Erisa Ikuko

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"*...love is as strong as death...*"
**Erisa Ikuko** is an OC that attends Akademi High School.

## Personality

Erisa is a sporty and energetic girl, who makes sure to keep her body in shape. She makes sure she's never too out of shape, lest she start to look chubby. Erisa believes she has an almost perfect body and mind but it still good enough. She gets worried from time to time, wondering if she'll surpass most kids at school, but she doesn't have much to worry about.

Cooking is well-known to be one of her talents, though she is honestly insecure with her work. She hides the meals she makes, only cooking alone at home and at her club for few to eat. Similarly, she is a good musician whose songs are pleasant to hear and often plays for others. Erisa works hard so she has something, anything at all to give to others, as she feels she doesn't give enough.

Additionally, Erisa is sociable and polite, making sure not to step on anyone's toes when speaking. Erisa hates to be alone and keeps herself around friends, always taking delight in being with them. When she is with her friends she is a follower, not a leader. She would rather stand on the sidelines than fight on the front lines. Unfortunately, Erisa has a history for being a fair-weathered friend and a coward, feeling remorse that she cannot stick up for her friends as much as she would want to. Erisa's aims and goals change often and she has trouble sticking to a promise.

## Background

Many former friends of Erisa can agree that she was not there when they needed her most. Mitsuyo Imeko, a childhood friend of Erisa, did not know this as the others did. Erisa had been faithful to Mitsuyo ever since early childhood, for reasons they both cannot fathom. All Erisa knows is that getting Mitsuyo's interest is the one goal she can stick to, the one thing she never gives up on. Erisa considered the girl special and above all the rest. Mitsuyo has noticed Erisa's feelings for a long time now, but she ignored them in hopes that it would die down.

It didn't, as Mitsuyo duly noted. Erisa was blind and missed the signs Mitsuyo gave off, signs that were clearly saying "I don't like you! Let's be friends!" So, Mitsuyo had Erisa make other friends to keep her company, such as Himari Kita, an outgoing senpai of theirs, or Homura Matsuo, a shy, quiet girl. This helped get the clingy blonde off her back. Erisa and her family were delighted that Mitsuyo was doing so much for them. Mitsuyo was delighted too; Erisa was too busy trying to juggle her social life to find time for her. Erisa also had many chores at home as her family had an excess number of grandparents and siblings to take care of, but she didn't mind. Her chores gave her another reason to keep close to home and another reason to not neglect her duties to her family. Additionally, Erisa took music lessons with whatever free time she had left just so she could say that she had at least some talent. It all gave her an excuse to take a bit of a breather from her new friends and spend time at home, so Erisa was grateful. She was never as close to her other friends as she was to Mitsuyo. Erisa's regular friends noted how Erisa abruptly cut off contact with some of them and not being there for them when they needed it most. Even if someone was having a huge life crisis, Erisa decided she did not want to deal with it.

As time went on, Erisa's social circle weakened. Mitsuyo was busy with her own life, many of Erisa's grandparents died off with the daycares being too full to admit them, and her parents were already overworked from the years of trying to take care of the family. Erisa hoped to go to Akademi High when she reached high school (everyone in town went there), so she did whatever she could at home to lessen the load on the main money makers of the house. Erisa regretted not doing more with her life back then, but she got what she wanted and made it into Akademi High. Mitsuyo, however, attended another school.

Mitsuyo had moved to another town. Erisa was heartbroken and wanted to chase after her, but because Mitsuyo did not contact Erisa before making the move and Erisa was too scared of Mitsuyo's reaction, Erisa left her alone. She wonders if what she did was ever good enough for Mitsuyo, and what she could've done better. Because of this, Erisa calls some of her old friends to apologize for abandoning them, and only some forgave her. The workload on Erisa's shoulders became greater than ever with her new schoolwork and clubs, and she slowly but surely learns of the school's dark past. All of it is making her wonder why she thought choosing a school based on its popularity would be a smart idea. As Erisa enters high school and becomes closer to becoming an adult, she decides that she must rethink her decisions if she wants to be happy with the way she is and will be.

## Relationships

### Airi Yuu

Erisa and Airi met once when Erisa was giving out free octopus dogs. Airi complimented her cooking, trying to be friendly to the girl. However, Erisa was too shy to be pleased as she is intimidated by Airi (moreso than the other seniors). Erisa once thought that Airi was a delinquent, but that thought has passed and she now believes that the girl is scary, but nice. Airi notices Erisa's uneasy behavior around her and tries to make conversation with the blonde, hoping to lessen her fear.

### Barakou Koizumi

Erisa sometimes hangs out with Barakou along with Himari and Minori. She thinks Barakou should be less quiet, but Barakou is fine the way she is. Barakou thinks that Erisa should stop betraying her friends and have more backbone, but despite this Barakou still finds Erisa to be tolerable.

### Chikako Shinju

Erisa and Chikako are friends, though Chikako can sometimes be too lighthearted, almost blithe. Chikako pushes Erisa to open up, which Erisa has varying reactions to. Every so often Erisa, Chikako, and Rie Nobuko go shopping for clothes together at the mall.

### Family

Her parents consider Erisa to be an obedient and dutiful daughter, of whom they are proud of. Erisa's mother dislikes that Erisa considers herself to be homosexual, but still cares for her daughter. Erisa sometimes goes to her younger sister and mother to talk about relationships.

### Fano Nanoko

Fano really feels like she can be herself around Erisa, and the two know each other's secrets. Fano tries to help Erisa with her schoolwork and Erisa gives Fano a close friend to confide in. The two both try to get the other to open up.

### Himari Kita

Mitsuyo introduced Himari to Erisa and the two girls became quick friends. Erisa loves Himari and treasures their friendship; the feeling is reciprocated. The two have remained close throughout the years and Himari was the first to accept Erisa's heartfelt apology after Erisa kind of abandoned her friends. Himari knows that Erisa may do it again but she wants to continue their friendship to help Erisa get better. On a side note, Himari is confused with Erisa's need to be trendy and feminine and loves her cooking. Himari also plays some songs with Erisa.

### Homura Matsuo

Homura has been forgiving to Erisa when the latter would make mistakes because the former knows what it's the feeling that one had failed so much. Erisa is grateful and the two both have a lot of support to give. They share cooking tips and secrets when together.

### Minori Etsuko

Erisa admires Minori in a lot of ways. Erisa may cook for Minori once in a while and gives Minori ochazuke when she is sick. Minori once drew a picture of Erisa playing the shamisen, but Erisa politely requested the picture to be burnt.

### Rie Nobuko

Erisa and Rie enjoy working out together for the group benefits. The two chat about fashion and go out shopping for clothes together along with Chikako Shinju. Rie shares with Erisa some of what she has written. Rie trusts Erisa, as they have similar issues of feeling worthless. Rie has told Erisa all about her family life at home and told in turn Erisa told Rie about her crush. Rie sometimes invites Erisa over to check out the strange things she finds at her house.

### Rie Ueda

Erisa likes Rie and often goes over to the girl to hand out freebies from the Cooking Club. Rie detests this pity but fortunately for the blonde Rie doesn't see Erisa often so she usually doesn't remember her.

### Rowan Linwood

Erisa likes to cook and Rowan likes to eat, so of course these two would be a good pair. When Rowan visits the Cooking Club he may go to Erisa for food if he already can't get it from someone else. Erisa thinks that Rowan is funny and often gives him her leftovers even when he doesn't ask. Erisa would participate in his pranks, but she is too shy to do something so disobedient.

### Sachiko Nagahimistu

Every once in a while Erisa will volunteer to play music for one of Sachiko's plays. Sachiko admires her skill with musical instruments and usually has her take part of her musicals. For Erisa Sachiko is only sometimes a bit of a handful. Sachiko has a hard time saying no to Erisa now that they are friends, which Erisa forgives her for.

## Interests

### Hobbies

* She loves to play the shamisen, the first instrument she ever learned.
* Erisa enjoys playing unspecified wind instruments, the cello, and the guitar.
* Erisa likes to work out and exercise.
* Cooking is fun to her and she enjoys making new recipes.
* She has a rock garden at home.
* Erisa typically uses her mornings to put on makeup, but always makes sure it looks pretty natural.

### Food

* Her favorite dish of all time is chum salmon soup.

### Etc

* She prefers to hang around cafes, the Cooking Club, the cafeteria, the Light Music Club, the garden, the fountain, the mall, karaoke spots, concerts, friend's houses, or the theater. She doesn't like to see new places because she believes it's better to stick to what you already know.
* Erisa can be found walking to school as enjoys the trip.
* She loves waking up early because she finds mornings refreshing and not disappointing as night.
* Shopping is an important hobby for her, specifically shopping for clothes.
* Whenever one of her friends or neighbors has a cat, Erisa will often ask to go see the cat or at least pictures of them. Cats are easily her favorite animal and she hopes to adopt one when she grows older.

## Speech

* Her speech has is occasionally written in *italics*.
* Erisa can be unsure of herself, dropping the occasional "uh" or "um".

## Trivia

* Erisa attends Classroom 1-2.
* Erisa was once made to be the self-insert OC for Rgis, but after a while it became clear that Erisa had branched too far off from Rgis's actual character and now Erisa is her own person.
* Her family is Buddhist.
* **Party Animal**
Bookworm
Workhorse
Cuddly Bear

## Gallery

Headshot commission made by Kohai Bear.Headshot.Sweater Vest Uniform.Light Music Club Uniform.Formal outfit.Date outfit.
## Kisekae

### Sweater Vest Uniform

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### Light Music Club Uniform

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### Formal

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### Date

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