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CONTACT/TEAM PREFERENCES

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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)

C&P

THE SURVEY

REAPPS

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- It's light 24/7
- Subjects live in solitary Relaxation Vaults
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Character Name: Tsunashi Takuto
Canon: Star Driver
Reference Link: DAZZLING THE STAGE!

Character History: Takuto’s mother bore him alone and left him in the care of his paternal grandfather, with his father nowhere in sight - or, rather, the deadbeat dad was stirring up trouble on an island elsewhere. He grew up a rather closed individual, but the death of his friend, Natsuo, opened him up and awoke Takuto to the beauty in the transience of life; he wished to be radiant like Natsuo had been, and proudly “sing out” his youth. This change led to Takuto’s grandfather giving him the Tau mark - instead of his father whom left many years ago - and making him the pilot of a giant robot (Cybody) called Tauburn. This burden and responsibility comes with a formal title: Galactic Pretty Boy.

At the age of 16, Takuto transfers to a high school on Southern Cross Island with the hidden motive of finding his absentee father. Not only does Takuto want to punch him, but stop his father’s group - the Glittering Crux - from using Cybodies to take control of the world. Through a series of ridiculous shenanigans involving swimming to the island and having his life saved by Agemaki Wako, he begins to become closer to both Wako and Shindou Sugata, to whom she is betrothed. The couple carries a great burden, of which Takuto tries to help them through - Wako is one of four maidens, while Sugata is able to pilot the strongest Cybody, and neither can leave the island. Lots of high school antics, mecha battles and moments filled with in-character shipping happen, as Takuto sings out his youth and the awkward love triangle between himself, Wako and Sugata deepens. The point Takuto is taken from is directly after the ending: his father’s plot is stopped, Sugata is saved, Wako and the other maidens are freed from their shackles, and he and Sugata are floating in space while Wako talks about being in love with them both.

Personality: Takuto is called a “pretty boy” for good reason - he’s apparently very attractive and has a natural charisma that draws people towards him (to the point that one could call him the Galactic Gary Stu). He’s very cheerful, outgoing and friendly, showing confidence in his abilities while maintaining a level of humbleness. Still, Takuto is awkward like one would expect a pure-hearted high school boy to be, and shows great discomfort if it involves flirting, kissing and so on. However, he’s a master at covering up his true intentions and thoughts; there can be a lot of struggle behind his bright smile, and there is always more at play than what he lets on. Of course, like many main characters, he carries a sense of justice and believes strongly in protecting the weak and helping people - things his grandfather taught him.

Writing Sample:

01. If given a choice, what would you like to be called?
“Takuto” is fine! Unless you mean a nickname... then maybe “Takkun?”

02. Do you require socks to be part of your uniform?
That’d be great if I could have some, since your feet get kinda smelly without them... but if it’s a big deal, don’t worry about it.

03. Not including mandatory periods of silence, what is the longest you have gone without talking?
I never really kept track? Sometimes I’d just stay inside and have alone time for a few hours, but I lived with my grandpa. So at the very least, I’d talk to him at meals... unless time spent sleeping counts.

04. Are you plagued by suspicions that other people, including coworkers and relatives, may be doing things behind your back that will hurt you?
No. I can’t live life by being suspicious and afraid all the time.

05. Other than a large egret, what wild animal would you like to domesticate?
An egret...? Uh, maybe a lion or a tiger. An extra-large cat!

06. Are you functionally incapacitated by witnessing other people's misery?
No. I’m motivated to help them if they’re hurting, but the pain and suffering shouldn’t be used as a tool to motivate people. You have to protect the weak.

07. What is your favorite flatware for, purely as an example, eating cake?
It’s a fork!

08. Do you trust yourself?
Yeah, definitely! I’m only human so I mess up sometimes, but I’ll do what I can. I have to trust myself before I’ll expect others to trust me.

09. Please list a crime that only you would know that you have committed.
Why would I share that if it’s a well-kept secret?

10. If you disappeared tomorrow would anyone miss you?
Yes. My friends and the people I really care about.

CONGRATULATIONS.
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