" So what if I enjoy playing in the dirt. It's not like getting a little dirty hurt anyone"
【 []What If This Storm Ends : Snow Patrol 】
【 Dialogue : #FF8000 : Thought : #FFBF00 】
【 Face Claim : Kobato Hanato|| Kobato】
"All walks of life is precious and must be cared for with love and kindess"
Akibara, Kotone
Meaning : Autumn leaf field; Sound
DIVA/DIVO NAME
Sechs
NICKNAMES
Dove/Pidgeon||Pigeon||Kotone is often dirty from gardening or playing about in the woods, so often times they refer to her as Pigeon. She has also been known to be a little bit of an airhead although she is also called Dove because of how innocently sincere she can be
Honey||A mere reference to the color of her eyes which are like honey combs. She is also sweet in nature
AGE
Nineteen
GENDER
Female
ORIENTATION
Hetersexual
ETHNICITY
Japanese
" I am who I am today because of what I have overcome "
Dirt Brown/Honey Comb
HEIGHT / WEIGHT
5'5/128
COMPLEXION
Fair
GENERAL APPEARANCE
A young woman known for her soft and gentle beauty. Kotone has been blessed with fair skin that stretches across a petite body; Kotone is one who resembles an innocent child that many would feel inclined to protect. As with her gentle demeanor, few markings mar her otherwise flawless skin, aside from the occasional scrap from childhood outings. The only notable marking, as well as the only one, is the sprawling birthmark above Kotone's heart. It resembles a tree's roots, some which crawl up her neck and behind her ear. Although Kotone isn't one to care for appearances, she dislikes the idea of showing this mark to people. The young woman is often covered in dirt and even at her cleanest you will always find something about her that's dirty in the material sense.
From the crown of her head to her knees, fall long tresses of reddish-brown hair, some of which is cut in shorter layers around her head. It often sways behind her as she walks in that graceful way of hers. Possibly one of her most loved features are Kotone's eyes, taking on the colors of a honeycomb or other similarly colored hues. Kotone's eyes often take the phrase "the window to the soul" for literal. Always with that soft light in them, it's very easy to see what it is the young woman is thinking. Kotone is also very expressive in her facial expressions but most of the time they are childish.
As one would expect of Kotone, her choice in attire varies in style but rarely in what kind of clothing. The young woman is almost always seen wearing long dresses. They often range in style from frilly spring gowns to billowy skirts. On occasion when Kotone chooses to spend time outdoors, usually involves getting dirty, she'll wear blouses and puffy pants. One of the more notable accessories are the ever changing hats that she wears.
" Life is like learning to dance. You may stumble as you learn the steps, but after some practice it will become a graceful interpretation of your emotions "
◇ Kind ◇ Doting ◇ Patient ◇ Naive ◇ Hardworking ◇
Always seen with a smile on her, a smile that can easily brighten up any day, Kotone could easily be the human personification of cheerfulness. Known for her kindness the young lady often helps out wherever her help is needed, and sometimes where it’s not so needed. Kotone has never been one to think on the negative side but rather to think up the most outrageous ideas to solve the simplest problem, thus leading to her naivety about the world and its norms. Whether it is men asking for a drink or a person dealing with money issues, Kotone often doesn’t see the problem presented before her and more often than not doesn’t understand them. That’s not to say she isn’t smart; Kotone can be a bit of an airhead, but it’s more so she can be still considered a child in certain aspects.
To go along with her childish naivety, Kotone is very gullible. Now you might wonder why it is she is like this considering how old she is. To put simply she wasn’t always like this, the air headed part that is, Kotone used to a very bright and cheerful girl who awed not only her peers but a few adults with her uncanny wit. Whenever she gets upset she will either act like a child who was told no or in a more serious manner look truly upset. Those are the times when Kotone would need the most comfort. Now back to her gullible part, Kotone can be quite gullible; being told outrageously false information is one of the better parts of her gullibility. The young woman almost does this like a child would however there are things where it may be a bit more difficult to convince her. She is also oblivious to some topics that she has little knowledge of like romance or fear (depends on the kind of fear). But unlike the child many say she is, Kotone has the patience to wait form long amounts of time to waiting for that shovel you promised to give back to her. This particular trait is the envy of most people, but it is also easily taken advantage of.
It is very easy to bring a smile on her face or to let slip a hiccup of laughter from her lips. The young woman if told the right way could laugh at even the corniest of jokes but never in a way that you would think she is forcing it. Sadly once the humor gets complicated she’ll stop laughing and wonder what it is that would have made the joke funny. Kotone rarely ever gets mad and it’s best to say that she never has nor has anyone ever witnessed it. Most of these traits draw people towards her and she usually welcomes it whether it is with good or bad intentions. Despite all this childlike behavior and innocence Kotone is very resilient in that little can influence her mind nor does she ever back away from a problem. This can also be her downfall as this result in backing up her determination and her needing to put in the most effort behind a decision. The young woman rarely lies and when she makes a promise she will certainly keep it no matter what the circumstances are. Dove cannot lie for life of her but she is a pro at knowing when she sees it. It's at times such as these that you will find yourself with a serious Kotone. She is also a very hard worker which often times gets the better of her as she does not always known when to quit.
" We must appreciate the life given, even if we do not think it is "
◇ Sweets : Kotone absolutely loves anything sweet, especially cakes.
◇ Singing: The sound of a voice carrying melodies is what Kotone thrives off of, and she intends on enjoying it to the fullest
◇ Nature: Surprisingly enough, Kotone absolutely loves nature and being outside on her hands and knees in dirt. It is where she feels most comfortable aside from singing
◇ Dancing: Second only to singing, Kotone is quite passionate about dancing as it is another way for her to express herself aside from singing.
◇ Dishonesty: This is especially true among those she considers friends. Kotone doesn't like it when others are dishonest around her.
◇ Violence: To Kotone, she doesn't see where violence could possibly accomplish as it only invites more violence to occur. With this in mind, Kotone considers herself to be a pacifist.
◇ Being Restrained: When someone tells her to keep still or to stay quiet, Kotone has been known to grow antsy.
◇ Heat: Although Kotone loves being warm, she dislikes the sweltering heat that can come about during the summer
◇ Empathetic: The young woman has no issue in being able to share the emotions of others, and it often draws people around her to feel comfortable in her presence.
◇ Nimble: Kotone is also very agile on her feet which can be seen when she dances
◇ Kindness: One of her best qualities can also get her into trouble since Kotone usually doesn't look for the worst in everyone.
◇ Overworks: Unfortunately, Kotone never knows when enough is enough. She will give it her all until she collapses.
" Lay your head beside me and forget your troubles "
The first thing many notice about Kotones's artifact, Kokoro no Kane (Bell of Heart) is very similar to prayer beads however upon a closer look, one will notice that the beads are in fact various enclosed bells with a set of three or two beads in between each bell. In comparison to the others artifacts, Kotone's seems quite useless however it fits perfectly with her nature. Being a pacifist at heart, Kotone does not fight as one would expect her too. With that being said, this artifact technically kills them, but not in the way many would think. She does not "kill" Thoryvós, but instead "purifies" them. By singing the activation song, the prayer beads expand to whatever length is necessary and surrounds the Thoryvós. It will either be in physical contact with the creature or it will hover around it. Once the beads are set in place, the bells will begin to chime and give off a soft light that grows stronger and stronger. The only person capable of looking into this light is Kotone. The Thoryvós will then begin to vibrate and a coating of light will wash over it before it dissipates and the creature is gone.
That is not the only use of these beads. Kotone can sing the activation song but with a slightly altered melody, and the beads will hover around her. It will begin to chime and light will form around her to create a full sided barrier or a shield in front of Kotone. Sometimes Kotone doesn't even have to alter the melody, but instead merely thinks of what she wishes it to do, and it will move on its own. When inside the barrier injuries can be healed but at a slow pace, but it takes a lot of energy for Kotone to protect them and heal them at the same time. Often times she will do one or the other. The bells can play different melodies that signify the different uses. To list them out, is purification, protection and healing. There is however one use that Kotone never uses which is offensive. The beads will begin to glow a harsh orangeish white hue that will burn the Thoryvós or whoever comes into contact with it. Kotone does not believe in violence and does not wish to cause harm to the Thoryvós. She does understand however that the others must cause them harm to kill them, so she typically stays silent in understanding.
When not in use the prayer beads shorten enough to be worn around her wrist. The bells will also jingle even when deactivated, something that Kotone has a lot of fun with. One can often see her fidget or shake the bracelet when bored. The Kokoro no Kane is an old relic, but not many know of. For some time it was lost to society until Kotone came along and was gifted with them. They have been known to be used by old priests during long travels. At one point there were many of these, but they were eventually destroyed, deteriated or lost completely.
" May you rest in peace "
Born to a simple family, Kotone lived in the country side up until her early teens when her older brother was accepted to a prominent high school that was located closer towards the city. They didn't have family in the city, so they chose to move to the city with the money they had kept saved up. Kotone's brother enrolled in his first year of high school, and Kotone entered her first year in junior high. At first things were a little rocky in adjusting to the new area, but after some time Kotone was able to adjust according. Unfortunately, others still saw her as an outcast due to her way of dress, even in uniform, and her country background. For most of junior high the young woman was bullied. The only one who was aware of this was her older brother who would do his best to keep an eye on her. Thankfully nothing truly serious happened, and it was thanks to the music club that Kotone was able to find her place somewhere.
The music room became her place of solace. It was where she could sing out her emotions and dance to her hearts content. Kotone's relationship between Yato and her was very close. They always confided in one another especially since Yato was the one who really raised his little sister. While their parents did take care of them and made sure that they had what they needed, they did not show much affection towards their children. That was left to the both of them. When not in school the pair were hardly ever separated from one another. Yato was the one who encouraged Kotone to enter into some singing competitions which is where she gained recognition around the area. Kotone loved to sing and dance, so doing both for a purpose other than to make herself feel comfort was so much better.
When it was time for Kotone to choose her high school, she made sure to chose one that had a strong music program. Once they saw her perform she was accepted immediately, and Kotone entered her first year of high school something of an idol. Not in the sense that she stood on stage to get famous, but to show others how she felt. As time went on Kotone worked harder and harder to get into the university that was top notch. She worked herself to the bone and got sick a few months before it was time for her to graduate. After a certain point Kotone was hospitalized when she contracted pneumonia and wasn't responding to the treatment. Yato spent every possible moment he could with his little sister, and while Kotone wasn't allowed to sing she sung any way. At least softly enough to where it wasn't as painful. It was shortly after Kotone turned nineteen and received her acceptance letter that Kotone died, only to wake up in Rapsodia as a protector of the realm.
◇ Father : Akibara, Makoto : 46: Alive
◇ Mother: Akibara, Akira : 42: Alive
◇ Brother: Akibara, Yato : 23: Alive
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