#alnst oc: aoki

[lookatmysillies]

Aoki Intimacy Levels 🌀

I’m so behind on this so since we’re all doing it I’m throwing my hat in for my stinkyass child! Note that Aoki is inherently a very paranoid and cynical character at times so some of his thoughts might reflect that cute little quirk. I totally made up some context for characters he hasn’t really interacted with so enjoy

Airin (@apriciticreveries): 90%

We don’t really even… talk about things when we’re together. But I’m comfortable in our silence. I feel as if I understand you on some level. I hope I do. I imagine if I’d ever had a little sibling… well. I think it’d be like you in a way. If humans are really made of stars like they say, I think we must have come from the same one.

Andri (@alien-til-i-stage): 5%

You’re not them and you never will be. I wish you didn’t exist. I hate you. I hate—that you don’t.

Akane (@aakaneeee): 40%

You’re kind, and approachable. We don’t have a deep relationship or anything but I think you’re pretty cool. Sometimes I feel a bit intimidated by you. I don’t think you’re trying to harm me, though, which is a nice bonus!

August (@junebluues): 45%

You remind me of me in many ways, which is why I find you a bit unsettling. Anakt Garden really hasn’t been good for either of us, huh? Also you kind of seem a little cult leader-ish I don’t really know what to do with that

Daian (@apple8ees): 94%

I didn’t really understand why you bothered with me at first - I mean, you and Kay are close, but I didn’t know you actually liked me as an individual and not just an extension of him. It was… eye-opening. I think I really love you. I wish I didn’t. It means I have stake in your—continued survival. I don’t want to have a stake in anyone anymore. It’s too hard.

E (same as Daian): 50%

I still love this shadow of you and you’re gone and I don’t want to

Ish (@chevalperd): 82%

I used to think you were so unburdened. You seem unburdened. Act unburdened. But I don’t think you are at all. I think you’re just good at hiding it. Good thing I’m good at seeing through bullshit. I just wish I could pinpoint the particular type of bullshit we’re dealing with whenever you close yourself off. Guess I’ll just have to look harder.

Kay (@rockwgooglyeyes): 96%

Why can’t I figure this out? I see your apathy since it happened and my instinct is to fix it. Life is so much simpler when you’re fixing things. You tell me it’s illogical to seek to fix human beings but then, I’ve never been logical like you. Am I trying to do to you what they did to you? I probably can’t help but keep trying. I just want you to be happy.

Kel (@sotogalmo): 30%

You keep to yourself, mostly. I don’t particularly have a problem with it - we all take care of ourselves. But it makes me itch. Like I’m doing something wrong and I don’t even know what. Or you are and I feel like I’m on the receiving end. Both?

Mercury: 70%

We have many things - and people - in common. Getting along with you is a little easier than it is with others. I don’t feel I have to make any grand gestures to get through to you. …Nad sure does seem to hate that we’re friends though, heheh.

Nadohan (same as Andri): 94%

You’re brash, impulsive, cutting, you present an arrogant front - worst than all of it combined, you’re an Anakt Garden darling. Couldn’t you be doing more for us? Even for yourself? Don’t you even want to save you? Do you know something I don’t? Either way, you’re impossible to decode. You’re not the best companion I could ask for, that’s for sure. But you’re the one that’s mine.

Para (@shakingparadigm): 40%

Is this how August feels, being the youngest of us, wondering how they fit into the picture? You’re so kind and interesting - but I don’t know what to say! I’m not even certain I want to say anything. There’s a comfort in friendly feelings from afar. Makes things less complex.

Plip (@awaggaa): 80%

Like Nadohan, I’m vexed by your proximity to the aliens. No wonder the two of you are such a pair. Are you gay That aside, I find you to be a charming person at heart, with knowledge and wit that pushes me to compete. It brings a spark of light into my life, that race.

Star (@starry-skiez): 85%

You’re very sweet. More tactile than a lot of others, which I don’t mind. I’m challenged by your forwardness to be more open myself. I could probably use the challenge. Daian sure does like you, too, which is a shining endorsement of your character, in my eyes.

Syd (@tsukacchako): 30%

I don’t know much about you, but I do observe. There’s a level of transparency and a level of total obliqueness, like two sides of one coin. A bit of an enigma, I suppose. …Well, I thought it was fun being kids in Anakt and switching glasses to see how different things looked through one another’s lenses. I think I do that too much these days—I can’t even remember what the world looks like WITHOUT someone’s lenses over my own.

Toon (@nottoonedin): 80%

You show such talent yet seem shy somewhere deep down. It’s easy for me to feel at ease with you, these days, knowing someone so bright is human nonetheless. Presumably human? There aren’t - more androids hanging around, right? Hey, where are you goi—

Vant (@ivanttakethis): 85%

A supportive and consistent presence, you’re a breath of fresh air. A true friend. You always give me the benefit of the doubt even when you shouldn’t.

Zen (@zerostyrant): 55%

Of all the people here, you might be the most frustrating to try and decipher. It feels like you have your own mission, separate from the rest of us. Whatever you’re looking for, I hope you find it. I hope you’re prepared for the possibility you might not.

I’m terribly sorry if I forgot anyone Aoki’s had interactions with aaaand if our sonas haven’t interacted, feel free to reach out in my inbox, I don’t bite I just procrastinate 😃

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(note: they might do both)

do you want the guy with the bee allergy or the guy with no brain to mouth filter? super smash bros go

made this very quickly but uh yeah meme redraw. choose your fighter

@bluemoonscape for aoki <3

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Kay's intimacy levels (inspired by @apriciticreveries)

Note: this might be a lil bit smaller than Apri's, simply because Kay as a person doesn't have many friends and he's not very good at maintaining relationships!!

Also his percentages are going to be on the lower end for most people and that's because of his own person issues around relationships- not at all indicative of him disliking someone!!

(in alphabetical order) (if there's anyone who i missed who wants to know theirs, put it in the tags or replies and i will do it special!)

Akane (@aakaneeee) - 30%

They're so articulate, I admire how well they explain their thoughts, and they're considerate and understanding, too? It's really quite impressive. I always enjoy talking with them in our classes.

Airin (@apriciticreveries) - 80% (views him as a little sibling)

You've grown up so beautifully. Every time I see you, my chest aches, and I reach out a hand only to withdraw it. You don't seem to need me, anymore. I should not weigh you down with my worries and my love, no matter how much I wish to wrap you up in my arms and protect you from the bitterness of the world. I'm sorry for everything. You deserve better than me.

Aoki (@bluemoonscape) - 95% (boyfriend)

Despite my responsibilities, he knows, and I am plagued with unimaginable guilt. He has lost so much and all of it is my fault. He told me he would stay, but I can't help but wait for the day when he breaks his promise.

August (@junebluues) - 40%

He reminds me too much of myself and I worry for him, the shadows cast underneath his eyes, the hollowness in his gaze. He's a lovely fellow and he's so important to Airin, I would hate to see anything happen to him.

Daian (@apple8ees) - 95% (adoptive brother)

Maybe if I can prepare you for this world, you can survive to see it become better.

Ish (@chevalperd) - 30%

Nadohan's sweetest one. Ish is such a hopeful, bright light, sometimes so much so that it is blinding. I am glad you exist, and I'm sorry, if I've ever made you sad.

Kel (@sotogalmo) - 35%

So clever and creative. I fear for the day they squash your passion.

Nadohan (@alien-til-i-stage) - 55%

I do not know why you let me rely on you. I love you too much.

Para (@solei-eclipse) - 40%

You are truly one of the coolest people I know. It is an honor to know you at all. I hope you know how important you are, to all of us.

Plip (@awaggaa) - 50%

I can never tell when you are angry with me but nevertheless, I love you terribly. You are going to go so far, even if you don't believe it.

Starry (@starry-skiez) - 40%

Sometimes you scare me but only because I worry for you. You, too, remind me of myself. You are much more cheerful, though. You have more friends. Hopefully, you will not fall the way I did.

Sun (@paradisedisconcert) - 40%

Kind, thoughtful, and always manages to make me laugh. I hope I am not too much of a burden on your time.

Syd (@tsukacchako) - 30%

I'm sorry.

Toon (@nottoonedin) - 50%

I never want to meet you on stage, I know I would lose. The audience would see your brilliance and they wouldn't be able to take their eyes off of you. They would have to notice how amazing you are, no one can truly miss it.

Vant (@ivanttakethis) - 50%

Too kind to me, she makes me feel like I really might be worthy of this. I can't be worthy of this.

Zen (@zerostyrant) - 40%

I admire you and you care for D, so you can't be all bad. You don't seem to like me much, though, so I'll keep my distance for now.

[lookatmysillies]

Aoki Character Inspo Chart (Sona Season)

Made Aoki, my pathetic S10/Sona Season boy's character inspiration chart! Explanations for each character under the chart.

Moi: Self-explanatory, as a sona he inherited several traits from me! Which traits? Wouldn't you like to know, weather boy

Yoshiki, The Summer Hikaru Died: I've explained this before when I introduced Aoki, but Yoshiki is his main character inspiration. His relationship with Kay is very Yoshiki-Hikaru adjacent. Once Kay comes back as an android, Aoki doesn't want to recognize something is wrong with his childhood best friend for a long time, but after a while, he can't avoid the truth of it anymore. Still, he loves Kay no matter what, even if the Kay he knows now isn't really - well, the Kay he knew. Yoshiki's withdrawn and secretive demeanor also applies to Aoki.

Minato, Cherry Bitch Club: Ok listen man it's not what it looks like just hear me out okay hear me out. The crux of the conflict implied in CBC is driven by Minato's severe insecurities. He's desperate to be seen as someone worthy of attention by others, especially by his friends, and is a people pleaser to the extreme, all traits which Aoki shares. He's basically the "side character who everyone loves just enough to miss, but not enough to save" by definition, and he puts himself in the position of a side character by attaching himself to others and melting into the background of their stories. Plus, Minato's design is really cool and it gave me ideas of what I wanted Aoki's design to be.

Adam Stanheight, Saw 2004: You know I had to do it eventually. Adam struggles with anger issues and self-isolation, though at heart he's a kind person who wants the best for others, even strangers. His story is out of his hands and is entirely dictated by the actions of others; he lacks autonomy. Aoki shares those aforementioned traits and story points. Plus, he's a loser twink. There's that

Yun-Woo, Bittersweet Sentence (Studio Investigrave): Though we don't know much about Yun-Woo, I thought of him immediately for inspirations! He's very paranoid and anxious 24/7, which is exactly what Aoki devolves into over the course of his time in the 10th graduating class of Anakt Garden. Their designs also share some similarities, particularly when Aoki has his glasses on (yes, he has glasses!)

Kim Dokja, Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint: The fluctuations between different personas with different people, the self-deprecation, the utter devotion and affectionate nature, it’s all extremely Aoki. KDJ feeling he’s only a spectator to life and not an active participant is particularly relevant to Aoki’s story.

Tagging @rockwgooglyeyes for the Kay mentions

[lookatmysillies]

ALNST OC/Sona Profile: Aoki

I swear I'll get my next intimacy levels post out soon I just wanted to do this first :3

Art by the most lovely and incredible @rockwgooglyeyes (who just does this unprompted idk why *head in hands* anyway I love him). This is Aoki, my OC for @alnst-sona-season. He's like me but so much worse please someone help him

Extra info:

He/Him, transmasc

Potentially in the 10th Anakt Garden based on talks in the server? Undecided

One meaning of the name Aoki is blue. Do you get it guys do you get the joke

Has been close with @rockwgooglyeyes OC, Kay, since they were both little kids. Aoki is very attached to Kay, who's a sort of safety blanket for him, but after an accident, Kay nearly dies, and when he returns, he's - wrong. Something's wrong. Aoki is in denial for a long time about this and it's around this time he becomes a really paranoid person.

(Okay so he's inspired off of The Summer Hikaru Died) (specifically Yoshiki who's described/summarized here: "Yoshiki is a quiet and reserved boy, though he becomes more talkative when discussing things he has a strong dislike for. His good friends describe him as secretive and having a tendency to hold back his thoughts even if they show plainly on his face. According to the adults around him, his appearance and way he presents himself "makes the town a little darker". Although Yoshiki has friends he spends time with regularly, he feels disconnected from and suffocated by the people in his village to the point that he wants to leave or hide himself to avoid others prying into his life." This all factors into Aoki's character.)

Goes from unhinged golden retriever energy to wannabe black cat energy in his teen years (still a depressed repressed golden retriever)

Has specialized in dance training since he was young

Can often be found just casually doing middle splits while reading

You have to drag his ass out of bed in the mornings or he will never come out

His guardian (name yet to be decided) has multiple other pet humans, which has made Aoki competitive as a student

Home planet is just full of black sand there is nothing to see here

Always cold af, he has no body temperature regulation

Can play guitar and do dramatic piano ballads! Multifaceted

Gravitates towards plain food

Gloomy and reserved around people he's not comfortable/familiar with, but easily excited around loved ones. He doesn't express his actual thoughts or feelings about any given situation much, making him a bit of a mystery despite his friendliness to his classmates.