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Daejin#9745

ARKNIGHTS

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REVERSE:1999

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ZENLESS ZONE ZERO

• Jaiden

• Ricky

• Bosco

• Seth

• Benji

• Hugo

The main 'sona.A suave and charismatic guy who may occasionally come off as a flirt. He has a way with words, which exudes an aura of confidence, and is introspective enough to make him adept at reading the room and observing people quite well. Generally, you can consider him to be the textbook definition of a chill and easygoing person, though he's also known to have a light-hearted side to himself, occasionally fooling around for the hell of it, and can be rather sarcastic and a tease towards other people.On the flip side, while he's generally outgoing, he's not above becoming assertive and outspoken, sometimes even coming off as rather abrasive and somewat antagonistic whenever the situation calls for it. He happens to be blessed with a smart mouth, having the ability to conjure up some of the wittiest insults known to man. Overall, he gives an impression comparable to that of an older brother figure.He's an artistic virtuoso that excels mainly in visual arts (illustration, graphic design, etc.), but is decently proficient in music and performance arts as a vocalist, pianist, violinist, dancer and stage actor as well.

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Diana

Older sister

"   He's fine, I guess. He's literally just my brother, I don't know what else you want me to say.   "

Ricky

Partner

"   Maaan, Jae-Jae is the best bro you can ever ask for! Like brooo, he's sooo cool, crazy talented and he's got strong rizz game! But most importantly, he loves me for me! Everyone else wants me because of my body or my popularity, but Jae-Jae? He's nothing like that! He makes me feel safe...Wah?! You think I'm in love with him and that we'd make good boyfriends? I- uh... wh-what makes you t-think that, dude? I-I mean, I admire Jae-Jae 'cuz he's so cool and all, b-but- whimpers   "

Bosco

Childhood friend, FWB & roommate

"   Pshhh yeah, Jaiden's my bro since grade school! But maaan, what's up with that stupid ass nickname! PB&J?! Seriously, man! But I gotta hand it to him, I already knew he's mad skilled at the Arts, which explains why he's gotta be one of the wittiest guys I've ever met, because how the fuck do you manage to spew the craziest yet the funniest shit outta your mouth like that?! Like damn, one of these days he gotta show me what else that mouth can do-   "

Seth

Friend

"   I'm suuuuper glad Benji introduced me to this guy! I can't lie, Jin kinda intimidated me when we first met, because he looked like he'd be a prick, but I guess that's why they say 'don't judge a book by its cover', right? He's just so funny and never ever boring to talk to! Anyhoo! I think I finally found the right person to gush my interests to! A swole gymbro that's also into anime?! Hell yeah! Oh that's right! I'll never forget that one time he took me out to an Otaku-con!   "

Benji

Friend & former classmate

"   I genuinely admire Jin's virtuosity when it comes to the Arts. I know he always tells me he's really just a 'jack-of-all-trades but a master of none', I couldn't disagree more. The way he's so skilled at music, performance and visual arts always blows me out of the water. I suppose that's what happens when us Asians become artistically inclined at such a young age, haha!   "

Nadie

Former colleague (unfriendly)

"   As talented as others make him out to be, Jaiden is a difficult person to be around with. It's like he hardly listens, acts like he's in the right, and just has this annoying, grating attitude to himself overall. He's very extra and it's not even funny, at all. No one wants to hear his seventeenth tangent of the day, so I implore him to do everyone a favor and spare our ears from his incessant yapping sessions.   "

Lemonade
^{Lucky Daye}

Honest
^{SG Lewis}

Can You Stand The Rain
^{New Edition}

Windy Summer
^Anri

Lifetime
^Maxwell

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The sidekick to my main 'sona.Your run-of-the-mill himbo college gymbro and dudebro, whose heart is just as big as his build. He's the life of the party, known for his exuberant and energetic nature—this makes him quite the popular guy, especially amongst other guys. And much like the stereotypical jock, he has a strong sense of pride, love and passion for sports (especially basketball) and fitness, so be prepared to hear him yap about stuff like his weightlifting progress or any sports-related media!Despite his strong and imposing physique, it becomes a shock to many people when they realize he's actually a really big softie! He's incredibly authentic to his own emotions, as he is prone to easily crying like a big baby or blushing profusely (especially when complimented or praised). And depending on the situation, he can also be pretty shy at times, not to mention he is very conflict-averse, as he's the last person to throw punches or lay a hand on anyone. Should he get involved in any sort of confrontation whatsoever, he gets extremely timid and nervous, and can even shut down on the spot, contrasting his otherwise lively demeanor.He also has a tendency to be very impulsive and quite the airhead as well—not only does he have somewhat of a bad habit of inadvertently talking and making things about himself, he can be very forgetful quite often. So if you catch him zoning out, chances are he's probably just trying to remember if he already hit his daily protein and creatine goals. But don't let his usual dim-wittedness completely fool you! He's surprisingly decently knowledgeable in kinesiology, sports and nutrition. On top of that, you can count on him to take responsibility in a household like a man, be it with cooking or cleaning. And despite his mediocre-at-best performance in academics, he's just trying his best at the end of the day, and is nonetheless a valued member of the varsity basketball team.

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Jaiden

Partner

"   You could never go wrong with big ol' Rick. Buddy here is the closest thing you could ever have to the personification of sunshine: a warm, bright bundle of joy, but damn, does he radiate immense body heat with all that muscle mass! And those hugs from him are no joke either—if you wanna know what it's like to be in a panini press, that's gotta be the closest thing, yo. Not that I'm complaining, of course~And yes, we're 'more than just best friends'. How astute for you to notice~   "

Bosco

FWB & roommate

"   When I first moved in with my childhood best friend, I was somewhat taken aback by how he manages to live and put up with another dude who turns out to be as dumb as bricks. Turns out it's 'cuz they're apparently together? I mean, good for them! And who could say no to someone with the build and looks of a pornstar. But Ricky can get so fucking dense, even shoving a cactus up my ass sounds more appealing sometimes. But hey, at least he's not a dickhead, and I can respect how crazy dedicated he is to the grind. And y'know for a braindead idiot, he's surprisingly competent enough to live with! So y'know what? I can always look past his idiocracy. He's hot anyways—Jaiden you bagged a fine ass feast~   "

Hugo

Admirer (one-sided)

"   It's hard for a chubby nerdy guy like me to find a big strong jock of a man to call my own... They usually don't bother acknowledging my existence, but hey, that's better than getting harassed like on TV. Ricky is different, though... he's always been so friendly towards me and made me feel seen for once. But... what if he doesn't even like me back? What if he already has a girlfriend?   "

Shu

Coach & former crush

"   Ricky embodies what I belive is the ideal team player. He sees the game as something that is meant to be enjoyed not just for his sake, but for those he plays alongside with. However, there've been times he's walked out of practice in tears, especially when receiving an earful from his captain, or when he'd develop tunnel vision mid-game.
But all in all, I'm happy the boy is comfortable enough to confide in me about certain things he was otherwise worried to share with the world. Sure, when it became obvious he developed feelings for his own coach, I was kind of taken aback, but I heard he's found a boyfriend already? Well, words can't describe how proud I am for him to have found his own happiness.   "

Alfie

Professor

"   Mr. McDermott is far from a model student. While it's clear he's engaged in the material I teach, I've constantly had to put up with his tendency to submit very late assignments, as well as his performance on my exams. My husband urges me to be more lenient on the boy, however, I've given him numerous chances to bump his grades back up, not to mention it wouldn't be fair to the other students putting in more work.
Make no mistake however, the kid has a good and pure heart, and his performance on the court is almost second to none.   "

I Wish
^Skee-Lo

Praise You
^{Fatboy Slim}

Nikes on Ny Feet
^{Mac Miller}

Ball for Me
^{Post Malone (ft. Nicki Minaj)}

#thatPOWER
^{will.i.am (ft. Justin Bieber)}

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A very headstrong and competitive guy who has a knack for getting himself into trouble. On the surface, he easily appears to come off as a stereotypical bullying jock, with his boisterous demeanor and a tendency to get physical. This is usually just a misunderstanding, since he is known for speaking in a way that is boorish and crude, even if it means disregarding the emotional aspects of things. His tendency to react aggressively and his quick-to-anger attitude not only stems from his inability to articulate his own emotions properly, but also results in him having frequent bouts of tunnel vision, where he can hardly consider the consequences of his own actions and how it affects others around him.However, despite his generally abrasive demeanor on the surface, he does have numerous redeeming qualities to himself. Deep in his heart, he genuinely does care about his status and how others perceive him, and is not above feeling immense guilt after making certain decisions that have been proven to be detrimental for both himself and others. He values the importance of networking and making connections, and he takes great pride in being a key member of his fraternity (Tau Phi Alpha, ΤΦΑ), which he values with great importance much like his legitimate family, and in turn, they see him as a supportive brotherly figure. So long as you're close to him, he's the type to take a bullet to those near and dear to him.He also happens to be incredibly hedonistic, having a track record for having short-lived relationships and getting into numerous flings between him and a bunch of women, be it sorority girls or those he hooked up with through dating apps. However in recent years, he's also been involved with hook-ups with men in secret as well, while also developing even romantic feelings for them too. But because he's still closeted and unsure about his own sexuality, this is something he tries to suppress by playing it off as "something only between bros".

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Jaiden

Childhood friend, FWB & roommate

"   Ah yes, PB&J's my guy. Me and him go wayyy back, since we basically grew up together. Now this ain't something anyone's really privy about, but he's more than just the 'stuck-up frat bro' people make him out to be. Sure, his decisions are just as questionable as his so-called 'straightness', but he's got his own merits. At least me and him are on the same wavelength—someone like him can actually take a joke. Most of the time. That's almost rare these days.   "

Ricky

FWB & roommate

"   Bosco my bro!! He's such an awesome roomie and gym buddy, plus it's SUPER fun whenever he drives us around the city or takes us on road trips! I hear people talk about how mean he is, but I promise! Get to know him first and you'll see he's actually an awesome dude who's never boring to hang out with!   "

Seth

Acquaintance

"   Bosco? Yeah, he's that hunky frat guy I see sometimes on campus, especially at the gym! Thought he was kinda scary at first, but he's actually pretty cool! I actually didn't realize he's best friends with my senpai until Bosco drove both of us to that convention a while back! Small world, right?   "

Chosen
^{Blxst (ft. Ty Dolla $ign, Tyga)}

Set Adrift On Memory Bliss
^{P.M. Dawn}

Rodeo
^{Lah Pat (ft. Flo Milli)}

Player's Prayer
^Lloyd

Location
^{Zerb, Ty Dolla $ign, Wiz Khalifa}

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Full Name
Shuhao (Sherwin) DongNicknames/Aliases
Coach Shu (by his players)Species
Urshifu"Nationality"
Chinese-AmericanGender
MaleAge
Early 30sBirthday
February 24Height
188cm / 6'2"Orientation
HomosexualPersonality Type
ESFJ 3w2

BIO

The coach of Ricky's varsity basketball team, the Patriots.He's a down-to-earth man who wants the bring the best out in others, greatly emphasizing the importance of team spirit and dynamics over just simply winning each game. This in turn garners respect from his own players,Nevertheless, he does have a rather strict training regimen

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Crazy In Love
^{Beyoncé (ft. Jay-Z)}

Stronger
^{Kanye West}

Don't Lie
^{Black Eyed Peas}

Tonight (Best You Ever Had)
^{John Legend (ft. Ludacris)}

Show Me How
^{Foo Fighters}

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A timid and soft-spoken small-town boy who’s just adjusting to the hustle and bustle of city life; he moved into the city to pursue a career in computer science. He’s rather socially awkward and may find it difficult to reach out to new people, but he still manages to create friendships nonetheless, even if they happen to be mostly online.Stemming from his own upbringing, Hugo was raised to be a very humble and meek person at heart. However, it affects his ability to stand apart from the crowd, making him almost never the center of attention. This isn’t something he usually minds though, considering he is quite reserved.Even so, Hugo is an avid dreamer, imagining some of the wildest fantasies inside his mind. His biggest aspiration is to be loved by the "perfect" partner, which has led him to keep an eye on the frat boys and varsity athletes, to (hopefully) fulfill that role for him.

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Ricky

Crush

"   Hugo? Uhh, remind me who that is again? OH HIM! The lil' dude who I've bumped into a few times! Yeah, he seems nice! But man, he always seems so nervous whenever he's around me... H-he doesn't think I'm scary because I'm too loud for him, right...?!   "

Ghost
^{Mystery Skulls}

C'mon
^{Panic! At the Disco (ft. fun)}

Mrs Magic
^{Strawberry Guy}

Space Song
^{Beach House}

Not Allowed
^{TV Girl}

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Full Name
Oleander WatsonSpecies
Western DragonGender
Male (he/him)Age
Early 20sBirthday
November 1Height
181cm / 5'11"Orientation
AsexualPersonality Type
ENFP

A rather eccentric person. There is nothing more in the world he loves than media like anime, video games and film, and there is no fan convention or events he will miss out on, ever. Perhaps his main weakness is how easy it is for him to buy into consumer culture, since his living space is chock full of merchandise from a bunch of media he consumes—if you are somehow privy to this information, it really makes you wonder how and where he gets all this money from.

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Jaiden's elder sister.

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Jaiden

Younger brother

"   It's very love-hate between us, honestly. There is not a day where she won't sound like a broken record about how I'm 'so annoying' and whatnot  "

ICU
^{Coco Jones}

Shine
^Elaine

My Love
^{Florence + The Machine}

Bad Friend
^{Rina Sawayama}

supernatural
^{Ariana Grande}

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Full Name
Alphonse LingNicknames/Aliases
Alfie (preferred name)
Al (by Sherwin)
Dr. Ling (by his students)Species
MienshaoGender
MaleAge
Mid-30sBirthday
???Height
173cm / 5'8"Orientation
HomosexualPersonality Type
ISTJ

BIO

A professor who

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(Character design & art by Fuze)

The main protagonist of the visual novel Hopeless Showmantic.A very impulsive and quirky college freshman who is actually held back a year due to failing and having to repeat several courses, partially due to his desire for personal freedom and for being unsure about his future plans.Beneath his chaotic and boisterous demeanor lies his bouts of shyness and anxieties, stemming from his sense of insecurities and low self-esteem.He one day hopes to find his true calling, while having that sense of autonomy in a world full of responsibilities and routine.

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Benji

Friend & Mentor

"   Ever since we've crossed paths that orientation week, I've had the pleasure to be not just Seth's senior and mentor, but also a trusted friend he can turn to when needed. I can tell he's wanted to be himself for so long, but found it hard simply because he struggles to find his place in the world. I hope through what I've done on my part, can he begin to find that sense of belonging and community he yearns to be a part of.   "

Jaiden

Friend

"   Seth's a cute li'l man whose company I can always appreciate. He's such a big puppy whenever we meet up, and it's genuinely endearing everytime he's all giddy. With how he's been referring me as his 'senpai', I can't help but feel very fraternal towards him, y'know.I can also appreciate someone who's very passionate about their interests like he is, even if it's something rather niche. In some ways, he kinda reminds me of my man—perhaps I should get the two to meet someday~   "

Bosco

Acquaintance

"   I've only had a few encounters with Seth here and there, but he seems like a fun li'l dude to be around! Maybe a li'l annoying, but it's a good thing I'm also into anime as well. Otherwise his ass is banned from my car the moment he starts yapping—I'm just joking, yo!   "

Sparkle
^RADWIMPS

Same Blue
^{OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM}

Odd Future
^UVERworld

Inferno
^{Hiroyuki Sawano}

I Keep Running
^MELOFLOAT

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The deuteragonist of the visual novel, Hopeless Showmantic.A Fine Arts major, many consider him to be "the model student"—he's had the ability to maintain his roles as both a TA and a co-captain of a student-led team while pursuing a Masters in Fine Arts, on top of his strong sense of maintaining social harmony and stewardship. Not only is he lauded for his artistic aptitude, he is also well respected by peers and faculty alike for his charm and ability to inspire others.However, being "Mr. Nice Guy" is not without its flaws. In dire situations that requires hard logic, Benji is more prone to being concerned about "what is right", how each decision will affect others' best interests, prioritizing group values over what is logical.-Within the visual novel, he is the co-captain of an Integrated Performance Arts team known as the Thespiantics, and he serves as the mentor and a close "older brother" figure to Seth, a freshman who struggles with his career and future prospects. Together, they create a run-of-the-mill "senpai-kouhai" relationship.

Seth

Friend & Apprentice

"   I hope it's not such a weird thing to say that Benji-san really does have the power to change lives. He's more than just a team captain and a senpai, he's like the big brother I wish I always had... N-no offense to my twin brother Theo! B-but Benji is just so kind and actually cares how I feel, unlike a certain someone who only cares about being 'good'...   "

Jaiden

Friend & former colleague

"   Benji, or as I like to call him, 'Ben the Ten-Outta-Ten' is someone I have to assume is performing Voodoo rituals behind the scenes. 'Cuz how do you expect me to believe that this fine-ass man kept his shit together, despite the fact that he's had to balance being a TA, a team co-captain, and a grad school student all at once for several years?! Anyways, mad respect for someone like him.   "

As Long As You're There
^{Glee Cast}

Control
^{Gigamesh (ft. Caroline Smith)}

Will You Be There
^{Michael Jackson}

Mother
^{VOICES FROM MARS}

Grow
^{Samm Henshaw}

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Full Name
Nadia AtkinsNicknames/Aliases
NadieSpecies
Lion"Nationality"Gender
FemaleAge
Early 20sBirthday
January 17Height
172cm / 5'7"Orientation
UnknownPersonality Type
ESTJ

BIO

The antagonist of the visual novel, Hopeless Showmantic.A Professional Music major and co-captain of a Performing Arts team, Nadie can be compared to a tough, no-nonsense "big sister" figure. In stark contrast to her more accommodating and understanding co-captain, she is known to come off as rather stern and bookish. Her high expectations from others and unwillingness to bend the rules stems from what she believes is best for the team she leads, and is not above being blunt and dismissive if

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Benji

Colleague

"    Nadia is a very passionate person at heart, who just wants to reap the best results from what she does. While she does have the traits of what it takes to be a sensible leader, I can't help but notice a degree of discord between her and certain others. As much as I hate to admit it, I'm not very fond of her coaching style either, and I sometimes have to remind her that not everyone has thick skin like she does. I just hope whatever's going on in her life will come to pass, because it honestly pains me to see my colleagues at each others' throats.   "

Jaiden

Former colleague (unfriendly)

"   While I can admire how dedicated she is to her craft, I do think she'll benefit best by taking it down a notch every now and then, because somtimes it's like a ticking time bomb is safer to be around than her. I understand being incredibly ambitious and setting high expectations to fulfill said ambition, but at this point, she set the bar at the edge of the universe. I don't think she realizes that being such a hardass is grounds for even more strained relationships down the road, so she has to be kinda lucky to work and even be around people that can tolerate her draconianism. It's clear she hates me, but it's not like I care anyways. I never really saw eye to eye with her, so why should I.   "