Chisafusa Tachibana

'Chisafusa'/V art by hibiki-moka on tumblr.

Blaine Akagawa [fiancé] (alive)

Kurokuma ["husband"] (deactivated)

Yuuki Hyakuya [co-worker, friend] (alive)

Morgan [pet iguana] (alive)

'Monty' [pet python snake] (alive)

*"I didn't mean it's not worth mourning. Just meant that the second you let the early tragedy break you, you may not recover in time for the next one."*

— Speaking to Kira and Erisai in Chapter Two.

**Chisafusa Tachibana (ちさふさ たちばな)** is a participant of the Secondary Ultimate Despair Killing Game. The killing game is not tied to a real Danganronpa game, however, it is featured on Quotev (@destinationdespair) and therefore, hosted online. His title is the Ultimate Herpetologist, or Reptile Specialist.

 History

### Early Life

Chisafusa was the older brother to his three siblings, born into a household with very busy parents. Whenever his parents were away on their shared business trips, Tachibana was often left with the responsibility of looking after these siblings, as well as the other tasks left out for him. These things included looking after the garden outside and tending to the pets kept inside this house.

It is mentioned briefly that Chisafusa had taken up piano as a hobby.

### Primary events

After having tended to the pets inside the household for long enough, Chisafusa became interested in raising more reptiles. Going into reptile keeping as a trade, he began to study the reptiles he raised, eventually earning the title of the Ultimate Herpetologist and being accepted into Hope's Peak Academy. It is stated that he also attempted to go into piano professionally, too, and just happened to find more success with herpetology.

Sometime after the beginning of the Tragedy, Chisafusa became separated from his parents. Yet, he managed to protect his siblings from the imminent danger of the despairing world. Soon after, he became an officer at Future Foundation, taking on tasks to prevent the furtherance of Junko Enoshima's despair. He went on a few unspecified missions before eventually being kidnapped by the Sister Location cast.

## Talent

Chisafusa's title, the Ultimate Herpetologist, means he is a zoologist who studies reptiles and amphibians. Despite many people thinking it's an unfortunate namesake - people like Kira calling it the "STD-sounding talent" - Chisafusa seems to enjoy his talent.

He genuinely is comforted by the presence of reptiles and animals, having it jokingly stated that he might have stole a few if not mostly all the animals from the reptile room in Chapter Two. During the game, Chisafusa is seen showing people how to hold snakes, and even befriends his own pet iguana, named Morgan. Other times throughout the killing game, he is seen carrying around various reptiles, such as a bearded dragon and a leopard gecko.

Chisafusa mentions he had a reptile supplier, Gundham Tanaka, for an assumed business he worked for. This was revealed when he, Blaine, Yujiro, and Kira found out about the Ultimate Despair.

## Before the Killing Game

Chisafusa was a young Future Foundation officer tasked during the Tragedy. Some time later, he was held hostage by Hope's Peak rejects who fell into despair. That group of despairs are the rest of the Sister Location cast, and soon they learned of the Class 78th's Killing School Life.

These despairs then threatened the Future Foundation officer, demanding that he become the 'mastermind' of their killing game, refusal to do so resulting in the loss of his life and the lives of other innocents. Chisafusa accepted these terms.

After having Yujiro Ohmae and Tessio Petrocchi remove his kidney, Chisafusa had a bomb strapped onto his wrist in the form of a bracelet and was forced into the despairing group's recreated killing game.

## Appearance

Chisafusa is a high school aged boy, a bit taller than usual Japan standards of height. His appearance is based on V or Jihyun Kim from Mystic Messenger, so his looks are already predetermined (aside from small re-imagines).

Chisafusa is implied to be of normal build, with fair skin, and turquoise eyes. His hair matches his eyes (being turquoise as well) that sweeps slightly to the left, just barely covering his left eye. It is revealed later in the killing game that Chisafusa has a long scar along the left side of his back, a result of his nephrectomy. Throughout the story, he's wearing a white biker jacket with gold accents, gold small studs on the collar, and brown pockets. On the back of the jacket is a snake decal. Underneath is a loose black undershirt, the bracelet bomb that was given to him on his right wrist, and light brown dress pants. He wears formal brown shoes

At his wedding with Kurokuma he is seen wearing a wedding dress. However, it has never received an in-depth description of any kind.

During Chisafusa's reappearance in *Guessing Game*, it is implied his hair was closer to shoulder length.

 Personality

Chisafusa is laid-back, and takes life at its own pace. He's driven by his morals over his emotions, but he always takes responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of everyone. As shown by his motives in the killing game, Chisafusa holds no great qualms with masterminding under the pretense of saving a greater majority.

Chisafusa doesn't mind being an observer to the world who acts out of good intention. He values serenity a great deal, usually gravitating to locations or hobbies that induce calm environments. Thus, he is not overly talkative. Usually in replies, he adds no unnecessary comments and gets right to the point. However, he is shown to have a sense of humor every now and then, which helps him to get along with Blaine. He also holds no qualms stepping into situations that are critical or otherwise in need of attendance.

Sometimes Chisafusa is unnaturally unreactive and undisturbed at times. During the later chapters of the killing game, he was kidnapped by Tessio (albeit, it was more of a consensual kidnapping, if that even exists) in order to be tortured for information. Despite this, he was never shown to be inadvertently scared for his own wellbeing. It was only until Tessio brought up the threat to Morgan, Chisa's iguana, that Chisafusa even started giving information about his past, worried that the animal would be harmed. Furthermore, he acts relatively detached throughout the game, showing no real mourning during or after the trials.

However, he seems to hold no malice, either. He is quickly forgiving of Tessio directly after being tortured by him, and is implied to have remained close to all of the despairs after the events of the killing game. He doesn't mind lending an ear to those who need his aid, attempting give his support to Tessio during later events in the game.

## Relations Info

### Current Affiliation

Future FoundationSurvivors of the Secondary Ultimate Despair Killing Game

> Morgan
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Chisafusa was seen carrying around Morgan, as he did several of his other reptiles, beginning in the third chapter. When asked what he intends to name the iguana, he responds by saying he was considering Morgan as a name when in reality Morgan was likely the iguana's name all along. Morgan is later used by Tessio during Chisafusa's torture, Chisafusa conceding 'information' in order to compel the experimenter to spare the reptile from harm.

> 'Monty'
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'Monty' is a snake that was taken under the wing of Yujiro during the Secondary Ultimate Despair Killing Game. Chisafusa offered to help Yujiro hold the snake properly. It was later revealed that 'Monty' was a snake belonging to the herpetologist all along, and also later revealed that Monty was indeed a female snake bearing a different name, but Chisafusa made no move to mention this to Yujiro prior to his death.

### Tessio Petrocchi

For the majority of the game, Tessio and Chisafusa had a strained relationship. Tessio targeted him early on as an interesting subject due to Chisafusa's mysterious calmness when faced with murder. Tessio attempted to get a rise out of Chisafusa several times, such as when he hot-glued scissor blades to his hands in order to snip a lock of Chisafusa's hair and taunt him with it later. No matter what he did, though, he was never able to provoke any strong emotion from Chisafusa.

In fact, Chisafusa was always the first one to care for Tessio in any situation that required it, such as his three separate self-stabbings. Their relationship changed drastically during Chapter Five, where Tessio kidnapped Chisafusa and tortured him for information on his past. Chisafusa played Tessio, lying entirely about his intentions and past life, instead managing to get Tessio to open up about his loneliness and insecurities. Tessio eventually gave up on the torture session and freed Chisafusa, telling him that it was only fair that he got to do whatever he wanted to Tessio next. All that Chisafusa did was check Tessio's scarring and past wounds. He seemed to harbor no grudge against the experimenter.

After that point, Chisafusa seemed to adopt a somewhat brotherly or fatherly role in relation to Tessio. During the chapter five investigation, Tessio is dedicated to solving the case quickly and efficiently, partially so he can determine Chisafusa's whereabouts. When the trial is over, Tessio is quick to leap into his arms, saying that he's glad he's safe.

By the end of the game, Chisafusa is the only other survivor that Tessio feels very comfortable with, and is the only survivor that Tessio keeps in touch with for the first year after the killing game.

### Yuuki Hyakuya

Many aspects of Yuuki and Chisafusa's relationship are left vague, however, they are co-workers and seem to be respectful towards one another. In Chapter 5, Kayda Mioda and Kyo Haku investigate Yuuki's security room, only to find a her homescreen be an image of her and Chisafusa at what seemed to be a party. The both of them were smiling.[1] Chisafusa assists Yuuki in the extraction of the Guessing Game survivors, and does not seem to be upset with her for running the killing game. Furthermore, they are cool and funky friends because I said so.

## Chisafusa's Fate

*Chisafusa, along with Tessio, Kira, Erisai, and Blaine, survived the killing game.*

After the killing game, it is implied that he returned to his duties at Future Foundation, but also did his best to ensure that the survivors of the Sister Location killing game were well taken care of. The epilogue states that he advocated for the despairs, as well as earning a raise for his hard work. The epilogue also states that Chisafusa received 'a new kidney,' however, this is unlikely to have actually happened.

Chisafusa reappears again at the conclusion of *Guessing Game,* in which he appears alongside Yuuki Hyakuya, his co-worker, to bring the survivors to safety.

Between the happenings of Sister Location and Guessing Game, is it also shown that Chisafusa and Blaine started a relationship, with one having proposed to the other. This is implied by Chisafusa referring to the other as his 'fiancé' in passing after Guessing Game's final trial.

Chisafusa appears two other times in the series, but only in homage. Once as a wax statue in *Despair Annihilation,* and again as a painting on the second floor in *Internal Corruption.*

## Quotes

> ***Sister Location***
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### Chapter One

* "Well. I can think of a few things besides that... but it’s good to be aware of a worst-case scenario"
* "Makes you wonder how they got all this information... do you think they individually measured everyone’s chests, of all things...? That sukeban was right in saying that this didn’t *exactly* seem in character for Hope’s Peak. And that’s putting it lightly..."
* "Hm. Doesn’t exactly seem legal no matter what it is. The name itself could be a hoax"
* “My bad. Tell her I said hey, then. Hope she’s doin’ alright.” (Being spoken to by a dead relative through Miyo)
* "I mean, I don’t really know if we should go around tasting things like that. Smell it, maybe. ‘Cause from here, it sure doesn’t smell like blood. Metallic, sure. Not blood..." (Observing a clue)
* "Maybe tell him ‘no homo’ next time"

### Chapter Two

* "I mean... I guess I wouldn’t exactly recommend you do that again, but I don’t know if I’d be able to stop you if you chose to, either." (Advising Tessio against dismemberment)
* “I guess you could say I don’t have a lot of feelings for strangers. Still, though. It’s a shame. That’s all.”
* “I guess we’ll have to start worrying about survivors guilt only when we get it. Until then, there are bigger issues."
* “I’m guessing no one here wants to come out as the Ultimate Manslaughterer, do they?”
* "Doesn't seem like there's much to gain from tampering with a crime scene if you're not involved. But I guess I'm the wrong person to ask - I don't think I'd ever do it."
* “Hey, s’ Okay. I’m no professional either. Guess we’re both just doing the best we can.”

### Chapter Three

* “...Seems like they’re really hammering in this apocalypse message. What do you think happens at the end of the game? Does it end...?”
* “I’d say it’s safer in here than out there, but someone fed the snakes... so it could be like I thought. They’re just a floor up? Maybe on the last floor we’ll meet them.”
* “...Does killing a traitor do anyone any good?”
* “Yeah. The name is herpetologist, but you can call it whatever you like. I know the word’s a little strange.”
* “Can’t exactly communicate with them, but sometimes I can kind of tell what they’re thinking. I’m no mind reader, though.”
* "Are you sure there isn't more to find? Because if not... I guess a confrontation couldn't hurt."
* "Let's keep our heads. We need to stay focused."

### Chapter Five

* “-But I’d really prefer you didn’t try to kill me, if that’s alright. D’ya think you could manage doing that?” (Agreeing to be kidnapped by Tessio)
* “Hello, Tessio... Did you need something...? I’m afraid if you’re looking for mob secrets, I don’t have any.”
* “Hm... I’m sorry. I don’t really think there’s much of anything I can tell you. I’ve told you my name, I’ve told you my talent, and I’ve told you I was going to Hope’s Peak Academy just like you. Not really sure what else there is... don’t have anyone waiting for me at home, anyway. No one blood-related. Probably a few friends, though. Hope they’re doing alright.”
* “...I think it says a lot about a person by how they treat animals. It’s a shame you think I’d mind, I guess. It’s a shame you’d take our disagreement out on an innocent creature, too.”
* “Do you want to live? Statistics aside. If you could live through this game, would you do it?”
* “‘Do anything?’ You expect me to torture you, huh...?”
* “Can’t think of anything that’s worse than being an assassin, though. Nothing worth lying about, anyway, if I’m going to admit to that.” (Lying right to Tessio's face lmfao)
* “Tessio. Hey. If your fiancé is watching us, I’m sure they know this is against your will.”
* “Mmhm. Tied me up on a bench, actually. I was kind of surprised no one saw him doing it. It’s almost impressive.”
* “Ah, well. Glad I could at least kind of pull it off. Not exactly the usual.” (While wearing his wedding dress.)

### Chapter Six

* “Sorry for disappearing. I’m glad to be alive, though.”
* “Ah, well. Tessio interrogated me. Everything’s just fine now.”
* “I think it is-? I woke up with the incision - I didn’t realize we’d *find* it.” (Finding his kidney in a freezer.)
* “...That’s Junko, I’d guess. Are they giving her my kidney...?”

> ***Guessing Game***
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### Chapter Six

* "Ah, yeah. Everyone outside is safe. That is - the ones we were able to recover."
* "-Everyone who received an execution is *not* dead. They're all outside in custody."
* "Certainly. You can resign. You did just fine."
* "You don't *have* to forgive them. That's your choice to make, and no one else's."

## Trivia

* It's confirmed that Chisafusa truly had a talent given to him by Hope's Peak Academy.
	+ Due to the storyline, none of the cast were real Hope's Peak students, however, Chisafusa was a real Hope's Peak student; being the Ultimate Herpetologist.

* When Chisafusa was first conceptualized, he was intended to be a chapter four blackened
	+ However, once *Sister Location* began development, this decision was very quickly revoked in order to cast him as the mastermind