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Other Characters: Hank Anderson (Detroit : Become Human)
Character Information
Name: Yu Narukami
Canon: Persona 4: The Golden
Canon Point: Post Golden Ending
Age: 17
History: Link to Wiki
Personality:
Mostly dignified and polite (mostly), Yu cares deeply for those close to him, and tends to radiate an almost motherly warmth. Refusing to turn his eyes away even against a goddess and the will of humankind, he chose to carve out his own way with his friends. There are many reasons the goddess Izanami said he represented Hope; and if you happen to become close to him or spend a few days alongside the silver-haired youth, it's not hard to see why.
In a series heavily bent on rumors, masks and the hidden layers of personalities, first impressions are not really kind to him, and Yu tends to look serious nearly all the time. The events at Inaba have worn away on it, but pieces of that old stoic personality still remain. What truly resides inside him is not completely noticeable at first. When things gets serious, he reverts to that quiet, almost emotionless boy. It's not that Yu does this on purpose; rather before meeting the Investigation Team, he never connected with others so deeply. To quote from Persona Q:
"My friends faced their own Shadows and came out stronger for it, but I never met mine. To make up for it, though, I've had my friends to help me mature. It's my companions that I draw strength from in all of this."
Through helping others, Yu finds more pieces of himself and enlarges his understand the world around him. Yu found an extended family with his uncle and cousin. The extent those bonds have on his soul and well-being are immeasurable, and finding himself alone in this new world will admittedly make him a little more withdrawn than he was before, but a promise to keep them safe will be more than enough to have his cooperation.
Connections have become extremely important to him, and understanding how attached to those bonds and how much he cherishes them brings a clearer picture of his actions. In Arena, Elizabeth tries to fight him to understand that power, only to have him continue to rise up despite being defeated, to prove to her how powerful that bond is. She described it as a 'giant rising behind him' and it overwhelmed her.
He'll joke at his friends' expenses and tends to mess with them (Yosuke being the butt of his jokes rather often), but don't do the same or threaten them, he'll be quick to come to their aid. There's a darkness to him in that manner; he's EXTREMELY protective of them. There is no doubt that Yu would sacrifice his life over and over (and over and over) to endure countless pain if it meant one of his friends wouldn't have to. And, in return, he also trusts them with his own life and knows that they'll never let him down.
Even if he's become more open to speaking to even strangers, most of the time you'll find that Yu listens and is willing to open up to even the strangest of situations and people. Sometimes he spaces out, and it might be brushed off as part of his 'cool, silent guy' stereotype, but the truth is he actually has a multitude of theories and ideas running in his head. This is even more apparent during Arena and Ultimax when we finally get to see his inner thoughts. It's not that his perfectly blank expression is meant to be insulting; rather it is just a habit he never really shook off. He doesn't even always realize he's doing it. When he finally does speak, it's...well, honestly Yu can be sarcastic and has a sometimes bizarre sense of humor which may throw people off during first meetings (this is a guy when told that he might get rain on him from holding the umbrella wrong, will reply "I'm sexier when soaked").
Did I mention he will eat random things he finds in the fridge? That'll make it easier to survive around in this new place, right?
When he does speak regarding important and pressing matters, his investigative mind can be surprisingly keen. He's wise beyond his years, and quick with comebacks. Yu will be threatening when he wants to be, willing to risk his own life to save one of his friends. But, once again, he may not always say what you think he'll say, and after a serious discussion, he might crack a joke to aid the mood. In a way, it's how he copes and makes situations bearable.
He can also be needlessly dramatic. Remember all those scenarios going on in his head? Well in Inaba be became the jack-of-all trades, talking with strangers, feeding cats, earning money at the hospital and as a part-time teacher, someone getting near perfect grades and sleeping enough time to make it to school every day and stay awake. So when something fails, or an issue presents itself that undoes his plans he will panic...inwardly. Outside, he is cool as a cucumber, but truthfully he's panicking and screaming. Which is why one day you might see him on the side of the street, out of energy, his face filled with bitter defeat. He dislikes the idea of losing and is pretty competitive.
If there's another strong quality about him, it is that Yu is brave. He has an Iron Will and is not afraid of a challenge, attacking shadows, or putting his own popularity at risk. This isn't to say he's confident to the point of having an inflated ego, but rather a desire to aid others to be successful too. Once a challenge is presented to him, it's hard for Yu to back down. Partly because he doesn't seem to care much for social stigmas, especially those present in Japan, partly because...well, he'll do it because he can. As Yu has traveled to many places and never really stayed somewhere for long, he doesn't care what the public thinks of him as much as how his friends do. Unfortunately, it's also bad when that bravery leads him to make questionable decisions.
The Investigation Team literally mean the world to him. Without his friends, he admits, he'd question his resolution. They are literally what makes him move forward. Despite his shortcomings, attacks at his own personal insecurities and expense tend to fall to deaf ears. You want to anger him? The quicker solution is to insult or harm his friends instead. And WOE UPON YOU if you harm Nanako, as he will probably cut you up in pieces. That's his berserk button, right there. With Yosuke, Yu's strongest friendship is forged. With Chie, he admires her strength and resolution. With Yukiko, Yu learns the value of family and how you can be self-sufficient while being part of a greater group. He admires her for her will and the tenacity. With Kanji, Yu appreciates his sewing and craft skills, and does not judge him on his choices. With Rise, Yu learned about overcoming what you may desire vs what society wants you to be. He doesn't put her on a pedestal because she's an idol, but treats her as someone equal to them. As a valued friend. To Rise, Yu offers a friendship without judgement, unmarred by stardom. With Teddie, Yu learns to appreciate life in general and to see past what you are. With Naoto, Yu sees a resolution to follow in the footsteps left by a family's legacy, and to overcome a burden that society attempts to impose on her.A promise to keep all of them safe will be enough to give Yu the courage to fight in this new place.
Yet it wouldn't be right to end this without talking about Adachi, Yu's antagonist, right down to the facets of the Persona they are both using. Adachi could have been like Yu, but chose a different, bitter path, embracing the shadows because he hated the world. Yet in the end, despite all that he did and the pain he caused in Inaba, Yu chooses not to end his life, but have him face justice. Yu forgave him, not out of pity, but understanding. In Adachi, he can see what could have been.
And this, out of everything else, keeps him grounded.
Abilities & Skills:
PERSONA USER
As with other characters from the Persona universe and the series' namesake, Yu has the ability to summon parts of him made flesh to combat the hardships of life. But Yu's is a little more unique than that:
WILD CARD PERSONA ABILITY
The Wild Card Ability represents the number zero. It is infinite possibilities and lets Yu use any Persona he can craft in the Velvet Room, compared to his friends who are limited to just their own.
Personas grant him a number of skills in both magical and physical sense (although the Personas are doing the actions, not Yu himself). He can cast various fire, ice, lightning and wind spells with some, create barriers that protect against physical or magical attacks, heal wounds, charm monsters, or even cause mini-nuclear blowouts with his more powerful ones.
Yu has access to a wide varity of them but the three he will 'bring' with him are listed below in companions. Yu will not be able to summon them.
2H SWORD
Yu uses 2 hand swords in the game. He can handle anything from golf clubs to samurai swords to claymores.
PERSONA USER BUFF
All Persona users get increased endurance and agility. Attacks that would normally kill or badly harm someone might just be incredibly painful for them (so basically, the difference between bleeding to death from a wind attack, vs feeling like someone punched you really hard in your gut).
FIGHTING ABILITIES
He is above average build and strength, enhanced thanks to his Persona skills. (Also he looks good without a shirt). As a fighter, he's able to move quickly, but packs a powerful punch.
OTHER NOTEWORTHY TRAITS:
- Amazing Cook
- Top tier friendship
- Can play the guitar
- He can dance pretty well ever since the events in Dancing All Night. Yu's got the rhythm. This is 100% canon. Yu can summon Izanagi-no-Okami in dual bass/guitar mode. Why? Why not.
Inventory/Companions:
Companions:
Yu has technically three companions as listed below. While he won't have access to them, I do count them as a companions as they are residing inside of Yu's mind. I guess you could say that the connection when arriving has been severed or is put on hold.
- Izanagi - This is Yu's main Persona. Additionally Yu can briefly turn Izanagi into Izanagi-no-Okami. Sort of like an ultimate/desperate attack he can only use once in a whle for a more powerful, one-time usage lightning attack. Again, obviousuly not doable here.
- Lucifer - Repesenting the social link of the Investigation Team, you could see this represents some of Yu's closest bonds to him.
- Sraosha - Representing his bond with Nanako.
***
Inventory:
- His sword (weapon)
- His old school outfit (wearing, but not for long cause he won't be able to wear it as a monster)
- His Velvet Key
- His wallet that includes his scooter license
- A pair of glasses (with a giant nose and mustache)
- A pair of semi broken glasses that he may have quickly gotten after dramatically throwing off a while ago
- His Social Link items:
Note that all of these items are sentimental value and have no power and can easily fit in a single pocket.
Buddy's Bandage (Yosuke) - it's an unused band-aid
Shrine Charm (Yukiko) - it's a tiny wooden charm
Cute Strap (Kanji) - it's a key strap of a pink bunny in an Izanagi costume
Signed Photo (Rise) - it's a signed photo of Rise which he keeps inside his pocket
Wristbands (Chie) - it's green wristbands he has on both his hands
Family Picture (Dojima/Nanako) - It's a photo of his family which he keeps inside pocket
Detective Badge (Naoto) - It's a detective jr badge she made for him.
Old Bamboo Comb (Marie) - It's an old wooden comb that was Marie's only item and calls back to the Izanami myth
Adachi's Letter (Adachi) - A letter Adachi wrote thanking Yu.
Choice: Monster - Chimera (Wolf Body / Bat Wings / Deer Horns)
Reason: So as I mentioned in his powers, Yu is a Wild Card, meaning he is able to use multiple Personas compared to most other users in his world.
I thought it would be rather fitting that he is given the powers of a monster that can combine the abilities of a few others (along with their weaknesses). This also makes him a sort of extra outsider in this world because of it and having to live with the consequences of being the least respected monster type.(Also putting the Wild in Wild Card haha I'm sorry excuse me.)
Sample: TDM with Yosuke
- I have other samples on hand if this is not enough! Thank you mods!
Name: Pixle
Age: 21+
Contact:
Other Characters: Hank Anderson (Detroit : Become Human)
Character Information
Name: Yu Narukami
Canon: Persona 4: The Golden
Canon Point: Post Golden Ending
Age: 17
History: Link to Wiki
Personality:
Mostly dignified and polite (mostly), Yu cares deeply for those close to him, and tends to radiate an almost motherly warmth. Refusing to turn his eyes away even against a goddess and the will of humankind, he chose to carve out his own way with his friends. There are many reasons the goddess Izanami said he represented Hope; and if you happen to become close to him or spend a few days alongside the silver-haired youth, it's not hard to see why.
In a series heavily bent on rumors, masks and the hidden layers of personalities, first impressions are not really kind to him, and Yu tends to look serious nearly all the time. The events at Inaba have worn away on it, but pieces of that old stoic personality still remain. What truly resides inside him is not completely noticeable at first. When things gets serious, he reverts to that quiet, almost emotionless boy. It's not that Yu does this on purpose; rather before meeting the Investigation Team, he never connected with others so deeply. To quote from Persona Q:
"My friends faced their own Shadows and came out stronger for it, but I never met mine. To make up for it, though, I've had my friends to help me mature. It's my companions that I draw strength from in all of this."
Through helping others, Yu finds more pieces of himself and enlarges his understand the world around him. Yu found an extended family with his uncle and cousin. The extent those bonds have on his soul and well-being are immeasurable, and finding himself alone in this new world will admittedly make him a little more withdrawn than he was before, but a promise to keep them safe will be more than enough to have his cooperation.
Connections have become extremely important to him, and understanding how attached to those bonds and how much he cherishes them brings a clearer picture of his actions. In Arena, Elizabeth tries to fight him to understand that power, only to have him continue to rise up despite being defeated, to prove to her how powerful that bond is. She described it as a 'giant rising behind him' and it overwhelmed her.
He'll joke at his friends' expenses and tends to mess with them (Yosuke being the butt of his jokes rather often), but don't do the same or threaten them, he'll be quick to come to their aid. There's a darkness to him in that manner; he's EXTREMELY protective of them. There is no doubt that Yu would sacrifice his life over and over (and over and over) to endure countless pain if it meant one of his friends wouldn't have to. And, in return, he also trusts them with his own life and knows that they'll never let him down.
Even if he's become more open to speaking to even strangers, most of the time you'll find that Yu listens and is willing to open up to even the strangest of situations and people. Sometimes he spaces out, and it might be brushed off as part of his 'cool, silent guy' stereotype, but the truth is he actually has a multitude of theories and ideas running in his head. This is even more apparent during Arena and Ultimax when we finally get to see his inner thoughts. It's not that his perfectly blank expression is meant to be insulting; rather it is just a habit he never really shook off. He doesn't even always realize he's doing it. When he finally does speak, it's...well, honestly Yu can be sarcastic and has a sometimes bizarre sense of humor which may throw people off during first meetings (this is a guy when told that he might get rain on him from holding the umbrella wrong, will reply "I'm sexier when soaked").
Did I mention he will eat random things he finds in the fridge? That'll make it easier to survive around in this new place, right?
When he does speak regarding important and pressing matters, his investigative mind can be surprisingly keen. He's wise beyond his years, and quick with comebacks. Yu will be threatening when he wants to be, willing to risk his own life to save one of his friends. But, once again, he may not always say what you think he'll say, and after a serious discussion, he might crack a joke to aid the mood. In a way, it's how he copes and makes situations bearable.
He can also be needlessly dramatic. Remember all those scenarios going on in his head? Well in Inaba be became the jack-of-all trades, talking with strangers, feeding cats, earning money at the hospital and as a part-time teacher, someone getting near perfect grades and sleeping enough time to make it to school every day and stay awake. So when something fails, or an issue presents itself that undoes his plans he will panic...inwardly. Outside, he is cool as a cucumber, but truthfully he's panicking and screaming. Which is why one day you might see him on the side of the street, out of energy, his face filled with bitter defeat. He dislikes the idea of losing and is pretty competitive.
If there's another strong quality about him, it is that Yu is brave. He has an Iron Will and is not afraid of a challenge, attacking shadows, or putting his own popularity at risk. This isn't to say he's confident to the point of having an inflated ego, but rather a desire to aid others to be successful too. Once a challenge is presented to him, it's hard for Yu to back down. Partly because he doesn't seem to care much for social stigmas, especially those present in Japan, partly because...well, he'll do it because he can. As Yu has traveled to many places and never really stayed somewhere for long, he doesn't care what the public thinks of him as much as how his friends do. Unfortunately, it's also bad when that bravery leads him to make questionable decisions.
The Investigation Team literally mean the world to him. Without his friends, he admits, he'd question his resolution. They are literally what makes him move forward. Despite his shortcomings, attacks at his own personal insecurities and expense tend to fall to deaf ears. You want to anger him? The quicker solution is to insult or harm his friends instead. And WOE UPON YOU if you harm Nanako, as he will probably cut you up in pieces. That's his berserk button, right there. With Yosuke, Yu's strongest friendship is forged. With Chie, he admires her strength and resolution. With Yukiko, Yu learns the value of family and how you can be self-sufficient while being part of a greater group. He admires her for her will and the tenacity. With Kanji, Yu appreciates his sewing and craft skills, and does not judge him on his choices. With Rise, Yu learned about overcoming what you may desire vs what society wants you to be. He doesn't put her on a pedestal because she's an idol, but treats her as someone equal to them. As a valued friend. To Rise, Yu offers a friendship without judgement, unmarred by stardom. With Teddie, Yu learns to appreciate life in general and to see past what you are. With Naoto, Yu sees a resolution to follow in the footsteps left by a family's legacy, and to overcome a burden that society attempts to impose on her.A promise to keep all of them safe will be enough to give Yu the courage to fight in this new place.
Yet it wouldn't be right to end this without talking about Adachi, Yu's antagonist, right down to the facets of the Persona they are both using. Adachi could have been like Yu, but chose a different, bitter path, embracing the shadows because he hated the world. Yet in the end, despite all that he did and the pain he caused in Inaba, Yu chooses not to end his life, but have him face justice. Yu forgave him, not out of pity, but understanding. In Adachi, he can see what could have been.
And this, out of everything else, keeps him grounded.
Abilities & Skills:
PERSONA USER
As with other characters from the Persona universe and the series' namesake, Yu has the ability to summon parts of him made flesh to combat the hardships of life. But Yu's is a little more unique than that:
WILD CARD PERSONA ABILITY
The Wild Card Ability represents the number zero. It is infinite possibilities and lets Yu use any Persona he can craft in the Velvet Room, compared to his friends who are limited to just their own.
Personas grant him a number of skills in both magical and physical sense (although the Personas are doing the actions, not Yu himself). He can cast various fire, ice, lightning and wind spells with some, create barriers that protect against physical or magical attacks, heal wounds, charm monsters, or even cause mini-nuclear blowouts with his more powerful ones.
Yu has access to a wide varity of them but the three he will 'bring' with him are listed below in companions. Yu will not be able to summon them.
2H SWORD
Yu uses 2 hand swords in the game. He can handle anything from golf clubs to samurai swords to claymores.
PERSONA USER BUFF
All Persona users get increased endurance and agility. Attacks that would normally kill or badly harm someone might just be incredibly painful for them (so basically, the difference between bleeding to death from a wind attack, vs feeling like someone punched you really hard in your gut).
FIGHTING ABILITIES
He is above average build and strength, enhanced thanks to his Persona skills. (Also he looks good without a shirt). As a fighter, he's able to move quickly, but packs a powerful punch.
OTHER NOTEWORTHY TRAITS:
- Amazing Cook
- Top tier friendship
- Can play the guitar
- He can dance pretty well ever since the events in Dancing All Night. Yu's got the rhythm. This is 100% canon. Yu can summon Izanagi-no-Okami in dual bass/guitar mode. Why? Why not.
Inventory/Companions:
Companions:
Yu has technically three companions as listed below. While he won't have access to them, I do count them as a companions as they are residing inside of Yu's mind. I guess you could say that the connection when arriving has been severed or is put on hold.
- Izanagi - This is Yu's main Persona. Additionally Yu can briefly turn Izanagi into Izanagi-no-Okami. Sort of like an ultimate/desperate attack he can only use once in a whle for a more powerful, one-time usage lightning attack. Again, obviousuly not doable here.
- Lucifer - Repesenting the social link of the Investigation Team, you could see this represents some of Yu's closest bonds to him.
- Sraosha - Representing his bond with Nanako.
***
Inventory:
- His sword (weapon)
- His old school outfit (wearing, but not for long cause he won't be able to wear it as a monster)
- His Velvet Key
- His wallet that includes his scooter license
- A pair of glasses (with a giant nose and mustache)
- A pair of semi broken glasses that he may have quickly gotten after dramatically throwing off a while ago
- His Social Link items:
Note that all of these items are sentimental value and have no power and can easily fit in a single pocket.
Buddy's Bandage (Yosuke) - it's an unused band-aid
Shrine Charm (Yukiko) - it's a tiny wooden charm
Cute Strap (Kanji) - it's a key strap of a pink bunny in an Izanagi costume
Signed Photo (Rise) - it's a signed photo of Rise which he keeps inside his pocket
Wristbands (Chie) - it's green wristbands he has on both his hands
Family Picture (Dojima/Nanako) - It's a photo of his family which he keeps inside pocket
Detective Badge (Naoto) - It's a detective jr badge she made for him.
Old Bamboo Comb (Marie) - It's an old wooden comb that was Marie's only item and calls back to the Izanami myth
Adachi's Letter (Adachi) - A letter Adachi wrote thanking Yu.
Choice: Monster - Chimera (Wolf Body / Bat Wings / Deer Horns)
Reason: So as I mentioned in his powers, Yu is a Wild Card, meaning he is able to use multiple Personas compared to most other users in his world.
I thought it would be rather fitting that he is given the powers of a monster that can combine the abilities of a few others (along with their weaknesses). This also makes him a sort of extra outsider in this world because of it and having to live with the consequences of being the least respected monster type.
Sample: TDM with Yosuke
- I have other samples on hand if this is not enough! Thank you mods!