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Kawaii-Desu in Body and Soul Neko “………Nyaaaaa…………..” unquenchable pining for the attention of a Senpai that ……! What’s happening!? What’s going on!? What is they are cursed never to confess too, for a needlessly this!? What happened to Koneko-chan!? I get confused drawn out period of time. at the sudden situation! I couldn’t hide my confused Kawaii-Desu in Body and Soul state because something that seems like an unbelievable Lithe and soft of skin, Neko can most easily be identified action by Koneko-chan is happening! I never expected by their signature kitten ears and tail. Though the overall Koneko-chan to do erotic things like Rias and Akeno-san! appearance of these cat-like traits can differ greatly I could feel her dry cat tongue on my neck…..! I got my between family lines – some short, spotted and sleek of neck licked by Koneko-chan! What is it with her tongue fur, others long, snowy white and fuzzy. movement!? It’s too erotic! Koneko-chan spoke with a small voice with emotional eyes. Fully of age, Neko typically stand around 5’0 to 5’5 feet tall, and share an innocent, nubile and often busty “……..I want Senpai.” physique, as well as a soft and purring voice, that puts -Ichiei Ishibumi, them apart from the human kin they most resemble, Highschool DxD, Volume 11 – Uroboros and the and aids them in their search for enlightenment through Promotion Test a senpai. Though standards of appearance differ between cultures, their race is almost universally Neither entirely mortal nor spirit, the mysterious Neko considered unnaturally adorable in appearance. are an enchanted cat-like people that exist between worlds – stranded from their home in fairy by their Depending on their bloodline, many Neko also exhibit dimpled lips with ease, the Neko people find themselves secondary traits such as bright slitted eyes, whiskers, unable to express that which their heart yearns for, to heart shaped birthmarks, fuzzy calves and pawed feet or the senpai that matters to them the most. retractable claw-like nails. Why Won’t Senpai Notice Me? At your option you may roll, or pick, one or more In order to earn their place in the Harem Lord’s court, additional kitty characteristics your Neko might possess, each Neko sets out on a pilgrimage upon coming of age from the table below. to get a senpai to notice them, though each’s journey is D8 Additional Kitty Characteristics unique. 1 Particularly bushy kitten fur All Neko desire a senpai for different reasons, whether it Unusually coloured hair in a bright primary 2 be love, a best friend or someone to share in a hobby or colour (Pink, Purple, Red, Green, Blue etc.) professional endeavour – although they are often forced 3 Pawed feet and furred calves to invent more fanciful stories in order to stay near 4 Vertical cat’s pupils them. Popular excuses include a pretending to swear a 5 Cute birthmark life debt for rescuing them the path of a slow moving 6 Whiskers carriage, claiming they need to watch over them just in 7 Fuzzy paw hands case they fulfil their destiny and become the demon king 8 Cat fangs and telling them they need their senpai’s help in fleeing The Great Mistake persecution in their homeland by Nazi dog people. Some Neko will stand staunchly by the first senpai that The existence of the Neko dates back to an event known comes to consume their fancy, playing for their as ‘the great mistake’, when the Neko spirits of the attention even after all hope seems lost, whilst others feywilds petitioned their patron prince, the archfey are more temperamental, attempting to court the Harem Lord Miyazaki, to bless their incorporeal forms attention of several potential senpai during their with mortal flesh so that they might fraternise amongst journeys. the young races they admired so. The traits of an ideal senpai vary depending on the The Neko pledged not to squander their gift, swearing to tastes of each Neko as well, but most would agree that dedicate their lives to currying the favour of their particularly spineless, clueless, misogynistic or bland favourite mortals – or senpai, in the Neko tongue – they individuals appeal most to their fey nature. Childhood had watched for so long. friends, and individuals sitting at window seats near, but In return, Miyazaki promised that although they had not quite at, the back right corner of a room, are also a been made things of the flesh, their fey power would premium commodity. Some rare individuals are so not fail them, and they would always have a place at his popular that several Neko may accumulate around them court upon their passing, so long as they stayed true to to form a harem in order to compete for their attention. their hearts. At your option you may roll, or pick, one or more But alas, in their delight the Neko forgot the fickle qualities your Neko finds attractive in a potential senpai, nature of fairy’s denizens, and the Harem Lord was no from the table below. exception. Afeared that his subject’s tales might end too D8 Preferred Senpai Quality soon, Miyazaki’s laced his miracle with a terrible, if not somewhat transparent, curse in a desperate bid to draw 1 Is a childhood friend Has been witnessed sitting in a window seat near out their legend across many seasons – even if some of 2 (not quite at) the back right corner of a room. his subject’s chronicles must be made so long and 3 Naivety overdone, they risk being cancelled before a climax is 4 Looks like a delinquent, but actually isn’t reached. Bland and mundane, with no interesting or 5 For when it comes to the one they desire most, a Neko’s memorable characteristics words of heartfelt confession fall mute, replaced by a 6 Is a nice™ senpai single dejected, mournful purr. No matter how they 7 Prefers 2D partners strive, though lesser thoughts and wants pass their 8 Emotionally unavailability A Timeless Echo through a perilous and intimate journey. Others find work as maids or servants to get closer to regal nobles Like all things from the realm of fairy, Neko culture is as that catch their eyes whilst more still take advantage of ponderous and stagnant as it is bizarre – a timeless and their ageless appearance to transfer between arcane fantastically distorted echo of the wants and desires of and knightly academies, often three or even six episodes the prime materiel plane itself. ten-days into the season, in order to find the perfect As such, they are often found repeating the same high wizard school sweethearts of their dreams. behaviour and mannerisms as their forbearers, such as Neko Names an impulse to run with toast in their mouths, compulsively lying about not having done stuff before to Although Neko often belong to large and sprawling look more pure, and beginning their sentences with “it’s families, they take only one name, preferring the unique not like…” – always favouring the methods of their thickness and patterns of their fur over a family or clan predecessors over new and creative concepts and name. These given names are often eastern in origin, innovation. due to their connection with the Shou people – one of the few cultures capable of tolerating their constant This behaviour is often only exacerbated by their bullshit. frustration at being able to get their senpai to notice them, often resulting in displays alarming and risqué Other Neko take on more novel kitten themed names in behaviour such as consuming excessive amounts of order to stand out more to their prospective senpais, warm milk, wearing belled collars, knee socks in the and to better reflect their own nature to others they height of summer or pretending to trip and falling on top might encounter during their travels. of the object of their desire in order to attract their Male Names: Yukki, Kyo, Ritsuka, Hiroshi, Takashi, Kei, attention. Kaoru, Yuu, Makoto, Akira, Kaede, Itachi, Sakamoto, At your option you may roll, or pick, one or more unusual Shirou, Kuzuki, Shinji behaviours your Neko might exhibit, from the table Female Names: Ichigo, Sora, Koneko, Yuno, Irina, below. Shizuka, Haruka, Hikari, Sakura, Rin, Lethe, Nyako, D8 Unusual Behaviours Akane, Yuri, Megumi, Aya, Himari Always wears knee socks with at least a small 1 Kitty Names: Bell, Tinkle, Dot, Snowball, Mittens, patch of exposed skin and/or never wears a shirt Mocha, Chestnut, Kat, Tabby, Nya, Cheshire, 2 Running with toast in mouth Schrodinger, Noir, Tigga, Bast, Kitty, Whiskers 3 Always bears a belled collar Works the word Nya, or some form of cat pun, Neko Traits 4 into almost every sentence Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increases by 5 Only ever sleep curled up on floors. 1. Uses house cat food bowls instead of plates like 6 a regular person Age. Neko reach adulthood at around the same age as a Always calls their senpai Sempai, instead of their 7 human, but tend not to show any dramatic signs of actual name development past the age of 16. They live for around 8 Calls everyone they meet Master the same age as a regular human. Alignment. Neko are an innately spontaneous race, A Journey for Senpai’s Attention often over reacting or acting seemingly out of character Though isolated meadow villages and sacred Neko for the sake of inciting a dramatically appropriate groves dedicated to the Harem Lord do exist, most Neko moment to bond over with their senpai, causing them to spend their lives competing for their senpai’s attention often lead a Chaotic lifestyle.
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