OC Application
Player Name: Floogy
Character Name: Kazumi Hagino
Canon: Original Canon (Earth: Yakuza Theatre (don’t ask))
Background:
Kazumi’s life was anything but normal. Her mother died during childbirth, and she was… ‘kind of’ raised by her father Yoshito. Without her mother around, she attached herself to video games, manga, anime… things like that. Sure, becoming an otaku wasn’t entirely unusual… but, on the other hand, there was the fact that her father was the leader of a rather powerful group of Yakuza.
She was allowed to go to public school like any other child, but a few other students in her class happened to be agents of her clan; to ensure that nothing happened to the heir of the clan, of course. Her position as the daughter of the Hagino-gumi wasn’t entirely a well kept secret, making it rather difficult to socialize in her school environment outside of the people that were assigned to protect her.
Still, for her, life went on relatively normally for a good number of years. Until a certain pair of new members were assigned as her bodyguards: Ryou Kagami and Blitz; the latter being rather unimportant, actually but-
Regardless, it was around this time that a certain organization known only as the Syndicate began making its move on their territory. Though the Hagino-gumi had its share of shady dealings, it certainly had nothing on what the Syndicate had planned. The Syndicate’s first plan of action was to attempt a kidnapping of the daughter as she came home from school.
Ryou was able to repel their initial attempt, earning him the ire of top Syndicate agent “Kuro”; but that was only the beginning. In their next assault, the Syndicate’s new ‘weapon’ would be revealed. The headquarters of the Hagino-gumi came under attack a few days later, most of the forces intending to divert the defenses while a two person group came to kidnap Kazumi during the confusion. One of them was beyond human, exhibiting inhuman strength and dexterity. It was a miraculous thing that Ryou and the others were able to hold her off, until he could take Kazumi to safety.
One thing colored Kazumi’s perception during that fight with the strange woman known as “Una”: During the fight, she had attempted to tackle the assailant while the others had been knocked away, and Una actually apologized to the yakuza daughter before she knocked her out.
After they managed to escape, they eventually regrouped with the rest of the Hagino-gumi. Kazumi was convinced that they could bring Una to their side, though everybody else… hardly shared such blind enthusiasm. Kazumi’s father, Yoshito, decided to call in help from other the other yakuza.
The ‘war’ raged on for some time. The initial outpost the Syndicate had set up was found and destroyed. During the Hagino-gumi’s counter attack, ‘Una’ was found in some kind of maintenance pod. Ryou, remembering what Kazumi had insisted on, kidnapped the strange woman to bring back to their stronghold. Their first victory was not without casualties, though. A powerful senior member of the Hagino-gumi was killed during the assault, while Yoshito was assassinated by Kuro.
With Kazumi suddenly in charge of the Yakuza, she had little choice but to rely on others to help her… but there were no surviving senior members to provide council. She desperately went to a retired member known as Jack Mauss, easily swaying him to help them again. Not too long, after Una regained consciousness, Kazumi managed to convince her to join them. Apparently, the death of her immediate superior somehow freed her of that obligation. Una didn’t remember anything before she had been enhanced, and accepted Kazumi as her new master.
However, they soon found out the reason why they had found Una in such a vulnerable state to begin with was because her condition required ‘maintenance’ every so often to prevent her from ‘shutting down’. After some investigation on Jack’s part, they found a scientist who had been researching a similar project and were able to have him construct a maintenance pod for Una.
The Syndicate was not finished, however. They had others that other enhanced women to bring into the battle. Even one that Ryou would find familiar: His girlfriend, who he had thought dead. This program that the Syndicate used somehow could bring the deceased back to life. When faced with this opponent, Ryou was nearly beaten to death. They had little choice but to have him undergo the enhancement procedure to save his life… and they soon found out why only women had been enhanced. When it was all said and done, Ryou came out as a female; much to his/her chagrin.
From hiring the corrupt police to assist, to bringing in one of their senior members as an enhanced agent, the Syndicate found its plans foiled time and again. Ryou’s girlfriend was eventually brought to her senses, though a failsafe robbed her of the strength the program had granted her. The Syndicate was losing entirely too much money and personnel in the project, and soon shut down their attempts… though the Hagino-gumi would never forget what had been done to them. However, with the damage that had been done to them, it would be some time until they comfortably bring retribution to the Syndicate.
Kazumi had grown rather close to Una during their time working together, though the relationship being awkward due to Una’s somewhat robotic way of acting.
Setting Information:
For the most part, it is a normal Earth setting; though Yakuza are perhaps a bit more widespread than they are in normal Japan. Where they hold control, the police tend to be rather lax (paid off and what not).
However, a few organizations have their hands on technology that let them bring the dead to life as well as enhancing the abilities of said individuals. There aren’t many that this process can reliably work on, and for the most part it will only work on females. For it to work on a man, they have to be a rather exceptional individual… and will subsequently become a woman when the process is over.
Important NPCs of note:
Ryou(ko) Kagami, Age 19. A somewhat fight loving and powerful fist fighter of the Hagino-gumi. Formerly a man, but changed by the enhancement project into a woman. She tends to be rather short and rude with people she doesn’t know, but underneath it all she’s a good person who’ll do what she believes is right.
Jack Mauss, age 35. Used to be in charge of Kazumi’s protection until he retired from the yakuza, and then was talked back into serve again. Being the only senior member left, he’s doing what he can to help Kazumi ease into the leadership position. Easy to get along with generally, laid back and relaxed.
Hideki Kaifu, age 22. An enforcer for the Hagino-gumi that’s been with them for six years. Acts like a cool tough guy, but is actually somewhat easy to tick off. A bit of a womanizer.
Una, age unknown. Kazumi’s “girlfriend” of sorts, history unknown. Presumed to have been dead before being used by the Syndicate for its project. Protective of Kazumi, though she often comes off as emotionless.
“Hayato”, age unknown. A shadowy information broker who’ll sell any information for the right price. Unaffiliated.
“Kuro”, age unknown. An agent for the Syndicate, who is skilled in many weapons as well as stealth. Albino, and wears an eyepatch for unknown reasons.
“Oracion”, age unknown. A senior executive of the Syndicate. He disapproved of the enhancement project for certain reasons, and was partly responsible for their failure against the Hagino-gumi. Albino, and theorized to be related to Kuro, but neither of them acknowledge each other as family.
“Emma”, age twenty. A self-styled cowgirl of sorts that works for the Syndicate. She really just cares about having a good gunfight more than anything.
Portal Location: Inside a manga store, near the Hagino-gumi’s headquarters.
Personality:
Kazumi can be described somewhat as eccentric. Her upbringing has given her a somewhat distorted view of the world, given that she watches so much anime, manga, and games. Her mother was never around to raise her, and her father was almost always busy with Yakuza politics. For the most part, her main social interaction was with tough yakuza men. Granted, they had to be a bit softer around her since she was the daughter of their leader, but still…
Despite all that, she does have a girlish side. It may come with the fact that she knows that she looks good. That’s not to say she’s full of herself, just that she’s not afraid to use her looks to her advantage. She’s not shy of dressing up in cute cosplay outfits, either; or trying to dress up other girls. She’s not afraid of coming off as goofy or embarrassing herself, either. Usually.
She has something of an inferiority complex, however, given that she really isn’t that physically strong compared to the people she’s surrounded by. Kazumi has a strong desire to protect those close to her, but she is frustrated by the fact that she just doesn’t have the strength or body to fight in a real battle. If there’s even a chance that she can help somebody she cares about in a battle, she’ll take it. She just doesn’t want to stand by while her friends do all the fighting.
In spite of her outgoing nature, she is rather shy when it comes to matters of love. If she gets a crush on anybody, she’s likely to be unable to talk to them properly. This can be especially frustrating for her if the person in question (Una, for example) is rather slow in the matters of romance. Still, given enough time, Kazumi can and will get her point across somehow.
Reason for Joining: The fact that there’s a multiverse out there is terribly exciting for a girl that grew up on manga and videogames. It also gives her a way to protect those she cares about; perhaps a chance to help the Hagino-gumi rebuild by enlisting people from other worlds, even.
Position Desired: Councilor. Being the head of a Yakuza group gives her some political know-how as well as familiarity with the whole bribing system.
Point in Canon: A month after the described events.
Notes: World notes:
Warning: Yakuza, Warning: Super powered women, Warning: Guns aren’t actually that useful.
Sample Post:
Name: Kazumi Hagino
Gender: Female
Age: 16
Home Plane Identification Number: I wasn’t given one.
Visitor Identification Number: Not this, either!
Reason for requisitioning a Gate Key: So I can go home.
Intended use of the Gate Key: I need to go buy the latest manga!
Favorite Color: Pink
Measurements (Female applicants only): 88/58/84 (That’s in CMs)
Relevant World-Shattering Abilities: I can-no, I don’t have anything like this.
Relevant Non-World-Shattering Abilities: I have some training with a katana, but I can’t do any of those flashy moves you see in anime.
Psychiatric Evaluation Code: Sane! Maybe!?
Hobbies: Anime, manga, video games. Things like that.
Education Background: Still in High School, but I have some impromptu political training, too!
Work Experience: Does leading a war against the Syndicate count?
Favorite Plant and/or Animal: Pocket monsters.
Interview:
What brings you to Confuto Ordinatio?:
There was this portal that suddenly sucked me in and-wait, was that what you were asking?
What family members do you think were most influential into making you who you are today?:
I’d like to say my father, but… w-well…
So how 'bout them Tenbraks eh? Eh? Catch the game? 52-7, I told Janice in Accounting, I said "those Balthims, they're just not up to snuff this year," but no, she said "I'll bet you 20 plat they're gonna take the banner." Take that bet I did, she still insists they'll turn it around though. Ain't that a riot?:
Sports are boring…
What inspired you to apply for an Agent Position?:
Wait, isn’t this for councilor…?
What skills do you think you'll bring to this agency?:
My cute looks…! Well, and I have some experience with fighting with a katana? Except not really… But I’d make a good Councilor because I have some political background! Sort of…
You sound like you'll be a wonderful match, but you know, rules and procedures and all that so I've got a few more questions for you.:
Of course!
Do you have a history of meddling in affairs you shouldn't be meddling in?:
Does being meddled with count?
Do you consider yourself a hero of justice?:
I’d like to be one! Does that count?
Have you ever wanted to work for something bigger than yourself?:
Of course! I thought multi-verses were just fiction, but now-
Looks like I was right. You're a great fit here, glad to have you on board!:
I’ll do my best!
Personality Addendum:
If there's one thing that Kazumi enjoys the most, is her manga, anime, and video gaming. She is quite likely to mourn the situation if she's stuck doing nothing and doesn't even so much as have a portable game device (like a Nintendo DS). Even in an emergency situation where they have to move out fast, she is likely to complain about leaving her things behind; but she's not completely unreasonable, and will (reluctantly) leave if the situation is bad enough.