Kaede Yamamoto
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| Yamamoto, Kaede ♂ | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 23rd September, 1991 (20) |
| Place of Birth | Tokyo, Japan |
| Fullbring | Seiryuu no Kouei |
| Player | Kaede |
| Fullbringer | |
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Appearance
Yamamoto Kaede stands at a height of 178 cm and has a weight of 65.6 kg. The young man is naturally tan and has a lean body with well toned muscles that he had achieved through well balanced diet and carefully planned physical training.
His hair appears to be black but if one looks carefully, he would see that the hair colour is actually of the darkest brown. The hair is allowed to fall freely and thus the fringe usually reaches the man’s eyes. Furthermore, his hair is both smooth and soft due to extra effort in put in to have them properly washed and conditioned. As such, his beautiful dark hair is something which he is exceptionally proud of. His jet black eyes and cherry red lips are placed on an olive-shaped face. All in all, his gorgeous features are comparable to those of the ladies. As such his stunning good looks and brilliant boyish smile easily melt the hearts of the opposite gender. Another thing to note will be that there is a burnt mark on the right hand of the young man which distinctly resembles the head of a dragon.
Being a rock star, the media has recognized Kaede to be a fashion icon, therefore forcing the young man to adopt attire which he would normally avoid. Leading global franchises have been kind enough to sponsor his clothing and thus, a white button-up shirt accompanied by a black leather blazer of the highest quality have found their way onto the young man’s body. Though this might seem rather formal to most, the young man had been able to pull this look off. Though the greyish jeans on his bottom appear to be tattered, make no mistake that they too are sponsored from a famous store. It is the rugged feel of his pants that make up for the rebellious attitude that Kaede lacks. Last but not least, the black leather tie, which hung around his neck, completes the formal yet simple look.
Kaede accessorized himself by wearing simple silver rings on the fore fingers of his hands. The rings are essentially plain aside from the small diamond stud that decorates its surface. Aside from the rings, the young man also wears a pair of black armbands by his left hand.
Away and safe from the prying eyes of the population, Kaede chooses to wear a over-sized white T-shirt with the faded print of ‘Winnie the Pooh’ and a pair of simple khaki Bermudas. His long black hair is held up by a yellow hair band while his reading glasses replace the contacts which he usually wears during his public performances. The accessories are placed aside, leaving none of the excess weigh upon himself.
Personality
Yamamoto Kaede appears to be approachable and carefree. A warm smile can always be found on his face even when confronted by strangers. However, the smile is merely a facade to hide his true emotions from others. Kaede finds it difficult for him to trust the people around him especially when he just met them. As such, the smile acts as a barrier to keep others away from truly understanding him. Therefore it usually takes him a relatively long time and a great deal of effort before he can actually have faith in new found friends. However, once the young man acknowledges that the other is a true friend, he will trust his friends with his life and aid his friend with all his might.
Though the young man is confident of his ability, he rarely boasts nor brags about them to others since he was taught the value of humility. With the moral values etched into the child's heart ever since he was just a boy, Kaede has learned to respect the virtuous and shun the corrupt. However due to his line of work, Kaede has been constantly exposed to undesirable characters and through these many meetings, he has learnt to deal with them in a far more appropriate manner. Another thing to note will be that the young man is a procrastinator who seeks to savor every precious moment in life. As such, his priorities may sometimes be placed in the wrong area. Nevertheless, he will always rise to the occasion when his friends need him.
Despite his public identity as a cool rock star, Yamamoto Kaede holds none of the ‘coolness’ whenever he is off the limelight. In fact, the cold and rebellious attitude that he put up during his performances and interviews have merely been a façade to cover up the gentle nature that simply does not go well with a rocker image. Having been led up in a humble family that lives in the verge of poverty, Kaede has always been a responsible and gentle young boy. In fact, he is really just an otaku who loves the company of manga and games.
History
The protagonist of this story, Yamamoto Kaede was born in a time of peace when the carnage of war no longer threatened the livelihood of people. Though bloodshed, misery and revenge had once tainted generations of Japanese, Kaede had been fortunate enough to be safe from them. On the day of his birth, Autumn was making its final tribute to man before the arrival of icy Winter. As the wind blew across the forest, the breeze lifted leaves into the skies and painting it with red, orange and yellow. Seeing the beautiful scenery before him, the Yamamoto decided to name the child after the falling maple leaves and thus, the boy came to be known as 'Kaede'.
Descendants of the Yamamoto Clan had been blessed with strong spiritual connection which had allowed them to see and interact with spiritual entity. Though the origin of their power remained a mystery to the clan even now, the Yamamotos had learnt to use their gift for a greater good. For generations, they acted as the bridge that linked the living and the dead, and protecting the innocent from the ‘White Fiends’ (Hollows).
At the tender age of five, young Kaede was forced into a series of harsh trainings which had been specially prepared for him by his father. During the first month of his training, the child sat through hours after hours of lectures, listening to his father blabbered on and on about the spiritual world. Forced to sit in an enclosed area and listen to his father for hours, it was really a miserable experience for Kaede who was still an active and playful boy at age five. Though he detested the lessons, there was no way he could run away from his father and so, he endured. After the knowledge had been drilled into the young child’s mind, Kaede was brought into the cemetery where he was tasked to converse with the spirits. One could not imagine how frightful the boy must have been, standing alone in the dark and surrounded by dozens of translucent floating figure. He could have cried but he swallowed his tears and completed his task. Nights after nights, Kaede was thrown into the cemetery and weeks after, his fear of the dead was eventually eradicated. Yet this would only be the completion of the second stage of his training.
The third stage of his training focused on the physical fitness of the child. Aside from his nightly visits to the graveyard and impromptu quizzes on the spiritual world, he was made to various physical demanding activities. His exercise routine involved running laps, sit-ups, push-ups and chin-ups but these were merely his warm-ups. His main physical training involved Taekwondo and Kendo practises. It was later explained to him that his physical fitness had to be kept at top form to ensure that he would be able to handle the evil ‘White Fiends’. To battle those monstrous creatures, Kaede would later learn to control the spiritual power within him. He was taught to control his reiatsu and subsequently manifest them into visible blue flames that supported his fighting style.
Despite the harsh training and education that he had to undergo, Kaede had spent his childhood years like most others. He was allowed to play with the other children in the village and gradually, he became well-liked by his fellow peers. When he accompanied his mother to the market to shop for groceries, he would always tug her by her dress and hid behind her when a stranger approached to talk to them. Over the years, the boy did get braver and by the time he was old enough, he had entered the school along with children of his age. As a student, he was well-liked by his teachers for his nature and capabilities. As a friend, he was well-loved by his peers and was constantly caught in the lime-light. As such, his years in the school were days of innocence and happiness.
Since his family had always been living on the verge of poverty, when Kaede grew to the age of 18, he had decided that there was a need for him to carry the burden of the family expenses. While he lived his life as a regular teenager in the day, he ventured into the pubs at night to begin his career as a singing artist. Though the pay was never good, the young man received just enough to aid his family to overcome the financial troubles. However, his talents would then be discovered by a talent agent that had happened to visit the pub on one night. With that faithful meeting, Kaede was introduced to the world of show business and formed the rock band known as ‘ROYALE’ which would later become the number one rock band in the whole of Japan. Though he had become a celebrity, Kaede never once forgotten his root and would always aid any wandering spirits that he encountered along the way.
Combat
Strengths
• Charismatic Mainly to be credited to his parents, Yamamoto Kaede was born with a face adored by the young and the old. In his later years, he had learnt to speak in a manner that could easily win the trust of others.
• Modest Humility being one of the core values drilled into him, Kaede is always modest about his ability and skills. Even if he excels in something, he will never boast about it.
• Trustworthy Kaede is a man who will honor his words even if it is a deal between an enemy and himself. Furthermore, once he has joined an alliance, he will never betray his comrade.
• Combat Ability - Taekwondo and Kendo Having undergone proper Taekwondo and Kendo training since he was just a child, Kaede can utilize his fighting techniques in battle.
Weaknesses
• Worrisome and Indecisiveness Since choices often led to consequences, Kaede is often worried about how his choices may lead to undesirable consequences.
• Fear of responsibility Kaede has a fear for being responsible to others. This may be linked to his indecisiveness as he fears that his lack of proper foresight may burden those he is responsible for.
