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... I forget to remind Milk about the Sukukaja. Whoops?

Edit: This plan is simple and is not anime-like.

My vote:
[X] Plan I Can't Sit Back and Ignore It.
 
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Throwing my hat into the ring in vote suggestions.

[X] Plan I Can't Sit Back and Ignore It.
-[X] "It's not that complicated. I just...don't want to be unable-or unwilling-to do something when people are in trouble. A person's life is priceless. That life must mean so much to their friends, their family, the whole world in general. To not take action when someone is in trouble, or to let (as corny as it sounds) 'Evil' do what they want and ruin the lives of others because it would be easier or convenient to do so...I can't stand the thought of it."
--[X] "I can't help everyone. I know that. But I can damn well try, because doing anything less than my best is unacceptable."
---[X] "As for being kind, well jeez Kohaku. Do you need to have a reason to be kind? I mean, I can think of plenty of reasons why you shouldn't be a dick."
----[X] "I guess if I need a reason to be kind beyond just for the sake of it, I want to be a person that my friends and family are proud of. Especially my mom, when I finally see her again."

Hoped this was inspired or something. Maybe it's just me, but I don't think Yumi is the type to need a whole big list of reasons to be who she is. She wants to help people because it's the right thing to do, and because she can't stand not doing anything.

Edit: Made some minor edits, mostly to grammar.

Edit 2: BethofDeath made a good point about Kohaku's childhood situation, so I added a bit more to the end, beyond the "golden rule" reason. I think that is it for me, no more edits.
 
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Perhaps Yumi doesn't need a big list of reasons, but this! Is! ANIME!

Big inspirational speeches when someone's struggling with doubts and fears are par for the course. ^_^

Also:

"As for being kind, well geez Kohaku. Do you need a reason to be kind to be kind? I mean, I can think of plenty of reasons why you shouldn't be a dick."

"I was raised by two psychotic parents and spent my formative years forced into a cult as a figure of psuedo-deification to bring the End Times upon all my father sees as filth and corruption. Yes, Yumi, I need a reason to be kind, and not go Apocalypse Maiden with the powers my father taught me to fear. Maybe a little purging of the world in Ragnarok will wipe the world clean of any other cults, so no other teenage girls get forced into being a gestation chamber for human extermination? Sure looks like being a 'dick' would be worth the sacrifice!"

Edit: Or, in fewer words, this may well be Kohaku's Hope Event Horizon, to invert a trope. Like, she's intellectually gotten it, seeing what Yumi does... but Yumi's also (one of?) the only powerhouses she's seen so effortlessly able to defeat one shockingly powerful enemy at a time, yet not be the slightest bit off their rocker with said power. This is probably an important question for her, striking at the very heart of her upbringing and what path her accepting her own powers will take.
 
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nmorrow said:
----[X] "I guess if I need a reason to be kind beyond just for the sake of it, I want to be a person that my friends and family are proud of. Especially my mom, when I finally see her again."
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Bro NO

KOHAKU'S MOM IS DEAD GET THAT OUT OF THERE-
Like please that will cause so so many issues I can already see it- bro you don't comprehend the meltdown she my get at that comment- Landmine we have to avoid!
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Edit: Or, in fewer words, this may well be Kohaku's Hope Event Horizon, to invert a trope. Like, she's intellectually gotten it, seeing what Yumi does... but Yumi's also (one of?) the only powerhouses she's seen so effortlessly able to defeat one shockingly powerful enemy at a time, yet not be the slightest bit off their rocker with said power. This is probably an important question for her, striking at the very heart of her upbringing and what path her accepting her own powers will take.
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This- This so much- I know it's a really cheesy and long vote ya'll, but at least Beth and I agree that it is needed here-

And if that won't win you over, then here's this- Last time I pushed for this kind of thing we got a trait slot. We we're rewarded for being anime- We may not get a trait slot, but I honestly, genuinely feel like this vote has the chance to kickstart both of their growth. I honestly feel like Plan To be Strong and Kind V2 has that potential!

And if you don't like how it is now- Change it! Feel free to make a version 3!~ Oh heck, if you don't want to risk splitting the vote if some people can't change their votes, suggest edits! I'm sure Beth would be willing to help make the vote even better and keep the votes intact!... Unless you aren't Beth then sorry-
 
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Herofox said:
Our Mom is dead too.
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Clarification: Her Mom JUST died- and it's probably still a sore point to be reminded of seeing her mom blow up- I'm just saying it isn't good to risk it like that! I do think the rest of the vote is good- just that seems like it could make things worse for Kohaku-

Oh and how it's said too-
Yumi: "Especially my mom, when I finally see her again."
Kohaku: "Good you have that waiting for you-" She says, having to be reminded that she has no parents who are waiting for her in the afterlife or are waiting to abuse her more-

Just... I do not think that's a wise part of the vote to have- again everything is great but that bit! I just don't want to risk making things worse with the lass is all.
 
...Does my vote imply Yumi is looking forward to dying? I just meant that she wants to be a woman her mother would be proud of, when she finally passed on, you know, decades down the line.

As for Kohaku and her mom, I don't think we need to tiptoe around this. We shouldn't be cracking jokes, but Kohaku, at least to me, isn't a damsel in distress. She's struggling to find her place in the world, yeah, but she's made of stern stuff. She won't go off the handle from us talking about our mom.
 
Out of your friends, which are you?

Yuma: Traumatized.
Kyoko: Traumatized.
Oriko: Traumatized.
Kirika: Traumatized.
Dante: BALLIN'!
Vergil: Traumatized.
Yuki: Traumatized.
Kohaku: Traumatized.
Homura: Traumatized.
Yumi: Traumatized...?
Scheduled vote count started by TremendousMilk3 on May 24, 2024 at 10:28 PM, finished with 25 posts and 11 votes.
  • [X] Plan I Can't Sit Back and Ignore It.
    -[X] "It's not that complicated. I just...don't want to be unable-or unwilling-to do something when people are in trouble. A person's life is priceless. That life must mean so much to their friends, their family, the whole world in general. To not take action when someone is in trouble, or to let (as corny as it sounds) 'Evil' do what they want and ruin the lives of others because it would be easier or convenient to do so...I can't stand the thought of it."
    --[X] "I can't help everyone. I know that. But I can damn well try, because doing anything less than my best is unacceptable."
    ---[X] "As for being kind, well jeez Kohaku. Do you need to have a reason to be kind? I mean, I can think of plenty of reasons why you shouldn't be a dick."
    ----[X] "I guess if I need a reason to be kind beyond just for the sake of it, I want to be a person that my friends and family are proud of. Especially my mom, when I finally see her again."
    [X] "Why wouldn't I be?"
    [X] Plan To be Strong and Kind V2
    -[X] "... You and Shoji."
    --[X] "Maybe it's sappy, but I want to be strong so I can support you both against what the world brings against us, to pull you up when you need it and be pulled up in return - and it isn't just you two."
    ---[X] "I've always had Dad but now I have Yuma, Madoka, Homura and everyone here too! All of them people who are by me now, who are friends and allies who I have now!"
    ----[X] "But that's the answer to the strength half- that I have people I love who drive me to get stronger, drive me to be as strong as I can so they all can be safe, and to make sure that I can make them strong like me too! As for the kind part..."
    -----[X] "Look at me and tell me something you two... I could kill people. I could end someone right here and now without resistance... and that is fucking terrifying. That I could do that easily... and I could have with the cultists... but that isn't the right way!"
    ------[X] "You cannot expect the world to change just because you demand it! You cannot use force like that- because if you can change the world with force, with hate and malice and death... then someone can come along and do the same... reversing all you did.
    -------[X] "But Kindness? Being Kind? Such an easy act... it doesn't do much first... but its so much harder to get rid of right? I could have killed the guy your dad wanted you to marry... But now he's okay and free and shit- Same with the witches! I could have played along, not doing anything and just... left them there, as monsters, but I didn't- and maybe not soon... but I can already tell one of them is going to get stronger under Uncle's teaching. And I'm sure the others will go on to help the world in their own ways."
    --------[X] "And to treat my contracted demons right means they will treat me right... I mean I wish I could do more for them all for helping me get this far but it's been a hectic week- All that kindness- you can see where it's leading right?"
    ---------[X] "Bit by bit... this world changes. Maybe it's going to get more chaotic or maybe things will get structured better- maybe that status quo will remain... but those acts do cause change- Change that ruthlessness and hate can't compare to. Sure it can trample it, crush it, try to conquer it but that change born on kindness?"
    ----------[X] "I don't think it would lose that easily."
    -----------[X] After they respond to all that, admit, "Also, I came a lot closer to the other route than I'd like. Like I told Shoji yesterday, he pulled me away from that when we were looking for you back home." Then lighten the mood, "Also also, back me up here: someone puts their hand over your mouth, you're obligated to lick it, right?!"
    [X] "Kindness and Mercy are the luxury of the truly Strong. And I am Strong"
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834: Ignorance Isn't Bliss.
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    • [X] Plan I Can't Sit Back and Ignore It.

    "That's what you're curious about?" You shrug, looking at your friend, "It isn't that complicated for me. I just don't want to be unable- or unwilling- to do something when someone's in trouble."

    Kohaku almost retorts, but you continue to explain.

    "A person's life is precious, y'know?" You elaborate further, "That life must mean so much to their friends, their family, and maybe even the whole world. To not take action when people need help is like..." You breathe in, trying to find the right words, "...As corny as it sounds, letting the "forces of evil" do what they please and ruin the lives of others, all because it would be "easier" to let them do so." You look Kohaku dead in the eyes, "And I can't stand the thought of it."

    "She is an idealistic child. Saving all life is a fool's errand, my daughter. And besides, not all life deserves to be saved."
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    "I..." Kohaku struggles with her own words, "Yumi, you know that you can't--?"

    "Save everyone?" You finish for her, "Yeah, I know. But I can still try, right?"

    "Even though you know it's not possible?" She asks quietly.

    "Of course!" You nod with a slight smile, "Besides, doing anything less than my best is unacceptable. Oh, and as for being kind..." You put your hand on her shoulder, "...Do I really need a reason to be kind? Jeez, Kohaku! I mean, I can think of plenty of reasons to not be a jerk!" You chuckle a little, "I mean, if I need a reason besides "be kind for kindness's sake", I guess it'd have to be... I want to be a person that my friends and family can be proud of. Especially M--!"

    You stop yourself at the last second. It might be best not to mention any moms in front of Kohaku. Just in case.

    Kohaku looks to the ground again, deep in thought.

    "What hope-drunk drivel. This world is inherently corrupt, and there are none worth salvation besides my Disciples. You know this truth, but you still refuse to acknowledge it. Coward."
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    "...I'm sorry for doubting you, Yumi." Kohaku finally sighs, "I've been taught all my life that power corrupts, no matter how valiant or noble the soul. Father made it very clear that only his Clergy was apt enough to use any magic. He... He was wrong, wasn't he?"

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    • nmorrow said:
    Yeah, It's only one sentence. I think people are mistaking it for a plan vote name.
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    I didn't mistake it for anything. I liked it because it was simple.

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    [] Definitely.
    -[] And, in my opinion, power doesn't corrupt - it reveals. Your father's the corrupt one here.
     
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    TremendousMilk3 said:
    And besides, not all life deserves to be saved."
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    *looks up* Couldn't have put it better myself, Father Fuckwad. *goes back to sharpening axe*

    [] "'Power corrupts'. That's an old saying, and you know what I think of it? It's dead wrong. Power doesn't corrupt, power reveals."

    Not sure where to go with this, but it's something I want to say in at least some capacity.

    And for some context, this incomplete vote is derived from a comment I read on a YouTube video about Satoru Gojo, which I shall now quote in case it helps provide inspiration;
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    I think the big thing that keeps Gojo from seeming like a villainous, nightmarish character is that he could absolutely be one... but chooses not to. We see how ludicrously powerful he is, but we don't ever seem him abuse that power except against the literal manifestations of evil that are the only thing he fights. This man could, if he wanted, enact ever dark desire or twisted thought that ever passed through his mind... but he doesn't. It's the refinement of Lord Acton's axiom: Power doesn't corrupt, Power reveals. When the guy has all the power to do whatever he wants to do, you learn exactly what he wants to do, and Gojo... wants to kill evil spirits and hang out with his friends.
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    TremendousMilk3 said:
    He was wrong, wasn't he?
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    "Kohaku, I don't think I have ever heard about any statement from that man that could be called correct.
    If you told me he said Pixie could fly, I would ask her to double-check.
    He is the single biggest lier I know of, and my neighbor is Louis C. Ferre.
    His clergy are slightly below the average toddler on my list of people who can be trusted with power, magic or mundane.
    So yes, I would say he is wrong."
     
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