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%%!! Chino Anguamea
%%!!! SHSL Soprano
%%They say that the most essential ingredient for a singer is but one thing; and that is a recognizable voice. The potent and clear timbre of Chino's voice, the very sound of it potent enough not to require the backdrop of musical instruments- was enough to gain her a career; the role of the '''prima donna''' in many notable operas, the categorization as a member of the technique of the '''bel canto''', and, more notoriously, a scholarship to the '''Accademia Di Belle Arti''', a school of great renown which she turned down in lieu of continuing her tutors by her long-time instructor. The eighteen-year-old's melodious timbre gained her the role of Azucena in '''The Madonna of the Lilies''', an opera of great fame in Italy, whose performance was critically acclaimed and gained her recognition and fame, becoming her trademark role. Besides that, the girl's life is completely shrouded in a veil of mystery- as her presence in social media and interviews is completely, and absolutely, null.
%%!! Sumika Ookatsu
%%!!! SHSL Tycoon
%%Even before Sumika was born, the name Ookatsu was already well established in the public view, having been the brand name of a metalworking industry spanning three generations. It was a shock when, just over ten years ago, the Ookatsu business declared bankruptcy under the leadership of Sumika’s own father.
%%A few years later the familiar name made headlines once more, when at age eleven Sumika startled the corporate world by making a fortune in the stockmarket, her starting capital made from reselling school supplies to her classmates that with some very astute investing strategies blossomed into enough money to buy up a small convenience store and turn it into an Ookatsu brand name.
%%For the past five years, Sumika has continued with this pattern, buying up other people’s failing businesses and effortlessly turning them around into profitable ventures. Now, Sumika stands as the CEO of one of Japan’s larger conglomerate’s, proudly flying the flag of the Ookatsu name once more.
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%%* PrimAndProperBun
%%!! Natsuno Okubo
%%!!! SHSL Love Interest
%%Infamous in the dating sim community, one young Natsuno Okubo started out her career as a voice actress doing all the voice work for one small game without pay. Whilst the game never got much recognition, the actress struck a deal with luck and was found by another avid and much more popular game developer. Continuing this, she got hired for her work this time and was able to reach a more widespread audience. Okubo was adored for her wide range and she has quickly infiltrated many popular visual novels throughout the last few years. Whether she’s playing the cute younger sister-type, the tsundere, the yandere, or any of many other roles, if Natsuno Okubo’s voice credit is in there the game is guaranteed to get attention based on her star power alone.
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%%* RegalRinglets
!! Shuuya Kamishiro
!!! SHSL Heir
Shuuya Kamishiro is an heir in two senses of the word. First, he’s the only son of multimillionaire business mogul Tatsuo Kamishiro. Second, he’s been named as his father’s successor; though only 18 years old, Shuuya is the next in line to be CEO of Japan’s largest Export Management Company ‒ Universal Exports. While some may claim nepotism, Shuuya has already proved himself more than capable of taking on the job one day. He’s already made great strides within his father’s company, for someone so young, excelling in many aspects of export management: from invoicing customers, distributors and representatives to handling advertising, marketing, promotions and more.
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%%* BrainsAndBrawn: With Hansuke. Shuuya is TheSmartGuy of the duo.
* MoneyIsNotPower: Attempts to bribe his way out of the Mutual Killing Game, unsuccessfully.
%%* NerdGlasses: He's BlindWithoutEm.
%%!! Hitoshi Kita
%%!!! SHSL Comedian
%%Off the stage, one wouldn’t think Kita to be a man of comedy were it not for the shiny red ball on the tip of his nose. This young comedian has been making people laugh since before he could walk, performing in his family’s group comedy acts as a kid. When he was 10, he started performing by himself on stage and established himself as the prince of slapstick, filling the stage with well choreographed accidents and interruptions. And while he has his preferences, Kita is a master of all kinds of comedic choices, be it stand-up, slapstick, subtle, or low brow!
!! Keiko Kimura
!!! SHSL Nail Technician
Keiko Kimura has been working in Tokyo’s famous “三日月ネイル,” or “Crescent Nail,” For over 5 years, and has amassed quite the following. With her irresistible charms, she’s easily drawn even the most stubborn of customers to indulge in a luxurious “spa day,” delivered by the artist herself. Being trained for years under the guidance of her mother, Keiko (or rather, Ki Ki, as she’s known on-duty) has learned all there is to know about nail design, from simple manicures to the most illustrious deco nail artistry. Anyone with enough money to purchase the girl’s services will walk away with some of the most beautiful, intricate nails the shop has to offer.
Keiko is the killer in Chapter Two and is executed.
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* LargeHam: Incredibly expressive and dramatic in her reactions.
!! Hiro Shiroyama
!!! SHSL Motivational Speaker
With an optimism as blinding as his charming smile, Hiro Shiroyama has been taking the stage to motivate and better people for years! Making his debut of sorts on daytime television shows while accompanying his successful business parents to interviews, it wasn’t long before he found himself gaining popularity in his own right. Many have said that his way with words, despite being only 16 years old, has a power and influence that stretches far beyond his years.
Shiroyama has only returned recently to giving talks after a horrible smart-car accident involving his entire family. It’s no understatement to call the incident a tragedy, but Hiro’s smile remains unfaltering. “In the face of personal crisis, we must keep looking to the future!”
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%%* ChronicHeroSyndrome
%%* EyesAlwaysShut: Played with the optimistic variant in mind.
* ForHappiness: Everything this kid decides to do is geared towards making the most people happy.
%%* TheHeart
%%* ThePollyanna
%%* SoleSurvivor: After a horrible car accident, Hiro is this to their family.
* SweetTooth: When asked what they want to eat, most times they’ll suggest something sugary.
%%* TurnTheOtherCheek: This is Hiro’s main defense (or lack thereof?) against unkind people.
%%* WideEyedIdealist
%%* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: Yes, it runs in the family.
%%!! Katsuya Takagetsu
%%!!! SHSL Auctioneer
%%Well known for within his field as well as that of the fishing industry, Katsuya Takagetsu went from a small fry part-time worker at his local fish market, to working at calling bids at the world famous Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo. Having developed his own unique auctioneer’s chant that is both smooth and possessing a catchy rhythm that creates a sense of urgency over the crowd of bidders below him. Almost like playing a game of ‘Simon Says’, Katsuya has quite the impressive track record of number of sales as well as the price the bidders are willing to bid. Videos exist online of the auctions he’s taken part in, with some people having remixed and edited his calls into autotune-esque songs.
%%Outside of his work, Katsuya is oft described as a charismatic and good natured youth, but not much is known further about his personal life.
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%%* CoveredWithScars: His sprites show that his arms are covered in scars.
%%!! Rumi 'Rum' Hackworth
%%!!! SHSL Explosives Engineer
%%Rumi 'Rum' Hackworth was born on a military base in Missouri, and from that day on the world was in a much higher danger of exploding. The daughter of the base commander, Rum was a frequent sight around the base. After learning to talk, she ended up creating her imaginary friend 'sarsaparilla', and shortly after discovered the joys of things that went 'boom' while watching the combat engineers. Rum was always present at the engineers range, and became the unofficial mascot of the group. Her life was great, until her family faced a tragic accident.
%%Rums family's home suffered a gas main explosion which took her mothers life. Her father was shortly transferred to Fort Buckner in Okinawa, Japan. Rum continued to grow up learning as much as she could about explosives through textbooks and the internet. Continuing to bounce her thoughts and ideas of Sarsaparilla, Rum was a loner for most of her life. After publishing several papers on her explosives work, Rum was invited to attend Hopes Peak Academy as the Super High School Level Explosives Engineer.
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%%* LargeHam: Her personality is bigger than she is!
%%* PintsizedPowerhouse
%%!! Hachirou Hisakawa
%%!!! SHSL J-Drama Actor
%%As a child, Hachirou Hisakawa was a very prominent child actor, one with a reputation for acting with an ability typically only found in actors much older than him. He was talented and easy to recognize, often featured in high profile films; many of his performances garnered critical acclaim. It wasn’t until the age of 12 that Hachirou’s career suffered a deep blow. While filming for a very anticipated horror film, the usually very kind Hachi completely blew up. He screamed and ranted to the actors and director of the film, announcing he had little interest in being in the film and acting in general. With the video of the incident publicized, news and tabloids went wild, leaving Hachi undesired for most roles. A few weeks later, it was announced his parents had pulled him from the acting industry for an undetermined amount of time. He was gone for a few months, then a year, and then another one. After a while, it seemed to be that Hachi’s career was going to be short-lived, a blaze of talent that was gone far too quickly.
%%Then, in the most unexpected of places, Hachi returned. At age 15, the former child actor appeared in a seishun J-drama, acting as the love interest of the main character. The media was thrilled, and Hachi’s charisma and charm was more than enough to get most of Japan to forget the sudden and controversial reason for Hachi’s hiatus from acting. Throughout the next two years, Hachi became a very popular face in J-drama, appearing in various genres but becoming very well known for his work in renai (romance) drama. His acting skills had only gotten better, and with his shows getting consistently high ratings and a large, ever-growing fandom, it’s no mystery why Hachi was given the title SHSL J-Drama actor.
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%%* FormerChildStar: Known for horror films up to the age of 12.
!! Daiki Hideaki
!!! SHSL Maid
Daiki Hideaki has cared for the most wealthy and important families / individuals in her time. Her skills of keeping homes in perfect condition with no spot in sight have been praised countless times, causing her to become the most requested in her company. Her experiences have included from traveling out of country to serve those as a personal maid, proving herself competent enough to care for an entire estate on her own. Her satisfaction rates in every household has always been held high with her goal in every household being to keep everyone as happy as possible. Because of her expertise, she has also been put into positions of training newly-hired maids herself to teach those to be the best housekeeper that anyone has ever seen.
The fame that her company receives is all due to Daiki's success, and she holds this fact with pride.
Daiki is the killer in Chapter One and is exiled.
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%%* DarkSkinnedBlonde
* FreakOut: Happens when Hideki points out that the cleaning products used to kill Yumeko were found under her sink.
%%* {{Meido}}: Her Super High School Level talent.
* MulticoloredHair: A gradient from blonde to pink!
%%!! Hideki Naoki
%%!!! SHSL Competitive Gamer
%%Naoki Hideki, Better known by the screenname Yomi No Okami, is debatably the biggest name in eSports as of right now. With the first place spot in Street Fighter a remarkable 3 years in a row in the international fighting game tournament EVO, multiple sponsorships (among them Mad Catz electronics and Red Bull), a popular twitch stream, a successful first place victory in the last year’s Starcraft II World Championship Series, and even talk of becoming one of japan’s representatives for eSports in the 2022 olympics, all at the young age of 16, he’s made waves across many spheres of the online gaming world. Though he doesn’t compete professionally in everything, one can be sure that no matter what game they’re playing, they never want to see the name Yomi No Okami next to the word Opponent.
%%Naoki’s key gameplay style point is his patience: He’s extremely willing to wait for openings and slip-ups, and it reflects in his play. While he’s adept at all playstyles, He’s notorious for playing keep-away and allowing the clock to run out when necessary in fighting games, while in Starcraft he contents himself with building resources and forcing the enemy to approach. These strategies earned him the nickname of “Chessmaster” from his fans and “Timeout King” from his critics. He’s also known for carelessly talking smack, once famously calling his opponents ‘roadblocks on his eventual path to victory.’ Because of his anything-to-win nature and crass attitude, he’s known as something of a villain in the eSports community at large despite being undoubtedly one of the best.
%%The third victim, asphyxiated by Keiko in Chapter Two.
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%%* NerdGlasses
%%!! Jack A. Finn
%%!!! SHSL Angler
%%Jack A. Finn is an American-born world class fisherman adept in every kind of fishing technique known to man, especially those that require a rod. Jack spent the majority of his life in a fishing boat or on a pier, training vigorously to a point where fishing rods are like extra limbs. His poise is unmatched both mentally and physically from the countless days hauling nets and wrangling deadly fish under a relentless sun. Unbeknownst to the naked eye, Jack Carries a trove of fishing medals under his parka, won from fishing tournaments from every corner of the world. In his early years, he was known throughout the US fishing community as a young prodigy, winning major national competitions around the continent. At the age of 12, he became a world class fisherman, making his name known in every sea. After going off on his own at the age of 16, he found his own way in the world as a professional competitive angler, and was eventually invited to Hope’s Peak to further hone his skill. WITH HIS RELENTLESS TRAINING AND UNMATCHED TECHNIQUE, JACK ATTICUS FINN IS UNSTOPPABLE AT SEA.
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%%* TheBigGuy: The tallest member of the cast, at 6'3".
!! Boops Boops
!!! SHSL Paranormal Radio Show Host
''He-LLO to you nightcrawlers and beasts, this is Boops Boops coming to you a-live from the netherworld. Welcome to Things that Go Boop in the Night~!'' The voice that greets the listeners that tune into station 90.7 FM around Chuuou, Tokyo has captured their hearts, and proceeds to enthrall them with stories of junk science and paranormal happenings both near and far. Star of a weekly broadcast that informs people about the supernatural, the mysterious Boops Boops appeared one day on the airway without much fanfare besides a billboard advertising the student radio organization established at Shimizawa School that they were a part of. Not much is known behind the person behind the voice though - while they keep up regular communication with their followers on the official radio station site and social media, they keep talk of their personal life to a minimum. Still, since rumours about the station being haunted, or that hijackers took over the airway began spreading, this and increased attention towards their programming has caused the listenership of the station to soar - and naturally, their own popularity to expand.
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%%* AnimalMotifs: Cats, specifically Abyssinians.
* BlitheSpirit: Carefree and ready to rock the boat!
* {{Keet}}: Very excitable and upbeat, not to mention very loud.
* LargeHam: Predisposed to melodramatic actions.
%%!! Chizuru Madaraki
%%!!! SHSL Radiobiologist
%%Nuclear power is one of the fields at the forefront of the science world today, breaking many boundaries and achieving things which never could have been possible before. However, it’s ugly past can’t be hidden - nor can the possible health risks of its modern uses. Chizuru Madaraki of EVIRO Radiobiology Group, one of the international forerunners on effects, containment and treatment of irradiated matter; has been making strides that belie her age. Considered a specialist in the field of radiation poisoning and radiation physics; she was taught in understudy of her very own father, another big name in the field. The girl’s natural aptitude and understanding for the work as well as proficiency in writing and voicing her points were not without notice either. Her biggest success is being accredited as one of the team including her father who created a new hydrogen based wearable material for use in safely entering low to medium level Neutron radiation. Chizuru’s hopes, as stated multiple times in interviews and press conferences, is to reverse all damage done by radiation to this world.
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%%* NerdGlasses
!! Hansuke Murakami
!!! SHSL Bodyguard
The name “Murakami” means very little to most people, but to those who spend their days in the spotlight, it’s a name that brings comfort. Hansuke comes from a family that specializes in providing their services as bodyguards, though only the truly wealthy are able to afford them. For the last three years, Hansuke has been employed by the CEO of the shipping company ‘Universal Exports,’ tasked with providing extra protection for the company’s young heir.
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%%* BrainsAndBrawn: With Shuuya. Hansuke is TheBigGuy of the duo.
* ScarsAreForever: Has a small scar on his upper lip.
!! Ryoko Mori
!!! SHSL Nanny
Ryoko Mori is a nanny from Kyoto, Japan. Learning the tools of the trade from her father, Satoshi Mori, she started caring for children at a very young age, first as a babysitter and then, after deciding that she loved the job, continued as a non live-in nanny. Although she has cared for many children since then, she is most notable for taking care of Seiya Takahashi, child actor and son of the head of the Takahashi media conglomerate, Seiji Takahashi, and has frequently been featured in interviews of the young boy.
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* MulticoloredHair: Red, pink, and blonde!
%%!! Mutsumi Morishibe
%%!!! SHSL Guidance Counselor
%%With a resting expression as dazed and confused as high school student Mutsumi Morishibe has, it’s bewildering to learn the whimsical nature of this young prodigy is redefining the rehabilitative field. His nü-wave techniques and insightful stance of the effects of traumatic experiences on mental development tell the counselor is more than just your average student aide. Handling cases ranging from latchkey children to hardened criminals, Morishibe’s prowess and ability to put almost any agitated mentality to ease has earned the attention of university studies and scholarly debate nationwide.
%%Coming to the attention of elite schools everywhere after successfully mediating the recent hostage crisis of Nagoya, where Morishibe not only bargained for the safe return of all forty-three hostages, but the peaceful surrender of the criminals themselves, has proved the counselor a savant in his field of expertise. As a vouch for the increase and improvement of mental health services nationwide, Morishibe twinkles as a hopeful star for the nation’s future.
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%%* MessyHair
%%* YouGottaHaveBlueHair
%%!! Yumeko Yumekawa
%%!!! SHSL Tarot Card Reader
%%Tarot readings are an art that attract wide-eyed hopefuls and skeptics alike, but even the most leery cynics are known to enjoy the work of Yumeko Yumekawa, SHSL Tarot Card Reader. While fortune telling may conjure the image of sitting a dim, private tent, being present at a reading by Yumeko is more akin to attending a concert. Dubbed “God’s All-Knowing Idol” by adoring fans, she’s gained notoriety through the way she treats her sessions like live performances- always complete with cheering crowds, of course. Despite her strong media presence, however, there’s nearly no information known of her private life or even of her personality off the stage. Perhaps it’s this lining of mystery that continues to attract more and more followers.
%%The second victim, poisoned by Daiki in Chapter One.
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%%* IdolSinger: Sort of. She doesn't sing, but her image is in line with one.
%%* TwinTails: Of the MegaTwintails variety.
!! Miss Luna (Lagomorph-4)
!!! SHSL Agent
Miss Luna is an enigma. A mystery. No one has heard of her and no one knows of her -- or at least, of the name Miss Luna. Over the past few years, conspiracies have been uncovered and covered up -- all of which were handled by people who were named but never seen. Were all those simply pseudonyms all held by this precocious yet obnoxious beauty? Who knows. Lies upon lies form an identity that can be regarded but never truly 'seen' -- it's a wonder how HPA even got ahold of this living cryptid. Still, with so many falsehoods compounded on her, it seems that the only two truths that lay bare within is her occupation as an agent -- undercover or otherwise, and the certainty of a past she can no longer return to.
The first victim, killed by Monokuma for breaking a rule. It's noted in a throwaway line said by Monokuma, she is a Z-12 super soldier - but she corrects him by proclaiming she is now a UN agent.
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%%* AnimalMotifs: [[BunniesforCuteness Rabbits]]. This may play into KillerRabbit considering her talent as an agent.
* ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice: Through the chest, arms ''and'' legs.
%%* LittleMissBadass: She's cute and dangerous.
* SacrificialLion:Killed for breaking the rules by attempting to detain Monokuma and save the other students.
* TechnoWizard: The majority of her RP posts is attempting to fix up the broken laptop found within the common room, using tools made from her dismantled headphones.
* FlingALightIntoTheFuture: Its's later revealed that her tampering with the laptop was to install [=L4NAE=], an AI whose purpose is bypassing the system trapping the students, and eventually setting them free.
* SmallRoleBigImpact: She's the first to die, but leaves behind the Ego system.
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!! Monokuma
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* BearsAreBadNews: When he shows up, everything goes wrong!
* ColorfulThemeNaming: His name is a combination of monochrome (''monokuroomu'' in Japanese) and bear (''kuma'').
* EvilHasABadSenseOfHumor: He dabs at the students during his first appearance.
* EvilLaugh: 'Upupu...'
* GoodColorsEvilColors: One side is white and looks generally harmless, while the other side is black and features an evil-looking [[RedEyesTakeWarning red eye]] and a SlasherSmile.
%%* {{Jerkass}}
%%* KickTheDog: Pretty much everything he does.
* RedEyesTakeWarning: Invoked with the red eye on his black half with the SlasherSmile.
%%* SlasherSmile: On his black half.
!! Kurokuma
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* ColorfulThemeNaming: ''Kuro''kuma is mostly black.
%%* EyepatchOfPower: Covering his non-red eye.
%%* {{Jerkass}}: To Shirokuma's NiceGuy.
%%* NiceHat: A Fedora.
!! Shirokuma
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%%* BandageBabe: Bandages cover the left side of his face.
* ColorfulThemeNaming: ''Shiro''kuma is completely white.
%%* GoodCounterpart: To Kurokuma's {{Jerkass}}.
%%* NiceGuy: Considerably nicer than his counterpart, Kurokuma.
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!! [=L4NAE=]
An AI created by Miss Luna to bypass the Kuma-system. As a meta-joke, the laptop it resides it has a sticky note that says the password to access it is "curryrice", which - if you try to access the ego's blog - is what the actual password is. It's official designation is "Lagomorph 4 New Alter Ego".
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%%* ArtificialIntelligence
* LikeMotherLikeDaughter: [=L4NAE's=] personality and appearance is based on its creator - save for some minor differences in hairstyle. The reason for [=L4NAE's=] slight difference in appearance to the actual Miss Luna is a nod to Usami of ''VisualNovel/Danganronpa2GoodbyeDespair'', as it's essentially the "good" AI trying to help out the students and counteract Monokuma.
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%%!! Chino Anguamea
%%!!! SHSL Soprano
%%They say that the most essential ingredient for a singer is but one thing; and that is a recognizable voice. The potent and clear timbre of Chino's voice, the very sound of it potent enough not to require the backdrop of musical instruments- was enough to gain her a career; the role of the '''prima donna''' in many notable operas, the categorization as a member of the technique of the '''bel canto''', and, more notoriously, a scholarship to the '''Accademia Di Belle Arti''', a school of great renown which she turned down in lieu of continuing her tutors by her long-time instructor. The eighteen-year-old's melodious timbre gained her the role of Azucena in '''The Madonna of the Lilies''', an opera of great fame in Italy, whose performance was critically acclaimed and gained her recognition and fame, becoming her trademark role. Besides that, the girl's life is completely shrouded in a veil of mystery- as her presence in social media and interviews is completely, and absolutely, null.
%%!! Sumika Ookatsu
%%!!! SHSL Tycoon
%%Even before Sumika was born, the name Ookatsu was already well established in the public view, having been the brand name of a metalworking industry spanning three generations. It was a shock when, just over ten years ago, the Ookatsu business declared bankruptcy under the leadership of Sumika’s own father.
%%A few years later the familiar name made headlines once more, when at age eleven Sumika startled the corporate world by making a fortune in the stockmarket, her starting capital made from reselling school supplies to her classmates that with some very astute investing strategies blossomed into enough money to buy up a small convenience store and turn it into an Ookatsu brand name.
%%For the past five years, Sumika has continued with this pattern, buying up other people’s failing businesses and effortlessly turning them around into profitable ventures. Now, Sumika stands as the CEO of one of Japan’s larger conglomerate’s, proudly flying the flag of the Ookatsu name once more.
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%%* PrimAndProperBun
%%!! Natsuno Okubo
%%!!! SHSL Love Interest
%%Infamous in the dating sim community, one young Natsuno Okubo started out her career as a voice actress doing all the voice work for one small game without pay. Whilst the game never got much recognition, the actress struck a deal with luck and was found by another avid and much more popular game developer. Continuing this, she got hired for her work this time and was able to reach a more widespread audience. Okubo was adored for her wide range and she has quickly infiltrated many popular visual novels throughout the last few years. Whether she’s playing the cute younger sister-type, the tsundere, the yandere, or any of many other roles, if Natsuno Okubo’s voice credit is in there the game is guaranteed to get attention based on her star power alone.
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%%* RegalRinglets
!! Shuuya Kamishiro
!!! SHSL Heir
Shuuya Kamishiro is an heir in two senses of the word. First, he’s the only son of multimillionaire business mogul Tatsuo Kamishiro. Second, he’s been named as his father’s successor; though only 18 years old, Shuuya is the next in line to be CEO of Japan’s largest Export Management Company ‒ Universal Exports. While some may claim nepotism, Shuuya has already proved himself more than capable of taking on the job one day. He’s already made great strides within his father’s company, for someone so young, excelling in many aspects of export management: from invoicing customers, distributors and representatives to handling advertising, marketing, promotions and more.
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%%* BrainsAndBrawn: With Hansuke. Shuuya is TheSmartGuy of the duo.
* MoneyIsNotPower: Attempts to bribe his way out of the Mutual Killing Game, unsuccessfully.
%%* NerdGlasses: He's BlindWithoutEm.
%%!! Hitoshi Kita
%%!!! SHSL Comedian
%%Off the stage, one wouldn’t think Kita to be a man of comedy were it not for the shiny red ball on the tip of his nose. This young comedian has been making people laugh since before he could walk, performing in his family’s group comedy acts as a kid. When he was 10, he started performing by himself on stage and established himself as the prince of slapstick, filling the stage with well choreographed accidents and interruptions. And while he has his preferences, Kita is a master of all kinds of comedic choices, be it stand-up, slapstick, subtle, or low brow!
!! Keiko Kimura
!!! SHSL Nail Technician
Keiko Kimura has been working in Tokyo’s famous “三日月ネイル,” or “Crescent Nail,” For over 5 years, and has amassed quite the following. With her irresistible charms, she’s easily drawn even the most stubborn of customers to indulge in a luxurious “spa day,” delivered by the artist herself. Being trained for years under the guidance of her mother, Keiko (or rather, Ki Ki, as she’s known on-duty) has learned all there is to know about nail design, from simple manicures to the most illustrious deco nail artistry. Anyone with enough money to purchase the girl’s services will walk away with some of the most beautiful, intricate nails the shop has to offer.
Keiko is the killer in Chapter Two and is executed.
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* LargeHam: Incredibly expressive and dramatic in her reactions.
!! Hiro Shiroyama
!!! SHSL Motivational Speaker
With an optimism as blinding as his charming smile, Hiro Shiroyama has been taking the stage to motivate and better people for years! Making his debut of sorts on daytime television shows while accompanying his successful business parents to interviews, it wasn’t long before he found himself gaining popularity in his own right. Many have said that his way with words, despite being only 16 years old, has a power and influence that stretches far beyond his years.
Shiroyama has only returned recently to giving talks after a horrible smart-car accident involving his entire family. It’s no understatement to call the incident a tragedy, but Hiro’s smile remains unfaltering. “In the face of personal crisis, we must keep looking to the future!”
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%%* ChronicHeroSyndrome
%%* EyesAlwaysShut: Played with the optimistic variant in mind.
* ForHappiness: Everything this kid decides to do is geared towards making the most people happy.
%%* TheHeart
%%* ThePollyanna
%%* SoleSurvivor: After a horrible car accident, Hiro is this to their family.
* SweetTooth: When asked what they want to eat, most times they’ll suggest something sugary.
%%* TurnTheOtherCheek: This is Hiro’s main defense (or lack thereof?) against unkind people.
%%* WideEyedIdealist
%%* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: Yes, it runs in the family.
%%!! Katsuya Takagetsu
%%!!! SHSL Auctioneer
%%Well known for within his field as well as that of the fishing industry, Katsuya Takagetsu went from a small fry part-time worker at his local fish market, to working at calling bids at the world famous Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo. Having developed his own unique auctioneer’s chant that is both smooth and possessing a catchy rhythm that creates a sense of urgency over the crowd of bidders below him. Almost like playing a game of ‘Simon Says’, Katsuya has quite the impressive track record of number of sales as well as the price the bidders are willing to bid. Videos exist online of the auctions he’s taken part in, with some people having remixed and edited his calls into autotune-esque songs.
%%Outside of his work, Katsuya is oft described as a charismatic and good natured youth, but not much is known further about his personal life.
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%%* CoveredWithScars: His sprites show that his arms are covered in scars.
%%!! Rumi 'Rum' Hackworth
%%!!! SHSL Explosives Engineer
%%Rumi 'Rum' Hackworth was born on a military base in Missouri, and from that day on the world was in a much higher danger of exploding. The daughter of the base commander, Rum was a frequent sight around the base. After learning to talk, she ended up creating her imaginary friend 'sarsaparilla', and shortly after discovered the joys of things that went 'boom' while watching the combat engineers. Rum was always present at the engineers range, and became the unofficial mascot of the group. Her life was great, until her family faced a tragic accident.
%%Rums family's home suffered a gas main explosion which took her mothers life. Her father was shortly transferred to Fort Buckner in Okinawa, Japan. Rum continued to grow up learning as much as she could about explosives through textbooks and the internet. Continuing to bounce her thoughts and ideas of Sarsaparilla, Rum was a loner for most of her life. After publishing several papers on her explosives work, Rum was invited to attend Hopes Peak Academy as the Super High School Level Explosives Engineer.
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%%* LargeHam: Her personality is bigger than she is!
%%* PintsizedPowerhouse
%%!! Hachirou Hisakawa
%%!!! SHSL J-Drama Actor
%%As a child, Hachirou Hisakawa was a very prominent child actor, one with a reputation for acting with an ability typically only found in actors much older than him. He was talented and easy to recognize, often featured in high profile films; many of his performances garnered critical acclaim. It wasn’t until the age of 12 that Hachirou’s career suffered a deep blow. While filming for a very anticipated horror film, the usually very kind Hachi completely blew up. He screamed and ranted to the actors and director of the film, announcing he had little interest in being in the film and acting in general. With the video of the incident publicized, news and tabloids went wild, leaving Hachi undesired for most roles. A few weeks later, it was announced his parents had pulled him from the acting industry for an undetermined amount of time. He was gone for a few months, then a year, and then another one. After a while, it seemed to be that Hachi’s career was going to be short-lived, a blaze of talent that was gone far too quickly.
%%Then, in the most unexpected of places, Hachi returned. At age 15, the former child actor appeared in a seishun J-drama, acting as the love interest of the main character. The media was thrilled, and Hachi’s charisma and charm was more than enough to get most of Japan to forget the sudden and controversial reason for Hachi’s hiatus from acting. Throughout the next two years, Hachi became a very popular face in J-drama, appearing in various genres but becoming very well known for his work in renai (romance) drama. His acting skills had only gotten better, and with his shows getting consistently high ratings and a large, ever-growing fandom, it’s no mystery why Hachi was given the title SHSL J-Drama actor.
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%%* FormerChildStar: Known for horror films up to the age of 12.
!! Daiki Hideaki
!!! SHSL Maid
Daiki Hideaki has cared for the most wealthy and important families / individuals in her time. Her skills of keeping homes in perfect condition with no spot in sight have been praised countless times, causing her to become the most requested in her company. Her experiences have included from traveling out of country to serve those as a personal maid, proving herself competent enough to care for an entire estate on her own. Her satisfaction rates in every household has always been held high with her goal in every household being to keep everyone as happy as possible. Because of her expertise, she has also been put into positions of training newly-hired maids herself to teach those to be the best housekeeper that anyone has ever seen.
The fame that her company receives is all due to Daiki's success, and she holds this fact with pride.
Daiki is the killer in Chapter One and is exiled.
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%%* DarkSkinnedBlonde
* FreakOut: Happens when Hideki points out that the cleaning products used to kill Yumeko were found under her sink.
%%* {{Meido}}: Her Super High School Level talent.
* MulticoloredHair: A gradient from blonde to pink!
%%!! Hideki Naoki
%%!!! SHSL Competitive Gamer
%%Naoki Hideki, Better known by the screenname Yomi No Okami, is debatably the biggest name in eSports as of right now. With the first place spot in Street Fighter a remarkable 3 years in a row in the international fighting game tournament EVO, multiple sponsorships (among them Mad Catz electronics and Red Bull), a popular twitch stream, a successful first place victory in the last year’s Starcraft II World Championship Series, and even talk of becoming one of japan’s representatives for eSports in the 2022 olympics, all at the young age of 16, he’s made waves across many spheres of the online gaming world. Though he doesn’t compete professionally in everything, one can be sure that no matter what game they’re playing, they never want to see the name Yomi No Okami next to the word Opponent.
%%Naoki’s key gameplay style point is his patience: He’s extremely willing to wait for openings and slip-ups, and it reflects in his play. While he’s adept at all playstyles, He’s notorious for playing keep-away and allowing the clock to run out when necessary in fighting games, while in Starcraft he contents himself with building resources and forcing the enemy to approach. These strategies earned him the nickname of “Chessmaster” from his fans and “Timeout King” from his critics. He’s also known for carelessly talking smack, once famously calling his opponents ‘roadblocks on his eventual path to victory.’ Because of his anything-to-win nature and crass attitude, he’s known as something of a villain in the eSports community at large despite being undoubtedly one of the best.
%%The third victim, asphyxiated by Keiko in Chapter Two.
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%%* NerdGlasses
%%!! Jack A. Finn
%%!!! SHSL Angler
%%Jack A. Finn is an American-born world class fisherman adept in every kind of fishing technique known to man, especially those that require a rod. Jack spent the majority of his life in a fishing boat or on a pier, training vigorously to a point where fishing rods are like extra limbs. His poise is unmatched both mentally and physically from the countless days hauling nets and wrangling deadly fish under a relentless sun. Unbeknownst to the naked eye, Jack Carries a trove of fishing medals under his parka, won from fishing tournaments from every corner of the world. In his early years, he was known throughout the US fishing community as a young prodigy, winning major national competitions around the continent. At the age of 12, he became a world class fisherman, making his name known in every sea. After going off on his own at the age of 16, he found his own way in the world as a professional competitive angler, and was eventually invited to Hope’s Peak to further hone his skill. WITH HIS RELENTLESS TRAINING AND UNMATCHED TECHNIQUE, JACK ATTICUS FINN IS UNSTOPPABLE AT SEA.
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%%* TheBigGuy: The tallest member of the cast, at 6'3".
!! Boops Boops
!!! SHSL Paranormal Radio Show Host
''He-LLO to you nightcrawlers and beasts, this is Boops Boops coming to you a-live from the netherworld. Welcome to Things that Go Boop in the Night~!'' The voice that greets the listeners that tune into station 90.7 FM around Chuuou, Tokyo has captured their hearts, and proceeds to enthrall them with stories of junk science and paranormal happenings both near and far. Star of a weekly broadcast that informs people about the supernatural, the mysterious Boops Boops appeared one day on the airway without much fanfare besides a billboard advertising the student radio organization established at Shimizawa School that they were a part of. Not much is known behind the person behind the voice though - while they keep up regular communication with their followers on the official radio station site and social media, they keep talk of their personal life to a minimum. Still, since rumours about the station being haunted, or that hijackers took over the airway began spreading, this and increased attention towards their programming has caused the listenership of the station to soar - and naturally, their own popularity to expand.
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%%* AnimalMotifs: Cats, specifically Abyssinians.
* BlitheSpirit: Carefree and ready to rock the boat!
* {{Keet}}: Very excitable and upbeat, not to mention very loud.
* LargeHam: Predisposed to melodramatic actions.
%%!! Chizuru Madaraki
%%!!! SHSL Radiobiologist
%%Nuclear power is one of the fields at the forefront of the science world today, breaking many boundaries and achieving things which never could have been possible before. However, it’s ugly past can’t be hidden - nor can the possible health risks of its modern uses. Chizuru Madaraki of EVIRO Radiobiology Group, one of the international forerunners on effects, containment and treatment of irradiated matter; has been making strides that belie her age. Considered a specialist in the field of radiation poisoning and radiation physics; she was taught in understudy of her very own father, another big name in the field. The girl’s natural aptitude and understanding for the work as well as proficiency in writing and voicing her points were not without notice either. Her biggest success is being accredited as one of the team including her father who created a new hydrogen based wearable material for use in safely entering low to medium level Neutron radiation. Chizuru’s hopes, as stated multiple times in interviews and press conferences, is to reverse all damage done by radiation to this world.
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%%* NerdGlasses
!! Hansuke Murakami
!!! SHSL Bodyguard
The name “Murakami” means very little to most people, but to those who spend their days in the spotlight, it’s a name that brings comfort. Hansuke comes from a family that specializes in providing their services as bodyguards, though only the truly wealthy are able to afford them. For the last three years, Hansuke has been employed by the CEO of the shipping company ‘Universal Exports,’ tasked with providing extra protection for the company’s young heir.
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%%* BrainsAndBrawn: With Shuuya. Hansuke is TheBigGuy of the duo.
* ScarsAreForever: Has a small scar on his upper lip.
!! Ryoko Mori
!!! SHSL Nanny
Ryoko Mori is a nanny from Kyoto, Japan. Learning the tools of the trade from her father, Satoshi Mori, she started caring for children at a very young age, first as a babysitter and then, after deciding that she loved the job, continued as a non live-in nanny. Although she has cared for many children since then, she is most notable for taking care of Seiya Takahashi, child actor and son of the head of the Takahashi media conglomerate, Seiji Takahashi, and has frequently been featured in interviews of the young boy.
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* MulticoloredHair: Red, pink, and blonde!
%%!! Mutsumi Morishibe
%%!!! SHSL Guidance Counselor
%%With a resting expression as dazed and confused as high school student Mutsumi Morishibe has, it’s bewildering to learn the whimsical nature of this young prodigy is redefining the rehabilitative field. His nü-wave techniques and insightful stance of the effects of traumatic experiences on mental development tell the counselor is more than just your average student aide. Handling cases ranging from latchkey children to hardened criminals, Morishibe’s prowess and ability to put almost any agitated mentality to ease has earned the attention of university studies and scholarly debate nationwide.
%%Coming to the attention of elite schools everywhere after successfully mediating the recent hostage crisis of Nagoya, where Morishibe not only bargained for the safe return of all forty-three hostages, but the peaceful surrender of the criminals themselves, has proved the counselor a savant in his field of expertise. As a vouch for the increase and improvement of mental health services nationwide, Morishibe twinkles as a hopeful star for the nation’s future.
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%%* MessyHair
%%* YouGottaHaveBlueHair
%%!! Yumeko Yumekawa
%%!!! SHSL Tarot Card Reader
%%Tarot readings are an art that attract wide-eyed hopefuls and skeptics alike, but even the most leery cynics are known to enjoy the work of Yumeko Yumekawa, SHSL Tarot Card Reader. While fortune telling may conjure the image of sitting a dim, private tent, being present at a reading by Yumeko is more akin to attending a concert. Dubbed “God’s All-Knowing Idol” by adoring fans, she’s gained notoriety through the way she treats her sessions like live performances- always complete with cheering crowds, of course. Despite her strong media presence, however, there’s nearly no information known of her private life or even of her personality off the stage. Perhaps it’s this lining of mystery that continues to attract more and more followers.
%%The second victim, poisoned by Daiki in Chapter One.
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%%* IdolSinger: Sort of. She doesn't sing, but her image is in line with one.
%%* TwinTails: Of the MegaTwintails variety.
!! Miss Luna (Lagomorph-4)
!!! SHSL Agent
Miss Luna is an enigma. A mystery. No one has heard of her and no one knows of her -- or at least, of the name Miss Luna. Over the past few years, conspiracies have been uncovered and covered up -- all of which were handled by people who were named but never seen. Were all those simply pseudonyms all held by this precocious yet obnoxious beauty? Who knows. Lies upon lies form an identity that can be regarded but never truly 'seen' -- it's a wonder how HPA even got ahold of this living cryptid. Still, with so many falsehoods compounded on her, it seems that the only two truths that lay bare within is her occupation as an agent -- undercover or otherwise, and the certainty of a past she can no longer return to.
The first victim, killed by Monokuma for breaking a rule. It's noted in a throwaway line said by Monokuma, she is a Z-12 super soldier - but she corrects him by proclaiming she is now a UN agent.
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%%* AnimalMotifs: [[BunniesforCuteness Rabbits]]. This may play into KillerRabbit considering her talent as an agent.
* ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice: Through the chest, arms ''and'' legs.
%%* LittleMissBadass: She's cute and dangerous.
* SacrificialLion:Killed for breaking the rules by attempting to detain Monokuma and save the other students.
* TechnoWizard: The majority of her RP posts is attempting to fix up the broken laptop found within the common room, using tools made from her dismantled headphones.
* FlingALightIntoTheFuture: Its's later revealed that her tampering with the laptop was to install [=L4NAE=], an AI whose purpose is bypassing the system trapping the students, and eventually setting them free.
* SmallRoleBigImpact: She's the first to die, but leaves behind the Ego system.
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!! Monokuma
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* BearsAreBadNews: When he shows up, everything goes wrong!
* ColorfulThemeNaming: His name is a combination of monochrome (''monokuroomu'' in Japanese) and bear (''kuma'').
* EvilHasABadSenseOfHumor: He dabs at the students during his first appearance.
* EvilLaugh: 'Upupu...'
* GoodColorsEvilColors: One side is white and looks generally harmless, while the other side is black and features an evil-looking [[RedEyesTakeWarning red eye]] and a SlasherSmile.
%%* {{Jerkass}}
%%* KickTheDog: Pretty much everything he does.
* RedEyesTakeWarning: Invoked with the red eye on his black half with the SlasherSmile.
%%* SlasherSmile: On his black half.
!! Kurokuma
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* ColorfulThemeNaming: ''Kuro''kuma is mostly black.
%%* EyepatchOfPower: Covering his non-red eye.
%%* {{Jerkass}}: To Shirokuma's NiceGuy.
%%* NiceHat: A Fedora.
!! Shirokuma
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%%* BandageBabe: Bandages cover the left side of his face.
* ColorfulThemeNaming: ''Shiro''kuma is completely white.
%%* GoodCounterpart: To Kurokuma's {{Jerkass}}.
%%* NiceGuy: Considerably nicer than his counterpart, Kurokuma.
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!! [=L4NAE=]
An AI created by Miss Luna to bypass the Kuma-system. As a meta-joke, the laptop it resides it has a sticky note that says the password to access it is "curryrice", which - if you try to access the ego's blog - is what the actual password is. It's official designation is "Lagomorph 4 New Alter Ego".
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%%* ArtificialIntelligence
* LikeMotherLikeDaughter: [=L4NAE's=] personality and appearance is based on its creator - save for some minor differences in hairstyle. The reason for [=L4NAE's=] slight difference in appearance to the actual Miss Luna is a nod to Usami of ''VisualNovel/Danganronpa2GoodbyeDespair'', as it's essentially the "good" AI trying to help out the students and counteract Monokuma.
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