Meguri Akiyama

**Meguri Akiyama** is a player of the Horizon game.

## Appearance

Meguri has short black hair and golden eyes, with striking resemblance to his father. He is very good looking and usually dresses in dark colors like black and gray, notably wearing a lot of earrings, stylish belts and rings.

It's very common to see him smoking by himself.

## Personality

Meguri is very reserved and at first it seems like he isn't open to new friendships. He suffers from Bipolar Disorder and was diagnosed very early on thanks to his mother noticing his symptoms and proceeding to investigate it. However, Meguri tends to not get too close with anyone, due to his mental health, although he is usually medicated and doing well. Nonetheless, it is implied that he still struggles a lot with periods of depression and can get to the point of refusing his medications.

It is noted by Takashi, his best friend, that Meguri is very sarcastic and kinda aloof of most things that go around the Moonvale guild, however, he does like to talk to new members and introduce himself, but it's up to them to talk to Meguri again, since he usually doesn't strike up conversation.

He is currently in an open relationship with Namiko and doesn't feel like someone would want to have a monogamous relationship with him again after how his relationship with Lucy ended. With Namiko and his closest friends, Meguri seems to loosen up his aloofness and really enjoys spending time with them, feeling relieved when assured of his status in a group.

## Background

Meguri's dad is a teacher, which always made him want to be a good student and a model japanese citizen, always having good grades and following traditions. Interestingly, having good grades wasn't hard to him as Meguri is noted by his friends to be very smart and having very logical thinking.

He was an internee at Hanmei Technology for a year and a half, working at an IT department. He left the company before turning 18 years old, wanting to focus on getting accepted at a prestigious university – which he did accomplish.

## Relationships

### Takashi Hitsune

Takashi is Meguri's best friend. They met each other for the first time during the events of the Angels and Demons arc. Since then, they are almost inseparable. Takashi is Meguri's confidant, probably being the person that knows him the best.

They are always available to each other when one of them wants to go out or just talk about anything.

### Namiko Mitsuko

Meguri is currently dating Namiko. They met during his internship at Hanmei Technology, where Namiko used to work, but at the time, they were really just colleagues. Namiko always had a little crush on Meguri but kept her distance since she knew he was dating Lucy. However, after the relationship came to a close, they quickly started an open relationship, although it does seem like Meguri isn't interested in dating anyone else.

Namiko cares a lot about Meguri and their relationship is displayed as very casual.

## Abilities and Equipment

### Abilities

**Shadow Manipulation:** Being a Demon, Meguri is able to manipulate shadows. With these powers, he can create shadow weapons and shadow beasts. He is also able to become one with the shadows, getting increased speed.

**Devouring Shadows:** By activating this skill, Meguri summons shadows with the shape of claws and mouths to attack his enemies.

**Burning Blood:** Meguri is able to burn an enemy's body and it will cause damage for up to 45 seconds.

**Djevel:** By activating this skill, Meguri goes berserk, taking damage over time but getting bonus damage, speed and defence against his enemies. When activating this skill his appearance changes, with his eyes getting black scleras and also attaining black horns.

### Equipment

Meguri's basic kit consists of a pair of **custom-made pistols** that he rarely uses and a **knife** that can be used either in shadow form or as a regular blade made of citrine quartz.

## Trivia

* Meguri can play the electric guitar.
* He graduated school with honors.