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Yume shimada
14 MARCH 16 2006 STUDENT SLYTHERIN/4TH YEAR HALF BLOOD HOKKAIDO/HOGWARTS | PERSONALITY: At her core, Yume is a very self serving character. As one of the few females born into the chauvinistic Shimada clan, she learned early on to wear well the mask of subservience. She likes to play the role of the diplomatic, well behaved lady, mostly in the presence of other Shimada, crafting an image of deference and modesty. However, do not let her act fool you. Yume is selfish, contemptuous and arrogant. She cares about herself first and foremost, rarely forming meaningful connections that she cannot manipulate in some way. Because she has been looked down on by the men in the family for her age, sex and blood status, Yume looks down on others outside of the family to reclaim a false sense of superiority. She despises any behaviour that can be construed as weakness, as in her mind, 'this world will eat you alive if you let it'. As an extension of both the misogyny she was raised around, as well as the abuse in her household, Yume became fixated on the idea of becoming strong and gaining power. At her young age, she understands it necessary for her to wear her obedient mask, but is thirsty for acknowledgement, even if it means walking on and manipulating those around her. ASPIRATION: Ultimately, Yume is driven by a burning passion to prove herself and purge the feelings of inferiority borne of being a non pure, female Shimada. She wants to become strong enough to dictate her own fate and earn the respect of her male family members, however unrealistic that may be. So the girl plans to play their games, fulfil her role, with the hope of slowly manipulating and forcing a better station for herself within the family. In terms of her future career, Yume will stay within the Shimada family. She is loyal to the family, and will do what it takes to thrive. It wouldn't be unlikely to see her entering the illegal side of the family business, as she is wiling to do whatever it takes to prove herself, especially to the main branch, even if it is immoral. | LIKES: -Naginata/naginatajutsu -Duelling -Dragons -Feeling superior -Green tea -Dango -Shamisen -Wisteria -Cold weather DISLIKES: -Weakness -Being looked down on -Uncleanliness -Tardiness -Losing composure -Hot, humid weather -Muggles -Outsiders -Crying |
FAMILY MEMBERS. | Keisuke Shimada (Father) - 49, Illegal trader Yumiko Shimada (Mother) - 37, Housewife Aoi Shimada (Brother) - 17, 6th year Hogwarts student |
CHILDHOOD. | Yume grew up in the city of Sapporo, on the Northernmost island of Hokkaido in Japan. Being born a Shimada is hard enough on any child, but a female? Indeed, fate was not exactly kind to the young girl. Yume's mother came from a wealthy, well connected muggle family. For a man like Keisuke Shimada, looking for any avenue to exploit in his trading career, Yumiko was the perfect partner- subservient, well connected, and cultured. She began to teach Yume from a young age the ways of being a proper lady, ensuring the girl received an education in traditional arts such as tea brewing, shamisen, and even naginatajutsu. Yumiko understood the world of the Shimada, and that being able to present herself as a proper lady would be necessary for Yume to survive. However, being a muggle, she had no ability for magic, thus her decision to ensure she knew how to use a naginata; the only form of defence Yumiko could pass onto her daughter. Unfortunately, in spite of Yumiko's efforts to be a great wife and mother, it wasn't enough to satisfy Keisuke. Yume grew up witnessing her father's cruelty towards her mother, cruelty her mother desperately tried to shield her daughter from. The abuse she watched her mother endure- accompanied by not only her father's teachings, but the teachings of Shimada as a whole- birthed a disturbing amount of internalised misogyny within young Yume. This was reinforced by both her father and older brother (who had absorbed Keisuke's way of thinking), and eventually, Yume began to believe it was her mother's own fault. She came to the conclusion that if the woman was stronger, more powerful, a better wife, she would not have to endure such things. It shaped her disdain for anything she perceived as weak- particularly from other women- and the fierce desire to prove her own worth within the Shimada clan, and show that she was not 'weak' like her mother. She would put herself first, and become strong so that she never ended up in such a situation. It broke her mother's heart to watch Yume absorb this toxic way of thinking, especially considering all Yumiko had done to protect her daughter from Keisuke's wrath. |
SCHOOL YEARS. | When she turned seven, Yume began to attend Mahoutokoro. By this age, her environment had already begun to inform her attitude towards others. She tended to stay with her own, even in Mahoutokoro, having a plethora of cousins and whatnot to engage with, and of course still ensuring she was well behaved in their presence. However, with so much exposure to new people, Yume discovered something she never had before; the art of putting others down to raise herself up. She subtly began to manipulate and bully others, especially those she deemed inferior, not because of any true superiority, more, treating others as she had been made her feel better. In control. Powerful. She also worked hard even as a child to get good grades, having an almost obsessive need to be on top and prove herself- at least to her family. When Yume turned eleven, much to her chagrin, her mother fought for her to transfer over to Hogwarts. Even with her daughter's bad attitude, Yumiko still wanted to try and protect Yume, give her a chance and get her away from the toxicity of her own household. Hogwarts began a nightmare for Yume. Her English was terrible, she didn't understand the culture, and there were considerably fewer Shimada for the young girl to flock to. The values were ridiculous and foreign to young Yume, who was used to the competitiveness and traditionalist nature of back home. In her first years, she retreated into her facade of properness, but as time wore on and Yume adjusted, she began to grow more comfortable falling back into old habits, addressing her peers with a smile even as she stabbed them in the back and subtly eroded their self esteem- to the best of her ability, at least. Her grades took a hit when she first moved due to the language barrier, but Yume's previous obsessive tendencies again flared, ensuring she worked hard to command better the English language and get her grades up to par- she had to be among the best, after all, if she was to navigate and thrive in the Clan of Dragons. |
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RP SAMPLE (200 words min.)
Sena was exhausted. She'd been on prefect patrols non stop recently, not speaking up about the consecutive late nights for fear of being an inconvenience. It wasn't normally so full on, and the Ravenclaw wondered if someone had made a mistake in scheduling.
After classes, Sena had come to the library to get some study in; it wouldn't do for her to let her grades slip. Plus, she had to put in extra effort with it being her OWLs year. Now, the young girl found herself slumped in a plush armchair, tucked away in a quiet corner of the library. The weak winter rays of the setting sun filtered through a small window overhead, but Sena barely noticed, her eyes out of focus and heavy. A worn copy of Merpeople: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Language and Customs rested in her lap, but not even her interest in said creatures was enough to keep her from nodding off.
A soft sigh escaped her lips as she fought a losing battle against the drowsiness tugging at her, all the late nights on school days seemingly catching up to the prefect at once. Her head lolled to the side, resting against the arm chair, even as her eyes began to droop. At first, Sena was able to resist the urge to close them, but as the sun crept lower and lower, the struggle became more intense. The Hwang blinked slowly, deliberately, trying to force her eyes to stay open. But each blink seemed to take longer, the intervals between them growing shorter and shorter as the world around her faded into a pleasant haze.
After classes, Sena had come to the library to get some study in; it wouldn't do for her to let her grades slip. Plus, she had to put in extra effort with it being her OWLs year. Now, the young girl found herself slumped in a plush armchair, tucked away in a quiet corner of the library. The weak winter rays of the setting sun filtered through a small window overhead, but Sena barely noticed, her eyes out of focus and heavy. A worn copy of Merpeople: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Language and Customs rested in her lap, but not even her interest in said creatures was enough to keep her from nodding off.
A soft sigh escaped her lips as she fought a losing battle against the drowsiness tugging at her, all the late nights on school days seemingly catching up to the prefect at once. Her head lolled to the side, resting against the arm chair, even as her eyes began to droop. At first, Sena was able to resist the urge to close them, but as the sun crept lower and lower, the struggle became more intense. The Hwang blinked slowly, deliberately, trying to force her eyes to stay open. But each blink seemed to take longer, the intervals between them growing shorter and shorter as the world around her faded into a pleasant haze.
OOC INFO
Alias: Tiare
Other Characters: Kahwihta Smith Hina Avaiki Sena Hwang Hokulani Meleakapua Tamanui Avaiki Zinhle Shacklebolt Vai Tauiti Ari'inui Avaiki Keanu Aukai (Temp character)
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Kahwihta
Hina
Sena
Hoku
Tama
Zinhle
Vai
Ari'inui
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Other Characters: Kahwihta Smith Hina Avaiki Sena Hwang Hokulani Meleakapua Tamanui Avaiki Zinhle Shacklebolt Vai Tauiti Ari'inui Avaiki Keanu Aukai (Temp character)
Activity Check:
Kahwihta
Hina
Sena
Hoku
Tama
Zinhle
Vai
Ari'inui
DO NOT REMOVE: Your application will be looked over as soon as possible. Please do not ask any of the admins to look over your application unless it has been two days (48 hours) since you've finished the application. You have three weeks to finish the application, or it will be archived. If this happens, you're free to apply again.
