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 (DIR) Post #B6tTWmLWtpNU8wYH0i by TheZeldaZone@mastodon.social
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       After some research, I have names for my main characters!Kiki KekoaA Hawaiian-Japanese junior high student and shonen protagonist, always wearing new scars and bandaids. She is a mesugaki (brat) who steals and amplifies her powers based on the aggression they have towards her. First she twists a knife in your mind, then your body.Kaimana KekoaHer 7' father who intimidates everyone but is a chill, caring guy. Born in Hawaii, a widower. Lives for his daughter.#writing #novel #fiction
       
 (DIR) Post #B6tTWmrQzCtljtTkjw by TheZeldaZone@mastodon.social
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       I have found contention online whether Kaimana means "Power of the sea" (Kai + Mana) or "Diamond" (Kaimana). Due to his personality, both work perfectly, so I don't think I will worry about it. He is a surfer and saltwater fisherman with a huge shark bite on his left pec. His birthstone is diamond.
       
 (DIR) Post #B6tTWnAZq2D8hGR2Zs by TheZeldaZone@mastodon.social
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       I am debating whether Kiki should know Taekwondo or Aikido. Aikido would make sense in Japan and has a reputation of "using your opponents strength against them". Which I do not entirely believe as a concept but it matches Kiki's power well.Taekwondo I have much more experience with, and I have a lot of respect for the Taekwondo oath. But it does not include weapons, and being a parody-shonen I plan to have various enemy and improvised weapons for coolness sake.
       
 (DIR) Post #B6tTWnT0jUxLcR3lJI by TheZeldaZone@mastodon.social
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       I am just slightly leaning toward taekwondo for personal reasons, though. The Korean flag at the dojo always felt comforting. I have little respect for nations as a concept and dislike almost all flags, but it is a pretty neat one, I think.Side note: Juri Han is a very disrespectful user of taekwondo. 😤 https://smarthistory.org/korean-national-flag/