App for The Far Shore
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scratchittiPlayer Information
Name: Jess
Contact:raspberrydrink
Age: 32
Other Characters: Takumi
Character Information
Name: Neku Sakuraba
Canon: The World ends With You
Canon Point: Post-game
Age: 15
History: Here
Personality: Before the events of the Game, Neku is a classic misanthrope. Not just asocial but actively finding distaste in other people as a whole. Canon hints that this might be because of a traumatic event in his past involving the death of a friend, but it’s never made clear. What IS clear is that he’s a bitter cold person whose mental dialogue is full of meanspirited thoughts about others. And even though he’s usually quiet if left to his own devices, blocking the world out with his headphones, he has no problem speaking his mind. This is most clearly shown with his early interactions with Shiki, his first Partner. Even in their first conversation where she not only tries to make introductions but also tries to give him important Game information (not to mention she just *saved his life*) he eventually starts ignoring her completely and walks away mid conversation. The only person he seems to like and respect isn't really a ‘person’ at all, but a face-less multimedia artist by the name of CAT who is known for a ‘live every day to the fullest’ type of philosophy. It says a lot about Neku though that he mistakes this ideal as doing what you want for yourself and not caring about others at all. A glowing endorsement for his own behavior. He has no issue lashing out at others if his world view is pressed too hard, and most disturbingly, is willing to KILL to save his own hide, though he has to be convinced she is working against him first. During the beginning of the Game he has no memories other then his own name. He has nothing and no one to care about other then himself. And while afterwards he feels bad, and starts to reach out to Shiki, it's a slow process, but one he manages over time.
Over the first week of the Game he softens somewhat. Partly through Shiki’s persistence, partly through the missions forcing him to look at people more deeply, he starts to think that MAYBE not all people are jerks (even if most of them are to his mind), even to the point where, when Shiki’s self image falls apart in front of him he moves to help her and comfort her. He’s fumbling and awkward about it, but he *tries*. By the time the Week ends they are very close… enough so that when the Conductor says that Shiki will be his new entry fee to the Game he buys it. He honestly can buy that she’s his Most Important Thing.
The second Week is confusing and frustrating, and honestly what he learned with Shiki is probably the main reason he doesn’t punch his partner with in the first day. But his views on people grow in leaps and bounds. He talks to people, learns from them, then loses them all in a short span. He sees the grief Beat is forced to go through, sees other Players who were kind to him die, and has his own viewpoint reflected back at him through Joshua… who in the end sacrifices himself for him. His world is forced to grow beyond himself, and while it hurts it’s for the better- he can no longer hide away by pretending what happens to others doesn’t impact him.
By Week 3, while he’ll never be the nicest spoken person, Neku has opened up a lot of other people and is able to empathize more with what others are going through. In a way he’s switched roles with Shiki- playing emotional support to Beat as he rushes to save his sister. By the end he’s connected so deeply to his new friends he is able to call on their strength to the win the day- literally. At least until in one final Game he’s tasked with shooting Joshua. And in stark contrast to his attack on Shiki the first Week he simply CAN’T, instead breaking into tears and lowering his weapon before being shot by the other and waking up in the Scramble.
And a Week later, he talks about how he was hurt deeply by Joshua, by losing people... but how it was life changing in a good way. His voice when talking about having FRIENDS again is joyus and nervous, a kid stepping out into a new and wonderous world. Even forgiving Joshua for what he did and hoping to see him there.
Beside how he deals with others, Neku is a quick thinking and adaptable person. Even though he spends the first Day fumbling about a bit, he catches on to the basics quickly, and figures out most of the puzzles and tricks of the missions himself. Add in how he uses a large array of pins in various combos and you have someone who can adjust to new rules and circumstances and figure out how to survive. He also has the heart of an artist in many ways- while he’s never shown creating directly, canon hints that those in the Game tend to be creative, and are even more so once they leave due to refinement of their Imagination. He’s shown adoring CAT’s work, and in fact one of the few times we see him smiling completely honestly and openly is when he’s admiring one of his idol’s murals. He talks about the art with a critical and analytic eye that shows he’s really thought on it in comparison to other artists’.
In general Neku is a hurt soul. Someone that deals with his own issues by burying them and blocking others out. But deep down he is a good person just waiting for the chance to be free. He's made the first steps, but it's still new and scary for him- even as he finds wonder in all these new experinces.
Abilities:
Normally Neku is an average teenager. But during the Game he exibits an array of abilities. Since he is 'dead' once again though these powers may once again function.
- Psych Master: Unlike most people in the Game, Neku can use almost all Pins avaliable. The average Player has only one or two, but the only Pins Neku CAN'T use are Pins directly associated with another character. Not only can he use any of them, but he uses them with a powerful natrual skill. This is due to his naturally powerful Imagination.
- Natrual psionics: Along with his usage of pins, when in the UG Neku has slight telekenic abilities, and is able to hover and glide across the ground without any pins. He also psychicly choke holds someone outside of battle, which should be impossible to do with a pin.
-Refinement: While not a power specificly, Neku has gone through the Game's refinement process 3 times. More then any other living Player. In TWEWY's universe, this means his Soul has been tested and bettered in a way at ensures he will have powerful Imagination. A force that will encourage betterment of the world as a whole through his influence one day. Basically, he has been fire forged into a bright and pure soul that can inspire others through his actions, espcially in things like art and music. Seen here in Report 8
Outside of the Game Neku is pretty... lanky and average. But he has a strong sense of empathy and justice, though it takes time to see it. He will keep fighting to the end, so makes a strong ally even if he's not a physical powerhouse in any way. His empathy makes him good at helping others through their issues and supporting others through his efforts.
Strengths:
- Empathic
- Dedicated
- Forgiving
- Clever
- Thinks fast on his feet
Weaknesses:
- Antisocial
- Awkward
- Can be *very* rude
- Stubborn
- Closed off emotionally
God/Shinki: Shinki
Why?: Neku was already practically a shinki in his own canon. And while he won't like the idea of being a weapon, once he connects with a partner he does well supporting them and working in tandem
Cause Of Death: Car accident
Vessel: Outfit
Name Location: Palm of the hand
Power: Empathic Elemental Control. When using Neku a god can create and attack with elemental blasts and attacks. The type of energy is based on the users emotional state. Being angry or full of passion might cause fire for example, or sadness may cause ice. If the god and Neku's emotional state are in tandem the energy is more focused. While there are different elements, their base damage doesn't change, and what kind appears can't be controlled. Basically it's aestethics. Said attacks have an almost stylized looking visual to them like elemental attacks in TWEWY
Writing Sample
Sample:
Long thread on my musebox
SHorter thread in the tdm
Other
Anything Else?: Just curious if Neku would have his UG powers since he is dead again!
Name: Jess
Contact:
raspberrydrinkAge: 32
Other Characters: Takumi
Character Information
Name: Neku Sakuraba
Canon: The World ends With You
Canon Point: Post-game
Age: 15
History: Here
Personality: Before the events of the Game, Neku is a classic misanthrope. Not just asocial but actively finding distaste in other people as a whole. Canon hints that this might be because of a traumatic event in his past involving the death of a friend, but it’s never made clear. What IS clear is that he’s a bitter cold person whose mental dialogue is full of meanspirited thoughts about others. And even though he’s usually quiet if left to his own devices, blocking the world out with his headphones, he has no problem speaking his mind. This is most clearly shown with his early interactions with Shiki, his first Partner. Even in their first conversation where she not only tries to make introductions but also tries to give him important Game information (not to mention she just *saved his life*) he eventually starts ignoring her completely and walks away mid conversation. The only person he seems to like and respect isn't really a ‘person’ at all, but a face-less multimedia artist by the name of CAT who is known for a ‘live every day to the fullest’ type of philosophy. It says a lot about Neku though that he mistakes this ideal as doing what you want for yourself and not caring about others at all. A glowing endorsement for his own behavior. He has no issue lashing out at others if his world view is pressed too hard, and most disturbingly, is willing to KILL to save his own hide, though he has to be convinced she is working against him first. During the beginning of the Game he has no memories other then his own name. He has nothing and no one to care about other then himself. And while afterwards he feels bad, and starts to reach out to Shiki, it's a slow process, but one he manages over time.
Over the first week of the Game he softens somewhat. Partly through Shiki’s persistence, partly through the missions forcing him to look at people more deeply, he starts to think that MAYBE not all people are jerks (even if most of them are to his mind), even to the point where, when Shiki’s self image falls apart in front of him he moves to help her and comfort her. He’s fumbling and awkward about it, but he *tries*. By the time the Week ends they are very close… enough so that when the Conductor says that Shiki will be his new entry fee to the Game he buys it. He honestly can buy that she’s his Most Important Thing.
The second Week is confusing and frustrating, and honestly what he learned with Shiki is probably the main reason he doesn’t punch his partner with in the first day. But his views on people grow in leaps and bounds. He talks to people, learns from them, then loses them all in a short span. He sees the grief Beat is forced to go through, sees other Players who were kind to him die, and has his own viewpoint reflected back at him through Joshua… who in the end sacrifices himself for him. His world is forced to grow beyond himself, and while it hurts it’s for the better- he can no longer hide away by pretending what happens to others doesn’t impact him.
By Week 3, while he’ll never be the nicest spoken person, Neku has opened up a lot of other people and is able to empathize more with what others are going through. In a way he’s switched roles with Shiki- playing emotional support to Beat as he rushes to save his sister. By the end he’s connected so deeply to his new friends he is able to call on their strength to the win the day- literally. At least until in one final Game he’s tasked with shooting Joshua. And in stark contrast to his attack on Shiki the first Week he simply CAN’T, instead breaking into tears and lowering his weapon before being shot by the other and waking up in the Scramble.
And a Week later, he talks about how he was hurt deeply by Joshua, by losing people... but how it was life changing in a good way. His voice when talking about having FRIENDS again is joyus and nervous, a kid stepping out into a new and wonderous world. Even forgiving Joshua for what he did and hoping to see him there.
Beside how he deals with others, Neku is a quick thinking and adaptable person. Even though he spends the first Day fumbling about a bit, he catches on to the basics quickly, and figures out most of the puzzles and tricks of the missions himself. Add in how he uses a large array of pins in various combos and you have someone who can adjust to new rules and circumstances and figure out how to survive. He also has the heart of an artist in many ways- while he’s never shown creating directly, canon hints that those in the Game tend to be creative, and are even more so once they leave due to refinement of their Imagination. He’s shown adoring CAT’s work, and in fact one of the few times we see him smiling completely honestly and openly is when he’s admiring one of his idol’s murals. He talks about the art with a critical and analytic eye that shows he’s really thought on it in comparison to other artists’.
In general Neku is a hurt soul. Someone that deals with his own issues by burying them and blocking others out. But deep down he is a good person just waiting for the chance to be free. He's made the first steps, but it's still new and scary for him- even as he finds wonder in all these new experinces.
Abilities:
Normally Neku is an average teenager. But during the Game he exibits an array of abilities. Since he is 'dead' once again though these powers may once again function.
- Psych Master: Unlike most people in the Game, Neku can use almost all Pins avaliable. The average Player has only one or two, but the only Pins Neku CAN'T use are Pins directly associated with another character. Not only can he use any of them, but he uses them with a powerful natrual skill. This is due to his naturally powerful Imagination.
- Natrual psionics: Along with his usage of pins, when in the UG Neku has slight telekenic abilities, and is able to hover and glide across the ground without any pins. He also psychicly choke holds someone outside of battle, which should be impossible to do with a pin.
-Refinement: While not a power specificly, Neku has gone through the Game's refinement process 3 times. More then any other living Player. In TWEWY's universe, this means his Soul has been tested and bettered in a way at ensures he will have powerful Imagination. A force that will encourage betterment of the world as a whole through his influence one day. Basically, he has been fire forged into a bright and pure soul that can inspire others through his actions, espcially in things like art and music. Seen here in Report 8
Outside of the Game Neku is pretty... lanky and average. But he has a strong sense of empathy and justice, though it takes time to see it. He will keep fighting to the end, so makes a strong ally even if he's not a physical powerhouse in any way. His empathy makes him good at helping others through their issues and supporting others through his efforts.
Strengths:
- Empathic
- Dedicated
- Forgiving
- Clever
- Thinks fast on his feet
Weaknesses:
- Antisocial
- Awkward
- Can be *very* rude
- Stubborn
- Closed off emotionally
God/Shinki: Shinki
Why?: Neku was already practically a shinki in his own canon. And while he won't like the idea of being a weapon, once he connects with a partner he does well supporting them and working in tandem
Cause Of Death: Car accident
Vessel: Outfit
Name Location: Palm of the hand
Power: Empathic Elemental Control. When using Neku a god can create and attack with elemental blasts and attacks. The type of energy is based on the users emotional state. Being angry or full of passion might cause fire for example, or sadness may cause ice. If the god and Neku's emotional state are in tandem the energy is more focused. While there are different elements, their base damage doesn't change, and what kind appears can't be controlled. Basically it's aestethics. Said attacks have an almost stylized looking visual to them like elemental attacks in TWEWY
Writing Sample
Sample:
Long thread on my musebox
SHorter thread in the tdm
Other
Anything Else?: Just curious if Neku would have his UG powers since he is dead again!
