Post by Tohru Honda on May 26, 2006 16:51:11 GMT -5
Name: Tohru Honda.
Age: 6-7 (RP Time).
Juunishi: None, but born in the Year of the Dog.
Who is he/she?: (RP Time and beyond)
Tohru was orphaned after her mother died in a traffic accident. She was taken in by her paternal grandfather (who usually calls her Kyoko - her mother's name) and was supposed to move back with him after his home was renovated. However while his home was being renovated, Tohru set up a tent on land that was owned by the Sohma family. After a landslide buried her tent, she moved into Shigure's home where she now takes care of the housework in exchange for room and board. She has a part time job cleaning an office building to pay for her high school fees.
As a child, Tohru was often teased by other kids. She also has the habit of speaking using very formal language; a habit she picked up from her father who died when she was very young from an illness.
Tohru's gentle words have helped to ease the pain that Yuki, Kyo and the other members of the 12shi carry which has closed their hearts to others. Lost within themselves, she helps them find their way out of the darkness. However, Tohru herself will not speak of her own weaknesses such that she would collapse from exhaustion or fever first. And so Yuki and Kyo both tell her that: "Tohru should be herself and do things at her own pace."
Personality:
It has been said that Tohru has always been "Tohru" from a very young age. Slightly clueless sometimes, but very determined, Tohru is a compassionate young girl. Surprisingly strong, as is shown in the era of Kyoko's depression. Even after the neglect, when Kyoko returned home she smiled sleepily at her mother, saying the words that Kyoko thought she'd never hear again: "Welcome Home!"
Very much like her father, both in appearance and mannerisms, she helps Katsuya's spirit live on in many ways. Also very polite and modest, she makes a very good first impression. Her spirit is pure, and she radiated a sort of innocence. An innocence which she seems to have kept, even into her teenage years.
Relationships:
RP Relationships:
Kyoko Honda: Tohru's mother was a central figure to her existance. Her mother worked hard for Tohru's sake. Kyoko even told Tohru to go to high school in her stead (Kyoko left school after junior high.) Kyoko taught Tohru the true meaning of kindness. However, on the morning of her mother's death, Tohru was unable to see her mother off for the day and tell her "Come Home Safe"...
Katsuya Honda: Tohru doesn't remember much about her father, as he died when she was very young. However, Tohru doesn't seem to notice how alike they are.
Ojii-chan Honda: Tohru's Paternal Grandfather. Tohru's father's father took Tohru in after Kyoko passed away. Currently, he is living with his daughter's family. While very kind, occasionally he will say something very sharp. He calls Tohru "Kyoko" (in the manga.)
Beyond:
Yuki Sohma: For a long time, Yuki had been locked up in a small, dark room by Akito. The darkness frightened him closing off his soul to strangers. However, Tohru said, "Please become my friend" to him. She also asked him to play cards and badminton, and grew vegetables together in his garden... That was the warm place that Yuki had been seeking. Tohru also wishes to help bridge the gap between him and his older brother, Ayame Sohma.
Kyou Sohma: The moment he was born possessed by the spirit of the cat, Kyo's life was over. A monster that masquerades as a human - the cat. A form and stench that everyone turns their face from. His own mother was unable to handle the difficulty of this reality and ended up taking her own life to escape. However, Tohru was different. She said she wanted to understand and to continue being together. One lone girl may be able to change Kyo's fate.
Shigure Sohma: Beneath that pleasant smile, Shigure hides the fangs that he carries. He smiles, hiding the ace that no one knows in his heart. He brags saying "because Akito is the most important." The sweet dream that he saw. A sad yet tender feeling. While Hatori and Ayame found it difficult, Shigure is trying to achieve that dream in a tangible form. Even if it means hurting someone along the way. Even if the victim is Tohru...
Momiji Sohma: Half-Japanese and half German. His outer appearance looks as though he were in Elementary school, but in truth he's one year younger than Tohru. Tohru didn't realise this for almost half a year, and almost went into a panic when she found out. Very much "my pace," his manner of speech is somewhat childish, but emotionally he is quite mature. Even though his mother rejected him, rather than resenting her for it, he accepts what happened. Likewise, even though he can't openly call himself her elder brother, he loves his younger sister Momo very much. Also, he seems to be developing feelings for the onigiri…
Kisa Sohma: Unable to talk even to her mother about the school bullying, she suffered on her own but because of Tohru's and Yuki's words, she was able to gain a little courage to fight back. After that, she became attached to Tohru to the point where she'd visit Shigure's home on her free days and her expression has started to lighten up once again.
Hiro Sohma: After the incident with Akito, Hiro psychologically had problems with loving people. So, I was always, always worried. About Kisa being bullied at school. I wanted to help her, but I couldn't even speak to her... That's when Tohru appeared, and in a short time, Kisa returned to her happy self. That which he couldn't do himself, Tohru was able to accomplish so easily. And so Hiro became a bit jealous of her.
Isuzu Sohma: Being sickly and thus often being absent from class, for Isuzu who'd always been distant from her classmates, Tohru was her first friend. She couldn't help being really happy but, being self-conscious, has a surly attitude.
Her brusque way of speaking is unchanged even after becoming friends with Tohru. Tohru unthinkingly tries to hug Isuzu when she meets her When Isuzu's been temporarily released from the hospital but, she sidesteps and avoids her.
Akito Sohma: Akito reveals her identity to Tohru. All the time saying that her position was not the same as hers (Tohru's). Akito curtails Tohru. Even though she believes that the 12shi can't leave her. In truth, she herself is worried.
Because of the special bond between herself and the 12shi that Tohru doesn't have, Akito feels a sense of superiority. But, recently she's also been feeling anxiety, because Tohru is adored by the 12shi.
Kureno Sohma: While working at her local convenience store as a cashier, Arisa bumped into a young man carrying a heavy load of bags of food. Suggesting he should not carry such a large amount of things by hand, Arisa directed him towards the baskets in the store. Touched by Arisa's kindness, Kureno thanked her and bowed which caused all of his items to crash onto the floor like dominos, sending Arisa into laughter, because she thought it was something Tohru would do (In fact, that was Tohru had actually done when they first met in middle school, except it was a stack of notebooks rather than food). Later, they met again, and he bought her lunch, resulting in a meal in which they talked more than they ate. After they ate, Kureno stroked Arisa's hair and, to her, felt like it was his own way of saying "I love you" (Chapter 50). Arisa's crush on Kureno continued to develop, constantly thinking of and talking about him, but she did not know he was a Sohma. She believes that his sudden departure after lunch was because of their nine-year age difference, but in reality, Kureno feels it is for the better if he does not love her back due to the will of Akito, who does not wish for Kureno to associate himself with outsiders, possibly thinking that Arisa would get hurt if Kureno were to admit his love to her.
Arisa Uotani: Kyoko Honda, Tohru's mother, helped Arisa Uotani give up life as a member of an all-girl gang. (Kyoko was an ex-gang member herself) Since then, she— affectionally called Uo-chan by her friends (see Japanese honorifics)— has been very protective of Tohru, and grateful for her mother's influence. Her rough exterior is a misleading first impression, for close friends know her true generous spirit. In school, Kyo Sohma is her adversary (though they are very much alike in certain ways), and they bicker often. Later in the manga, she falls in love with Kureno Sohma, not knowing he is related to her rival as well as is the personal assistant to the ruthless head of the family, Akito Sohma. Due to her background, The Prince Yuki Fangirls find her scary and violent, and generally stay away from her.
Saki Hanajima: Tohru's close friend. She's a mysteriously beautiful girl who almost never changes expression. She speaks with very little expression and often says "..." but what she actually says tends to be quite pointed. However when it comes to Tohru, her expressions becomes especially gentle.
She has the unusual ability to can catch the waves people emit. It's also possible for her to send poisonous waves to people's brains and make them suffer.
Typically she has very little energy especially when it comes to studying where she shows no interest. Thanks to which she's failing all of her classes. However, the point that "make-up exams are easier..." suggests that she may deliberately be holding back.
She's been hanging around Tohru and Uotani ever since she transferred in her second year of junior high (grade 8).
Updates (what has been going on in the RP): None as of yet.
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