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KIRARA YAMAUCHI
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name. kirara yamauchi (山内希星)
age. twelve years old
gender. cis female
birthday. november 11th, 2013
nationality & ethnicity. welsh & japanese
species. human witch
blood status. muggle-born
house. ravenclaw
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height. 4'8
build. average
eyes. dark brown
hair. dark brown
blood type. ab+
scent. vanilla
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| APPEARANCE
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As if filtered in grayscale, the young witch's
features hold minimal saturation. Long,
dark hair contrasts starkly against monotone,
porcelain skin glowing not with vitality,
but clarity alone. A few stray bang pieces
fall in her eyes. Straight brows and high
cheekbones define Kirara's facial structure,
overtaking her rounded lips and almond eyes.
Mauve eyebags sit under the latter, a
testament to the partial transparency
of her skin. Visible veins, wherever possible,
show through in a blue-tinted hue. Kirara
is most often seen in her school uniform
which, despite all attempts to be neat,
is a size too big for the girl. She pairs it
with mary janes, lacy socks, and different
hairstyles depending on the day.
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‧₊ ♫-- it's weird but guess what?
PERSONALITY
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Kirara is a bright girl held within a stoic shell. Her expressions are minimal— as if she was not fully
connected to her corporeal self. Such an affect is uniform throughout many of her mannerisms.
She moves through the world as if remaining on earth were a burden. Kira would much rather
occupy herself with her own mind. Her overreactive imagination, racing thoughts, and unique
conceptions prove more than sufficient for day-to-day entertainment.
The young witch is proud of the ability. Such is to be expected in a girl of her upbringing. A
quiet, observant nature does not translate to a lack of self-confidence. Independence and self
sufficiency are core aspects of Kirara’s identity. A “special” child, she was called frequently, one
that, despite her station as the youngest, oddest daughter of a formerly prestigious family, had
innate worth and potential. Hence, a self-made shining star was born.
Having potential, although positive in nature, is a vague compliment. It offers no concrete
reassurance, no predetermined success in one area or another. Thus was the plight of the
youngest. Her siblings are always a few steps ahead. Unique achievement feels more like hope
to her than than a tangible phenomenon.
From there Kira’s ambition is born. She is not competitive in the traditional sense. Most sports
and games do not interest her with the exception of strategy and card games. (Kirara did not
have much interaction with video games as she grew up mostly on a remote island in Wales.)
Kira considers herself far too “mature” to be squabbling over such quotidian matters. No, Kirara
hyperfixates on how others perceive her.
Despite her efforts, Kirara finds parsing these outside viewpoints a difficult task. She must fight
her internal nature, one that would much rather depart from social expectations altogether, in
an effort to be the successful and kind individual she wishes to be.
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mbti. intp
enneagram. 5w6
temperament. melancholic
deadly sin. envy
heavenly virtue. temperance
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HISTORY
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The manner in which a parent names a child can say very much or nothing at all. One may go by sound,
by meaning, or by familial significance. There is no distinct hierarchy in which the three
aforementioned aspects ought to be considered although it is standard to go by one or another. However,
as the enterprising man in bioengineering he was, Takeshi Yamauchi took a business-oriented route
to naming his children. His first daughter, Chieko Yamauchi was born to Takeshi and Misaki Yamauchi
on the day of Yamauchi Enterprises' formation. Her name, meaning "child of one thousand blessings,"
was chosen to signify the start of one thousand successful days for the company. His son, Kyo Yamauchi,
meaning "cooperation," symbolized the start of an important business partnership two years later.
A year later, his second son Tatsuki Yamauchi's name, meaning "standing on one's own," was made to
symbolize the rupture of said partnership. His third son, Kioshi Yamaguchi, was given a name to
represent skill in trickery. His forth son, as was planned, would have carried the name, Tsuyoshi
Yamaguchi, a name to represent indestructibility. However, the child was not conceived.
In the cold nearing winter, Kirara Yamauchi was born instead and a few months too late. The family,
natives of Hokkaido, had been upended from their mountain manor after one move of ill-played
trickery had destroyed the reputation of Yamauchi Enterprises for good.
It was in a fit of panic that Takeshi discovered and purchased their homestead-to-be on Skokholm
Island. Why else would an urban Japanese family choose to relocate to the remote Welsh countryside
other than to escape all judgement and shame? Farming, although not a lucrative career nor something
Takeshi had experience in, was deemed appropriate for a man who believed himself to be shamed
in the business world permanently.
At the time, it had seemed ideal. The farmhouse was quite old but had withstood years of rain and wind.
It had sufficient bedrooms for each child and complete privacy from neighbors who lived miles away.
Kirara, a newborn at the time of moving, grew to enjoy it deeply. Life on an island provided few safety
risks. Hence, the children were encouraged to take advantage of their free range after finishing their
homeschooling tasks. The tasks, usually, were extensive. Neither of her parents believed in
obsolescence. English, Japanese, math, science, history, and music were all required daily along with two
hours of "free reading."
In reality, Kirara's study usually took up longer than the allotted time. She preferred reading to outdoor
play even in the warmer months. Her particular preference was for fairytales and myths. Greek, Roman,
Chinese, Japanese, Egyptian, Norse... The young witch memorized many from each culture and, on
occasion, forced her siblings to reenact them with her.
Thus was her idea of fun as a child. She spent hours with each of her passions: reading stories, drawing
scenery, "crafting" swords, examining artifacts in the attic, helping her parents in the kitchen, swimming
if the weather provided, solitary exploration. Whereas her siblings would clamor for trips to the mainland,
Kira's ability to amuse herself even on a remote island was unparalleled.
Hence, naturally, Kira was the first of the Yamauchi siblings to leave Skokholm. The news came on her
11th birthday as a shock to all there to witness it. The Yamauchi family did not believe in magic. They
believed in science, math, engineering, and traditional education. It was utterly impossible that Takeshi
and Misaki, two utterly normal (although that was a stretch) individuals would birth a witch.
Furthermore, sending their precious youngest to boarding school so soon seemed like an
unreasonable request. How were they to trust these "magic people" if every factor seemed to be a hoax?
However, it became clear that there was no other choice. These fraudsters had come as far as
Skokholm
and, apparently, knew their daughter's name and odd behaviors. With begrudging acceptance, Kirara
was enrolled in Hogwarts for the upcoming year.
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