Bao Toko

—Bao Toko

**Bao Toko** is a main character featured in **Danganronpa: Despair Awaken** made by **kxisuke**. He is the **Ultimate Barman**.

## **History**

### **Background**

Bao was raised in a stable household with his father and little brother. His parents were divorced due to his father being an alcoholic, yet he was able to get a hold of himself for his sons and try to stop drinking at home. As a child, Bao always had a lot of friends and would always help them in any situation, but the person he cared the most about was his little brother. He was always by his side, protecting him from any danger, which at times could be seen as creepy, yet no one was phased by it since they knew Bao never had bad intentions. Their father also used to work at a bar, which at the time already interested Bao in the magic of making drinks, but he refused the idea of becoming a bartender because his true dream was to help people in other ways than making drinks. At the time, becoming a doctor was Bao's goal.

Bao was always a very popular person at school; everyone was infatuated with him. He was chosen for the position of student council president quickly, year by year. He never had problems getting along with anyone, even the most closed and introverted people. Everyone has been putting high expectations on him, expecting him to one day become the "national treasure," which is the highest title given by society in a country. At times, Bao felt anxious and stressed about that idea, and with everyone putting pressure on him, he felt like he couldn't go down his own path other than becoming what everyone expects him to be. Even that didn't stop him from fulfilling his dreams of becoming a doctor. With the help of everyone at his school, he was able to get an early medical certificate, guaranteeing him a job in the local clinic as a private therapist.

As a young recruit, Bao was doing an amazing job at the clinic, and he has been helping many people with ease. All of the other doctors were fascinated by how such a young person could have such potential and talent. He has been able to help hundreds of people during the first few months of his work, earning himself a high reward at the age of 17. He has felt like he was doing good—something he always wanted to do—but sadly for him, it didn't last long. One day, a very desperate patient came into Bao's office; he wasn't able to help them in any way. The same day, that person committed suicide. It was a shock for Bao, who quickly started to blame himself for that incident, quickly putting him into an alcohol addiction. Within weeks, Bao went from a successful and popular person to a sad alcoholic living on the streets. He thought nothing could change it—that he would end up homeless—until something amazing happened.

One night, Bao was walking down the street, drinking as every day, thinking it was already over for him. A person came over to him, a person who he has recognized, the same person who has helped him get the medical license; they were here to help Bao again. They made him realize a little incident can't slow him down, and he doesn't have to be a doctor to help people. It was a magical moment for Bao; for the first time in weeks, he felt like it wasn't over, like he could change his fate. Even with the prize "they" had given, he was ready to do everything in return. In the next few weeks, Bao was able to contact a famous businessman, Masao, who helped him build his own bar and start a business. Masao saw great potential and talent in the boy, which made him contact Hope's Peak Academy to set Bao up as a new recruit. With Bao gaining back his popularity and status, he has been accepted to Hope's Peak Academy, giving him the title of Ultimate Barman.

## **Appearance**

Bao is a tall, good-looking man with a friendly look and attitude. Bao has light brown hair brushed to the right side of his head and light diamond blue eyes.

Bao wears a long-sleeved pin-striped white shirt cuffed to his elbows, a black tie with a silver tie clip, black suspenders, dark blue cuffed jeans, a thick brown belt, and dark shoes. On his right shoulder is a light pink towel, which Bao carries almost everywhere with him.

During the Chapter 3 event, Bao is seen in blue and white shorts with his towel on his left shoulder, holding a metal tray.

During the events of Chapter 3 Intermission, bags appear under his eyes, along with big round glasses. His shirt has changed to a basic white one with a light red tie, along with a white jacket on top.

## **Personality**

Bao is seen as a very friendly and outgoing guy. During the events of the Killing School Life Bao finds himself always trying to get along with everyone, he becomes most close with Tsuiko Doriru and Megami Ryoshi, using a bit of his lovely charm to help himself get along with them. Bao is also "targeted" by anger from Sho Yaku, who is a regular visited of Bao's ultimate lab in order to "drink his pains away". The boy is also very positive, showing in many times trying to keep a wide smile on his face and laughing a lot. Bao is also very carring, proving many times he is able to take care of people if it is needed. His most known word to describe a person is "friend" which shows how he truly wants to be close with people.

## **Talent and Abilities**

### **Ultimate Barman**

The owner of one of the most known bars in town always has tricks up his sleeve. His abilities to create the most amazing and best-tasting drinks from around the world don't stop there; Bao can do a lot more than that. Bao is really charming, according to people that have met him, being able to steal anyone's heart a few moments after first meeting, which makes him a great person to talk to during the events of the day. Apart from that, he is also a very logistical person who has high intelligence and is able to think outside the box.

### **Therapist**

During the events of the killing game, Bao mentions that he used to be a therapist before becoming a barman. He was able to keep many abilities from that time. Bao is always able to talk people out of trouble, making them feel safe and comfortable. He has a lot of knowledge about illnesses and is able to figure out what is going on with a person by just talking to them for a few minutes. During the intermission events, Bao is called to the asylum to help with a certain patient, which shows that he was able to talk even with the hardest subjects of craziness.