Shiori Fuyukioku

Oddity Volume 3

**Shiori Fuyukioku** is the deuteragonist of Oddity (Series). A Japanese Zombie; alongside Khalid Fikriya-Mikazuki, he accidentally released thirteen Oddities from Volume Three.

## Personality

Fuyukioku is a bookworm who often puts on a stern expression, quite well-read and very expressive with his language. He's very formal, always addressing Fik by her full-name. While very honest, Fuyukioku attempts to be courteous with his choice of words.

At times, he tends to panic. At the same time, Fuyukioku is rather strategic and occasionally has a spot soft for Fik; as if taking on a protective role. When push comes to shove, Fuyukioku takes his duty very seriously and uses all means necessary. He's quick to think on his feet and appears used to giving people instructions. Fuyukioku has a strong sense of morality and cleaning his messes before others are involved, both literally and metaphorically.

By Ren'ai-Vega, he's shown to be a wisecrack and posses a sharp tongue. Often initiating tongue-in-cheek banters with Jounetsu, who equally falls for his verbal traps. He also appears to have a fear of fire, causing him to be at his most vulnerable. This is because fire is the only thing that can kill a zombie.

## Appearance

Fuyukioku is described as being very androgynous and has a pale complexion. His hair is raven black, notably 'well-kept and chin-length'. He has long legs, a slender body; and large, pastel blue eyes. Fuyukioku wears a navy blue gakuran and usually has stern expression. He's around Ott’s and Fez’s height.

Fik notes to herself repeatedly that Fuyukioku is very attractive, enough so to keep her mesmerised at times.

## Backstory

*“It’s the exact same one God has given me before I died. When that lady resurrected me, she did so as a zombie. The soul you’re speaking to now is the exact same one that was given life all those years ago. I’m a sentient corpse, when I should have been buried six feet under-in a ironic way, I’ve been reanimated.”*

-Chapter 1, Volume 2

Six years prior to the series, Fuyukioku was resurrected as a zombie by a lady he believes to be a mage.

## Story

### **Kaihou Sonogo Hokaku**

Fuyukioku first meets Fik while passing her at a graveyard in Spring 2012. The two teenagers find themselves in an abandoned house against their will; and awkwardly have small talk. A strange force causes Fuyukioku and Fik to release beings known as Oddities from a few books; a body-less voice informing them of the situation. They soon encounter their first Oddity, the Bear/Cat. The creature attacks them and the two unintentionally share that they both have some sort of connection with magic. Soon enough, Fuyukioku and Fik work on a plan to capture the Oddity.

After the two succesfully finish up, they have a conversation on what they should do. Both of them decide that although they've accidentally release the Oddities, they should still take responsibility of the situation before anyone gets hurt. Fuyukioku offers to walk her home, but she declines; and they part ways for the day.

By the next day, Fuyukioku and Fik run into each other again at the graveyard. With a violent change in the weather, Fuyukioku notices an elderly woman by herself. He tries to warn her to head back home, but the woman turns out to be a Bird Oddity. The two of them attempt to capture it, but it escapes. Upon seeing Fik's panic after a stressful phone call, he urges her that she should go home and the two stop for the day.

Fuyukioku and Fik meet a few times afterwards. One of which they successfully capture a Tiger Oddity. During these moments, they get to know each other more and form a proper friendship.

Sometime afterwards, they meet again after school; unbeknownst to Fuyukioku how Fik has been attending to family matters during their time apart. That same day, they cross paths with a man Fuyukioku refers to as 'Kouki Kujira'. This accidently triggers Fik as she loses control of her ice magic and gets into a fight with Kouki. Although Fuyukioku is very confused by this, he helps Fik; saying he'll push her to the best of his abilities.

By late April, Fuyukioku comes by Fik's house as they catch up, and coincidentally come across a Snake Oddity. As they work together to return the creature to either one of their volumes; the Oddity instead flies towards a different holder.

### **Ren'ai-Vega**

Fuyukioku and Fik met Jounetsu Genji, the third volume holder in a flashback from the previous novel. The two young men didn't get off to a get start, but he and Fik try to get Jounetsu to work alongside them with regards to the Oddity business. Fuyukioku's phobia of fear is accidentally revealed. Fik and Fuyukioku hold a phone call after this flashback, talking about her plans to help her family during the summer and sharing parts of their history.

A month later, he talks with his neighbour, Natsumi. Dragging Jounetsu with him, they accidentally stumble across the Kusanagi-Hoshizora property. Here, the young men discover that Fik was a girl all this time. He and Fik start talking, she confesses to him why she has trouble letting people into her life and is hesitant to work with Jounetsu. He has another call with Natsumi before entering the realm of Homunculi with Jounetsu and Fik's family. Fuyukioku listens to Fik opening up about sensitive topics and the impact of her 'fostered star'.

When Fik falls ill due to pushing her magical limits, Fuyukioku and Ib watch over her as he continues to learn things about her. The group engage in a more psychological battle with the homunculi afterwards. Their next fight with a different pair of homunculi who are entangled in demonic work test the group's capabilities, both in mind and body. Once Fik has defeated the homunculus with her box of creatures, Fuyukioku and Jounetsu watch the family embrace each other from afar.

Fuyukioku and Jounetsu meet with Kiwako, she asks them to watch over her granddaughter. He has another call with Natsumi. Fuyukioku watches a sunset with Fik a week later.

## Abilities, Powers and Skills

### **Zombie**

Fuyukioku can nonchalantly rip his arm without exhibiting any pain. He can established a great amount of strength, tackling the Bear/Cat Oddity on his own for a majority of the fight.

Fuyukioku is able to put people under his command. [1]

His major shortcoming is that if he comes in contact with fire, it'll reduce his body to ashes.

### **Strategist & Tactician**

He has great instinct and intuition in battle. He's able to multitask.

## Relationships

### **Friends**

###### Khalid Fikriya-Mikazuki

"*I’ll expand my wings as an halcyon does and conquer the oceans, ride with her through these storms to help carry her wind. I’ll remain as the wings to her wind.*”

- (Chapter Nine, Volume 2)

These two keep their formalities and have efficient teamwork. They engage each other in in-depthful conversations, being very committed to their duties as Oddity Volume Holders. With the both of them lacking social skills, Fuyukioku and Fik find companionship in each other. As of the first volume, he's still unaware that she's actually a girl. Fuyukioku is rather gentle with Fik, commenting that she reminds him of his relative's child.

During moments when Fik loses focus and is very distressed, Fuyukioku attempts to comfort and persuades her to do what's best for her well-being.

He's quite aware of her worries and takes the time to talk to her, even when the group's busy. By the end of Ren'ai-Vega, his feelings towards her are more clear in his mind and he declares to stay by her side.

## Gallery

An artistic interpretation of Fuyukioku from 'Ren'ai-Vega'.
## Trivia

* Once broken down, Fuyukioku's first name means 'winter( ふゆ) memory (思い出) '. While his family name, *Shiori*, is Japanese for 'bookmark' (栞) or 'poem' (詩織).
* The second volume hints that he may have pyrophobia, the fear of fire.