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MOCHIZUKI RYOJI
— persona 3 —
Though life is merely a journey to the grave, it must not be undertaken without hope.
Shining blue eyes and swept-up black hair are the features of this dashing debonair. A mole under his left eye is his charm point, alongside a nearly-present long yellow scarf. A watch also happens to adorn his left wrist. Interestingly enough, when his hair is down he bears a striking resemblance to Persona 3’s male protagonist.
As Thanatos, he takes upon a monstrous humanoid in black, easily towering the average human. White gloves and boots provide as accents, alongside a skull shaped helmet. Most striking is the array of coffins surrounding his form, tied together in chains.
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Background.
Just a totally normal teenager who is appreciate of life and humanity as a whole and loves connecting with others! He's a sweet guy like that. There is something more to him, something that's practically cosmic horror in nature, but he doesn't know anything about that. Yet.
His true nature is that of Death, ender of their world, Harbinger of the Fall. Yet because of his experiences with the protagonist, he has managed to gain a human soul.
Personality.
Charming and lively, Ryoji is not a hard person to befriend. He is a very sociable guy - he sincerely enjoys company, and the focus on the spotlight it gives him. There is a bit of imprudence towards his actions, ranging from playful to insensitive, some of which gets him into trouble. Ryoji's flirtatious nature is the most prominent example of this - he has a tendency to invite others out, especially girls, to the extent that others see him as a playboy. Most of the time, though, he has no romantic intent behind such things: he merely just wants to get to know others better, and sometimes to admire them within arm's reach.
All in all Ryoji doesn’t mean any harm, and most of his mistakes stem more from his naivety. There are social clues or turns of phrase that he does not fully understand, some of which he tries to explain due to the time he has spent overseas - in truth this is because he has not lived long as a human, and his personality was only born during his time spent with Kotone. This obliviousness has rendered him immune from hostility or signs of dislike directed towards him - such mistakes can hardly dampen his cheerful personality.
He’s not all just smiles, though. Ryoji is someone who genuinely cares for his friends, and often he would do his best to try and cheer them up. What he lacks in understanding social cues he makes up for it in his understanding of human compassion: there are moments where he shows a sliver of wisdom, where his thoughts of contemplation can show his knowledge of what someone may need emotionally. Ryoji always has his friends in mind, and would want nothing more than to give them a life free of suffering.
Ryoji has his melancholic episodes, too. There is a part of him that subconsciously knows that what he has is ephemeral: everything ends, and a part of him knows that despite his wishes, his time as Ryoji Mochizuki is only temporary. He recognizes this as fact, and yet he does not want to lose those whom he cares about. This current uncertainty gives him a kind of sorrow that he tries to cover with his usual amicability.
Strictly speaking, his existence in itself is a miracle, for Death is not supposed to gain a personality. And yet what Death has gained as Ryoji is a love for humanity and the life they have chosen to live. His behavior all stems from this singular fact. He actively seeks out adventure and new things, because to him, everything in this world is something to be appreciated. The unfamiliar does not faze him; he takes almost everything in stride, always taking new experiences as an opportunity to grow. He is greatly interested in relationships and connections - he loves the bonds formed between people, and he also loves to have those connections for himself. Ryoji is someone who thinks of life as precious, and insists on living in the moment.