Answers From the Lab

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

Answering Your Questions

((Mun cannot believe it's come to this, but here we are. I AM NOT A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. DO NOT TAKE MEDICAL ADVICE FROM A FICTIONAL CHARACTER. IF THERE IS A REAL-LIFE ISSUE, SEE A REAL-LIFE DOCTOR. This is for roleplay and for fun only.)) - 18+ Preferred - YurixJiro OTP but open to other ships - If multi-ships happen, they are separate. Jiro doesn't strike me as the kind of guy to have multiple partners at once, so each once is kinda like it's own shipping au if that makes any sense. - Mun is an adult - will ask about age if NSFW roleplay becomes involved (no minors) - That being said, Mun is open to NSFW roleplay - Trigger warning will be added for sensitive content - NSFW topics will always be placed under a spoiler cut (will tag NSFW) -Please feel free to add a starter to my inbox if you wish to RP. The message could also just be an idea of a scenario you wish to RP. -Most questions will be answered by Jiro, but I will also answer questions about general thoughts and theories about him (as myself) - Posts may also include my own theories and headcanons.

Good evening,

I have been informed that there are people outside of Darkwick that wish to know more about the ghouls. To assist with this, I have created a space where you are free to ask me questions.

I will answer to the best of my ability.

Please do not be discouraged if I do not answer right away. I spend much of my time assisting Yuri in the lab, so my free time is limited.

I know there are students and other ghouls on this platform, and I hope they refrain from asking me any personal medical questions. Anything referring to their medical charts violates HIPPA regulations.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me on Wickchat instead. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please log off and head to Mortkranken immediately (or contact emergency medical services).

---This is both an Ask Blog and an RP Blog---

This blog was created in the early chapters of the game and is therefore not canon-compliant. For the sake of continuity and being able to socialize with more character blogs, I will keep this version of Jiro as-is. While nothing concrete has been revealed in game, enough has been implied to throw things off course. This Jiro's relative timeline (up until the start of the game) is as follows: *Rewording some things* 1 - Family tragedy occurs, Jiro has trouble coping and leaves home. 2 - Zenji enrolls in Darkwick. A Hotarubi mission reunites him with his brother as he was both a suspect and a witness (it's revealed that he also made the pact and became a ghoul). 3 - The brothers reconcile and work together with Subaru to solve the case, proving Jiro's innocence. 4 - During the fight (that he rushed headlong into because of course he did), he proved he is capable of being aware of blocking allies' blows to keep them safe. Along with the Hotarubi Ghouls' insistence, Jiro is brought in to be examined and is enrolled as a student (Mortkranken). He occasionally spends time in Hotarubi to see his brother. 5 - Interested in helping with Rui's case, Nicholas directs him to Frostheim student, Yuri Isami, to teach him more about anomalous medicine (perhaps as a way to help him, too). At one point, he tells him to come to Mortkranken as he's "wasting his talents" in Frostheim. (Yuri's transfer still happens on the same timeline) 6 - Jiro keeps getting interrupted by fits from previous trauma. He begins experiments on himself to remain level-headed. 7 - Anomaly attack occurs, but Jiro survives (no ESS for either, just severe wounds). Zenji's death sends him over the edge and he locks himself away in his lab. 8 - Doubles down on his testing. The formula becomes as unstable as he is until he is found unresponsive. 9 - Yuri takes on the case, eventually rousing him from his coma. The various substances he ingested over that period of time caused some brain damage and severe damage to internal organs. 10 - He can remember the brothers and that he had them. Remembering their deaths or the exact cause will send him into a cyanosis fit.

- Have fun and please be respectful. Mun will not tolerate harassment of herself or her fellow Toyko Debunker ask blog muns.

[candyplume]

i sense your raging homosexuality through my screen jiro

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

Random question! If your best friend one day out of the blue asks you to help him bury a corpse, would you help him?

Absolutely. I'm not sure if Yuri counts as my "best friend" given our circumstances, but he's covered my tracks more times than I can recall. If Yuri doesn't count, I suppose Rui would then fill that slot. My answer still remains the same, however. With his curse, a request like that wouldn't surprise me. For both of them, the circumstances behind the corpse means little to me. Something happened, and now they need my help - something I'd gladly give. But let's pretend for a moment that the fact they could've potentially murdered someone in cold blood bothered me... With the accusations against me and my significant gaps in my memory, I might not have much room to judge.

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

Yuri gave me the day off tomorrow. Not sure why though. When I asked, he said that I've been working hard and that I deserved a break. It's nice of him, but it's unusual considering our workload. I suppose I'll take him up on that. I have been feeling a little off lately. Perhaps I'm getting sick again.

[ddalgies]

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

hi i forgot you existed for like a year :33

That's fine, anon. I tend to keep to myself most of the time, so I have no expectations for others to seek me out. I hope you're doing well. I could examine you if you're in need of medical attention.

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

Post Chapter 17 (If the show was able to air)

Someone turns on the tv in one of the common rooms. In fact, this was likely happening all over campus. It was a mission after all. It isn't long into the program that Yuri goes to his office. Jiro follows - he knows what's up. Even knowing this was all staged, Yuri was jealous. He didn't like seeing anyone with his Jiro like that. He knew what Jiro would say was hand-fed to him - Jiro told him as much. But he didn't want those barely honeyed words going to someone else. Jiro starts with a light tease, but gets right to the matter. "It was hard not having you there - especially given the show. I don't want to be with anyone else, even if it's just an act. It felt wrong trying to gain the affection of someone other than you. Even if it was just all pretend." But that's when an idea hits him. The assistant always knows how to help his precious doctor. "We should go to a beach resort together. There were many more interesting things than I expected, and I want to enjoy them with you." He of course told Yuri about the creatures he observed and the things he had never seen before, but there was a far more important reason. "I want to make that experience what it should've been all along. I want to know what that premise really feels like - a romantic retreat." The stupid show is completely forgotten - though Yuri probably won't even think to watch the re-runs until after their little vacation. Then he'd have those wonderful memories to compare that performative drivel to.

[timeslipcamp]

[cloudcountry]

ritsu is such a weird little Freak . i love him

[ritsu-shinjo]

[vinegar-on-main]

WEIRD AND FREAKY LAWYERS GET PUT INTO THE PEAR WIGGLER FOR THEIR HENIOUS CRIMES

Get in, lawyer boy.

[ritsu-shinjo]

The what

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

Notes: - Ritsu Shinjo is allegedly a "weird and freaky lawyer" (I cannot accurately make a judgment on this as many of my behaviors are apparently "unusual." Will need a second opinion.) - According to the presented statement, "weird and freaky lawyers" go in the "pear shaker" (a device that shakes pears for an as-of-yet unknown reason. Will look into this further). -According to the diagram, pears belong in the "pear shaker." Hypothesis: -"Weird and freaky lawyers" are somehow related to pears. I will require various samples, and possibly a biopsy from several lawyers to test this theory. I will also need to consult with Shinjo about the difference between a Paralegal and a Lawyer - There may be too much of a discrepancy to request he provide samples for this experiment. I will require many pears to compare results with (conditions of fruit often vary, which may skew the results. Best to get a general average). I need to collect more data on what makes a person "weird and freaky" Subsequently, I will need to collect data on what is considered "normal" behavior in lawyers. Finally, I will need to examine the function and purpose of the "pear shaker." (Not even sure if acquiring one is in the budget).

[askthehospitalghost]

As far as I am currently aware, while Mr.Shinjo is quite sweet and very kind, he is not, unfortunately, a pear.

Are there any points in which I may be able to assist with research, Jiro? I am quite happy to provide help.

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

Your input has already provided me with some vital information. Your assessment already works against the "weird and freaky" allegations - though I suppose I would need to gather more data on that matter as opinions may vary. People aren't as keen to talk to me, so it would be a great help if you could ask people their opinion on him. In the meantime, I'll do a little more research on the pear shaker. If he's not a pear, I need to see what other uses a pear shaker might have.

[cloudcountry]

ritsu is such a weird little Freak . i love him

[ritsu-shinjo]

[vinegar-on-main]

WEIRD AND FREAKY LAWYERS GET PUT INTO THE PEAR WIGGLER FOR THEIR HENIOUS CRIMES

Get in, lawyer boy.

[ritsu-shinjo]

The what

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

Notes: - Ritsu Shinjo is allegedly a "weird and freaky lawyer" (I cannot accurately make a judgment on this as many of my behaviors are apparently "unusual." Will need a second opinion.) - According to the presented statement, "weird and freaky lawyers" go in the "pear shaker" (a device that shakes pears for an as-of-yet unknown reason. Will look into this further). -According to the diagram, pears belong in the "pear shaker." Hypothesis: -"Weird and freaky lawyers" are somehow related to pears. I will require various samples, and possibly a biopsy from several lawyers to test this theory. I will also need to consult with Shinjo about the difference between a Paralegal and a Lawyer - There may be too much of a discrepancy to request he provide samples for this experiment. I will require many pears to compare results with (conditions of fruit often vary, which may skew the results. Best to get a general average). I need to collect more data on what makes a person "weird and freaky" Subsequently, I will need to collect data on what is considered "normal" behavior in lawyers. Finally, I will need to examine the function and purpose of the "pear shaker." (Not even sure if acquiring one is in the budget).

[cloudcountry]

how would we feel about a collab event where we all write little side stories for our fav cards . is this anything

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

What would your reaction be if Yuri was being chased by an angry goose? (Random question, but today I was chased by a goose and my best friend was just laughing while I ran away, and it occurred to me, what if the same thing happened to Yuri?)

I can see why your friend might've laughed, anon. But I also feel the lack of action was what some would consider to be... How did Rui word it...? Right. A "dick move." Anyway, I can't accurately predict my reaction. I might consider his reaction to be funny, even if I don't want to. I know I would take action though. Most attackers in the non-anomalous animal kingdom can be deterred with some kind of loud noise or making yourself appear bigger. Depending on how Yuri approaches me (if he jumps on me or not), I would remove either him or the goose from the situation. It should be easy for someone like myself to scare a goose. I scare people without meaning to after all. If my larger size doesn't do it, I can make plenty of noise with my artifact.

[dftkcwahahaom]

My favorite paragraph in Chapter 17😍

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

((Mun needed to add prev's tags. They're too perfect!!))

[lunchboxe]

Tokyo Debunker 17 spoilers ONCE AGAIN

DUUUUDEEEEE

For a solid second I was like "oh wait is he jealoussss? That's pretty out of character for him" but D U D E

ITS HIS DEAD BROTHERS BIRTHDAY.

WHY IS HE HERE. HE SHOULD BE MOURNING. HE SHOULDNT BE ON A DATING SHOW ON HIS DEAD BROTHERS BIRTHDAY MAN

... Ehem.

AWWWW LOOK HOW HAPPY HE IS WHEN HE ISNT THINKING ABOUT HIS DEAD BROTHER

[danieyells]

Tbf he most likely doesn't remember Zenji at this point. That's probably part of why Zenji asks that you not tell Jiro he's still around. He doesn't remember Zenji but there's lingering memory of. . .something. he doesn't know what though. But it makes him sick, and it seems so random to him he probably hasn't connected the dots himself.

Remember when you quote Zenji's odd mismash of phrases, "many hearts makes the dream work" and in response and asks where you heard that phrase Jiro looks shocked. . .and then like strained?

Remember when he saw the scared child ghost begging for help he suddenly froze and had an attack while crying, to which Zenji grabbed the kid and ran despite being terrified of ghosts himself?

And the way Jiro started having an attack when asked about having a family? After making the same kind of strained, shocked face he did when you quoted Zenji?

And like you pointed out, the way he got sick and lashed out against the coincidental sight of his brother's birthdate. . . .

He couldn't mourn Zenji right now if he wanted to. . .even being reminded of Zenji--or reminded of having family himself--makes his body start attacking him. . . .

No mourning for him, not anytime soon. Maybe not ever, if his condition doesn't improve. . . .

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

Adding to this with a small theory.

I feel like he needed to forget quite a few things on order to survive.

I'm starting to think that the amnesia might be medically induced somewhat.

Lemme put it this way: Eternal Sleep Syndrome, in my opinion, is a trauma-induced anomalous disease/disorder.

Jiro's attacks - when not from missing a dose - come from a memory threatening to come forth.

- The ghost child crying for help (could be memories of the youngest brother. It's unclear how he died, but it's clear they all had a rough childhood)

- Seeing the exhibit on Infectious Disease. (I think one of his lines talks about specializing in infectious disease. Parts of his lines/dialogue suggest quite a bit of knowledge in that field. There might've been something in the exhibit itself that triggered a memory)

- Asking him about family (again, probably not the best situation. Either they were gery poor, in an abusive situation, or both. Jiro and Zenji are both quite sheltered and haven't had experiences that most other people would've had by adulthood.)

-seeing Zenji's birthday. (He might've had to forget about his brother altogether as his death might've been the final nail in the coffin so to speak).

After enough traumatic experiences, it's not out of the question for someone to lose their will to live. If you add anomalies to the mix, whose to say there isn't some kind of illness that can only take root in people who are that far gone?

No trauma, no sustinance for the anomalous infection.

What if Yuri was able to wake him up by removing those memories somehow (after fixing the damage done to the body)?

I still hold some of my darker theories, but the confirmed timeline makes room for many more possibilities.

[nachiah]

Warning for spoilers as I talk about what's been found in the upcoming chapter of Tokyo Debunker.

*edit: I've also added some of my thoughts on the chapter after playing through it. Gonna give it a couple of days before I give my whole buncha thoughts!

So the contestants...

If they didn't volunteer (which given the list, I highly doubt they did), whoever assigned them is either an idiot or is actively trying to get them killed/imprisoned.

You have:

Jin - the guy who can't get his stigma to work and has some kinda mystery ailment

Haru - The guy that has glass bones and paper skin every time he uses his stigma.

Ren - The guy who couldn't give any less of a fuck if he tried.

Rui - The guy who can kill people just by skin-to-skin contact (and even clothes are iffy).

Ed - The fucking vampire who is weakened/hurt by sunlight and barely gives two fucks about much of anything

Jiro - The guy with the automatic reflective stigma that also has a serious medical condition that can be safely treated by one person - who isn't listed by the way.

I'm sure there's gonna be some bullshit handwaving for the sake of moving the story how they want, but I can't help but put on my tinfoil hat on this.

Mark my words: It's either gonna be something silly ha-ha goofy funny, or a reveal of something sinister happening behind the scenes.

The selected contestants couldn't be more of a disaster if they tried and I'm very interested to see how it pans out.

*post-episode edit*

I'm so glad it was silly shenanigans! 3 of my favorites were on that mission!

I had a feeling it would be a case of an adjusted dose for Jiro, but that's good news that Yuri was able to improve the formula so much in just a few months.

Many shocking reveals this chapter - one of which messes with my timeline headcannon a bit, but I only need to worry about that in the RP server. No big at all! It also gives me more ideas for JiYuri development.

This chapter was fun with a bunch of cute moments!

One more silly note: Jiro loves observing living things, strengthening my silly random headcanon that he loves the capybus!

[viinustars]

no cuz he's cute and all but WHY is Jiro a dinosaur?... is he gonna end up like them too...??.?.

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

((I have one simple theory: It's because people see him as a monster.

Everyone else has some kind of animal, but he gets a dinosaur - something that's used in science-gone-wrong series. On top of that, what is arguably the most famous kaiju is basically this.

My fluffier take is that he's really tall and a big science nerd.))

[ask-jiro-kirisaki]

Mun Needs To Explode For A Moment (in a good way) - Shipping Talk Incoming

We finally have our wedding Yuri!! I love the warding card as a shipper on deck. I've been joking about that tea being for Yuri - and there it is! (I know the settings don't match and it's supposed to be a "They're marrying you" sorta thing, but let me have my fun! xD

Congratulations to the Mortkranken ghouls for their wedding. May they have many happy years of wedded bliss.