HUMAN, igaki ariichi

NAME: Igaki Ariichi

ALIAS: 'Ant', 'Scarecrow'

AGE: Nineteen [19]

GENDER: Male

RACE: Human

APPEARANCE:

For a Japanese boy, Ariichi is quite tall, standing at six feet even, a good head over most of his classmates. As luck would have it, however, having been physically active for much of his life, with intensive activities such as swimming and farm labor forming a large part of his training, he is no string bean. His wide frame tapers nicely into a pair of strong legs. He tans easily, and starkly, too. In the winter, his sun-kissed skin becomes eerily pale, which does seem to better complement his naturally brownish hair and green tinged eyes. Still, once the summer comes around, most are sure that Ariichi is the one that gives meaning to the phrase farmer's tan. His sleepy eyes make his smiles seem all the more genuine, his off kilter gaze all the more innocent, and his bedroom stares all the more seductive. A thin scar balds his left eyebrow ever so slightly, a remnant of a tractor incident from his childhood, though few would notice unless they were paying attention. The faint scars that dot his forearms, however, are not so easily hidden.

Life in Hokkaido has taught Ariichi not only how to appreciate the seasons but also how to dress for them. Still, preferring comfort over most, a t-shirt and boxer briefs would usually suffice, were it not for his need to always be ready at a moment's notice. He often finds himself sleeping in his clothing. Dressing fashionably was always an option for him, and most often required as the child of an almost mogul. However, having found solace in the pool, and on the swim team, more often than not Ariichi finds himself half naked. He does have a thing for suspenders, though, and an odd habit of putting the front of his hair up, in a pseudo samurai knot.

PERSONALITY:

The Likes:

[/i];; Swimming is one of this farm boy's favorite pastimes; the feeling of being buoyant, near weightless, propelling oneself with ease, for him, can't be matched. The ocean is his favorite place to swim, with lakes at a close second. While pools are nice, he can never forget the taste and smell of natural bodies of water.

[*] The Freedom of Choice;; Ariichi always says that if you can make a choice, then you go ahead and make it. He's always been a staunch believer in making one's own choices, especially when it comes to one's sexuality or future, two areas where his family has been more than outspoken in the past few years.

[*] A Good, Home Cooked Meal;; Eating out at a fancy restaurant is always nice, but for Ariichi, nothing really beats coming home to a table full of Hokkaido treats at the end of a hard day.

[*] The City Life;; No matter how far they have come since the farming innovation that changed their lives for the better, the Igaki family can't seem to escape its country bumpkin roots. Yet, when Ariichi bumps his way through Tokyo, or any other large city, he can't help but feel a sense of excitement, as if it's just been waiting for him to find his place.
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The Dislikes:

[/i];; Being left out of the loop isn't the best feeling, especially when it can be avoided. Ariichi hates secrets, never wanting to force that feeling onto anyone else. Often, he finds himself fighting to keep them, especially when they aren't his own.

[*] Airplanes;; There is only so much you can do about where you end up once you step onto one, should you choose to, and that is something that will never sit right with this farm boy, who prefers keeping his life in his own hands, and his feet where he feels comfortable.

[*] Laziness;; If you have the time to sit and watch someone do something, you have more than enough time to get up and help them out. Ariichi is no stranger to hard work, and he never hesitates to throw in a helping hand. He also never hesitates to encourage others to do the same, even if it takes dragging them to their feet to do so.
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The Strengths:

[/i];; Long summers spent on the Hokkaido family farm has made this farm boy tough in a number of ways, despite the agricultural innovation that would lead to the family's rise to fame as well as its current downfall. Still, that didn't stop Ariichi from learning more than a thing or two about what it means to bring a commodity to market. His insight could verily be a key to the shift towards an urban agricultural infrastructure.

[*] Communication;; Ariichi has a penchant for getting his points across, understood, and generally well accepted by most. There's just something in the way that his features and disposition collide, combined with his comfortableness with expressing himself that makes him easy to listen to.

[*] Endurance;; Swimming for most of his life has taught Ariichi a thing or two, and not just on the inside of the pool. Whether it be physically or mentally, this farm boy has learned to endure, bide, and endure; it's really what he does best. Being a bit better than most at holding his breath doesn't hurt, either.
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The Weaknesses:

[/i];; The benefit of the doubt is, for Ariichi, a gift, and quite possibly, the greatest gift he could be given, at least. Maybe that's why he hands it out so easily, no questions asked. Maybe it's because he would like the same treatment in return.

[*] Temperamental;; In the face of a personal attack, Ariichi has a tendency to shut down, fearing that he's missed his mark.
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Personality:

[/i];; Whether if it's a remnant of familial guilt or not, none can be too sure, but the sense of responsibility that Ariichi carries with him in everything that he does is impeccable. The importance of duty and a job well done to him stands above all else, to the point that he will even take on others' duties, just to see them through to the end. It is this drive that causes him so much inner conflict, as bringing pride to his family is the one task that he cannot seem to willingly bring to fruition. Aside from that complex matter, Ariichi is one of the most dependable people that you can ever meet. Rather than fifteen minutes early, he'll be an hour early, and have made you breakfast, too.

[*] Inquisitive;; Never one content to accept things the way that they are, or may appear to be, Ariichi makes it a point to get to the bottom of things. Sating his curiosity is an impeccable feat, especially considering that his appetite for the unknown, in all senses of the word, is voracious.

[*] Troubled;; While try as he may, this farm boy just cannot seem to have all of the answers to the questions that plague him and his every action, and it bothers him deeply. Many a night is spent going over each decision he's made that day, wondering if it was the right choice or not. Although some would give anything for his level of introspection, Ariichi can't say that it's something he welcomes. A generalized case of guilt would hurt much less.

[*] A Pushover;; As he doesn't like troubling others, Ariichi will take their work under his wing, more often than not without them even having to ask.

[*] Honest;; Not one to call frank, but Ariichi tends to like speaking without reservations.

[*] Compassionate;; A smile is, for Ariichi, the best feature on anyone's face, and on most days, when he finds himself capable, he won't settle for anything less. The time that Ariichi is willing to spend on someone that he values, or even a perfect stranger, is nothing short of impressive. Some would say that his willingness to help can be a little overbearing at times, as he does tend to overstep his boundaries, and then some.

[*] Exhausted;; In his moments alone, there, is where you would find Ariichi his most vulnerable. There, consumed by his thoughts, regrets, and his one wanton wish to finally be rid of them all, and to for once move forward in his life. Having grown tired of the wish wash of life, more than the farm life that he tries so desperately to leave behind, Ariichi simply wants to see a time where he doesn't have to fight for a claim on anything. He's tired of always having to try to prove himself.
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HISTORY:

DIFFICULTY: Advanced

OOC NAME: aeGis

FACECLAIM: Free!, Tachibana Makoto
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