Umito Jiyuu

TW List: Brief mentions of Child Abuse/Neglect, Mentions of injury and kidnapping

Umito was born in Scorched Mountain as a set of twins to parents that weren’t exactly the best people. It was miraculous that both children would make it out of their baby years alive as the parents simply didn’t care for them literally. The two just did the bare minimum to keep the children fed and clothes and not a touch more.

If not for the two getting in active trouble and the children being rescued by a concerned merchant man, it was likely the two could have died before ever reaching their teens. The merchant man, Akito, took the twins in as his own children to raise alongside his older son, Yuuki. With Akito, Umito and his sister, Haruka, were raised in a much wealthier lifestyle. They were showered with love that they were sorely missing prior to their rescue and that helped speedrun the bond that was previously just not there, even if the twins still withheld a lot of their own issues out of habit.

Umito would take to cooking when they were old enough to be trusted around open flames without hurting themself. Not to mention other lessons that would be shared with them, such as reading, writing, calculations, and how to be a merchant. Sure, they weren’t going to take over the business that Akito had, as that was their older brother’s role; but it gave them the tools to make it on their own if it was needed in the future.

After Umito turned twelve, Akito would take in another child, a little girl named Kanami. Umito would overhear what had happened to Kanami, that her parents were killed in front of her by some bandits, and take it upon themself to aid the girl. Umito would often circle Kanami, more than the other siblings, and a bond would form between the four year old and them. That’s not to say that the others didn’t form a bond, just that Umito’s was stronger.

Over the next couple years, Kanami could be found sticking very closely to Umito, even during training or teaching times. Umito would have started to train with a sword as a form of self-protection, thinking that maybe they could be a samurai if they worked hard enough. After all, what better way to repay Akito for everything he’s done for them than offering a strong source of protection? Yuuki would be busy with his training to take over the business and Haruka was far more intrigued in taking care of animals, giving each of the siblings a goal and path as they grew up.

A day to be remembered would come after Umito turned fourteen; it was a full family trip out towards Gale Springs. Akito had business there and wanted Yuuki to come along to watch the proceedings, Umito volunteered to go as their sword training had been going exceptionally well. And because Umito was going, Kanami whined until she was allowed to tag along as well. So with Haruka staying behind, the rest of the family went with guards towards Gale Springs with no incident. However, not long after they left, the entire crew would be attacked by bandits. In the confusion, Umito would spot Kanami get taken and would give chase.

Umito would eventually catch up and have to fight to rescue their little sister, but this would lead to them being largely separated from the rest. They’d go to turn back to the group with Kanami hiding in their arms, but then the bandits that were coming from the battle would start chasing them down. With little choice, Umito would flee towards Noir Vale’s forest as fast as the horse would take them. They would manage to escape within the trees, but with no idea if returning was a good idea, they continued towards Noir Vale with their injuries becoming more apparent as the jostling was getting to them. Kanami’s shaking slowly died down as her fears seemed to subside with Umito's protection.

When they finally arrived in Noir Vale, it was everything Umito had as the adrenaline that kept them going was fading away. Thankfully, they found someone to help them prior to passing out; allowing them to get medical attention and food before explaining their situation to that specific person.

While contemplating their next move, it was increasingly clear that they were unsure of the outcome of the battle. Their family’s safety was completely unknown and it was too dangerous to try to go check with just themself because they had to care for Kanami as well. They knew that at least Haruka was safe at home, and maybe they’d hear something back before long from travelers and maybe send a courier towards Haruka to let her know what happened.

Regardless of what the future held, Umito focused on the now and quickly moved to start trying to get their sister and them a place to stay for possibly long-term. Knowing that they had no connections and no money meant it’d be hard to simply return to Scorched Mountain on short notice, not to mention dangerous with those bandits still out there. So with the help of the person that helped them when they first showed up, they got a small home and started to work as a cook.

Though, with the dissatisfaction of the ingredients they were given to work with, they moved to become a hunter. To secure their own ingredients to cook with and make something they are proud of instead of simply pulling from others. Of course, it was rough at first. They were skilled with a blade, but hunting required much more than simple swordplay to succeed. Eventually they’d get the hang of it; at the cost of a few scars littering their body.

Years would actually fly by before they knew it. Umito would have sent a letter to Haruka about their survival and what they’ve been up to with Kanami. The letter they’d get back would force their hand to stay put with Kanami as it seemed the bandit attack really did a number on their dad’s finances because he lost much of the deal that was conducted. Umito would send another letter informing their family that they’ll stay in Noir Vale, taking care of Kanami so that they didn’t put pressure on the family finances and that they were confident they’ll be fine.

With the confirmation that their family was safe; Umito’s focus went entirely on raising money on their own and taking care of Kanami. Not to mention the connections they’ve made in Noir Vale were admittedly a little hard to simply just up and leave now.

LIKES | Cooking, Fighting, Hunting, Climbing, Working Out, Spiders, Butterflies, Moths, Snakes
DISLIKES | Bigots, Burnt Food, Infestation Insects, Messy Cooking Areas, Old Ingredients
VOICE CLAIM | Rin Penrose https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScUTQdxwlnY

• QOTD and possibly more extra stuff: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l5s5Hhuo_Pz23HtKxi1gIlP8f1Wd_lJPAKEXgUakRm0/edit?usp=sharing

• His family consists of five people including himself: His dad (Akito/Umbreon), Older brother (Yuuki/Leafeon), Twin sister (Haruka/Hakamo-o), and Little sister (Kanami/Skitty), . His dad adopted all of his siblings except his older brother.

  • Takes care of Kanami on his own, she is approx. 8 years younger than him. Frequently gets onto him when he gets hurt. Helps stitch up his damaged clothes from hunting.

• Despite natural selfishness, she cares deeply for her family to the point of almost overprotectiveness and will actively seek to do things for them if they need. Though, she may come off as a little tsundere about it as she complains while still doing the thing.

• Absolutely loves to cook, has a super palate that lets them pinpoint ingredients used in a dish if they’ve tasted them before. They use it to see what a dish needs before serving.

• Has various scars all over, but none on their back. They were raised with the belief that a scar on the back is dishonorable.

• Capable of riding on horseback for travel.

• Skilled with a katana, dagger, and bow and arrow.

  • Sold their katana to make ends meet when they first got to Noir Vale
  • Always has their dagger on them. Carries bow and arrows on them while hunting.