Difference between revisions of "Shinsuke Kusagawa"
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*Shinsuke's family name, Kusagawa, means "grassy river". He finds the similarity between it and Itsuka's surname fascinating -- Mizuhara means "flooded plain". | *Shinsuke's family name, Kusagawa, means "grassy river". He finds the similarity between it and Itsuka's surname fascinating -- Mizuhara means "flooded plain". | ||
*Shinsuke's father, Dr. Kusagawa, works at Tatsumi Memorial Hospital, where he may or may not now be appraised of the true nature of afflictions such as Apathy Syndrome. That's why they're in Tatsumi Port Island in the first place. | *Shinsuke's father, Dr. Kusagawa, works at Tatsumi Memorial Hospital, where he may or may not now be appraised of the true nature of afflictions such as Apathy Syndrome. That's why they're in Tatsumi Port Island in the first place. | ||
| − | *Shinsuke dresses primarily in designer Gothic Aristocrat fashions, albeit somewhat understated. His iteration of the style is less crosses and lace and more leather and silk, and he tends to wear pieces that are more elegant and aesthetic than just 'out-there'. He | + | *Shinsuke dresses primarily in designer Gothic Aristocrat fashions, albeit somewhat understated. His iteration of the style is less crosses and lace and more leather and silk, and he tends to wear pieces that are more elegant and aesthetic than just 'out-there'. He ''has'' been known to just throw on a pair of jeans and a t-shirt, but such occasions are rare. He always wears gloves. |
*Shinsuke's ice-blue eyes are indeed colored contact lenses. His eyes are actually brown. | *Shinsuke's ice-blue eyes are indeed colored contact lenses. His eyes are actually brown. | ||
*Though he doesn't plan on becoming a music student when he gets to university, Shinsuke plays both piano and violin quite well. He has a decent amount of experience with other stringed instruments, primarily the cello, and also composes his own music. | *Though he doesn't plan on becoming a music student when he gets to university, Shinsuke plays both piano and violin quite well. He has a decent amount of experience with other stringed instruments, primarily the cello, and also composes his own music. | ||
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*Shinsuke's favorite color, obviously, is blue. | *Shinsuke's favorite color, obviously, is blue. | ||
*Shinsuke loves food. Especially food that conveys to him the personality of the one who made it. | *Shinsuke loves food. Especially food that conveys to him the personality of the one who made it. | ||
| − | *Shinsuke also loves people. He is genuinely interested in the people around him, but the people he's most interested in at the moment are those in Itsuka's group of friends. They are, after all, the ones who have been caring for her in his absence. | + | *Shinsuke also loves people. He is genuinely interested in the people around him, but the people he's most interested in at the moment are those in Itsuka's group of friends. They are, after all, the ones who have been caring for her in his (unintentional) absence. |
*Naturally talented, Shinsuke easily excels at all of his subjects in school. His favorites are the sciences, but he also enjoys literature and music. | *Naturally talented, Shinsuke easily excels at all of his subjects in school. His favorites are the sciences, but he also enjoys literature and music. | ||
| − | *Shinsuke has a large library, most of which he's brought to the dorm. It includes classics of both the East and the West (a great deal of Western works, actually), as well as a prodigious amount of manga. | + | *Shinsuke has a large library, most of which he's brought to the dorm. It includes classics of both the East and the West (a great deal of Western works, actually), as well as a fairly prodigious amount of manga. |
**Yes, that includes ''Captain Rebellion''. | **Yes, that includes ''Captain Rebellion''. | ||
*Thanks to his father's position, Shinsuke has an inordinate amount of money at his disposal. He mostly uses it to buy clothes, books, and food. | *Thanks to his father's position, Shinsuke has an inordinate amount of money at his disposal. He mostly uses it to buy clothes, books, and food. | ||
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<center>Let us say that Shinsuke is versatile.</center> | <center>Let us say that Shinsuke is versatile.</center> | ||
| − | '''Special:''' ''Saionji Special'' When he feels that he has been insulted, Shinsuke takes a page out of Kay's book and backhands the one who offended him. The flame of his affronted rage informs the strike, leaving a nasty burn as well as a welt. Its name is taken from a character in the anime series ''Revolutionary Girl Utena'', who has a habit of doing this. | + | '''Special:''' ''Saionji Special'' - When he feels that he has been insulted, Shinsuke takes a page out of Kay's book and backhands the one who offended him. The flame of his affronted rage informs the strike, leaving a nasty burn as well as a welt. Its name is taken from a character in the anime series ''Revolutionary Girl Utena'', who has a habit of doing this. |
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Shinsuke's resonance feels warm and close, like one is sitting in a kitchen with a merrily-blazing fire in its hearth. It makes the people around him feel safe, as it gives the definite impression that he will go to any lengths to defend and care for those to whom he has pledged his loyalty. A faint scent of spices and burning wood follows this sense, which is itself coupled with the sound of wind that presages rain and of steel being drawn against leather. | Shinsuke's resonance feels warm and close, like one is sitting in a kitchen with a merrily-blazing fire in its hearth. It makes the people around him feel safe, as it gives the definite impression that he will go to any lengths to defend and care for those to whom he has pledged his loyalty. A faint scent of spices and burning wood follows this sense, which is itself coupled with the sound of wind that presages rain and of steel being drawn against leather. | ||
| − | Due to Kay being something of an unstable character (there are two different iterations of him, arguably three), as well as | + | Due to Kay being something of an unstable character (there are two different iterations of him, arguably three), as well as ''having'' a rash, hot-blooded character, Shinsuke is not always in full control of his Persona. Kay is the embodiment of his inner critical voice, and will attempt to handle matters himself if he feels his master isn't capable of handling them on his own. He ''is'' kind to Shinsuke, but he is also abrasive and demanding of perfection. During combat Kay influences Shinsuke to a greater degree, leading to Shinsuke's normally elevated speech becoming archaic and his normally un-elevated temper becoming an easily-affronted flame of barely constrained rage. He is still capable of sound judgment, but his usual overweening caution is bolstered by the Seneschal into something more seemly. Kay is most content when Shinsuke is caring for the people in his charge and succeeding at the tasks he sets before himself, so he usually only pops up when he feels his master has been insulted in some way or when he fails at something. Unfortunately, when he pops up he ''really'' pops up, sorely testing Shinsuke's patience and self-control. |
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*'''I. The Magician''' | *'''I. The Magician''' | ||
| − | **[[Shiki Ichimonji]]: Itsuka's boyfriend and author of the acclaimed shounen series ''Captain Rebellion''. Shinsuke finds his exuberance endearing, and his valiance worthy of high respect. What Shinsuke likes best about his new friend, however, is the obvious love and devotion Shiki bears Itsuka, which became unusually apparent in their battle against Shadow Itsuka. Their Personae have also resonated, | + | **[[Shiki Ichimonji]]: Itsuka's boyfriend and author of the acclaimed shounen series ''Captain Rebellion''. Shinsuke finds his exuberance endearing, and his valiance worthy of high respect. What Shinsuke likes best about his new friend, however, is the obvious love and devotion Shiki bears Itsuka, which became unusually apparent in their battle against Shadow Itsuka. Their Personae have also resonated, leading to Shinsuke's even more pronounced loyalty to the begoggled former mangaka. Only time will tell if the boys themselves will become as dear to one another as their Personae are. |
*'''II. The High Priestess''' | *'''II. The High Priestess''' | ||
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*'''XV. The Devil''' | *'''XV. The Devil''' | ||
| − | **[[Itsuka Mizuhara]]: Shinsuke's twin sister, who is his elder by two minutes. They were inseparable as children, and when she was taken from his arms by their mother Shinsuke realized that he /hadn't/ been a good brother to her. He vowed to find her again, and when he did he would make up for whatever time they had lost and whatever wrongs he had done her. He loves her and is fiercely protective of her, but (unlike a certain other twin brother) wants his dear twin to be able to build healthy, positive relationships with the people around her. His main concern at the moment is ensuring that she's being strengthened and bolstered by her friends, and those that are exerting | + | **[[Itsuka Mizuhara]]: Shinsuke's twin sister, who is his elder by two minutes. They were inseparable as children, and when she was taken from his arms by their mother Shinsuke realized that he /hadn't/ been a good brother to her. He vowed to find her again, and when he did he would make up for whatever time they had lost and whatever wrongs he had done her. He loves her and is fiercely protective of her, but (unlike a certain other twin brother) he also wants his dear twin to be able to build healthy, positive relationships with the people around her. His main concern at the moment is ensuring that she's being strengthened and bolstered by her friends, and those that are exerting ''un''healthy influences on her...will be dealt with. Shinsuke is coming to terms with the fact that she is no longer automatically inferior to him, a fact that he welcomes. After all, if Itsuka is healthy, that frees her brother from some of the hardships that come of being her only source of love and devotion. This, he feels, is a good thing. |
*'''XVI. The Tower''' | *'''XVI. The Tower''' | ||
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*'''XVII. The Star''' | *'''XVII. The Star''' | ||
| − | **[[Hinata Itoh]]: Shinsuke encountered the youngest Itoh sister one day in the dorms, and was promptly charmed by her earnest and outgoing nature. He made her lunch and ascertained the nature of her relationship with his sister, which seems to be a good one. Hinata seems to regard him as something of a prince. | + | **[[Hinata Itoh]]: Shinsuke encountered the youngest Itoh sister one day in the dorms, and was promptly charmed by her earnest and outgoing nature. He made her lunch and ascertained the nature of her relationship with his sister, which seems to be a good one. Hinata seems to regard him as something of a prince. She soon discovered that he can also bake cookies and dance (!!), and has begun calling him 'Shinsuke-chan'. He appears to be okay with this. <3~ |
*'''XVIII. The Moon''' | *'''XVIII. The Moon''' | ||
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*'''Shinjiro''' | *'''Shinjiro''' | ||
**E.S. Posthumus, "Kalki" [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wozkj581nxs&feature=related] | **E.S. Posthumus, "Kalki" [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wozkj581nxs&feature=related] | ||
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| + | *'''Hinata''' | ||
| + | **E.S. Posthumus, "Odenall Pi" [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6svf0MZo2RA&feature=related] | ||
*'''The Dark Hour''' | *'''The Dark Hour''' | ||
Revision as of 13:41, 23 October 2010
| Shinsuke Kusagawa | |
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| Full Name | 草川 真輔 |
| Arcana | VI - The Lovers |
| Persona | Kay |
| Nature | Persona-User |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 16 |
| Birth Date | July 17, 1993 (Cancer) |
| Blood Type | A |
| Preferred Weapon | One-handed swords |
| Faction | SEES |
| Teams | The Eclipse Squad |
| Job | Brilliant Transfer Student |
| Divisions | Multi-role |
| Assignment | Gekkoukan High, Second-Year |
| Origin | Original Character |
| Voice Actor | Nozomu Sasaki |
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| A new second-year student at Gekkoukan, Shinsuke is just as friendly and outgoing as his slightly older sister Itsuka. A perfect gentleman, he really seems to genuinely like people, including the group of girls that hovers around him. He doesn’t go farther out of his way for others than he needs to, even holding back a little so that there’s always something more for next time; after all, Shinsuke has always been good at making friends and influencing people. Still, there does seem to be something beneath the effortless honor student veneer; a wistfulness and a hardness that can sometimes be seen in his unguarded moments. Not that there are many. They mostly come when he is with Itsuka…and he refuses to talk about why they have different names, when asked. |
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| Am I The Good Twin?, Knight In Shining Armor, The Good Son, Effortlessly Perfect, Requiem For A Dream, Strings And Piano, Out Of Eden, An Immortal Emperor In A Mundane Universe, Sister Complex, Rhapsody In Blue, Expects It To Go Well, And Says So, You Know, You’re Actually /Very/ Interesting, Death Drive, Fire In His Eyes, Sure, I’ll Help You With Your Homework, Just Don’t Touch My Stuff, None Of Your Business, The Sunlit Garden |
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Special: Saionji Special - When he feels that he has been insulted, Shinsuke takes a page out of Kay's book and backhands the one who offended him. The flame of his affronted rage informs the strike, leaving a nasty burn as well as a welt. Its name is taken from a character in the anime series Revolutionary Girl Utena, who has a habit of doing this. |
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Shinsuke's Persona is Kay, seneschal and devil's advocate of the Court of King Arthur. He started out in the early Welsh tradition as a valiant, clever, and eloquent warrior with various fire- and water-related supernatural powers; the later tradition assigned him a wicked tongue and a decided contempt for anyone who didn't measure up to his exacting standards. Despite his villainous qualities, Kay was passing loyal to his comrades, particularly Bedivere, Lancelot, and Gawain, and to his king (who was also his foster-brother). His pointed insults were his way of ensuring the quality of those who would call themselves Knights of the Round Table. As seneschal Kay was the master of the king's household, and was skilled in all manner of domestic tasks as well as those expected of a knight of his stature. He is also the only major knight who is not pledged to a lady, instead being more or less pledged to Arthur himself. That's not significant at all, though. Shinsuke's resonance feels warm and close, like one is sitting in a kitchen with a merrily-blazing fire in its hearth. It makes the people around him feel safe, as it gives the definite impression that he will go to any lengths to defend and care for those to whom he has pledged his loyalty. A faint scent of spices and burning wood follows this sense, which is itself coupled with the sound of wind that presages rain and of steel being drawn against leather. Due to Kay being something of an unstable character (there are two different iterations of him, arguably three), as well as having a rash, hot-blooded character, Shinsuke is not always in full control of his Persona. Kay is the embodiment of his inner critical voice, and will attempt to handle matters himself if he feels his master isn't capable of handling them on his own. He is kind to Shinsuke, but he is also abrasive and demanding of perfection. During combat Kay influences Shinsuke to a greater degree, leading to Shinsuke's normally elevated speech becoming archaic and his normally un-elevated temper becoming an easily-affronted flame of barely constrained rage. He is still capable of sound judgment, but his usual overweening caution is bolstered by the Seneschal into something more seemly. Kay is most content when Shinsuke is caring for the people in his charge and succeeding at the tasks he sets before himself, so he usually only pops up when he feels his master has been insulted in some way or when he fails at something. Unfortunately, when he pops up he really pops up, sorely testing Shinsuke's patience and self-control. |
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