♤ KING OF SPADES ♤

Penned by Roxette

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♤ APPETIZER

This is a private, extremely selective && mutuals only blog for a fandomless OC, Dyuuku Nakahara. This blog is multiship && multiverse friendly! I will interact with canon muses, oc's and multimuses alike!

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( Side note: I neither speak Japanese, Cantonese (or Korean in the case of Squid Game AU's) so I'll be keeping things in English for the sake of not butchering languages. We all know how reliable google translate can be.)

♤ MAIN COURSE

1. Age Restriction.
This blog is strictly for muns who are 21 and over. Chances are, I'm old enough to be your mom, so please respect that I do not want to engage with anyone below that age and even less minors.

2. Following and Unfollowing.
This is not a follow for follow blog. I’ll follow back if I feel our muses could have interesting interactions in some shape or form, or because I really enjoy the content of your blog and your writing, so I’ll be lurking for a bit before contacting you.In that same vein, if you unfollow me (and I'm totally okay with that, I will never ask you why or anything of the sort. Your space is your space and I respect that) -- if you unfollow, please soft block me.Note: I try to give most people a chance, but if you have a wanted fc/wanted opposites tag, I probably won't follow back. I'm sorry but that just tells me you're here for my fc and not my muse as a whole.

3. Triggers & Dark Themes.
I personally do not have any triggers.However be advised that this blog can be triggering. Themes portrayed can and will be dark at times. I will tag all triggers as word tw. If there’s a trigger you’d like me to tag, don’t be shy to message me! I’m only human and sometimes I forget.I AM NOT MY MUSE AND HE IS NOT ME. I do not condone the themes portrayed, nor what my muse may do or say. That being said, certain themes will not be explored but in mention if applicable. You will find no incest, no non-consensual or rpe, and no pdophilia on this blog.

4. Banned Fandoms and FC's.
Fandoms: 13 Reasons Why. Euphoria. Stranger Things (unless I know you or you were recommended by someone I know well).
People/FC's: Real people and historical figures. (Using Markiplier as your fc for your muse is fine, but if you roleplay as Markiplier himself, that's a big nono for me unless it's one of his roles/characters.)

5. Hate & Drama.
I will not tolerate hate of any kind of hate on my dash. Anyone partaking in sending hate, slandering someone in any shape or form, and perpetuating drama, as well as vagueing, will be instantly blocked. This also applies to anyone creating and/or reblogging callout posts that hold no proof but hearsay. And I will not, under any circumstances, reblog a callout post, so don't bother asking me to do so.Also, please don't come to me about someone I'm friends with that you do not like. I'm not here for that stuff.
However, if I'm interacting with someone genuinely toxic, please let me know in private. This is a safe space for me but for you also.

6. Ships and Smut.
I’m very opened to ships as this blog is multiship. In fact, I love them! That being said, I retain the right to be selective on who I ship Dyuuku with. I’m always looking for chemistry first. But don’t feel intimidated by that! Sometimes the spark happens at the least expected moments!All smut threads and gifsets will be sent to: @chef-nakahara instead of the main blog. All smut will be tagged accordingly as usfw and lime or lemon ( yes we're back to the citrus days guys, gals and nb! ) but not put under read more unless my partner requests it.

7. Reply Length & Formatting.
I do prefer paras, personally. Still, I will roleplay any length: one liners, paras and maybe novellas if I'm in the mood. I’ll never ask to match my lengths because I know I can get carried away, but I do expect minimum effort from my partners, as in, if I give you a small para, give me more than a line.I will most definitely use semi fancy formatting and icons in my replies, but I use normal text now because it's easier on the eyes for my mutuals. It does not mean you have to do the same. I will roleplay with people who use any sort of formatting, as well as anyone who will or won't use icons. I’m looking for good writing first and foremost!

8. Reply Speed.
I am slow. Especially at the moment, as my health has been on the decline the last few months. I can take a day, or a month to reply, but know it does not ever indicate how much I like a thread. I go by inspiration in that moment I'm sitting at the computer. I prefer quality over quantity. Sometimes I can write novels, other times, hardly anything. Sometimes I'm just too tired. Please do not hound me for replies unless it's been a few weeks. Sometimes a thread gets lost in the fray, so that's fine.

9. Mains & Exclusives.
I practice mains, and I'm giving exclusives another try. However, earning exclusivity is difficult, I won't lie. I need to know you well and trust you. It's something that has burned me in the past and I'd like not to repeat that.

10. Graphics & Headcanons .
Most graphics and icons have been made by me unless stated otherwise and are not for the taking. Headcanons are not for the taking either. Artwork made by me is not for the taking either.
Icon psd by: niixzee
Theme by: hyruleshop

11. Lastly .
Be good. Be excellent with each other. Don't start drama with me or my friends. Stay away if you support homophobia, sexism, ageism,
p*dophilia, incest, etc... you get the gist. Basically, just be a decent human being, and treat others as you'd like to be treated.

♤ DESSERT

I know I may sound harsh with some of these, but I’m literally just a shy kiwi and chances are I’m more scared of you than you are of me. Thank you for reading through this 500 pages novel (SORRY ;_; ) and remember that I love you and you deserve the best!

♤ DYUUKU NAKAHARA

Chef Nakahara apprenticed under the direction of renown chef Nobu Matsuhisa before opening his own restaurant in 2016 called The King of Spades, in Tokyo Japan. The intense training proved invaluable, inspiring his intimate relationship with food and dining as an all-inclusive experience. He has since opened three more restaurants under the same name, in Hiroshima and Shimoda in Japan and in Seoul, South Korea. There have been talks of opening his first restaurant in the west.

FULL NAME: dyuuku nakaharaNICKNAMES: dyuu, chefFACE CLAIM: joe taslimAGE: 39DATE OF BIRTH: july 30thPLACE OF BIRTH: Osaka, Kansai region, Japan. Lived in Macau, China for 10 years before moving back to Tokyo, Japan.PRONOUNS: he/him

SEXUAL ORIENTATION: pansexual/panromanticOCCUPATION: renown celebrity chef, martial arts teacherETHNICITY: chinese-japaneseLANGUAGES SPOKEN: cantonese, japanese, french, english, ( korean for the squid game verse )

HAIR COLOUR: dark brown, near blackEYE COLOUR: brownHEIGHT: 6'3"TATTOOS AND SCARRING: few scars across his body from his early days when he would do bar fights. Tattoo of a spade on his right shoulder.ALLERGIES: dust, pollenSLEEPING HABITS: When he manages to sleep, it's usually on his back, one arm above his head or upon his forehead, the other propped on his belly.EATING HABITS: He enjoys eating dishes from all across the world, but he is very difficult and critical.EXERCISE HABITS: very active. between working out and martial arts classes, he travels around the world to teach cooking.

ALCOHOL USAGE: oftenPRESCRIPTION MEDICATION: benzodiazepinesDIAGNOSED ILLNESS: parasomniaPOSITIVE TRAITS: charming, creative, funnyNEGATIVE TRAITS: envious, gluttonous, impulsive, lustfulFEARS: losing his daughter, water, ghostsDISLIKES: cats (except ahmia's he would die for her)QUIRKS: tends to crack his joints all the time, which can be irritatingFAVOURITE FILM: Mortal Kombat (yes I went there HAH!)THEME SONG: Fine Again -- Seether

♤ Kaito Nakahara

Father
Retired Businessman

♤ Li Xiu Mao

Mother
Retired Actress

♤ Chikao Hajime

Ex-Wife
Psychiatrist

♤ Ahmia Nakahara

Daughter
Student

This blog can and will contain themes that could be triggering
such as, but not limited to:
death, murder, blood/gore, PTSD, substance abuse, food, cheating, drugs, alcohol, torture, sex.Alongside thoughts of:
murder, suicide, PTSD, anxiety & depression.

• Main Verse
• Alice in Borderland

• Silent Hill
• Cult

• Squid Game (N.008)
• Squid Game (frontman)

• Train to Busan
• Silent Sea

• Gang
• Vampire

• TLOU (tba)
• Mortal Kombat

Hi! I'm Roxette. She/her. 30+. I'm a (🍷wine) mom and coffee fiend. ☕ artist. writer. canadian. leo. bi. EST.
I have no triggers.
Mortal Kombat and Sonic the Hedgehog enthusiast.

I have bipolar disorder, deal with heavy depression and a lot of anxiety. I am medicated, but please be patient with me. Sometimes even medication isn't enough to suppress these illnesses.

@MOLTOBENE

Private, selective && mutuals only multimuse blog for various muses from various franchises, such as:
Ringu (1988), Sonic the Hedgehog, Silent Hill & Mortal Kombat
Possible triggering themes present.
Low Activity.

@42PIECE

Private, extremely selective && mutuals only blog for Junji Ito's Tomie Kawakami
Extreme triggering themes present.
Low Activity.
Small haitus.

@kahrma

Private, extremely selective && mutuals only blog Nanno from Girl From Nowhere.
Extreme triggering themes present.
Low Activity.

Dyuuku’s fame is well known in the culinary world, both for his eccentric dishes and criticism of others’ dishes. Dyuu holds a sharp tongue and is not afraid of telling it like it is. Unfortunately, fame went up to his head, which caused his divorce from his wife of fifteen years. He has a daughter, whom he loves very much, but has a difficult time connecting with since the divorce. He tries with her, but it seems like it’s never enough. In truth, she resents him for destroying their family.On the side he is also a prominent martial arts instructor who has participated in various tournaments and come out victorious on most occasions.

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Note: NOT SPOILER FREE
TW: death mention
Season 1: Dyuuku is propelled into the Borderland on a late afternoon while having a heated discussion with his agent on the phone. He's crossing the street when he sees the fireworks, then enters the store and, as he is ready to fire him, his phone suddenly screeches into his ear before dying. That's when the lights go out, and he realizes he is alone in the store. Stunned, he travels the empty city until he finds his first band of people who are waiting for a game to start. He will win, but not without consequences.The Beach
He will make it to The Beach, where he will be dubbed King of Spades because of his ability to soar through the Spade games. Added to the council of The Beach, he also is assigned to food and drinks to help. With a small team, he will sometimes scavenge for food to make for the others. When the 10 of Hearts game happens, Dyuu manages to defend himself, but many, because of his association with the kitchen, believe he is the Witch due to the kitchen knife used to kill the girl. He will survive The Beach and the game, but not without its scars, both physical and emotional.Season 2: His title of King of Spades may have been a fake, or someone stole it from him. Regardless, Dyuu makes it to the Face Card games with the real King of Spades constantly on him to make sure he keeps his title and not leave it to Dyuu. Dyuu will make it to the last fight, forcing the King of Spades to remove his gear for speed and agility, and fight one on one for a while, but gets shot in the belly three times, effectively rendering Dyuu useless. Left for dead, he will awaken later and drag himself into the street.ENDING 1:
Unfortunately Dyuu dies of blood loss from his injury with the King of Spades. When he is declining his stay in Borderland, he does not make it out alive.ENDING 2
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Dyuu and Akina manage to make it to the Queen of Hearts after the King of Spades is dead. Still very much injured, Akina helps him reach the tea table. Mira, though interested in Dyuu, is far more interested in Akina, and thus she becomes her prime target. Akina manages to get out of Mira's mind games and finishes the game of Croquet. Dyuu does not participate, too injured to do so, and 'dies' come the end of the game. Akina makes the choice for him to return to the real world, where they are attempting to save Dyuu's life. It succeeds, but he spends a long time in the hospital where he meets Akina all over again.Note: The Borderland has humbled him a little more with every game he must participate into. Fame, money, power, none of it matters here. It does not take long before Dyuu realizes this, and he softens considerably toward people. Eventually, he finds The Beach, and the Hatter offers him the job of club’s chef for the guests. The Hatter’s promises of leaving Borderland gives him hope, therefore he accepts. His only hope to finally reunite with his daughter, is to leave this place, and he intends on doing so.

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TW: KIDNAPPING
Sometimes a man becomes desperate. Sometimes he loses his head.Dyuuku means well, of course he does, and he’d never hurt his daughter, Ahmia. When his ex-wife, Chikao, moves to the United States with her new husband and Ahmia, Dyuuku is gutted. Angry and feeling betrayed, he flies to the United States and manages to find Chikao in a small town in Maine: Brahms. Picking Ahmia up during lunch time at school, Dyuu spins a web of lies for her to follow him – he strives to take her home to Japan.On the way to the airport, he must go through a small tourist town: Silent Hill. Only this is as far as he goes, because his car breaks down on Lindsey Street – thankfully near the Auto Repair shop. Asking Ahmia to remain in the car, he enters the shop only to find it empty of… anyone. When he returns, Ahmia’s gone, and panic settles in.Now he is running around town trying to find her – but the town seems devoid of life but for the creatures he cannot explain. He must find her. If anything happens to her, he’ll never forgive himself.

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TW: SUICIDE
Ruined. A divorce which cost him everything – Chikao, now his ex-wife, took it all, leaving Dyuu with nothing more than shame and a debt the size of his arm. His three restaurants gone bankrupt for lack of funds; he has nothing to look forward to any longer. Can’t even bear being in his daughter’s life like this. Thus, he does what many do when they feel they cannot go on: short of suicide, Dyuuku Nakahara vanishes – first to Sanya, the slum of Tokyo, a city that does not exist on the map. There, he changes his name – his prowess at combat earns him a place in the pits where he fights various opponents in exchange for a small monetary reward -- until he has just enough money to catch a clandestine ride by boat to South Korea, hoping to remake a life there.Unfortunately, it is not so easy. Finding a measly job at a local restaurant, paid below the minimum wage and under the table, he manages to find a ridiculously small apartment he can seldom afford to pay for, let alone even eat and keep clothes on his back.
On a lonely, insomniac evening strolling the streets at night, a mysterious man comes to him with the premise of a game. Winning easily, he is offered an opportunity to play various games in order to win enough money to put him back on his feet, re-open a restaurant, and return to his daughter. Thus, he accepts… now he is Number 008.

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( Note: While he was one of those who voted to leave, he returns shortly thereafter when he is offered a second chance, now determined to win. )

Dyuuku Nakahara won. Except winning brings him no joy — when he is left to his own devices afterwards, nothing brings him satisfaction. Food tastes bland. Even spending money feels like dipping his toes in water so lukewarm it feels like air. What’s a man got to do to feel alive again? He was a good man once — even when fame put him up the charts, he wasn’t entirely jaded. Now… now he can’t come to terms with anything; can’t even feel anger. He searches for thrills, and finds nothing on them.So he begins an extensive search: finds a few people who may be associated with the Games that took his soul. He soon discovers the purpose of the games beyond the paying of extensive debts. Finds out about VIPs. There’s also game master calling himself Front Man who serves the guests and watches over the games. He learns this through befriending some of the VIP’s — now that he has money, it’s so much easier to make people talk. Now that he has money… he can do anything. Making friends is as easy as breathing. Invited by one of the VIPs as a guest, he witnesses his first games outside playing it. Adorned with an Owl Mask, he watches. And watches. Thought it would maybe create a spark, maybe even anger him: would make him feel something in the hollow left in his chest. Nothing.Months later, the thought has lingered, festered in his mind, though he is convinced by now his request was rejected — he receives a card similar to the one the mysterious salesman handed him: a red card with the three symbols printed upon it… and behind it, a phone number. Except he isn’t invited to take part in the games, he’s invited to overlook them. At last. Thus begins his time as Front Man of the games. For the first time in a long time now, there is glint of heat in his chest. For the first time in a long time, he feels something: excitement.

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He was born inside the Society. Lived there his whole life, with no respite and no way to see the outside world but through the lens of the Supreme Leader. That is, until he ventured outside 5 years back. He does not remember why he did it: curiosity, most likely. In being alone and seeing the town next door for himself, he discovered a whole new world – not at all what the council had been spilling to its followers. Dyuuku began sneaking out, like a teenager escaping his parents at night. Finding small things like magazines, newspaper, novels, from one of the stands of the town nearby, he educated himself on the world he was never allowed to view. It did not last, however, soon to be discovered. As punishment, he spent a year in the Backlogs – a prison specific to those who have berated the rules of the cult. He did not come out of it unscathed, and now he seeks to find ways to leave – except he cannot just leave, as his daughter keeps him grounded to the compound. Indoctrinated beyond recovery, Chikao, his wife, was in fact the one who told the council of Dyuu’s whereabouts. After his time in the Backlogs, Dyuu’s relationship with Chikao, already not the best, turned to cold stone. Now, all he has left is his daughter, Ahmia, whom he swears he will free from the Society. One day, they’ll both be free…

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( Note: The Society does not need to be called as such. It can be the cult your muse is into instead. His story remains similar, but can easily be curated to your verse too. )

NOTE: NOT SPOILER FREEDyuuku takes his daughter, Ahmia, on a semi-vacation trip – there’s more behind this of course: one of his restaurants is being inaugurated in Busan that evening, which is the sole reason he was in South Korea to begin with.Ahmia, on the other hand, is not all too thrilled, not because of the trip, which she’s excited about, but because she’s aware the only reason her father took her to Seoul in the first place was not really for her, but for himself. As always, his job, and everything else, comes first. She’s simply following along. Thus her mood is a slight dimmed the entirety of the trip, like she’s disinterested.When the breakout happens, he’s one of the first ones to manage to hold back a small horde while the other passengers manage an escape – except he’s left to his own devices quickly enough, one of the doors to the next car closed in his face before Ahmia, on the other side, convinces a lady to open the door for him. From that moment on, Dyuu begins feeling a dark sense of anger and reprimand toward the other passengers for the way they used him and left him to die. He becomes further withdrawn until they reach Daejeon Station – from there he notes a man and a little girl go a separate way from the rest of the passengers and decides to follow him – when arriving upon more zombies, both fathers find themselves re-jumping on the train as it departs, and stick together as a group to rescue those trapped between cars.

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( Ending note: Dyuuku and Ahmia barely survive but manage to escape the train and make it safely to Busan alongside Su-an and Seong-kyeong. Dyuu is, however, in bad shape by that time, but is able to go on. )

NOTE: NOT SPOILER FREE
Based off Netflix's show Silent Sea.One of the now rare active Marine Biologists left, Dr. Nakahara is called in by the Institute for his extensive knowledge of prior draught life to assist Doctor Song Ji-An. He’s not certain why he was called in for this mission to the Balhae Research Station, but he decides to assist Doctor Song, whom he admires greatly and whose reputation has reached across the entire world with her research.Before the mission, he would travel extensively from one research center to another across the globe, studying what marine life was preserved. He still has a daughter, who’s healthy, living with her mother back in Japan. While a skilled fighter in this verse, Dyuu does not own any restauration venues, instead using cooking as a personal means of relaxing.

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(Note: Dyuu does not make it out of the Balhae Research Station alive.)

Second in command to a large (nameless) gang, Dyuuku is as dangerous as he can be ruthless in battle. He’s is very faithful to his boss and will not hesitate to carry out his will as necessary. He still owns a restaurant on the side, a high end five star venue he takes care of. On the outside, it appears a regular restaurant, but its hidden basement is often used to gang related meetings or even the occasional torture session.(Note: I am keeping the gang name as nameless as it can be any sort of gang, from my writing partner’s own gang to a rival gang. It leaves things open for easier plotting.)

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“Who the fuck’s Bi-han?”, Dyuuku repeats so often it has become a mantra… until he figures out the truth. Long ago a man and his clan, the Lin Kuei, attacked the Shirai Ryu – killed Hanzo Hasashi who, years later, got his revenge for the murder of his clan and family as the specter Scorpion. Bi-Han died, but his soul did not cross over. Split apart as two separate entities, the good and the bad residing within Bi-Han’s soul took shapes of their own: one as the embodiment of darkness, Noob Saibot… and a version reborn in modern era through Dyuuku Nakahara, renown chef and fighter – Raiden not only finds him, but also sees the potential in him – and a way to keep both halves apart, for he does not know what would happen were both Noob Saibot and Dyuuku merge once more into one being.Dyuuku accepts Raiden’s call to save Earthrealm, but old foes of Bi-Han re-emerge – the uncanny physical similarities between Bi-Han and Dyuuku confusing to some. As he fights for Earthrealm, Dyuuku finds out more about his heritage and what he is and represents.

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NOTE: NOT SPOILER FREEDyuuku is a culinary teacher at Hawkins High School. Chikao, his now ex-wife, moved out of Hawkins in 1983 after Will Byer’s disappearance following their divorce, but Dyuuku has no idea where she’s settled, as she’s made sure to leave no traces of her whereabouts beyond the occasional call to say she’s alive and so is Ahmia. Though distraught, Dyuu has remained in Hawkins because he fears losing complete contact with his daughter otherwise, as he is unable to contact them – they are the ones contacting him. He still receives the occasional letter from Ahmia, which he suspects is against her mother’s wishes, but there is never a return address on any of the envelopes he can work with.As any small town, there are many rumors roaming about; money problems, cheating, beatings. None of them are true. Chikao and Dyuuku’s marriage was doomed from the start, before they even arrived in Hawkins to remake a new, calm life, later agreeing to having a child to try and patch up the impossible. Eventually the dam broke, and Chikao left with Ahmia with the court’s approval.Chikao, in fact, moved to California which was their first intention of destination when they arrived in America in the 70′s. Dyuuku prefered a small and quiet town, and found Hawkins in Indiana instead. They chose to give it a try, and after Dyuu found a job he enjoys, refused to leave Hawkins when Chikao pleaded. Dyuu has an idea she and Ahmia are in California, but has no clue where. They are, in fact, in Lenora Hills, where ‘Eleven’ Jane and the Byers would relocate in 1985.

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Note: Though this was created for Halloween, it is a verse that will remain after.Dyuuku as a vampire resides in a tower in Tokyo, with his restaurant on the first floor. The restaurant appears the same as his main verse. The top of the tower holds many relics of old times, such as gargoyles from dynasties past.IMPORTANT POINTS
He can go into sunlight as long as his eyes are protected. So with sunglasses that cover the sides and top, he’s usually okay (and yes he has fancy sunglasses that look pretty neat). No, he will not sparkle, dear god. But if you manage to remove his glasses, his eyes will literally melt and burst like tears and he’ll be blind. It won’t stay like this, but it’s very painful and he has to hide away while he heals.He does possess strength beyond his physique.His teeth look normal on the outside until he shifts. Then it’s not just the canines that grow, it’s the whole two rows of teeth that get sharp. He doesn’t just bite into your neck, he’ll rip out a chunk and feed on the blood from the artery. Sometimes he might be more teasing but let’s be real, that shit HURTS.If he likes you, he’ll keep you alive a long time. There’s an enzyme in his saliva that keeps the victim conscious throughout. It’s cruel but he finds blood is tastier that way. He’ll literally use you like a caprisun. If you’re unlucky enough to be his go to, well, it’s not a fun ride. It also may be a way to turn someone into one of his own if he likes you enough. That’s a very long process for another post.While he is unable to capture someone’s gaze through his sunglasses, when he removes them and manages to catch your eye, it’s already over. You’re free to fight it however. His eyes are white, full on white, there are no irises or pupils so you never know exactly where he’s looking until he captures your gaze (another reason to wear sunglasses because that could be unsettling on the outside and well, it’s not a selling point when you wanna feed.) They do not glow in the dark however.How to kill him: fire. Not just a small flame. He needs to be fully incinerated, bones and all. What happens if you don’t do this: he will eventually regenerate. Depending on the damage, it can take years for him to get back on his feet and go on the hunt again. It will leave him vulnerable during that time, and the process is very painful for him. Not only that but because he spends so long without feeding unless someone helps him, he’s very weak until he feeds again.He does not make everyone he meets his victim. Sometimes he may be genuine, but he makes his circle tight. Doesn’t mean you’re safe though. If the urge arises or you get on his bad side... you’re done for.He still holds a restaurant since he’s in a modern setting. High quality. The meat may not be beef as advertised though. He does have to get rid of the meatbags somehow.He’s well over a thousand years old. He was very much the kind of man known in his main before he was turned. A pretty maiden captured him and he was her servant for 462 years before she was destroyed by a hunter. Since then he’s been on his own, but has continued her legacy, using her name. She was a powerful woman named Nakahara Akane.
Like her, his neck is able to elongate like a snake’s and wrap around its victim if it struggles too much. It’s quite unsettling to watch and usually the visuals are enough to petrify the victim.

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