| Relatives | Mizuki Shirakami (mother) Suna Shirakami (younger sister) Sadayori Shirakami (younger brother) Chizuru Shirakami (aunt) Ryo Kanzaki (uncle) Ryoichi Kanzaki (cousin) Haruka Kanzaki (cousin] |
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| Affiliation | Kirijima House Shirakami |
| Class | Samurai |
| Occupation | Samurai |
| Mana Colour | Blue |
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| Date of birth | 24 BMA (normal calculation) 676 (Kirijima calculation) |
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| Place of birth | Aeloria |
| Species | Human |
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| Age | 26 |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 183cm |
| Weight | 75kg |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Skin | White |
| Build | athletic |
| Allies | Ryoichi Kanzaki |
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Yoshimune Shirakami, eldest son of Mizuki Shirakami, stands as a testament to discipline and dedication. A master of the ancient elven martial art Bladesinging, he has chosen the path of the sword over the academic pursuits favored by his family. Despite this divergence, Yoshimune retains the respect of his mother and the pride of the Shirakami name. His life is deeply intertwined with that of his cousin, Ryoichi Kanzaki, with whom he shares a bond forged in childhood and tested by tragedy.
¶ Personality
Yoshimune carries himself with a calm and calculated demeanor, a reflection of his disciplined upbringing. Beneath this composed exterior, however, lies a more playful side that emerges in the company of his cousin, Ryoichi.
Although he approaches life with responsibility and seriousness, Yoshimune is not without a sense of humor. His wit is dry, and his lighthearted remarks often serve to diffuse tension or to gently tease his more impulsive cousin. While Yoshimune is a voice of reason to Ryoichi’s rebellious nature, he cannot resist the pull of adventure, accompanying Ryoichi on countless escapades under the pretense of keeping him safe. Secretly, he finds joy in these moments, even as he shakes his head at Ryoichi’s antics.
Yoshimune’s dedication to his craft stems from a deep belief in excelling where his natural talents lie. Though he respects the academic traditions of his family, he found his calling in the art of Bladesinging a path that combines elegance with precision. Despite his confidence in this choice, he carries a lingering doubt, wondering if he has disappointed his mother by not pursuing the family’s scholarly legacy.
¶ Physical Description
Yoshimune is a striking figure, his athletic frame a testament to years of rigorous training. His long black hair, often tied neatly behind his head, flows with his movements, accentuating his grace. Piercing blue eyes, sharp and discerning, seem to take in every detail of his surroundings. He moves with the fluidity of a seasoned fighter, his posture always poised, whether in battle or conversation.
¶ Abilities
- Bladesinging Mastery: Yoshimune wields the ancient elven martial art of Bladesinging, blending the precision of swordsmanship with the fluidity of magic. This allows him to enhance his agility and reflexes while unleashing devastating magical attacks.
- Sword Beams: By channeling mana into his blade, Yoshimune fires arcs of cutting energy capable of slicing through even the most fortified defenses.
- Twin Horizon: A combination technique developed with Ryoichi during their childhood. By striking their swords together with perfect timing and synchronization, they generate a powerful shockwave that disrupts enemies and clears the battlefield. While initially an innocent experiment, the technique grew into a symbolic manifestation of their bond.
- Mana Aura: When in combat, a calm blue aura surrounds Yoshimune, amplifying his precision and imbuing his movements with magical energy.
¶ Backstory
Born as the eldest son of Mizuki Shirakami, Yoshimune grew up under the shadow of high expectations. While his siblings embraced the academic and magical traditions of their family, Yoshimune felt an unshakable pull toward the sword. Though the Shirakami family places great importance on intellectual achievements, Mizuki supported her son’s choice, encouraging him to pursue mastery of Bladesinging. Despite her approval, Yoshimune sometimes questions whether his decision has disappointed her. Yoshimune’s childhood was defined by his bond with Ryoichi Kanzaki, his cousin and closest friend. Together, they endured the rigorous lessons of Mizuki Shirakami, sitting side by side through countless hours of study. While Yoshimune excelled through sheer determination, Ryoichi often struggled, his mind wandering toward other pursuits. Outside the classroom, the two trained endlessly with their swords, engaging in fierce sparring matches. Though Yoshimune often emerged victorious, he respected Ryoichi’s tenacity and the gradual improvements he made. Their adventures extended beyond training, with Ryoichi dragging Yoshimune into the streets of Aeloria in pursuit of “criminals.” Despite his reluctance, Yoshimune joined to protect his cousin, secretly finding the chaos exhilarating.
In the year 691 (Kirijima calculation), Yoshimune accompanied Ryoichi to Kanzaki Castle in Asagawa for the summer. The idyllic trip ended in tragedy during the infamous attack on the castle. Amid the chaos, Yoshimune found Ryoichi gravely wounded and unconscious, pinned to the ground by arrows. Summoning all his strength, Yoshimune carried his cousin to safety with the help of Shirakami soldiers.In the weeks that followed, Yoshimune remained by Ryoichi’s side, standing vigil alongside Chizuru Shirakami, his aunt. Though he wished to stay until Ryoichi’s recovery, growing tensions in Kirijima forced him to return to the capital with his family. Months later, when Yoshimune learned that Ryoichi had stolen the Kanzaki family’s sacred sword and fled to the outside world, he was devastated. For days, he locked himself in his room, grappling with feelings of betrayal and guilt. Though he understood Ryoichi’s pain, he could not condone his actions. Eleven years after Ryoichi’s disappearance, Yoshimune confronted Ryo Kanzaki and requested permission to leave Kirijima to find his cousin. Ryo granted this request, but with a stern directive: retrieve both the sacred sword and Ryoichi, even if it meant bringing him back in chains. Torn between loyalty to his family and his bond with Ryoichi, Yoshimune agreed, setting off on a journey into the unknown.