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THE APP

Character Name: self-explanatory
Canon: If the canon has multiple versions, please be specific.
Reference Link: A wiki link is preferable, but anything that has a summary of the canon works. If there is no picture on your link, please provide a reference picture as well. If there is really nothing to link, write a short (no more than 200 words) description of the canon and character appearance.

Character History: A brief summary of your character's background. Only the highlights, please! This section should not be more than 300 words long.
Personality: Can be longer than the history, if necessary, but again, please try to be succinct.

Writing Sample: For this section, you have two choices:

1. Fill out an IC survey (copypaste below)
2. Write a first or third person sample on the subject of your choice. (~300-500 words)

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THE SURVEY

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Character Name: Yukinosuke (but often goes by Yuki)
Canon: Shounen Dolls
Reference Link:
http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=35419
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm240/Jasdevi/yukiref.jpg On the left! He unfortunately has no full-body shots. Not pictured are the frills of his gloves, the full length of his mullet, his butterfly-print hakama, and his tabi + sandal combo.

Character History:

Etou Choushichirou was a doll maker in ye olde Japan who created two sentient dolls, Leo and Yukinosuke (Yuki). Outwardly, their purpose was to purify the souls of other dolls (for if dolls are neglected/abused, they become corrupted and attack humans), but in reality Choushichirou made them to act as his vessels when he eventually reincarnated, but the latter isn't relevant at the moment.

Ten years prior to the beginning of the series, Yuki was stolen from the Etous and passed around from toy shops to junk shops and so on. Like other dolls', Yuki's soul became corrupted due to the neglect and abuse he received while being passed around. He was taken in by a man who genuinely cared for him, but that ended in tears: when either Leo or Yuki are kissed by one who feels affection toward them, they transform into a human. When this man accidentally kissed Yuki, Yuki transformed into a human -- ultra-feminine appearance and all. The man's girlfriend saw them together and, assuming that he was cheating on her with another woman, ran out into the street where she was hit by a car. The man cursed Yuki and shattered the latter's chest. He later left Yuki somewhere for repairs and never returned.

This event particularly traumatized Yuki, and he became self-sacrificing. When he finally was reunited with Leo and his new master, Ageha, he made a great show of protecting her and being her knight in shining armor, hiding the fact that he was just too scared to honestly yearn for her love. Throughout the series his bond with Ageha is deepened and he's able to become more confident, and eventually he learns how to protect Ageha for the sake of protecting her, not to protect her just because he wants to sacrifice himself.

Personality:

Outwardly, Yuki is confident, humble, and polite. He fulfills the role of the archetypal knight: gallant, courageous, and selfless; yet humble and never asking for recompense. This is not entirely wrong; Yuki finds great value in fulfilling one's duty, especially if it is for the benefit of others. He's quick to put himself second to a worthy cause and does not hesitate to act in a way he believes to be right or proper. His politesse is reserved for those he respects, and though he acts still kindly toward those who are uncouth of undeserved of his manners (or so he believes), his words may hold something of a bite toward them.

Yuki's unadulterated devotion to his duty allows him to act without hesitating, but it also allows him to be merciless when need be. Yuki is quick to forgive those he likes but will forever remember the face of an enemy, though his treatment of them may not necessarily be hostile. Yuki can very easily convince himself that something is necessary or a threat; and he can just as easily strike that hindrance down.

Yet, Yuki himself is somewhat fragile. His actions are often bold and ostentatious to hide the fact that he heavily guards his true heart deep down for fear of being hurt. Ageha's persistence has thawed his heart, but that was for her affection alone; Yuki is more receptive toward others, now, but he is still careful about who he lets in, for fear of being hurt. Nonetheless, Yuki will be cordial, civil, and even sweet to others, even if he has put a mental barrier between him and others. It's not impossible to grow close to him: with perseverance can someone endear himself to him, but Yuki exercises caution as a reflex to keep himself from being hurt again.

... That said! Yuki is still a doll. Dolls desire to be loved more than anything else, and can become very greedy for affection; the reason why many go berserk is because they feel slighted by humans. Partly by nature and partly because he starves himself from love, he is very easily jealous and can very quickly become resentful, especially when neglected. If he feels that he is being loved less than the others around him, his mood tends to go sour, though he may not show it.

Writing Sample:

01. If given a choice, what would you like to be called?

My proper name is Yukinosuke, but just Yuki is fine.

02. Do you require socks to be part of your uniform?

Of course. Socks are are a practical asset and a necessity for nearly all uniforms. I've grown so used to wearing tabi over the years, so my answer may be somewhat biased. Even so, my answer remains the same.

03. Not including mandatory periods of silence, what is the longest you have gone without talking?

Ten years.

04. Are you plagued by suspicions that other people, including coworkers and relatives, may be doing things behind your back that will hurt you?

Not at all. Not only would it be ridiculous to doubt the two closest to me, but Ageha-dono is simply not the kind to do such things. Leo may be somewhat mischievous, perhaps, but he wouldn't do anything if he knew what's good for him.

05. Other than a large egret, what wild animal would you like to domesticate?

I'm afraid all animals are our of the question. Animals require attention and affection, and I simply haven't any to spare at the moment, nor does Ageha-dono.

06. Are you functionally incapacitated by witnessing other people's misery?

Not at all. Unfortunately, my duty requires me to witness the misery of others quite frequently. I wouldn't be efficient if such a sight were to incapacitate me, would I?

07. What is your favorite flatware for, purely as an example, eating cake?

I use the utensils best suited to the kind of cake, of course.

08. Do you trust yourself?

Even if I did not, do you think I would admit such a thing?

But, it's only natural that I do.

09. Please list a crime that only you would know that you have committed.

It is not the duty of dolls to have their own secrets, but to bear his master's secrets. So, I have absolutely none ♥

10. If you disappeared tomorrow would anyone miss you?

. . . Ah. Well, it's likely, yes. After all, Leo can't help but be far weaker when I'm not with him, and Ageha-dono is awfully kind. If I were to disappear I would hope I cause her no grief, but, admittedly, it does make me happy to think she would miss me if I were gone.

Of course, that certainly isn't happening any time soon, so we're speaking entirely in hypotheticals.

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