Headhunter

Sol City Modern Slice of life - Chapter 3 - (all welcome new and old)

Yoji

"CHINO"

YOJI LARA CELESTINO

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^{_{♦ Age: 24
♦ Height: 6'2"
♦ Weight: 184 lbs
♦ Zodiac: Leo
♦ Special Talent: Creativity
♦ Profession:
*Entre Dos Islas Supervisor
*Security at Foot Steps bar
*Boxing Sparring partner/Trainer at Luna Sports Facility
♦ Favorite Songs:}}

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L I K E S:

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♦ Music concerts
♦ Sculpting
♦ Swimming
♦ Photography
♦ Socializing
♦ Reading
♦ Boxing
♦ Basketball
♦ Learning new cultures
♦ Food tasting
♦ Comedy

D I S L I K E S:

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♦ Planning ahead
♦ Whistlers
♦ Doing taxes
♦ Paying bills
♦ Phone conversations
♦ Twirly mustaches
♦ Pretentious foodies
♦ People that mistreat waiting staff/customer service
♦ Lazy workers
♦ Complainers

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P E R S O N A L I T Y:

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Down-to-earth, laid back, and genuinely candid, Yoji is an approachable guy. He loves getting to know people, and has no trouble carrying on a conversation. While he’s the go-to guy you'll want to have at any hangout, don't expect anything beyond a surface-level friendship. Yoji prefers to play his cards close to his chest. He's had many friends and acquaintances, but nobody he's ever confided in. Uncle Hanjiro is the only person that truly understands him, but even he doesn't know about his nephew's sleepless bouts of anxiety, or the constant dread of feeling alone, misunderstood. Nevertheless, Yoji brushes his dilemmas aside, buries them somewhere deep, and hides behind his charming smile.

B A C K S T O R Y:

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Yoji Lara Celestino is a Japanese-Cuban American. He was born and raised in Miami, Florida, the only son of Yuriokis and Kamiko Celestino. His parents immigrated from Cuba in their early twenties. The couple stayed with Kamiko's brother, Hanjiro Inoue. They helped out with his food truck business called Entre Dos Islas (Between Two Islands), and worked extra jobs on the side to stay afloat. By the time Yoji was twenty, Hanjiro decided to expand Entre Dos Islas to the west coast in Sol city, handing the current business in Miami over to Yoji’s parents.

Things were going well for the Celestinos. Business was booming, and Yoji just qualified for the US Olympic boxing team after years of hard work in the amateurs. Then, on the eve of Yuriokis and Kamiko's anniversary, Hanjiro told them over the phone that he wouldn't be able to attend the celebration. He revealed that he had thyroid cancer, and would start his first rounds of chemo very soon. Yoji and his parents all agreed that he needed help. There was no way Yoji would let him go through something like that alone. “Happy” Hanjiro meant the world to him.

Without hesitation, Yoji left everything behind and took a greyhound to Sol city. His father and Uncle were against the move. They both wanted him to compete in the olympics, but Yoji knew it was the only way. Neither one of his parents were fit for the stress of not only taking care of Hanjiro, but also running the business in Sol, especially when they needed to keep the Miami location running. He figured there’d always be another chance to try out in the future. Some things just took precedent over others, and taking care of family was one of those things.

Six months since his move to Sol, Yoji helps run the food truck while assisting Uncle Hanjiro with his recovery. He’s also taking on a couple of side jobs to help pay for his medical expenses, as well as a few other loan debts piling up. Yoji finds solace in creativity, often decompressing from the stressful grind by sculpting, or dabbling in photography. While he sees himself inheriting the family business, he's also passionate about creating art, and possibly trying out for the olympics again. The future feels uncertain as he’s torn between fulfilling family obligations, and doing what he loves. For now, he's taking it one day at a time, focusing solely on Uncle Hanjiro and his health.

M I S C E L L A N E O U S:

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ENTRE DOS ISLAS

*Note: Picture above is a general reference to its overall aesthetic. It still runs as a truck with wheels, and isn’t stationary like how it’s shone in the image. The vehicle is a remodeled armored bank truck. It has two large side panels that can drop down, serving as dining platforms, though one side is usually reserved for to-go orders. The banners on the roof of course have the name, Entre Dos Islas, instead of Food Truck Menu, with silhouettes of the Japanese-Cuban cuisines they have on the menu. The loud speakers are usually playing lofi, or other types of relaxing and upbeat instrumentals.

ENTRE DOS ISLAS

♦ Entre Dos Islas, Between Two Islands, is a Japanese-Cuban food truck that serves a fusion of street cuisines like eccentric Cuban sandwiches, empanadas, and nikuman steamed buns. Originally based in Miami, owner Chef Hanjiro Inoue is proud to deliver his fusion delicacy to Sol City!

♦ Location: Central Point

♦ Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11am-5pm. Friday, 11am-5pm & 7pm-11pm. Saturday, 11am-5pm & 7pm-Midnight. Closed on Sundays.

MENU

♦Domo Arigato, Mr. Cubano: Served on a pressed Cuban bread made from a special family recipe. Slow roasted pork, salami marinated with teriyaki sauce, sprinkled with seaweed, spicy mayo, carrots, and dill pickles.

♦Super Cuban Vegeta: Served on a pressed Cuban bread made from a special family recipe. This vegetable sandwich includes: Sweet onions, red peppers, Swiss cheese, seaweed, shredded cabbage, and special soya sauce.

♦Teofilo Tonkatsu: Served on a pressed Cuban bread made from a special family recipe. Deep fried pork cutlet marinated in tonkatsu sauce topped with fresh cabbage.

♦ Empanadas & Nikuman (Steamed buns): Choose between stuffed pastries or steamed buns, with your choice of our select meats and/or vegetables.

CHEF HANJIRO INOUE


“Happy” Hanjiro was born and raised in Cuba to parents who immigrated from Japan during World War II. Oldest of four siblings, he was the first of his family to venture into the states. He started as a Dishwasher and worked his way up to Sous Chef at the La Verona Restaurant in Miami, Florida. Hanjiro eventually took his skills and creative ingenuity to the food truck industry, and opened the first ever Entre Dos Islas in the heart of downtown Miami. His fusion street food became a hit staple for the city, and is slowly growing in popularity at its second location in Sol.

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*Your age: 27
*What part of the world are you from? Not too far from where this RP is based off of!
*How many years have you been writing/roleplaying: On-and-off about 6-7 years.
*How often do you have time to post? Usually 2-3 times a week.
*Anything else you want to mention? RL schedule can sometimes get as crazy as Yoji’s, but I’m pretty good at communicating when I’ll have a post ready.

As a player, I am a open for all sorts of interactivity! I’d rate myself a 4 in that regard.

Beneath the Waves

@PigeonOfAstora@Jasper19@The Fated Fallen

There's a possibility that I'll be freed up to GM in a couple of weeks, if not sooner. Really depends if some of the ones I'm in will take off. I'll slowly be putting together ideas though. If you're interested, as well as anyone else that showed interest in this thread are down, let me know and I'll keep you updated!

Beneath the Waves

That’s a shame. Such a cool concept too. I currently got my hands tied with other RPs to try and GM my own, but I’d definitely help out as a Co-GM if somebody wants to run something.

Sol City Modern Slice of life - Chapter 3 - (all welcome new and old)

Ok, my sheet is finally complete. :)

Sol City Modern Slice of life - Chapter 3 - (all welcome new and old)

finished up my character.
Edit: will add second part later tonight!

Yoji

"CHINO"

YOJI LARA CELESTINO

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^{_{♦ Age: 24
♦ Height: 6'2"
♦ Weight: 184 lbs
♦ Zodiac: Leo
♦ Special Talent: Creativity
♦ Profession:
*Entre Dos Islas Supervisor
*Security at Foot Steps bar
*Boxing Sparring partner/Trainer at Luna Sports Facility
♦ Favorite Songs:}}

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L I K E S:

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♦ Music concerts
♦ Sculpting
♦ Swimming
♦ Photography
♦ Socializing
♦ Reading
♦ Boxing
♦ Basketball
♦ Learning new cultures
♦ Food tasting
♦ Comedy

D I S L I K E S:

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♦ Planning ahead
♦ Whistlers
♦ Doing taxes
♦ Paying bills
♦ Phone conversations
♦ Twirly mustaches
♦ Pretentious foodies
♦ People that mistreat waiting staff/customer service
♦ Lazy workers
♦ Complainers

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P E R S O N A L I T Y:

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Down-to-earth, laid back, and genuinely candid, Yoji is an approachable guy. He loves getting to know people, and has no trouble carrying on a conversation. While he’s the go-to guy you'll want to have at any hangout, don't expect anything beyond a surface-level friendship. Yoji prefers to play his cards close to his chest. He's had many friends and acquaintances, but nobody he's ever confided in. Uncle Hanjiro is the only person that truly understands him, but even he doesn't know about his nephew's sleepless bouts of anxiety, or the constant dread of feeling alone, misunderstood. Nevertheless, Yoji brushes his dilemmas aside, buries them somewhere deep, and hides behind his charming smile.

B A C K S T O R Y:

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Yoji Lara Celestino is a Japanese-Cuban American. He was born and raised in Miami, Florida, the only son of Yuriokis and Kamiko Celestino. His parents immigrated from Cuba in their early twenties. The couple stayed with Kamiko's brother, Hanjiro Inoue. They helped out with his food truck business called Entre Dos Islas (Between Two Islands), and worked extra jobs on the side to stay afloat. By the time Yoji was twenty, Hanjiro decided to expand Entre Dos Islas to the west coast in Sol city, handing the current business in Miami over to Yoji’s parents.

Things were going well for the Celestinos. Business was booming, and Yoji just qualified for the US Olympic boxing team after years of hard work in the amateurs. Then, on the eve of Yuriokis and Kamiko's anniversary, Hanjiro told them over the phone that he wouldn't be able to attend the celebration. He revealed that he had thyroid cancer, and would start his first rounds of chemo very soon. Yoji and his parents all agreed that he needed help. There was no way Yoji would let him go through something like that alone. “Happy” Hanjiro meant the world to him.

Without hesitation, Yoji left everything behind and took a greyhound to Sol city. His father and Uncle were against the move. They both wanted him to compete in the olympics, but Yoji knew it was the only way. Neither one of his parents were fit for the stress of not only taking care of Hanjiro, but also running the business in Sol, especially when they needed to keep the Miami location running. He figured there’d always be another chance to try out in the future. Some things just took precedent over others, and taking care of family was one of those things.

Six months since his move to Sol, Yoji helps run the food truck while assisting Uncle Hanjiro with his recovery. He’s also taking on a couple of side jobs to help pay for his medical expenses, as well as a few other loan debts piling up. Yoji finds solace in creativity, often decompressing from the stressful grind by sculpting, or dabbling in photography. While he sees himself inheriting the family business, he's also passionate about creating art, and possibly trying out for the olympics again. The future feels uncertain as he’s torn between fulfilling family obligations, and doing what he loves. For now, he's taking it one day at a time, focusing solely on Uncle Hanjiro and his health.

M I S C E L L A N E O U S:

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ENTRE DOS ISLAS

*Note: Picture above is a general reference to its overall aesthetic. It still runs as a truck with wheels, and isn’t stationary like how it’s shone in the image. The vehicle is a remodeled armored bank truck. It has two large side panels that can drop down, serving as dining platforms, though one side is usually reserved for to-go orders. The banners on the roof of course have the name, Entre Dos Islas, instead of Food Truck Menu, with silhouettes of the Japanese-Cuban cuisines they have on the menu. The loud speakers are usually playing lofi, or other types of relaxing and upbeat instrumentals.

ENTRE DOS ISLAS

♦ Entre Dos Islas, Between Two Islands, is a Japanese-Cuban food truck that serves a fusion of street cuisines like eccentric Cuban sandwiches, empanadas, and nikuman steamed buns. Originally based in Miami, owner Chef Hanjiro Inoue is proud to deliver his fusion delicacy to Sol City!

♦ Location: Central Point

♦ Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11am-5pm. Friday, 11am-5pm & 7pm-11pm. Saturday, 11am-5pm & 7pm-Midnight. Closed on Sundays.

MENU

♦Domo Arigato, Mr. Cubano: Served on a pressed Cuban bread made from a special family recipe. Slow roasted pork, salami marinated with teriyaki sauce, sprinkled with seaweed, spicy mayo, carrots, and dill pickles.

♦Super Cuban Vegeta: Served on a pressed Cuban bread made from a special family recipe. This vegetable sandwich includes: Sweet onions, red peppers, Swiss cheese, seaweed, shredded cabbage, and special soya sauce.

♦Teofilo Tonkatsu: Served on a pressed Cuban bread made from a special family recipe. Deep fried pork cutlet marinated in tonkatsu sauce topped with fresh cabbage.

♦ Empanadas & Nikuman (Steamed buns): Choose between stuffed pastries or steamed buns, with your choice of our select meats and/or vegetables.

CHEF HANJIRO INOUE


“Happy” Hanjiro was born and raised in Cuba to parents who immigrated from Japan during World War II. Oldest of four siblings, he was the first of his family to venture into the states. He started as a Dishwasher and worked his way up to Sous Chef at the La Verona Restaurant in Miami, Florida. Hanjiro eventually took his skills and creative ingenuity to the food truck industry, and opened the first ever Entre Dos Islas in the heart of downtown Miami. His fusion street food became a hit staple for the city, and is slowly growing in popularity at its second location in Sol.

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*Your age: 27
*What part of the world are you from? Not too far from where this RP is based off of!
*How many years have you been writing/roleplaying: On-and-off about 6-7 years.
*How often do you have time to post? Usually 2-3 times a week.
*Anything else you want to mention? RL schedule can sometimes get as crazy as Yoji’s, but I’m pretty good at communicating when I’ll have a post ready.

As a player, I am a open for all sorts of interactivity! I’d rate myself a 4 in that regard.

Dragon Ball Gaiden

@Double And there is the root of my mistake. My apologies. I was basing all information off of the first OOC post and focused solely on that. I didn't think to consider your character would have more information. Duh, and even still, you've answered the question already about the tournament, so I don't blame you for responding the way you did lol. As you can see I'm still learning how to RP on here.

Dragon Ball Gaiden

So no, I don't see how Tournament Opening is in any way a "reasonable assumption".

@Double

But you just complained about how there were so many bios that brought up the tournament, so...? Yeah the Saiyans are coming to earth, but the characters on earth don't know that and if they're supposed to, then that should've been clarified is all.

Dragon Ball Gaiden

@Double Well look at your OP. The tournament is the last detail you talk about that's happening on earth. The second paragraph is just talking about Saiyans and that they're heading to earth and detect high power levels, so it's a pretty reasonable assumption to make that the tournament was even in existence lol.

Quills and Swords

So... who's next to post? I can write something up if needed, just figured I wait for others who haven't yet :)

Dragon Ball Gaiden

Here's my submission. Ponzu is my main, and Cogo is just an NPC. They're basically the demon versions of Kid Trunks and Goten. :)

Ponzu & Cogo

Name: Ponzu The Problem Child
Age: ???
Gender: Male
Race: Demon

Personality: The mischievous problem child of the Demon Realm, Ponzu loves to pull pranks on people, most especially the grandstanding serious types. He enjoys the grim satisfaction of chopping egos down with some good old public humiliation. He does not respect anybody he doesn’t like, which is usually predicated by his own list of odd and whimsical virtues.

History: Ponzu is the son of Great Demon Blacksmith, Sichuan, who forges weapons and armor for the most powerful warriors in the realm. The young demon outright refuses to inherit his father’s legacy. He finds smithing to be a boring waste of time. He’d much rather use weapons for himself, not make them for other people! Even still, Sichuan hoped his son would reconsider. He gave Ponzu the Hell Hammer, a special forge tool he crafted himself, as a way to entice him into the profession. Made from a rare element of another dimension, the Hell Hammer can harness and manipulate all types of energy into creating whatever weapon or armor the user can imagine. It didn’t take long for Ponzu to abuse its power. With his wild imagination, he created all sorts of weapons and armor, then used them to wreak havoc across the Demon Realm.

Gifting his son with such a powerful tool is one of Sichuan’s biggest regrets. He tried to stop his antics by taking back the hammer, but the enchanted tool was bound to Ponzu, and Ponzu wasn't going to give it back. Sichuan grew impatient. With his reputation on the line, he disowned his only child. No longer feeling welcomed in his own realm, Ponzu decided to run away for good. With the help of his best friend, Cogo, the two demon kids found a portal into the Living World. They entered without hesitation. Ponzu and Cogo immediately began terrorizing victims for sheer entertainment, pulling pranks on anyone, wherever they went. The problematic pair were eventually drawn toward an area that was teeming with dark energy.

The place turned out to be a secret hideout for a large thieve’s guild. Ponzu and Cogo haunted the compound for days. In the midst of their juvenile shenanigans, they discovered that the thieves were searching for powerful artifacts called dragon balls. Ponzu drooled at the idea of having any wish come true, but he had trouble figuring out which one he'd pick.

He enjoyed the Living World very much, but he realized he'd enjoy it a whole lot more as its conqueror, along with Cogo, serving as his right hand demon. Collecting all of the dragon balls to make that wish a reality seemed a whole lot easier than trying to take over the world themselves. They surmised that powerful items like the dragon balls had to be in possession of powerful people; If not, then they'd at least have an idea of their whereabouts.

After interrogating a thief about the Living World, Ponzu and Cogo headed toward the place where the strongest fighters in the world gathered for combat.

“To The Tenkaichi Budokai Tournament!!!” The demonic duo high-fived with excitement.

Unfortunately for them, the tournament was still a year away. So to kill time, they've randomly gone around in search of strong fighters, hoping to gain more knowledge on the dragon balls.

Techniques:

“Negative Vibes Only, Man!”
This is a passive technique that activates when dark energy manifests itself through people’s negative thoughts and emotions. It serves as a fountain of energy that Ponzu draws from to channel his attacks.

”Portal Punk Rock!”
This technique allows Ponzu to create small dimensional portals within a limited radius.

”Batter Up, Loser!”
Ponzu can redirect projectile energy blasts with the Hell Hammer like a bat swinging at a baseball. The more powerful the energy blast, the more difficult it is to nail the swing, but a successful hit could have it flying right back at its pitcher!

“Look What I Can Make!”
The moment the Hell Hammer makes impact against an energy source, Ponzu can manipulate it into any melee weapon or armor piece he can think of. These creations usually last within minutes, sometimes seconds, depending on the strength of the energy source.

Misc (NPC):

Cogo is a low tier demon that doesn't have any known powers. He isn't much of a fighter, and isn't even that great at being evil. However, what he lacks in demonic warrior aptitude, he more than makes up for with advanced cognition. Cogo has an amazing photographic memory. It allows him to perform most non-powered, complex tasks, immediately after witnessing someone do them. He can also recall pertinent details about everything he's ever read, seen, or heard without delay.

Growing up in the Demon Realm was tough for Cogo. He was picked on a lot because of his shortcomings as a fighter, and was teased and harassed almost everywhere he went. Cogo was getting bullied by a group of teen demons one day, when, out of nowhere, Ponzu leaped in and stared beating the bullies up with his Hell Hammer. The two hit it off immediately. They teamed up and went on a relentless revenge spree, pranking and beating up on all of the demons that gave Cogo grief for being himself. The bonding experience made the two inseparable, and remain best friends to this day.