Miyamoto, Izumi

"I can't let a little inconvenience like this stop me."
Izumi was a player from Week 19 of The Reaper's Game. He's a law student who has taken up doing minor cases for his local station, with his father's friend, the chief of said station. He 'died' during a case.
He barely managed to win his game with his partner, Marilyn. He is now alive once more having picked the reincarnated option. 
==Appearance==
Izumi has shoulder length black hair, with his bangs cut shorter and covering his right eye. His skin is fair, with a few specks of freckles lightly coating his nose, but they are so light that they are barely noticeable. He is short and lanky, standing at 5'4", his baggy clothes giving him the appearance of being slim and weak. In reality, under those clothes is a rather lean, athletic build, but one that could be very deceiving. 
His right eye is partially blind, with a small burn scar on his forehead above said eye. He keeps it covered with his hair. His right shoulder and the right side of his back also seem to have small burns scars as well. It was almost as if he had been in a fire and he has used his right side to shield himself from it. 
He is dressed in baggy clothes, that hang loosely on his frame, mostly in black. He likes to wear turtlenecks and sweaters but he will wear short sleeves when exercising. He wears many rings on his fingers as well as earrings, and a shoulder bag with a few books and other everyday items. Some unique things he might carry is a switchblade and a small toolkit. 
==Personality==
Izumi is a gentle man who wants to do what he can for others, but never will accept any praise for it. He is simply one who wishes for everyone to have an easier life. He is always sure of what he wants to do, never letting anyone change his mind, but he also doesn't want to anger others. This often conflicts with is need to bring certain people to justice, so as to give those who have been wrong the peace they need. 
He doesn't talk much about himself but he loves to talk to others about themselves, learning what he can from them, both verbally but also by observing them. Unless he is asked, he will never reveal what he knows about someone simply from observing them.
Not being able to deduce who could be an ally or foe could hinder his ability to trust others, so it should be a trial for him to stop relying on this skill he is put all his focus into.
==History==
===Pre-Game===
Izumi grew up in a relatively high-class family, his father a judge and his mother politician. He was brought up with a sophisticated upbringing, having a love for books early on. One day he found the Sherlock Holmes crime novels, and fell in love. He wanted to be like Sherlock, the cunning detective who can solve any crime. As such, he studied all he could about observation, deduction and other skills he considered related. 
His mother died to a fire, no one could find out the cause of it. He had gotten burned during said fire, leaving scars and making him nearly blind in one eye. 
He excelled in his lessons in school, and was able to enter into a university on a scholarship in law enforcement. During his lectures, he would sometimes be contacted by a chief of a local police station, referred by his father, to help with a few cases. He proved to have rather impressive skills, and was able to solve a good number of them. 
It was during one such case that he now finds himself awake in the Underground. He is going to find out how he died and aims on getting back, not wanting to leave his father alone, as well as find out just what so important that he had to die for it.
===Week 19===
Day 0
The tutorial day of the game. It didn't take Izumi long to realize that he had died, even with the disorientation at the start. He knows he died. He knows WHY he died. Now he just had to figure out the how and who. Regardless, for now he had to work to survive this game that would measure his worth. He met a few people as the 'tutorials' were given, though he stayed much in the background, assessing everyone. He was a little surprised by the amount of children he was to play with. He never realized just how many kids passed in Japan. And it wasn't just Japanese kids there though. 
Regardless, he felt a sense of... protectiveness over a good number of them, so he'll do what he can to care for them all, even tending to wounds and offering advice when he could. However, his true goal was never far from his mind. He had to get out of here, he had to win. Otherwise, he'll never be able to become the great detective he was aiming to be, nor could he find out just who it was that had wanted him silenced.
it was also during this day, he met Kani, a reaper with a big attitude. He didn't like him, something about him just rubbed him the wrong way. And if there was one thing he knew, it was to trust his gut. This reaction was proven, when Kani decided to put him in a tree. He really didn't like that man. Thankfully, not all reapers were bad. Like Okaya, she was good, she is a dutiful note taker and even helped him out of the tree. The other reapers however, were up in the air.
Day 1
Everyone was a little different, personality changes, mood drops. Everything had changed as the clocked hit midnight. It was a strange occurrence. One that he intended to investigate. He himself didn't feel any different, so he thought perhaps whatever it was, was so minor that it wouldn't change anything. Much to his annoyance, it wasn't anything so simple. Through-out the day, as he tried to observe his surroundings or looked further into certain details, his vision would blur, obscuring whatever it was that he was trying to look into. He hadn't linked it to his fee just yet, instead thinking maybe his eyesight was going.
The trails of this day was to do some practice games and then find a rival to partner. A few of the children seemed to get partners rather quickly. The value of being so young. Little things could cause a rivalry. He considered them lucky, as he had no such feelings towards any of the players. Reapers, yes, there were a few he wanted to pick a fight with. Sadly, you had to partner with a fellow player, so when there were only 4 of them left, himself included, he got them all together. Each of them didn't feel any rivalries, like himself, so he purposed a little Janken to determine partnerships. 
He managed to pair with Marilyn, a young teen who seemed to have a slightly... sullen look on the world. He would have work to get her to keep trying, to fight to survive. He just hopes he's good enough. 
It was later in the evening he bumped into Kani again. He was going for a walk, where he found Kani defacing the Hachiko statue. What was wrong with these reapers? It was also this night, that he met Honeko, and if Kani was giving him bad vibes, Honeko gave off the worst ones. He could sense the killer instinct in her. He would have to watch her.
Day 2
This day was a little different, some people were forging ahead with their rivalries, going whole heartedly into them. It was almost nice to see. These kids, putting their all into these games the reapers have set up for them. He was almost concerned. Concerned about Marilyn. She was emotionless and didn't react to a lot of stuff, though she did try to contribute and put herself out there for stuff, she didn't seem happy nor sad about any of it. Would they be alright?
They had to learn how to fight, and not like they thought, with noise and in that other plane. This was just general combat stuff. Weapons, hand to hand, foot work. It was basics. It was... nice. It was simple. It was easy. Even the wall challenges, which he had considered something to hinder them, also were easy, in a matter of speaking. It felt... strange. Like a calm before the storm.
Afterwards, he trained with Marilyn, wanting to help her, wanting to at least get a reaction out of her. Something. He tried teaching her Judo, it was only one move. But she instead ended up getting a reaction out of him, rather than he out of her. She had flipped him with no warning, no preparation. It caught him off guard. And through it all, she never reacted. She always looked empty. It was concerning. He tried talking to her about it. It was probably because of her fee. What a thing to take away. It's terrible. This game was terrible. 
Later, after Marilyn needed rest, he tried to get stronger himself. He ended up getting pulled into a fight with Katsu. It was an accident. He just wanted to know more about those noise fights. But Azha seemed to take it a sign to pull him into a fight, and Katsu ended up getting pulled into it as well. He blamed himself. He involved her. They still worked good, even though Katsu took a lot of the hits. He needed to protect these kids! The fight ended, they were fine. But not for long. Later in the night, during a walk, he found Honeko. He knew something was wrong with her. 
And he was right, when Katsu came to find him, Honeko pulled both of them into a fight, when his sight was acting up. He couldn't see anything. He tried to keep the noise off Katsu, even with his hindered vision. It hurt. But it didn't matter. Katsu was safe if he was the only one getting hurt. And in the end, they won. Honeko left. He hated this place. It was worse than the cases he handled. 
Day 3
It was a quiet day, with a few fights and some talk. Even the reapers hung out for a while, during mission as well. The mission, was the spar, either with your partner or another player. Everyone pretty much paired up with their partner for the spar. A few wall games, like crane folding and messing up peoples wishes. It was mostly all in good fun. Everyone was having fun. 
However, when they reached the end, it was eerily quiet. They had not seen GM the entire mission. It was then that they heard banging. A terrible boom. It was frightening, especially after a calm day like it had been. They approached the concert hall, where the sounds were coming from, and when they opened the doors, they found it lead to the noise plane. Inside it, was GM, fighting some huge shadowy form in the darkness. 
Many players, concerned for GM's safety, rushed in to assist. Izumi also felt that urge, but not for the GM, he was concerned about the children. However, they seemed to have it under control, so he was relieve. It was then that it was their turn, his and Marilyn's, to spar. Leaving the others behind, believing they could handle it, they finished their task, so they could survive the mission. 
The day ended without incident. The creature as pushed back, though nothing was revealed about it, even with questioning GM. So, the day ended. 
Izumi felt like something wasn't right.
Day 4
This day started off late, even though some people did manage to start early. Izumi himself had been awake all night thinking about the events from the day before. So he slept late, resulting is waking late. It was fight, there was still time before mission. He managed to meet up with Marilyn, and they got to talking. Eventually, he managed to get her to talk about graffiti, and she made it very interesting. So, he asked her if she could show him. 
It was a nice little diversion from all the fighting and surviving. They found a nice place to paint a little piece. A white silhouette, with a fog shrouding it and surround by storm clouds. Marilyn said she felt nothing making it, which was the whole reason they did it, to see what would come out of an emotionless piece. Izumi had followed her lead with making the storm clouds, feeling it made sense with it. 
It was a sad piece. Lonely. As she put it. It made sense. Being without emotions was lonely. Then the mission started. They had to fight noise. A lot of them. It was a struggle, some of them couldn't be beaten. Izumi and Marilyn didn't have too much trouble, it was surprisingly easy, with Tam's help. 
They nearly didn't make it, it was a terrifying experience. Something happened with Jiao, but sadly Izumi was clueless to it and couldn't get any straight answers about it. Eventually, the day came to an end.
Day 5
A quiet day, at the start anyway. When he finally arrived and joined the others, Marilyn had just gotten out of a rough fight. He helped her, got her food and she managed to get some new clothes, after her old ones were almost ruined. After they were ready for the mission, it was a shocking experience. This mission wasn't like any of the others. Sure, the day before was tough, but it wasn't something none of them couldn't handle in the end. 
No this, was much worse. Something was coming for them. Something terrible. Their mission. Run. They had to run. And so they did. All the way to a dead end. The other reapers tried to help, while others hindered them. But there was no sign of GM, once again. Was it an accident? No, this was the mission, it was what they had to do. They were pulled into a near impossible fight. One of them didn't survive.
Tam, the young boy, only thirteen years old. Izumi tried to save him. He tried to take the hit. He was too slow. He watched that kid disappear right before his eyes. It broke everyone. It broke Yuri. No one was the same. And the worst was yet to come. With no partner, Yuri was 'slotted' to be erased. Everyone knew. Everyone was terrified. So young. Both of them. But Yuri was given a chance. He could choose. To join Tam in oblivion, to take on the curse of the underground. A Reaper. 
Yuri chose to live, even if it came at a cost. It tore Yuri apart, maybe not physically, but emotionally. It hurt him to no end. To lose Tam, his partner, his rival, his friend. And even worse, to lose his family. He would never see his parents again. He could never come back to life, he couldn't even try anymore. It was sad. And Izumi tried to help him, to console him. It helped, if only a little. 
By then, everyone separated, to rest and comfort each other. It was a long day. For both players and reapers alike. As for Izumi. Izumi needed time to think. To clear his head. So he went for a walk, and happened upon Katsu... and GM. For a moment, he was furious, but he knew going after GM wouldn't solve anything. Instead, he asked him questions, and got a few answers. Perhaps not all the answers he wanted, nor as straight-forward as he would have liked them, but at least he's not as in the dark as before. 
Day 6
It was a surprisingly chill day, well, as chill as it could be with the incident the day before. Everyone tried to act the same, but it was clear that things weren't the same. One person was gone, and another cursed. It was a painful reminder for them all. Regardless, life goes on, or rather, afterlife goes on. They still had a task to do. They still had to survive. 
Izumi and Marilyn realized they were probably a little lacking in their abilities, so they tried to find a reaper in order to continue growing said capabilities. Sadly, all the reapers seemed to be busy or vanished. As a result, instead of fighting, Izumi and Marilyn decided to talk. About what happened before, and about how they both have improved, not just combat wise, but also emotionally. Marilyn had gained a sense of self, as well as an acceptance of others. She had improved so much. 
Izumi hadn't realized it himself, but Marilyn was able to pick it out easily enough. He had relied too much on his own capabilities before, but now he was relying on others, accepting the help of those around him. Including reapers, who he had been so suspicious of. There were still a few who he considered people to be cautious of, but some others who had proved their kindness. It was a strange thing to discover through the other. They have changed, and for the better apparently. It would seem that this game wasn't just all violence and survival. 
And then it was mission start. Izumi can't remember much from it, aside the fact they had to simply go around, complete walls and do the tasks assigned to them that supposedly is a means to prove their worth. Their worth of revival. It was... calm. Especially considering the hectic mission they had had the day before. It was unnerving in a way. After they finally reached the end, they were greeted by the GM, who actually answered questions, finally. It still seemed he was holding back some information, but at least they knew a little more.
He even offered to supervise Izumi and Marilyn's spar, which was a task they had to complete. He was quiet and didn't say much during the spar, which didn't bother the two of them too much, as they were too focused on the spar and trying to show the other how much they've improved. It was a long match, one that proved to showcase their skills. They had improved, quite significantly. At least against each other. It was after they had left that the name of GM was finally revealed. [Redacted]. 
[Redacted] wasn't quite what Izumi expected. And this was the man who they were all going to face on day 7. He just hoped that the man wouldn't give up. That doesn't really show that they're worthy for revival, if [Redacted] goes easy and lets them win. Yes, it would mean they could come back to life. But it would prove their worth, and it would only be a shallow victory. A shallow survival, especially after all they've been through. Only time will tell, as the minutes tick by... for the final mission.
Day 7
The start of the day was quiet, everyone doing what they could to finish their tasks for revival. There was still much he and Marilyn had to do, but they did what they could. Sadly, it wasn't enough time. It was soon to be mission time once more, for the final time. It was no mystery what the mission was to be for the final day, it had been something discussed well halfway through the week. They had to fight the GM, [Redacted]. It wasn't a good fight, a lot of the other players were reluctant, like him, in fighting and ending the GM's life. However, there were others who knew it was the only, who thought it was the only way. Izumi wanted to find another way.
And they did. There was another way, to win the game without having to kill [Redacted]. They had to wake up the GM's friend, his rival. Many were reluctant, and seeing no one step forward, Izumi did. He wanted to find a way to win this game without any more death. There had been enough death. And he wasn't about to take someone else's life just so he could come back to life. And so, he was given the pin, to wake up [Redacted]. This he did, after making sure everyone was ready. All they had to do was talk to her, but she proved to be reluctant to listen.
They had to fight, but they all did more than simply fight, they all pleaded with with, tried to get her to come to her senses. To give GM another chance, to give herself another chance. After a long and arduous fight, they finally got through to her. She asked them questions, she tested their resolve, their purpose, their reason for living. Once it was all said and done, she accepted them. She accepted [Redacted]. The fight was over. No one else had to die. Not any players, nor any reapers. It was a happy end. 
Or so he thought. Soon the 'ceremony' was starting, the one that would bring them all back to the life they had left behind. Jiao was in charge of it, and the first names to be called were his and Marilyn's. It was at this moment, he, as well as Marilyn, he was sure, knew they had failed. They never made the requirements for revival. They knew this. So when Jiao told them their choices, they weren't surprised. Well, perhaps a little surprised. 'Erasure, Reaperdom or Replay'. That was an option he hadn't realized would be a choice. To replay, that would mean they'd have to go through this hell again, but at least, he could try for revival again. 
That was his thought at any rate, he wasn't sure of Marilyn's thoughts. He was about to make his choice, to try again, to fight again, when [Redacted] spoke up. He was surprised. [Redacted] said it was his fault, he failed to test them all properly, he was the one to give them that ridiculous condition. As a result, he made them an exception. They were given another option. 'Resurrection'. It was one they never expected, one that they didn't throw away. Both of them choose that option, as did the rest of the players. 
It was an emotional time, for everyone, including Yuri, who would never get that chance again. They all consoled him, helped him to realize that just because they were going back, they would never forget him. He would always be their friend. They all promised to meet up again back in the Realground. And then the Ceremony came to an end, they were all returned back to the world of the living. 
Post Game
Izumi found himself laid in a hospital bed, no worse for ware, so to speak. He had been in a small coma, apparently he had been attacked from behind, hit with a blunt object. Ordinarily, it would have killed him, with the amount of force behind the attack. But miraculously, he had managed to pull through. It was touch and go there, they were so sure he was on the verge of never waking. But he was alive again. It didn't take long for him to recover, nearly a week. But once he was able to walk again without much help, he knew what he had to do.
First, he had to go to his father. Yoshiaki Miyamoto. A politician. He managed to get a meeting with his father, on the pure merit of being his son. His father, who he hadn't seen in nearly 5 years, was overwhelmed. He hugged Izumi, apologized for not being able to visit since he awoke. He had been worried for his son, if he would ever awaken, would ever recover. He had said he didn't want to lose them, not like he had lost Izumi's mother. It.. was a strange reunion. He had always thought his father hated him, because of his mother. He was glad to be wrong. 
Many of his colleagues in the force had investigated his attack, trying to find any evidence of the attacker. Surprisingly, for a guy who was very good at covering up his tracks, he had left many at Izumi's assault. Apparently it wasn't planned. It was a last minute decision. Perhaps it was at that moment that the perpetrator had considered Izumi a danger. Regardless of the reason, they were able to catch him. And thankfully, they were able to find more evidence for other incidents within the culprit's home. Though Izumi himself hadn't been the one to bring the man to justice, it was him who caused the man to get sloppy and allow for his arrest. Regretful, but it still was a means to the end. At last, it was finally over. His final desires, fulfilled. 
It was at this moment that he realized, even if he hadn't been able to come back, everything would have been alright in the end. Yes, his father would forever regret having not been there for him. But at least in the end, he knew his father still cared. The case involving his mother's murderer had been brought to justice, all thanks to his actions, as indirect they were. However, even with everything being right again, there was still so much wrong in the world. He could still make a difference, and so he shall. He just had to take that first step. 
==Relationships==
===Marilyn===
Marilyn is a player in Week 19, who also ended up being his partner/rival. He thinks at first she is a little too emotionless and sullen, so he aims to try and cheer her up, so that she can fight to the end. He feel a sense of protectiveness for Marilyn, she's trying so hard, even without her emotions. He wants to be the hand that helps guide her to the end.
===Katsu===
Katsu is a player in Week 19, who at first didn't seem to be much. An energetic girl, someone who wanted to help others and didn't seem to buy into the whole rival bit. After two fights with her, he knows she's going to go far. He'll make sure of it. He's fearful for Katsu's thoughts, the poor girl, second guessing her potential, her second chance at life. Is she giving up?
===Mako===
Mako is a player in Week 19, who is another detective like him, though seems more like a rookie. Well, he's also a rookie. But they are very precise, always taking notes and making sure to keep calm in all situations. He thinks he can rely on them should he need a clear head.
===Tam===
Tam is a player in Week 19, a young boy, barely thirteen, who was always full of energy, be it running towards or away from dangers. He seems to lift up everyone's spirits, with his antics. He was so young and full of vigor, it made the days that much easier. It's a shame, really. That such a young and bright child... had to die. His death, his erasure.. will always be a huge weight upon Izumi's soul.
===Yuri===
Yuri was a player, now reaper in Week 19, a quiet, sad child. He was young, thirteen, just like Tam. He was actually Tam's partner. He did his best at first, to keep his spirits high. But at one point, on day 4, he broke down. It brought everyone down, feeling pain for the child. Why did a child like him to suffer through the trials of the reaper game? And now, after Tam's erasure, he'll never experience life the same. Izumi tried to help him, but he could only do so much. And now he was a Reaper. But he was still Yuri. Tam's partner. Their friend.
===Kani===
Kani is a reaper in Week 19, one he thinks is just an annoyance. But a dangerous annoyance. He knows better than to try and pick a fight, but he isn't going to just lay down for him either. He'll find a way to prove that he also isn't a player to be messed with.
===Okaya===
Okaya is a reaper in Week 19, a very assuming one at that. She seem to stick to the background, taking notes, about both players and reapers. She's also happy to supply her information with anyone, regardless if they're a reaper or a player. He can feel she's a good person. Let's hope his gut isn't wrong.
===Honeko===
Honeko is a reaper in Week 19, one who he knew was bad news the instant he saw her. He's seen a few players that are friendly with her, but he can see what she really is. She's a cold-hearted murderer. She doesn't care about them. He's sure of it. Especially after the fight on day 3. 
===Frankie===
Frankie is a reaper in Week 19. Izumi didn't think much of her at the start, but by day 5, he found that she was just as dreadful as some of the others. He didn't know if she cared if they lived or die. He considers her very self-centered, the worst kind of people.
===Nova===
Nova is a reaper in Week 19. Nova had always been someone who welcomed them, the players, and helped them as they progressed through the week. Be it by pointing them in the right direction and giving them a little fun in such a serious time. Her aim seemed to be showing the players that not all reapers are against them, and that some reapers still retain their humanity. 
===Jiao===
Jiao is a reaper in Week 19. Jiao didn't really make much of an impression, aside the fact that supposedly Jiao was alive during the Late Han Dynasty of China. That would make her nearly 2000 years old. Regardless of her age though, she's proven to be an ally to the players. Time and time again, she's provided advice, guidance and done all she could in a way protect them. She was also the one to save Yuri was erasure, after Tam and died. She had tried so hard to protect them, but ultimately, she couldn't save all of them. 
===GM===
GM is a reaper in Week 19, apparently the one in charge. He's the 'big bad' that they are to face in the end. Izumi didn't find this out until way later. It made sense, why he seemed so secretive and not wanting to get close with any of them. After the incident on day 5, he's not entirely sure how much he can trust GM. He doesn't even know his name. He beats himself up a lot about being a failure of a GM, but really, Izumi isn't entirely sure he cares. He says he's trying to make it a good experience for them, the players, but really, everything seemed to be a mess since this guy was put in charge. He felt bad for the reapers under him. 
After much talk with the GM, he realized the guy wasn't so bad, more like he was put into a position he wasn't ready for, and made a lot of mistakes. He didn't want to end someone who was so lost in what they were doing. He wanted to help [Redacted]. And he did. Now he's glad that [Redacted] survived, and can right the wrongs he'd done in the past.
==Trivia==
*The rings he wears once belonged to his mother, he was given them when his mother died. 
*His right eye is partially blind, having been injured in a fire, which is what put his mother on her deathbed.
*He started wearing all black and painting his nails black after his mother death, as if he is forever mourning her.
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