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" "Sympathy? You'll find it somewhere between smile and syphilis in the dictionary."

A second-year of Gekkoukan High School living near the Naganaki Shrine, Himeru Namikawa has a reputation for being fairly distant. She keeps most people at arm's length or farther due to the loss of her sister, which has left her emotionally wounded. Rarely expressive of her true feelings, she tends to get involved in all sorts of matters with a cold analytical attitude. Her blunt language is rarely cushioned or gentle, but even with her rough attitude and caution toward people she has managed to strike various friendships with individuals of all avenues of life. A chronic hard worker, skilled with her hands, she refuses to fight with any sharp weapon in hand and has little regard for her own condition or burdens, due to hating to be a burden or a bother herself. Those who have gotten to know her better tend to discover a caring if cautious and flawed heart, a morbid or plain bizarre sense of humor, and a brutally critical mind with pessimistic tendencies--at least, for those who she overcomes her reluctance to open up.

For The Greater Good, Blunt Sword Blunt Words, Paranoia Agent, Worst Case Scenario Thinker, Kuudere, Fixer, The Glass IS Half-Empty, It's Also Warm, Stick-In-The-Mud, Gendo Glasses, Obsessive Analyzer, Ribbon Attached, Adept Of Text-Fu, Terminally Uncute, Knows Where Your Joints Are

• Weapon: Muramasa Bokken (According to her. Regular Bokken to most, including the store she got it from) - Muramasa has been carved into the lower part of the blade.
  
• Body: Sports tank top - Absorbs sweat better than your regular tank top
  
• Shoes: White Sneakers - They have seen better days, but they are comfortable.
  
• Accessory: Green Hair Ribbon - Cannot Be Unequipped.

• Courage: 4 - Solid
  
• Diligence: 3 - Average
  
• Expression: 1 - Unconventional
  
• Understanding: 5 - Reads too much into people/things
  
• Academic Knowledge: 3 - Studious
  
• Non-Academic Knowledge: 5 - Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum

Height: 5'6" or 165.7 cm
Weight: 137 pounds. On paper. If asked.
Eye Color: Grey
Hair Color: Black
Favored animal: Cats
Dislike to the point of freaking out: Scorpions
Favored snacks: Apples, mini-carrots.
Least liked snacks: Peanuts, chips
Favored gum flavors: Mint, Cinnamon
Cooking Skill: Average. Strong emphasis on symmetry, not very fond of using spices out of fear that it may wreck the taste rather than enhance it.
Will always wear a green ribbon in her hair, or has it wrapped around her right wrist otherwise.
Has a very quirky sense of humor
Has religious beliefs but is rarely forthcoming on details.
She called Osaka her home for most of her youth, although she doesn't know if she was even born there. It never occured to ask.

• 2010-05-03: Atop the Tower, what do you see?
• 2010-06-29: White Pixie Reflection

Himeru's cellphone address book and the people who actually know her number:

• Itsuka Mizuhara - Mutual
• Shiki Ichimonji - Mutual
• Hinata Itoh - Mutual
• Naomi Suzuno - Mutual
• Arisa Shiratori - Mutual
• Tomomi Fujimori - Mutual<
• Shinjiro Aragaki - Forced upon him via Aggressive Post-It. Returned his after finding her following a skirmish against Shadow Sayaka that went badly.
• Minato Arisato - Included with a report during Mikage-Cho events

White Pieces

Shiki Ichimonji - B1 - Shining Knight - A classmate, Shiki is disarming with his cheerfulness and just how outgoing and energetic he is, enough that he managed to slip through Himeru's barriers. He is seen as someone very genuine about how he feels, or the greatest actor ever if he isn't. His honesty and kindness has made him someone worth knowing and calling a friend. Has discovered about his art due to a very unexpected session of Live Action Captain R in Mikage-Cho. Has seen him assigned to a leadership role in SEES, and has some degree of interest in seeing how he grows into that.

Itsuka Mizuhara - C1 - Cheerful Mage - Another classmate, Itsuka struck as the foil of Shiki's exuberant attitude, the dose of reality and down-to-earth attitude. Yet she has a certain air about her, a strength of will and the ability to stand against Himeru in debate that earned her respect and some degree of caring that Hime isn't entirely comfortable about. Moreso during the events of Mikage-Cho, where Itsuka's dissapearance/willing kidnapping left Himeru unpleasantly off-balance and slipping in her rationality and focus. Reawakened fear of loss thought to have been kept at bay. Is more watchful for her friend as a result.

Shinjiro Aragaki - G1 - Grey Knight - On the opposite end of the board, Shinjiro Aragaki is a man who represents experience in many fields, yet a gruff sense of wisdom. Lacking in tact, he was found to be refreshingly direct, blunt and honest about matters that people tiptoe about. His attitude is not monochromatic either, making him even more interesting to Himeru. He also has a strength that she wishes to overcome, seeing his ability as a challenge and his past as a warning of how she could stray. Hime cares for his wellbeing, and believes he does care for his kohais too including herself. Trusted.

Ran Itoh - F1 - Kind Bishop - An indirect acquaintance, Ran Itoh was met due to the Misadventures of Shinjiro Aragaki. While they did not have a chance to chat there and then, they later met at the Lucky 7 where Ran's unexpected kindness and cheerful attitude made Himeru smile a little. While the two don't really know each other much, she is considered as someone nice and pleasant to be around.

Shiori Hibiki - D2 - Gentle Soul - A girl encounted first in Inaba' strip mall, Himeru's relation toward her WANTS to be good and friendly, but is driven by guilt as Hime seems to be unpleasantly skilled at causing distress or indirect harm even when it wasn't her intention. Himeru is thus driven with the desire to make it right someday, even if Shiori may not feel it to be such a big deal. The fact Himeru keeps being hurtful to her everytime they meet is something she finds annoying, moreso as she isn't purposely trying to be.

Thora Kobayashi - H1 - Bloodied Tower - An acquaintance due to the Misadventures of Shinjiro Aragaki, Thora has so far been an intriguing person. Her admissions of past acts and how open she was about it hinted at a degree of courage Himeru found a little awe-inspiring, even if the acts themselves are not. Her strength and how she stood tall and strong (not to mention she's pretty big for a girl) are intimidating, but at the same time only serve to increase how she seems interesting. A chat in Inaba seemed to confirm the two had certain common grounds and led to pleasant discussion. Their last meeting has not shaken how she felt about the tall girl even if Thora did try to imprint her hammer into Himeru' skeleton.

Blaise Cameron - B2 - Reckless Boy - 2nd year student of Gekkoukan, met first as his cloaked alter-ego. While originally deemed to be only useful as an information gathering tool and someone she enjoyed messing with, things took a turn for the strange as time went on. While not disliking the boy, she finds his lack of tactical cool and foolish recklessness annoying, and wonders why he so pursues a path Himeru considers as far too costly and now that he got what he wanted, dreads if he too will find the cost was high. His attempt to woo her was met with rejection, and he has been seen with other girls playing what she views as the same game since. She had thus concluded that his feelings had been a hollow ploy to simply use her, and the blow did go past her emotional armor. The hatchet has been buried since as they decided mutual friendship is better than unresolved misunderstandings.

Sayaka Takuma - A1 - Silent Blade - 2nd year student of Gekkoukan, met outside of school before the 2nd semester started. Viewed as a caring Sempai, she is almost what Himeru would call a 'normal' person, even for a Persona-user. Her dedication to her family art of the Sword is viewed as commendable, even if it's apparent Takuma-sempai disliked some of the things related to her family traditions. Is slightly worried for her Sempai's wellbeing, as she seems to have control issues. The shadow born of this person currently terrifies a part of Himeru, given how it made her feel weak and helpless.

Aigis - E2 - Metal Heart - A robot with a soul. It was the only way to describe the existence she knew as Aigis. She held her promise of information when Himeru would have been unsurprised she would not, she spoke honestly of matters what most would sooner keep secret. She also struck as more human than some people in the world. Has shown herself to care deeply for the people around her and act for their wellbeing, and has extended a hand in friendship in a way Himeru never expected. Has become a good friend since, even if she has strange mannerisms at time.

Minato Arisato - E1 - Fallen King - Field Commander of SEES and generally a Sempai she can't read. She tried, really. His facial expression and tone use however rivals her own, making Himeru wonder if he's a natural or a master of self-control. His refusal to follow instructions have caused a drop in how she saw him, as his opposition was deemed poorly thought and foolish. Currently disliked as she considers he was forgiven too easily given the gravity of his actions.

Minako Arisato - D1 - Upbeat Queen - Twin sister of Minato, and strange acquaintance made in Mikage-cho. Due to meeting at a time of emotional distress, being helpful in a selfless sense, cheerful and a non-Persona user at the time, Himeru opened up a little and found someone who would listen and be with her when she needed to not be alone. It left her wanting to return the favor, and get to know the revealed sister a little more too. Her energetic and lively behavior is pleasant to be around of.

Black Pieces

Takahisa Kandori - E8 - Mephistopheles - Known as CEO of SEBEC, and generally a man shrouded in mystery shrouded in secrecy shrouded in a surprisingly good taste in clothing, Himeru's encounters with Kandori had not been pleasant, often ending with wounds of the physical or mental sort. Yet the man she finds facinating, as she can't read him like most people. Sometimes his intentions are clear, sometimes it takes her days to figure out what he just did, but she finds him interestingly smart. In nicer circumstances she would love to cross wits with him rather than cross swords. But even in a battle of wits, she feels hopelessly outmatched just trying to keep pace and try to understand what he's saying and on how many layers. She is currently intrigued by him more than scared, but still amply cautious.
Tohya Kidzuki - D8 - Pretty Queen - Person met in Mikage-cho East Side and seen again at the Suzuno Christmas Ball. Original impression was good, seemed like a smart and capable girl, but later learned that she had ties in Takahisa Kandori's KNOWS organisation. Only learned on New Years of her unexpectedly high rank within the organisation. Considered only a mild threat unless currently running an operation.

Uncertain of how to position on board

Tomomi Fujimori - The girl who wished for a gallon of gasoline and a match - An admitted revolutionary of sorts, Tomomi's admittance of a desire to purge the world in cleansing fire and rise from the ashes into a world cleansed of lies and masks made her sound more interesting than terrifying. The blunt honesty displayed mixed with a clearly advanced knowledge of the shadows and the world called the 'Midnight Channel' however made her someone deemed to be dangerous, and best approached with a bit of caution. Feels a hint of sadness toward her, as she was a pleasant person during her time in SEES and yet seemed so angry and hateful when she gave up her key.

Not pieces

Kanon Itoh - Not on board - Elder Sister of Ran Itoh, artist, free spirit and surprisingly informal adult. A person she talked with only briefly, but was quite interesting and passionate about what she liked. Was also in Mikage-Cho, seemed to have been taking it rather well there. A commonly seen acquaintance and even a comrade in arms at time, and a bit of a friend.

Ritsue Tetsumoto - Not on board - Mysterious woman met and seemingly hanging with Kanon Itoh in Mikage-cho. Briefly seemed to have some degree of imbued increased power but seemed like an extremely relaxed and nonchalant woman otherwise. Nice enough if a bit rough on the edges.

Arisa Shiratori - Not on board - A kind girl met at Kandori's ball, and then inadvertantly harmed due to circumstances. Guilt led to apology, and eventually they met again on nicer grounds. Someone Himeru likes a little even if she barely knows Arisa. She is her first friend from Lunarvale. Her maturity, organisation and the way she dug tirelessly to uncover the secrets of Lunarvale showed Himeru a different side of the otherwise slightly shy highschool friend.

Shion Katsuragi - Not on board - A cop met in Lunarvale at an accident site. Seemed like a nice person, clearly not just a normal officer. Was seen recently during Tartarus New Year Expedition, is assumed to be a Persona User too now even if she was not back when they met.

Yuuka Chiba - Not on board - Acquaintance, 2nd year of Gekkoukan, also believed to have had some interest in Blaise Cameron. Friend of Sayaka Takuma. Lost control in school and dissapeared slightly before the New Year. Her key wish was deemed selfish and necessary to be terminated for a return to the true timeline. Her cooperation was not expected but appreciated.

Tom Magnusson - Not on board - Detective, asked for help regarding an intriguing puzzle, was entertaining to solve. Himeru still wonders what that message related to.

Minagi Shimizu - Not on board - Ex-Avatar of Chariot (or something like that) and ex-Shadow Possessed. Himeru only met the liberated Minagi recently, and is unsure what to make of her. Not a friend or enemy, but clearly has some disdain for Himeru due to an offhand comment about Blaise Cameron. Has gained a Persona, does not seem terribly changed by it. Assumed to have already paid the price due to her past. Their personalities cause friction if they get in a heated debate. Himeru was least surprised by her opposition to the standing orders of Mitsuru and almost looked forward to be authorised to strike at her even if the opportunity never came.

Miwa Saitou - Potential Board Piece - Older girl from Seven Sisters High, and sudden acquaintance during an expedition into Tartarus organised by Itsuka Mizuhara. They did not get a chance to talk much, but there was a feeling of common ground, of desire to master their inner power. While they are not friends, Miwa earned Himeru's trust in battle to be considered a comrade-in-arms. She is also the first person to have ever used healing magic on Himeru. Unfortunatly positioned herself between herself and Suzuno, forcing Himeru's hand and being on the recieving end of an attack.

Naomi Suzuno - Friend - Someone who found herself stumbling in the Dark Hour during a visit to Port Island, and needed a hand to keep things under control. Himeru found herself amused at repeating the cycle of passing on the knowledge necessary to survive the supernatural time, along with advice of not doing anything foolish. Yet her adaptability and sharp mind is what was found most impressive during the events of Mikage-cho. Also speaks with the same style of formality. The bond of trust toward Naomi has deepened over what was expected to be nothing beyond girl talk and tea, but then Himeru's never been one for simple girl talk. Trusted contact and friend. Even after assaulting her friend in the basement of Tartarus due to conflicting objectives between SEES and KNOWS, feels no resentment or anger toward a person that remains solidly classified as a friend.

Akatsuki Enda - Goatee-less Twin - Older SEES member who Himeru met while looking for her classmates who had gone on a mission. Was originally seen under a neutral light, seemed like a 'perfect student' type who also had charming looks and she expected him to have a bit of an ego as a result, yet she never quite found that expectation furfilled. Their relation had gotten cold after her actions at the New Years Tartarus expedition, but after talking they have mended a little.

Hannya is a jealous masked demon meant to represent the malice or sublime emotions of human beings. An ogre-sized woman, her limbs are slender yet freakishly long as she stands well over 6 feet five inches even when bent forward a little, her limbs however are perfectly concealed until she stretches them to full length beneath the robes and garb of a typical japanese miko priestess with long snow-white hair. The face is perfectly covered by a white mask of a demon[1], with golden teeth, horns and the area surrounding the eyes. The holes in the face area show nothing beneath, only darkness, although on occasion two crimson lights can be seen in the eyeslots. Her powers range over Darkness and physical attacks.

It is unclear what sort of abilities Himeru gains passively from Hannya.

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