Ranmaru Kageyama (Sea Semester)

## Ranmaru Kageyama

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**Ranmaru Kageyama** *(影山蘭丸 Kageyama Ranmaru)* is a participant in the cancelled longterm Danganronpa: Sea Semester. He refused to say his talent when he first introduced himself, leaving his title as the Ultimate ???. Later in the roleplay, it would have been revealed that he was the Ultimate Bad Luck. If Sea Semester were to continue, Ranmaru would have survived to the end of the killing game.

## History

### Early Life

Ranmaru came from a pretty standard run-of-the-mill household, attended a normal school, and lived a relatively average life. However, something that wasn't average was his knack for getting himself accidentally roped into bad situations, situations that would often end with him getting hurt. He got injured so often, that the bandages wrapped around his body became sort of a significant character trait of his.

As more terrible things began to happen to him throughout his life, a lot of his friends began to distance themselves from him, since they were afraid they'd get the "Sheep Touch", which is not only a mockery of Ranmaru's hair, but also a strange schoolyard conspiracy that if you got near Ranmaru, he'd pass his bad karma to you. Emotionally weakened by his lack of accompaniment, Ranmaru began believing these rumors, and in turn, stayed away from people as well. This also plays into Ranmaru's secret fear of abandonment, so when someone actually wants to be his friend despite the rumors, he grows obsessed with keeping them around.

His bad luck continued all throughout high school, until he somehow, someway, managed to win a raffle to gain the title "Ultimate Luck". However, due to the facets of his seemingly supernatural luck having primarily negative effects, it was decided more research needed to be done on him, and was consecutively renamed to the "Ultimate Bad Luck". Ranmaru is so embarrassed and put off by this talent, however, that he doesn't tell other people about it at all.

### Danganronpa: Sea Semester

#### Prologue

Ranmaru wakes up alongside the rest of the cast, keeping his distance from the rest of the group. Ranmaru introduces himself, but doesn't state his talent. After being introduced to the killing game, he acts like it's more of an inconvenience rather than anything catastrophic, but deep down, is terrified.

He speaks with Jayden and Hikari during his free time. During the motive presentation, he calls out Captain Wales for being more desperate than the participants for introducing a motivation so early on in the game.

Larry asks Ranmaru if he wants to attend the party they'll be holding, but Ranmaru calls it stupid, and grumpily declines. After heading off to his room, he begins to feel guilty for refusing the invitation, and decides that he might go after all, even though he considers it embarrassing.

#### Chapter 1: Treasure Hunt

Ranmaru ends up not going to the party, and decides to instead hang out in his room. Jayden comes to pay him a visit, and they discuss their worries regarding the party. Soon, Temmie knocks on his door in a panic, alerting the two that Lexi had been murdered. They head over to the aquarium to join the rest of the cast at the scene.

##### Trial

Ranmaru doesn't participate much in the trial, although he does try to comfort Brandon while he is breaking down during a heated argument. After exposing Rice as the killer, Ranmaru tells Koichi to shut up after he attempts to say Blobby is the killer, and urges the rest of the cast to vote so they can get the trial over with.

##### Post-Trial

Ranmaru goes to visit Brandon in the clinic after he fell unconscious due to his heart problems. He jokingly complains to the sleeping Brandon that he never brought Ranmaru cake from the party like he promised. However, as he steps closer to where Brandon is laying, the heart monitor starts going faster, and it only returns to normal when Ranmaru makes distance. He seems terribly distraught by this, and backs up into Hikari. They ask him what's wrong, but Ranmaru swiftly leaves before he can really explain anything.

Ranmaru locks himself in his room, and Hikari tries to continue to press him for information from outside. Ranmaru tells them to leave, and by his voice, it's clear he is most likely either crying, or on the verge of tears. After a bit, Hikari is unable to get any more out of him, and leaves Ranmaru alone.

#### Chapter 2

Hikari returns to Ranmaru's room, and after a bit of conversing, convinces Ranmaru to exit his room. Hikari figures out that Ranmaru doesn't really have any hobbies or skills, and decides they need to find him something to do. The two go to the kitchen so Hikari can try and teach him how to cook a grilled cheese sandwich. Ranmaru fumbles a lot with the process, dropping butter on the floor, and getting frightened by the flames on the stove flaring up. However, Ranmaru leaves the stove on for too long, and ends up setting the kitchen on fire. Using a pot and the water on the floor from the motive, he's able to put it out.

Ranmaru gives up on trying anything new, and tells Hikari that his ineptitude when it comes to simple tasks could put their and the others' lives and health at risk in the future. Even though Hikari apparently calculated nothing bad happening, Ranmaru continues, saying something bad always happens to him eventually, and he doesn't want them to face the consequences of things that are his fault. Hikari snaps at Ranmaru, and says he's being annoying. Ranmaru immediately shuts up and agrees with them. Hikari brings up the idea of exploring the brigs, and Ranmaru follows along.

While at the brigs, Ranmaru expresses worry when Hikari reminds him that they're a robot, and the rising water could cause them to glitch. He maintains this worry, even when Hikari says they don't care about getting possibly damaged at all. Temmie arrives in a makeshift boat, and Ranmaru tries to prevent a fight from breaking out between Tem and Hikari once the AI expresses their want for Tem's boat. Tem and Hikari eventually leave, but Ranmaru remains in the brigs by himself.

Koichi comes to the brigs, and introduces Ranmaru to his friend Nene. He believes Nene is an imaginary friend, but he plays along so he won't make Koichi upset. Koichi asks Ranmaru if he has any friends outside of the killing game, and Ranmaru says no, at least, "not anymore". Koichi decides Nene simply must be his friend, and once again, Ranmaru tries to go along with it. After that, Koichi says they should check on Brandon. Ranmaru is extremely hesitant, due to the heart monitor incident, but follows Koichi anyway.

Ranmaru remains outside of the clinic while Koichi speaks with Brandon. After Brandon says his stomach hurts, Ranmaru offers to get applesauce for him to ease his stomach with antioxidants. Koichi asks Ranmaru to take the empty cake plate as well, and he accepts it. While at the banquet hall, Ranmaru accidentally knocks the plate on the floor while trying to open the fridge door, and starts panicking. However, he's in a rush, so he doesn't clean it, and prays nobody else will come across the mess.

Upon his return, Ranmaru scolds Koichi for handling cyanide, then tosses the applesauce to him from outside the clinic entrance. Temmie arrives on his boat, and Brandon falls in the water while trying to give Koichi a head pat. Ranmaru still stays outside the room, fearing he may make things worse like before. Brandon pulls them all into a hug as a thank you for helping him with his poison, and even though he feels like he doesn't deserve the hug, Ranmaru still remains a part of it. Hikari then shows up, and Brandon appears upset, confusing him.

When Hikari unintentionally makes Temmie have a panic attack after they threaten to smack him, Ranmaru does all he can to bring Temmie back into reality by assuring him that he isn't going to be hit. At first, he tries to stop Hikari from saying anything that could make the situation worse, but eventually quiets down once Temmie and Hikari start making amends. Brandon asks Hikari to stop being mean, and offers to do anything for them so they would change their attitude. Ranmaru steps in and nervously convinces Brandon otherwise, after realizing that by going off the idea that he and Hikari think similarly, he can, in a way, try to predict them.

During nighttime of the first motive day, Ranmaru returns to the banquet hall to clean up the broken plate. While dumping the shards away, he notices the ruined cake still in the trash can, and gets confused. After going to his room, Ranmaru begins complaining again, but suddenly, he internally lashes out at himself for doing absolutely nothing but being whiny and making everything about him the past few days. He decides to take Hikari's advice, and shut up for good about all of it. Then, he sleeps.

## Personality

Ranmaru appears rather cold and distant at first glance, and perhaps even a bit pessimistic. He's quite irritable as well, often being fed up with other's antics and appearing annoyed in a sense at some of the cast's lack of concern over the killing game. (Ex: rolling his eyes at people, telling people to "shaddup") He sometimes has to end up being a form of impulse control for the more headstrong, reckless, and naïve characters.

Ranmaru displays social ineptness when in conversation. He speaks bluntly, and also comes off as confused or even shy. He says unnecessary things very often, such as referring to the person he is conversing with as a "moron", or going on paranoid rambles about Captain Wales' true intentions behind his unassuming actions. Ranmaru is also very timid and submissive to more commanding forces - save for, of course, Captain Wales - and will usually do as told unless said thing is outlandish or brash.

Behind his brisk exterior, Ranmaru is very soft and kind, and, while he doesn't like admitting this, he cares deeply for the safety of the rest of the participants. He worries a lot about burdening or bothering other people with his presence. Ranmaru doesn't like being called a "sheep", since he takes it as a form of resentful teasing, and it reminds him of his time at school. In fact, he becomes quite annoyed at any sort of mocking nickname, and as such, it can be inferred that he wants to be taken seriously.

## Relationships

### Hikari Yuzuki

Ranmaru is very impressed with Hikari, and often believes whatever Hikari tells him about themselves. He was quick to forgive Hikari after the AI referred to him as a sheep, even apologizing on his own behalf for making them confused. Ranmaru seemed shocked and almost excited when Hikari told him he was fun to talk to.

During free time events, Ranmaru appears more comfortable with Hikari than with most other participants. He and Hikari seem to have very similar mindsets and thought processes regarding the killing game. Ranmaru is eager to know more about them and how they work. And, despite not liking conversations, he wants to speak with them more in the future.

As of late, Ranmaru is beginning to become notably more skeptical with Hikari.

### Jayden Woodlocke

Ranmaru and Jayden seem to be on pretty good terms. They spoke very briefly, and they didn't really argue at all. Ranmaru is very worried about him, however.

### Hazel Sissel

Ranmaru often gets embarrassed when Hazel calls him cute, and has a hard time keeping up with her cheery and eccentric way of thinking and speaking. However, he does seem to like her at least a bit, since he trusts her enough to let her come into his room, and he seems worried about hurting her feelings. Like with Hikari, Ranmaru really wants to understand her better.

### Koichi Nozawa

Ranmaru knows that Koichi has a very strange way of expressing himself, and he tries to play along with that as not to ruin Koichi's fun. Ranmaru finds himself getting irritated at times with his antics, but tries his best to manage with utmost patience. Although, he did slip up and call Koichi a moron at one point.

### Brandon Harume

Ranmaru always attempts to be gentle and understanding with Brandon. He's very concerned that Brandon might get caught up with questionable people or situations, so he tries to be a bit of a driving force for the boy, albeit in his own awkward and blunt way.

### Temmie A. Yukeo

Like with Brandon, Ranmaru tries to treat Temmie with understanding. He is seen talking Temmie back into reality by assuring him that nobody is going to hit and hurt him.

## Quotes

*"S-Sorry. I was a bit mentally preoccupied. My name is Ranmaru Kageyama. As for my talent...whatever. That's not important. Moving on." - Ranmaru's introduction.*

*"And this is for...what? Your entertainment? You've yet to provide us with any sort of motivation for yourself, so that's just what I assumed..." - said to Captain Wales during the introduction of the killing game.*

*"Yeah, who wouldn't be worried? It's kind of dumb not to be. That's what I've been saying....it's not like anyone would be worried about me...maybe m'parents, or something. But that's all. I'm anxious for other reasons." - said to Jayden.*

*"I'm not sure what it is about me, but I always get roped into bad situations, and end up with a brand new fresh wound on my body every time.* *It's gotten to a point where there's never a time I get to have much free skin on the bottom half of my body. As soon as a bandage comes off, I get myself hurt, and then a new bandage goes on." - explaining his bandages to Hikari.*

*“Oogh, watch it…I’m not cute.” - said to Hazel.*

*"I...guess...it was a bit of a jerky move, I'll admit. And you've got every right to be skeptical about that. But I don't see why knowing talents is important at all, so I kept my mouth shut. All talents are are crappy medallions showing how 'cool' you are or whatever..." - talking to Hazel in his dorm.*

*"...I-...hh...why am I such a....d-...damn **stick in the mud**?" - said to himself after the heart monitor incident with Brandon.*

*"I never wanted to try anything new, c-cause...I was...always scared I would screw it up. That's why I haven't found anything I really enjoy other than...y-y'know...sleeping, I guess..." - said to Hikari after they asked about his hobbies.*

*"This is why...i-it's why I wanted to stay in my room because...because of this- I know everything I try to do gets screwed to hell and...I'm...I-I'm so sorry for wasting your time, Hikari..." - breaking down in the kitchen. (1)*

*"You're staying because you want to see if I can manage to do something. Anything. But I can't. You said that you think I'm fun, th-that you think I'm cool- you- wh-what exactly are you seeing in me-?! Why do you still trust me, when at any moment something could go wrong because of me, and hurt you- and..." - breaking down in the kitchen. (2)*

*"But it's there, the possibility is there. I...I don't want anyone, especially you, getting consequences from stuff that's my fault. It hasn't happened, but if you stay around me like this-...it will. I know it will, because...i-it always happens..." - breaking down in the kitchen. (3)*

*"...can I have...**one** day. Just...one. Day. Please." - said to himself after he breaks a plate in the kitchen.*

## Trivia

* Almost everyone on the Sea Semester discord server, including Crispy himself, has made "Ranmaru Slander" a running joke. Ranmaru Slander includes calling the titular character a "loser", "pathetic", or "bland", making jokes about his bad luck and self-hatred, and mocking him for his awkwardness.
* ^ To add onto this, according to Crispy himself, Ranmaru was meant to be "just a shitty self insert of literally everything I don't like about myself - which is why I make fun of him". And, the Chapter 2 dialogue of Ranmaru internally yelling at himself for making it all about him was also Crispy "venting under the guise of RPing".
* Ranmaru apparently has never had a hair cut nor gone to a hair stylist in his entire life, meaning his white hair is completely natural.
* Ranmaru states that he was "never trusted with babysitting other people's kids", so he is most likely very bad with children.
* Ranmaru is AroAce. (Aromantic Asexual)
* Ranmaru has a very dry sense of humor, however, he likes to be taken seriously, so he will rarely crack jokes outside of poking fun at people occasionally.
* All the speculations (joke or not joke) made for Ranmaru's talent before the reveal include: Ultimate Loser, Ultimate Cheese Touch, Ultimate Malewife, Ultimate Sheep, Ultimate Mastermind, Ultimate Manipulator, and Ultimate Introvert.
* Ranmaru's fear of wolves and dogs is obviously a joke about his sheep-like appearance. (Wolves kill sheep, sheepdogs herd sheep)