriend? I'll be here to comfort you! Broke up with your girlfriend? I'm here for you! Luca Trulyworth is at your service! Now then who's first...? You there! The lovely rotting zombie in the back. Actually, there's a lot of you guys rotting there... You might want to go see a doctor for that - ah, the one who's hand just fell off! How about you share your name with us before we get started? Ms. Johnson? So, what love life problems are you currently facing?
So, your boyfriend has been avoiding you lately? You feel ignored? I think I see your problem now, Ms. Johnson! This here is obviously a case of tsuning. Yes, tsuning! It is a common plot device in manga! Often times, when tsuning is triggered, an emo and traumatic event has occurred! And it is your job as the heroine to clear his mind and return him to the light! In romance manga, the heroine is always the light of hope for the male lead! So keep this in mind: where there is a tsun there is always a dere. Unless we're talking about something similar to a magical manga, then you could use a fake traumatic death to get him concerned about you. What's the trick to dying? Good question, but sorry I can't help you with that. Maybe you could find an empty ditch somewhere, where no one could find you, and just lay there.
- Anyway! I wish you the best, Ms. Johnson. I hope you manage to win your boyfriend back - unless you decide to get a new boyfriend; in which case, you go girl. And I think that's it for this therapy session! But that would be a boring ending to things so... Next time: "Romantic Get Away! Oh, no! My heart feels like it'll burst!" See you next time on CFUD: Heart Thumping Zombie Love in Summer Camp! Ehe, I kinda feel like I'm famous almost!
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Character: Tsukiumi
Series: Sekirei
Character Age: about 20
Canon: It's a battle royale in Tokyo! 108 superpowered alien humanoids known as Sekirei are walking the streets, but only one can battle through the endless competition and copious fanservice to be the true victor and have their wish granted. In order to succeed, Sekirei must find their human partners, or Ashikabi, to unlock their full potential. But Sekirei no. 09, Tsukiumi, did not originally feel this was the way to go. A single-digit number and intimidating water elemental with an intimidating chest to match, she is powerful enough to defeat her opponents alone, and at the beginning of the series she is determined to prove that she can be the strongest even without an Ashikabi!! She's developed a pompous attitude and elitist way of thinking, and in fact, if she ever DOES find out who her Ashikabi is, she'll just kill him before letting herself be taken. Luckily for her Ashikabi, she eventually decides to accept him after all and settle down with him... except by 'settle down' we mean continue on as a violent, stubborn, jealous and competitive tsundere who repeatedly threatens to kill him anyway and will in short never 'settle down' at all. At least she's a good person at heart! Incidentally, for what Tsukiumi has in raw talent and willpower, she lacks a bit in brainpower: she did, for one, fail to notice that her old rival and her housemate are the same person, even when the only difference between them is a mask.
Sample Post:
I shall not back down from any challenge! You should know you're dealing with the Water Sekirei #09, Tsukiumi here, and I've got experience on my side. You've a long way to go before you can defeat me! E... Even if... Even if it's in a wet t-shirt contest!!
Be quiet! Don't think I'm doing this for you, you perverted zombies! Are you listening to me?! It's to get out! I'm going to win and get out of here. And if you dare touch me at any point I'll sink this entire place underwater once I escape! But, fine... as judges, you should see what I have to offer. It's almost embarrassing how easy this victory is going to be, since my competition is a purple gorilla and a toucan with a shirt on its head... It's only natural that I'll win this and--what do you mean, the toucan is the winner!? That's ridiculous! The winner has to be me any way you look at it! You fools... You must have been rigging the competition so I wouldn't win...! I don't care what those toucans have threatened you with, but if you're messing with me, you're messing with the wrong Sekirei! IT'S ONLY FAIR THAT YOU GET WET TOO!
...Hmph! At least those perverts won't bother anyone anymore. But this is bad... winning the contest was my best escape plan. Ah! What was it I read in that brochure I got when I arrived? The 'History' section, with that nonsense story about the Director's fiancé. We're supposed to be stuck here until we solve the murder of who killed him, but "spoiler: he's alive"? Then that's impossible! It doesn't make any sense as a murder mystery. The only thing to be done is to go out and find him and kill him myself to solve the issue once and for all! Just look at that smug face in the brochure. I'll make sure nobody ever sees it again!
--Ah! Over there, that's him already, it must be!! I knew he couldn't hide for long! Prepare yourself... Oh, but no, it must be a mistake. The man looked very similar, almost the spitting image, but clearly in this photograph in the brochure the Director's fiancé does not have glasses, nor such a large nose and a strangely plasticine mustache... Augh, so close! But I'll find you yet, Debussey! And that moment will be your last!
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Character: Rath Illuser
Series: Dragon Knights
Character Age: A few centuries. Is as mature as a 14- 17-19-year old.
Canon: Dragons and elves rule the good side, demons the bad side and powerless humans live in the middle. The resurrection of the evil Demon Lord Nadil is imminent and a threat to anything remotely called peace. To fight this, the Dragon Lord employs three Dragon Knights to protect the kingdom and run little errands for him, like carrying severed heads around the continent before returning to the castle, escorting princesses, and fighting demons who oppose their cause. Unfortunately, the three aren’t the most suitable for the jobs. When one of them just wants to get home, the second lives for food and treasure and the third just wants to hunt demons, demons and even more demons, you’re in for nothing but trouble.
Rath Illuser is the Dragon Knight of Fire, the most trigger happy of the Knights and with an obsession with killing demons that borders on psychotic.. There’s really nothing he’d rather do; he even dresses in drag as a way to get to them! To the dismay of the people responsible for him, Rath is a walking disaster with no sense of shame, a drape-rapist who's never late to cause havoc, and not so careful about how he uses his fire based magic. Even though he’s bratty, selfish and dependent, he usually runs around with a huge grin on his face. Being a Dragon Knight means he’s supposed to be responsible for his actions, but he rather prefers things to be simple and fun. Being afflicted with a dragon of fire, he’s able to use fire based magic.
Sample Post:
Hellooooo~? Anyone around-ah, hi there. You don’t happen to have seen any demons around? Yes I know this is a camp, but I can’t see a reason for me to be here unless there’re demo-- wait, what about demonic inhabitants? Uh-huh, yeah? What, no! Not your kind! I mean real demons, not some second rate zombies. Yeah, that means you. … Talking trees? If I was looking for plants, I’d say so. But I’m looking for demons. Do I need to spell it out for you? D-E-M-O-N-S. They are often ugly, big and snarly. Not the brightest bunch-- although there’s a few back home that don’t fit this description-- and definitively nothing like trees. Or you. I don’t care how many of you there are. Like you’ll ever beat me! Why am I even wasting breath talking to a group of braintarded idiots anyway? I should just off you and go find real demons on my own. What a pain. It’s almost not worth the effort.
Demon in the sack? What’re you talking about? Is that a special kind of demon around here or are you just trying to be funny? Maybe I need to persuade you in another way, like losing you a limb or two if y-- Nevermind, you’re already… I think you just lost that arm. Yeah, behind you. See, this is why zombies are so unnecessary. I don't even get the satisfaction of destroying you, you're doing it yourself! You’re good for absolutely nothing, and I didn’t get much out of you. … Man, you’re really no fun to kill. Ugh, who knew fried zombie would smell so bad.
As for you. Your friend here wasn’t very informative, but there’s a lot of you left, so someone should hold a sufficient answer. I want real monster information. No, you still don’t count, weren’t you listening? Yes I killed your, what, was that your zombie …wife? Are you serious? Because this place is getting weirder by the minute. I don’t suppose you have severed heads of demon lords lying around that are causing some disturbance? Augh, why aren’t there any fun demons around?! Dammit, I should have taken another route to somewhere ripe for demon-hunting. It’s the first time in a month that I’ve managed to sneak out of the castle. What’s it to you anyway? I sure as hell never been here before. I don’t even have a name for it.
Camp Fuck You Die? Is that it? And what’s that supposed to mean?! I didn’t finally get out to get stuck in some camp. I was going to fight some demons and now I’m missing out! Pffffff, now it would even be fun being back doing reports if there are no demons here. I’m leaving. After killing you, of course. I’ve gotta have some joy, at least, and you deserved it--
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What tentacle monster~? ♪
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Character: Killua Zaoldyeck
Series: Hunter x Hunter
Character Age: 12
Canon: Gon Freeccs is a happy go-lucky boy, living on a tiny island in the middle of absolutely nowhere, spending most of his time exploring the forests there. Lacking children his own age to talk to, he makes friends with the animals there instead. However, after discovering that his father isn't nearly as dead as he believed, and is in fact a world-famous Hunter, Gon decides to leave the island in order to follow in his footsteps. Hunters are adventurers, travelling the world in order to explore new land, find treasure, capture dangerous criminals, and live the life we all dreamed of living when we were kids. They've all passed a dangerous exam and received a Hunter's Licence, which grants them several neat benefits, such as being able to cross most borders without a visa, free internet and a licence to kill.
Killua is playful, confident, bratty and obnoxious. He meets Gon at the Hunter Exam and the two become immediate friends, spending most of their time bickering and competing over everything, from who can jump higher to who can earn the most money in a month. But he's also described as being whimsical and a liar, and he's not nearly as innocent as he often likes to pretend. He comes from a family of infamous assassins and has been trained to kill from the day he was born. He ran away when he was eleven, but not because he sees anything wrong with taking lives -- he just finds killing a bit boring, and thought he'd try something new for a change.
Sample Post:
Is this really camp? It's a lot more boring than I expected, especially considering how much time I wasted finding the place. I mean really, zombies? Is this some bad horror movie or something? Not even a five year old would be scared by this. I didn't even do anything and they're already losing their limbs!
Actually, that's kind of cool. Will they chase me if I run off with their arms?
...I'll take that as a yes. Too bad they're so slow, they're never going to get my brains like this. HEY, ZOMBIES, OVER HERE. CATCH UP.
Maybe I should have stolen their legs, that would have been funny. There's always next time, though. I think I'll just leave these up a tree for now. Can zombies climb? It has to be a little difficult without arms, but that's really not my problem. It should provide some entertainme-- Are they still coming after me? Seriously? Okay, points for persistence.
Which doesn't mean you can have my brains. And no, I'm not going to change my mind. I like being able to think. And I like being alive, too. Get someone else's. Actually, how about this? Point me in the direction of the candy and I'll make sure you get some brains for dinner. And whoever finds me chocolate will get the head of a real genius. I'll even get your arms back down for you.
Wow, I didn't really expect that to work. Can zombies be tamed? I could build my own zombie army! Even Gon has to admit that'd be cool! And the sacrifices would so be worth it. As long as you don't need too many brains, because I need to keep someone living around to bake me cake. I'd teach you, but you'd just lose your fingers in the batter, and that's kind of gross.
...Remind me to get Gon a cake like that for his birthday.
Okay, you guys just wait here or something. I'll be right back, so just try to get brains on your own in the meantime. NO, NOT MINE. You guys don't learn, do you? Do you want me to take your arms again? I have no use for an army that won't listen to me. And yes, that does mean I won't bother getting you any brains.
Fine, I give up. You'd be useless as an army anyway. Even if you weren't slow, everybody knows how to fight zombies these days.
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Character: Masamune Asuka
Series: Otomen
Character Age: 17
Canon: Otomen, noun: a young man who is manly while having a girly heart.
Eleven years ago, Masamune Asuka's father left his house and family, leaving his wife with the message that he always wanted to be a woman. Since then, Asuka's mother told her son that he is a boy, and he must act like one. Flash forward, Masamune Asuka is the epitome of manliness, he's smart, popular with the girls, and captain of his school's kendo club! He's calm, rational, stoic, and polite. Everything was going fine until he falls for Miyakozuka Ryou. It turns out that despite his masculinity, he's really a boy who loves girly things - a man who loves to clean, cook and sew, who loves shoujo manga and anything cute, someone who hates scary things. It's a side of him that is becoming harder and harder to hide every day.
Asuka's outer behaviour is much as described above, but this mindset is easily derailed by something cute or by a simple tear in someone's clothing. Asuka often has to hold himself back from fixing it. When Asuka is his true self, he's a little silly, shy, and a bit air-headed. He's still incredibly polite, but he lives by shoujo manga rules, and is easily flustered when that side of him starts to seep out! He's the perfect girl, or so his friend Tachibana Juuta thinks. In fact, he's so perfect a model, Juuta has made Asuka the subject of his new shoujo manga (written under a pseudonym) - but as the girl, of course! Juuta tries to help Asuka and Ryou-chan's relationship along to further his storyline.
Sample Post:
American summer camp. This was my mother's idea, so I will respect it. This is another test to prove myself. I'm... a man. That's why I'm here, right? I received a strong word of advice before I boarded the plane. "You will travel far and wide, both for pleasure and business." It came with my Chinese food, so it must have been a zen mantra inside my fortune cookie. The fact that Tachibana also encouraged me to go shouldn't make me suspicious. Should it?
Please allow me to introduce myself. I am Masamune Asuka - it's very nice to meet you. I look forward to meeting and passing an enjoyable time with you all. The instructions I was received prior to my arrival stated that I was only to bring the bear minimum. I suspect this was a misprint. As it stands, I brought only a few stuffed bears with me -- I mean, I didn't bring any -- w-well, these are strictly gifts for Sayre-san and the other camp staff. A proper gift of of our first meeting, a gift of good will. There's no other reason for it. Honestly...
Speaking of the staff, I would like to express my sincere appreciation of the camp rules as they currently stand. The ban on sugar is odd, but suppose most people can't help themselves. Though it will make some things far more difficult to prepare than I would've -- rather, I imagine that it makes for very interesting dishes in the mess hall. S-Sex goes without saying, of course, and the mixed-cabins issue - oh, no one pays attention to that one? A-ah, I see... Isn't it a little improper? S-scandalous? Living with-- Ah, it must be nothing to be concerned over. Certainly not, or else Sayre-san would've taken care of it long ago. Much like she seems to have taken care of... Hitler? Wait, this conversation isn't over. There is still something else I need to ask.
Can someone please direct me to the cabins? It would be very appreciated, as I would like to take some time to get myself acclimated to my new surroundings before I try taking on any of the events you have planned for your new campers. I heard you had a dojo, and I look forward to expressing myself with kendo here, but I am also eager to learn how Americans do things at a summer camp. I have never canoed before, so I'm eager to give it my all. I have also read about your Arts and Crafts' hut, and -- ah, I meant to ask whether kayaking can be done alone. I certainly have no use for any hut besides the canoe shed.
Ah, sir, thank you. Your directions have been more than helpful. But have you not noticed a tear in your clothing? I would think you should likely be noticing a rather large draft by this point. I can't recognize the fabric, but the brown has come away from the green on your sleeve, and... that isn't your sleeve? ... My apologies. I don't think my needlework is quite up to this challenge... Camp is a little scary. Is everyone in such a state of disarray? Everyone except those in violet, you say. I will take those men to be my role models here, then. If they show no fear, then I am in good hands. Soon enough, I'll be like them - this place will put purple hair on my chest. My mother would be proud.
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Character: Jing
Series: King of Bandit Jing
Character Age: somewhere in his teens
Canon: In a kaleidoscopic world where chocolate bars grow on trees, small furry animals are high explosives, and a talking albatross is a boy's best friend/weapon, one figure stands out amongst the rest: the legendary King of Bandits, rumored to be able to steal the very stars from the sky. Of course, few indeed would guess that the infamous King of Bandits is actually a smart-mouthed kid and a lecherous bird.
Generally calm and collected, Jing tends to be the voice of reason of the pair, typically keeping a level head in even the toughest situations. With a sharp mind and a quick wit, he's seemingly always ready with a clever retort to Kir, his albatross partner-in-crime. Jing also tends to have a sense of cool confidence and fearlessness about him; given his near-legendary banditry exploits, he has every right to.
Sample Post:
Camp Fuck You Die. Overseen by a shadowy director and surrounded by a nigh-impenetrable barrier, stories say that once you enter it's near impossible to escape the hellish-- or at least somewhat uncomfortable-- conditions within. Those few who do are said to come back somehow changed, if they haven't wiped the whole experience from their memory. Of course, rumors also say it's the home of the legendary item known only as Camp's Het, a treasure so exceedingly rare there are many who say it doesn't really even exist in the first place.
Guess I'll just have to see about that myself, though you know, I gotta hand it to this director-lady. Sealing off an entire swamp independent of time and space like this is really something else. Her guards definitely could use a little work, though. Or maybe a lot of it. Those big hairy guys just seem to be up to some kind of monkey business, and the others look like they're still trying to finish pulling themselves together. Someone might want to go lend them a hand, if they've got an extra one to spare, that is.
Now then, first order of business is the hiding place of Camp's Het. You'd think there'd be more rumors about a treasure that valuable, unless the locals are all in on hiding it, too... Say, Kir, you're a bird, think you can convince those toucans to tell us--... Kir? Hey, Kir! Geez, just where did he get to now? It's not like we've seen many girls around here for him to go chasing, and I don't think the zombies are his type... Eh, oh well, guess he'll just miss out on all the action when I find the treasure on my own! Go ahead and take your time, Kir~
Anyway, if I remember right, there's supposed to be something in this direction... Ah, so this is the lake! Heeeeh, what a vibrant color, it's practically glowing! I wonder if this is what the rumors meant by "something in the water"... Hm? It looks like there's something moving out there. Could it be? The legendary Marcy, I suppose it figures you'd turn out to be the infamous guardian of Camp's Het. Oh well, Kir may not be here to sing for you, but I've got a trick or two myself up my sleeve. --Whoa, hey there, watch where you're putting that, I didn't ask for any free samples! Besides, I'm the bandit here; I think "all your het is belong to me" is supposed to be my line.
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Character: Raidou Kuzunoha XIV
Series: Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army
Character Age: Late teens
Canon: Welcome to Tokyo in the year Taisho 20! Tokyo circa 1931 is in a transitional phase: rickshaw runners in competition with taxis and other motorized vehicles; feminism gaining a toehold; people in Western dress roaming the city alongside more traditionally dressed citizens; elite undead troops serving alongside their more alive counterparts... wait, what? Yes, there are nefarious doings afoot in the Capital: corrupt Army elements (undead and otherwise), at least one rogue devil summoner, and of course lots and lots of demons. Naturally, the best hope for protecting the capital is... one teenage boy and his talking cat mentor. Fortunately, the boy in question is Raidou Kuzunoha XIV, a capable devil summoner in his own right who can amass his own demonic mini-army to take care of things.
Raidou is a relatively quiet person who takes his calling very, very seriously; if you're in trouble, he WILL save you, come hell or high water. He's generally unflappable - he has to be, with all the goings-on in the Capital and the various entities he has to deal with - although some of the more seductive demons can still make him blush. He does most of the legwork at the Narumi Detective Agency; in part because he and his demons can get things done that his boss, Narumi, cannot. Raidou is charismatic enough to gain the cooperation of various humans and a large number of demons with disparate personalities. He is very close to his feline mentor Gouto in particular and depends on him a great deal, although he's not above teasing him with cat toys.
Note: Raidou confines his demons in small tubes when he's not deploying them in the field. Ukobach is the first demon in the game you can confine in this way.
Sample Post:
According to the note he left me before he disappeared, Narumi was coming here. I still don't understand why; even if he did want a change in scenery, then why would he come all the way to the West? I’m worried about being away from the Capital for any length of time, since there are any number of threats that could strike in our absence. Still, I can't very well leave him if he's in danger.
There is a great deal of territory to cover. Perhaps I could send a demon to scout - hmm? Is that...? No, not a demon. An ape, then. That's certainly an interesting shade of purple; I was unaware that that color could be found naturally in the wild, on non-demons at least. I hope it's sapient. Ah, excuse me? If I could trouble you for a moment, is there a settlement nearby? I’m looking for the man in this photograph. Do you recognize him at all? No? Ah, that’s too bad.
Well, I appreciate your assistance in any case. Can you - please put me down. I really need to find this gentleman; the Capital could be in danger if we are missing for too long. No. Seriously. Put me down. I would really rather not have to shoot you. That’s better; thank you. I’m sorry to have frightened you, but this is a very urgent situation and I need to find this man as quickly as possible. I apologize for making you cry. However, could you please show me how to find this settlement? I see; thank you very much. I hope to meet you again someday. Or not.
And off she goes. Well, she was certainly friendly - though thankfully not as friendly as that creature in the lake. It's a pity I couldn't confine that one; it might have been useful later. Still, I don’t think I will be mentioning this encounter in the case file when we get back; Gouto would never let me live it down. At least she wasn’t overtly hostile - Wait. What’s that sound? Who's there?
Zombies. I suppose I should have guessed. This, at least, is a familiar situation. I could take them all myself, but it would be much faster to summon a demon. Ukobach! I summon thee! Take care of them, please - quickly.
And fire continues to be super effective. Wonderful! Thank you, Ukobach; back you go, now. If what the gorilla told me was true, then the settlement is that way; I need to hurry. Gouto would tell me to “get a wiggle on,” if he were here. I... really wish Gouto were here. It feels wrong for him not to be. Then again, a swamp like this is no place for him.
All right, that’s enough lollygagging from me. Onward.
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Character: Luca Trulyworth
Series: Ar Tonelico: Melody of Metafalica
Character Age: 19
Canon: Ar Tonelico: Melody of Metafalica is a PS2 RPG game set in the world of Ar Ciel, a world that is powered by songs that only the females in the race known as Revytails can sing.. Taking place in the world of Metafalss, its story begins with a special song known as "Metafalica", a song that is said to create a land of peace. However, the song has been forbidden to be sung by the Goddess of Metafalss. Angering the people of the land who desire more land, the Grand Bell has taken charge to lead a rebellion against the Goddess.
Luca comes in completely unrelated to the rebellion and the Grand Bell's goals, she is just introduced as the main character's childhood friend. She works as a well known dive therapistful - a Revytail that allows other people to enter their mind for therapy. By locals, she is referred to as the clumsy girl who likes having fun - she's been shown to call some people tsundere - but is very kind and a hard worker. Though, in actuality, Luca is pessimistic and has a tendency to think badly about certain people she talks to, and holds no real trust in that many people. She also has serious issues with her own love life and feels that it can't get any worse then it already is - that is until another girl came into the picture. She was not amused.
Sample Post:
Okay, so maybe this is a little different from the sort of therapy I usually do but it could be fun! And maybe a good chance to get a good amount of money ♪ Plus being a "Love Therapist" doesn't sound like such a bad idea! And no one needs to know how bad my own love life is...! Okay! I think a good title is needed here! How about "CFUD: Heart Thumping Zombie Love in Summer Camp" Ehehe, actually that's kind of long... and kind of embarrassing to say too! We could just shorten it to "CFUDHTZLISC"... that one's kind of a huge mouthful too. Oh, well, I really wasn't that great with naming anything to begin with. Somehow it makes me feel so sad, though... This is no time to be sad, Luca! Its time to work! The best way to a start a business is to be a people person, so time for an introduction!
Hi, everyone! I'm Luca Trulyworth, but you can just call me Luca! Nice to meet you everyone! ☆ I'm here to be a "Love Therapist", so please treat me kindly! I'll do my very best to help you all! So, step right up and I'll gladly start the job right now! Ask anything! Got into a fight with your boyfriend? I'll be here to comfort you! Broke up with your girlfriend? I'm here for you! Luca Trulyworth is at your service! Now then who's first...? You there! The lovely rotting zombie in the back. Actually, there's a lot of you guys rotting there... You might want to go see a doctor for that - ah, the one who's hand just fell off! How about you share your name with us before we get started? Ms. Johnson? So, what love life problems are you currently facing?
So, your boyfriend has been avoiding you lately? You feel ignored? I think I see your problem now, Ms. Johnson! This here is obviously a case of tsuning. Yes, tsuning! It is a common plot device in manga! Often times, when tsuning is triggered, an emo and traumatic event has occurred! And it is your job as the heroine to clear his mind and return him to the light! In romance manga, the heroine is always the light of hope for the male lead! So keep this in mind: where there is a tsun there is always a dere. Unless we're talking about something similar to a magical manga, then you could use a fake traumatic death to get him concerned about you. What's the trick to dying? Good question, but sorry I can't help you with that. Maybe you could find an empty ditch somewhere, where no one could find you, and just lay there.
- Anyway! I wish you the best, Ms. Johnson. I hope you manage to win your boyfriend back - unless you decide to get a new boyfriend; in which case, you go girl. And I think that's it for this therapy session! But that would be a boring ending to things so... Next time: "Romantic Get Away! Oh, no! My heart feels like it'll burst!" See you next time on CFUD: Heart Thumping Zombie Love in Summer Camp! Ehe, I kinda feel like I'm famous almost!
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Character: Tsukiumi
Series: Sekirei
Character Age: about 20
Canon: It's a battle royale in Tokyo! 108 superpowered alien humanoids known as Sekirei are walking the streets, but only one can battle through the endless competition and copious fanservice to be the true victor and have their wish granted. In order to succeed, Sekirei must find their human partners, or Ashikabi, to unlock their full potential. But Sekirei no. 09, Tsukiumi, did not originally feel this was the way to go. A single-digit number and intimidating water elemental with an intimidating chest to match, she is powerful enough to defeat her opponents alone, and at the beginning of the series she is determined to prove that she can be the strongest even without an Ashikabi!! She's developed a pompous attitude and elitist way of thinking, and in fact, if she ever DOES find out who her Ashikabi is, she'll just kill him before letting herself be taken. Luckily for her Ashikabi, she eventually decides to accept him after all and settle down with him... except by 'settle down' we mean continue on as a violent, stubborn, jealous and competitive tsundere who repeatedly threatens to kill him anyway and will in short never 'settle down' at all. At least she's a good person at heart! Incidentally, for what Tsukiumi has in raw talent and willpower, she lacks a bit in brainpower: she did, for one, fail to notice that her old rival and her housemate are the same person, even when the only difference between them is a mask.
Sample Post:
I shall not back down from any challenge! You should know you're dealing with the Water Sekirei #09, Tsukiumi here, and I've got experience on my side. You've a long way to go before you can defeat me! E... Even if... Even if it's in a wet t-shirt contest!!
Be quiet! Don't think I'm doing this for you, you perverted zombies! Are you listening to me?! It's to get out! I'm going to win and get out of here. And if you dare touch me at any point I'll sink this entire place underwater once I escape! But, fine... as judges, you should see what I have to offer. It's almost embarrassing how easy this victory is going to be, since my competition is a purple gorilla and a toucan with a shirt on its head... It's only natural that I'll win this and--what do you mean, the toucan is the winner!? That's ridiculous! The winner has to be me any way you look at it! You fools... You must have been rigging the competition so I wouldn't win...! I don't care what those toucans have threatened you with, but if you're messing with me, you're messing with the wrong Sekirei! IT'S ONLY FAIR THAT YOU GET WET TOO!
...Hmph! At least those perverts won't bother anyone anymore. But this is bad... winning the contest was my best escape plan. Ah! What was it I read in that brochure I got when I arrived? The 'History' section, with that nonsense story about the Director's fiancé. We're supposed to be stuck here until we solve the murder of who killed him, but "spoiler: he's alive"? Then that's impossible! It doesn't make any sense as a murder mystery. The only thing to be done is to go out and find him and kill him myself to solve the issue once and for all! Just look at that smug face in the brochure. I'll make sure nobody ever sees it again!
--Ah! Over there, that's him already, it must be!! I knew he couldn't hide for long! Prepare yourself... Oh, but no, it must be a mistake. The man looked very similar, almost the spitting image, but clearly in this photograph in the brochure the Director's fiancé does not have glasses, nor such a large nose and a strangely plasticine mustache... Augh, so close! But I'll find you yet, Debussey! And that moment will be your last!
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Character: Rath Illuser
Series: Dragon Knights
Character Age: A few centuries. Is as mature as a 14- 17-19-year old.
Canon: Dragons and elves rule the good side, demons the bad side and powerless humans live in the middle. The resurrection of the evil Demon Lord Nadil is imminent and a threat to anything remotely called peace. To fight this, the Dragon Lord employs three Dragon Knights to protect the kingdom and run little errands for him, like carrying severed heads around the continent before returning to the castle, escorting princesses, and fighting demons who oppose their cause. Unfortunately, the three aren’t the most suitable for the jobs. When one of them just wants to get home, the second lives for food and treasure and the third just wants to hunt demons, demons and even more demons, you’re in for nothing but trouble.
Rath Illuser is the Dragon Knight of Fire, the most trigger happy of the Knights and with an obsession with killing demons that borders on psychotic.. There’s really nothing he’d rather do; he even dresses in drag as a way to get to them! To the dismay of the people responsible for him, Rath is a walking disaster with no sense of shame, a drape-rapist who's never late to cause havoc, and not so careful about how he uses his fire based magic. Even though he’s bratty, selfish and dependent, he usually runs around with a huge grin on his face. Being a Dragon Knight means he’s supposed to be responsible for his actions, but he rather prefers things to be simple and fun. Being afflicted with a dragon of fire, he’s able to use fire based magic.
Sample Post:
Hellooooo~? Anyone around-ah, hi there. You don’t happen to have seen any demons around? Yes I know this is a camp, but I can’t see a reason for me to be here unless there’re demo-- wait, what about demonic inhabitants? Uh-huh, yeah? What, no! Not your kind! I mean real demons, not some second rate zombies. Yeah, that means you. … Talking trees? If I was looking for plants, I’d say so. But I’m looking for demons. Do I need to spell it out for you? D-E-M-O-N-S. They are often ugly, big and snarly. Not the brightest bunch-- although there’s a few back home that don’t fit this description-- and definitively nothing like trees. Or you. I don’t care how many of you there are. Like you’ll ever beat me! Why am I even wasting breath talking to a group of braintarded idiots anyway? I should just off you and go find real demons on my own. What a pain. It’s almost not worth the effort.
Demon in the sack? What’re you talking about? Is that a special kind of demon around here or are you just trying to be funny? Maybe I need to persuade you in another way, like losing you a limb or two if y-- Nevermind, you’re already… I think you just lost that arm. Yeah, behind you. See, this is why zombies are so unnecessary. I don't even get the satisfaction of destroying you, you're doing it yourself! You’re good for absolutely nothing, and I didn’t get much out of you. … Man, you’re really no fun to kill. Ugh, who knew fried zombie would smell so bad.
As for you. Your friend here wasn’t very informative, but there’s a lot of you left, so someone should hold a sufficient answer. I want real monster information. No, you still don’t count, weren’t you listening? Yes I killed your, what, was that your zombie …wife? Are you serious? Because this place is getting weirder by the minute. I don’t suppose you have severed heads of demon lords lying around that are causing some disturbance? Augh, why aren’t there any fun demons around?! Dammit, I should have taken another route to somewhere ripe for demon-hunting. It’s the first time in a month that I’ve managed to sneak out of the castle. What’s it to you anyway? I sure as hell never been here before. I don’t even have a name for it.
Camp Fuck You Die? Is that it? And what’s that supposed to mean?! I didn’t finally get out to get stuck in some camp. I was going to fight some demons and now I’m missing out! Pffffff, now it would even be fun being back doing reports if there are no demons here. I’m leaving. After killing you, of course. I’ve gotta have some joy, at least, and you deserved it--
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What tentacle monster~? ♪
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Character: Killua Zaoldyeck
Series: Hunter x Hunter
Character Age: 12
Canon: Gon Freeccs is a happy go-lucky boy, living on a tiny island in the middle of absolutely nowhere, spending most of his time exploring the forests there. Lacking children his own age to talk to, he makes friends with the animals there instead. However, after discovering that his father isn't nearly as dead as he believed, and is in fact a world-famous Hunter, Gon decides to leave the island in order to follow in his footsteps. Hunters are adventurers, travelling the world in order to explore new land, find treasure, capture dangerous criminals, and live the life we all dreamed of living when we were kids. They've all passed a dangerous exam and received a Hunter's Licence, which grants them several neat benefits, such as being able to cross most borders without a visa, free internet and a licence to kill.
Killua is playful, confident, bratty and obnoxious. He meets Gon at the Hunter Exam and the two become immediate friends, spending most of their time bickering and competing over everything, from who can jump higher to who can earn the most money in a month. But he's also described as being whimsical and a liar, and he's not nearly as innocent as he often likes to pretend. He comes from a family of infamous assassins and has been trained to kill from the day he was born. He ran away when he was eleven, but not because he sees anything wrong with taking lives -- he just finds killing a bit boring, and thought he'd try something new for a change.
Sample Post:
Is this really camp? It's a lot more boring than I expected, especially considering how much time I wasted finding the place. I mean really, zombies? Is this some bad horror movie or something? Not even a five year old would be scared by this. I didn't even do anything and they're already losing their limbs!
Actually, that's kind of cool. Will they chase me if I run off with their arms?
...I'll take that as a yes. Too bad they're so slow, they're never going to get my brains like this. HEY, ZOMBIES, OVER HERE. CATCH UP.
Maybe I should have stolen their legs, that would have been funny. There's always next time, though. I think I'll just leave these up a tree for now. Can zombies climb? It has to be a little difficult without arms, but that's really not my problem. It should provide some entertainme-- Are they still coming after me? Seriously? Okay, points for persistence.
Which doesn't mean you can have my brains. And no, I'm not going to change my mind. I like being able to think. And I like being alive, too. Get someone else's. Actually, how about this? Point me in the direction of the candy and I'll make sure you get some brains for dinner. And whoever finds me chocolate will get the head of a real genius. I'll even get your arms back down for you.
Wow, I didn't really expect that to work. Can zombies be tamed? I could build my own zombie army! Even Gon has to admit that'd be cool! And the sacrifices would so be worth it. As long as you don't need too many brains, because I need to keep someone living around to bake me cake. I'd teach you, but you'd just lose your fingers in the batter, and that's kind of gross.
...Remind me to get Gon a cake like that for his birthday.
Okay, you guys just wait here or something. I'll be right back, so just try to get brains on your own in the meantime. NO, NOT MINE. You guys don't learn, do you? Do you want me to take your arms again? I have no use for an army that won't listen to me. And yes, that does mean I won't bother getting you any brains.
Fine, I give up. You'd be useless as an army anyway. Even if you weren't slow, everybody knows how to fight zombies these days.
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Character: Masamune Asuka
Series: Otomen
Character Age: 17
Canon: Otomen, noun: a young man who is manly while having a girly heart.
Eleven years ago, Masamune Asuka's father left his house and family, leaving his wife with the message that he always wanted to be a woman. Since then, Asuka's mother told her son that he is a boy, and he must act like one. Flash forward, Masamune Asuka is the epitome of manliness, he's smart, popular with the girls, and captain of his school's kendo club! He's calm, rational, stoic, and polite. Everything was going fine until he falls for Miyakozuka Ryou. It turns out that despite his masculinity, he's really a boy who loves girly things - a man who loves to clean, cook and sew, who loves shoujo manga and anything cute, someone who hates scary things. It's a side of him that is becoming harder and harder to hide every day.
Asuka's outer behaviour is much as described above, but this mindset is easily derailed by something cute or by a simple tear in someone's clothing. Asuka often has to hold himself back from fixing it. When Asuka is his true self, he's a little silly, shy, and a bit air-headed. He's still incredibly polite, but he lives by shoujo manga rules, and is easily flustered when that side of him starts to seep out! He's the perfect girl, or so his friend Tachibana Juuta thinks. In fact, he's so perfect a model, Juuta has made Asuka the subject of his new shoujo manga (written under a pseudonym) - but as the girl, of course! Juuta tries to help Asuka and Ryou-chan's relationship along to further his storyline.
Sample Post:
American summer camp. This was my mother's idea, so I will respect it. This is another test to prove myself. I'm... a man. That's why I'm here, right? I received a strong word of advice before I boarded the plane. "You will travel far and wide, both for pleasure and business." It came with my Chinese food, so it must have been a zen mantra inside my fortune cookie. The fact that Tachibana also encouraged me to go shouldn't make me suspicious. Should it?
Please allow me to introduce myself. I am Masamune Asuka - it's very nice to meet you. I look forward to meeting and passing an enjoyable time with you all. The instructions I was received prior to my arrival stated that I was only to bring the bear minimum. I suspect this was a misprint. As it stands, I brought only a few stuffed bears with me -- I mean, I didn't bring any -- w-well, these are strictly gifts for Sayre-san and the other camp staff. A proper gift of of our first meeting, a gift of good will. There's no other reason for it. Honestly...
Speaking of the staff, I would like to express my sincere appreciation of the camp rules as they currently stand. The ban on sugar is odd, but suppose most people can't help themselves. Though it will make some things far more difficult to prepare than I would've -- rather, I imagine that it makes for very interesting dishes in the mess hall. S-Sex goes without saying, of course, and the mixed-cabins issue - oh, no one pays attention to that one? A-ah, I see... Isn't it a little improper? S-scandalous? Living with-- Ah, it must be nothing to be concerned over. Certainly not, or else Sayre-san would've taken care of it long ago. Much like she seems to have taken care of... Hitler? Wait, this conversation isn't over. There is still something else I need to ask.
Can someone please direct me to the cabins? It would be very appreciated, as I would like to take some time to get myself acclimated to my new surroundings before I try taking on any of the events you have planned for your new campers. I heard you had a dojo, and I look forward to expressing myself with kendo here, but I am also eager to learn how Americans do things at a summer camp. I have never canoed before, so I'm eager to give it my all. I have also read about your Arts and Crafts' hut, and -- ah, I meant to ask whether kayaking can be done alone. I certainly have no use for any hut besides the canoe shed.
Ah, sir, thank you. Your directions have been more than helpful. But have you not noticed a tear in your clothing? I would think you should likely be noticing a rather large draft by this point. I can't recognize the fabric, but the brown has come away from the green on your sleeve, and... that isn't your sleeve? ... My apologies. I don't think my needlework is quite up to this challenge... Camp is a little scary. Is everyone in such a state of disarray? Everyone except those in violet, you say. I will take those men to be my role models here, then. If they show no fear, then I am in good hands. Soon enough, I'll be like them - this place will put purple hair on my chest. My mother would be proud.
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