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Updated information on the Murakami family

hi everyone so… yeah… okay so I think I finally got around to properly writing this down. i’ve been tweaking the Murakami family for a while now and I wanted to put all the updated info in one place so I don't lose track of it myself lmao. so here we go.

The family itself

The Murakami family is still a well-known yakuza family, but I've relocated them. that said, they now live near the border of Namimori, so a full "move" isn't really necessary in the traditional sense. Their oyabun is a shrewd leader, he knows Vongola is the dominant force in the underworld, and their reluctant heir, Sawada Tsunayoshi, is right there in Namimori. What better way to secure an unshakable alliance than through friendship between the next generations?

The biggest change I made is removing the blood inheritance factor. The oyabun is not obligated to choose a blood relative as his successor. Biological sons still carry weight, sure, but the sons in this family are almost always adopted. The most sacred principle of the Murakami family isn't blood, it's the oyabun's absolute authority to choose his heir. But that choice follows a specific cultural path: he officially adopts the chosen successor, making them his "son" in the eyes of both the family and the underworld's laws.

Succession isn't something they wait to think about until the oyabun is old or dying. It's a continuous process. High-ranking members especially the oyabun himself and his wakagashira (underboss) are always on the lookout for promising young men to bring into the family and raise as future "sons."

The overall vibe of the Murakami family is that they're a found family more than a blood one. People who had nowhere else to go, who found each other. That said, for obvious reasons, it's still not the most wholesome place to be.

The oyabun

I actually came up with a name for him at some point, but I just keep calling him Oyabun because it cracks me up. He's a completely new character (not the siblings' grandfather from earlier concepts). He'll have a moderately active role, but he's objectively busy with family matters unlike the previous character, he actually shows up on page pretty often.

He's one of those jovial types. At first glance, he looks like a stern yakuza boss, but he genuinely loves throwing parties and drinking a lot. He's very much "one of the guys" to many people. Do not mistake his demeanor for stupidity, though.

The siblings have a genuinely good relationship with him not perfect, not sunshine and rainbows, but they're attached to him despite everything. He gave a lot to these lost kids.

The siblings: Ichiro, Nadeko, and Itsuki

They are brother and sister, but not by blood. All three are "children" of the current oyabun, who adopted them. Among the three, Ichiro is the direct candidate to inherit the position.

The core of their dynamic is that they found each other. Each of them was a broken child when they entered the Murakami family. Being taken in made their lives better in many ways, but also worse in others. The oyabun isn't a perfect parent, but he gave these lost kids a place to belong, and they're all attached to him despite the ups and downs.

Ichiro

Ichiro came from a deeply unstable family like financial ruin, debt collectors and parents who fought constantly and neglected him. He was aggressive even as a child because aggression was the only way he knew to survive. His family eventually lost him to the system, and he ended up in an orphanage that was, ironically, run by yakuza-connected people. The orphanage wasn't a gentle place. Ichiro was already feral by the time he arrived, and he kept fighting because that was the only language he spoke.

Now, as a teenager, Ichiro is trying to be the friendly good guy. He's not naive about it, he can be pretty snarky, and he's not going to patronize anyone. But he's working on being better. He's ready to accept the title of oyabun because he loves his siblings, he loves this place, and he wants to protect this family. Underneath it all, he's terrified of being thrown away again, of ending up with nothing.

Nadeko (Nadeshiko)

Nadeko was the daughter of one of the oyabun's close associates, a high-ranking member of the Murakami family. Her father died when she was young, and Oyabun took her in. Her mother passed away even earlier, so she doesn't remember her at all. She was largely raised as a "lady" because of her position as the girl in the family. Her entire female upbringing was handled by the "older sisters", the senior women of the Murakami family. They taught her etiquette, how to present herself, how to read a room, how to be indispensable without being a target.

Nadeko is fully aware of her limited role in the inheritance question. As much as she loves her father and her brothers, she can feel the difference in how she's treated versus how Ichiro is treated as the future boss.

Itsuki

Itsuki joined the family a bit later than the other two. His father was imprisoned for killing a man, and Itsuki ended up in the same orphanage where Ichiro had been (they overlapped briefly, though they weren't close at the time, Ichiro was in his "fight everyone" phase, and Itsuki was the quiet new kid). The stigma followed him. Everyone knew his father was a murderer. He never wanted to be like his father, but sometimes, when the bullying got too much, he fought back. And those moments scared him, he'd see flashes of anger that felt too familiar and wonder if it was in his blood. Oyabun adopting him was the first time Itsuki wasn't judged for his father's crime. In the Murakami family, being the son of a killer isn't a mark of shame, it's just another story. That acceptance means everything to him.

Itsuki's core desire is for things to stay as they are. He wants them all to keep living as one family, never losing each other. He's on the more "moral" side of things compared to Ichiro, but family comes first. He'd do terrible things to protect them and hate himself afterward.

Because they're not blood-related, the fact that they chose each other, that they found family in each other despite everything, makes their bond even stronger in my eyes. They're three kids who survived different kinds of hell and came out the other side as siblings. They don't share every detail of their pasts. The specifics of the trauma aren't always spoken aloud. But they understand without needing to ask.

Women in the Murakami family

This is a topic with a lot to unpack. The position of women in the yakuza is best described as "informally powerful but formally powerless." They're essential to the family's functioning acting as mothers, bankers, diplomats, and covert operators within the clan.

In the Murakami family specifically, there are "older sisters" senior women who take on roles involving cover operations, diplomacy, accounting, and sometimes even covert assassination. They're not swinging swords in the open, but they're absolutely dangerous.

I think that's everything? finally. this has been cooking for way too long, but I'm happy with where they've landed. if anyone actually reads all this, you're a real one. if I remember something else I'll make another post, but for now here they are.

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YamaDeko ⚾🌸 + supporting siblings ✨

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Day 25♡: Community

Yaaaaaay! I'm done!! My idea was to create a fake otome game cover using khr male ocs as the love interests! Also made a fake screenshot with Dan who is not a love interest. [I like thinking discourse dissolves amount fans about this... :) one side demands he becomes one because he's so hot and relatable the other side is like "HELLO? He is gay and has not one but TWO boyfriends!!!"] Chief Daniele Costa belongs to @lixenn

Anyway tagging in order of character drawn along with their creator: Murakami Ichiro belonging to @melonchanverse , Hibari Naoya belonging to @cloudvaria (note: this is not mainline TYL! Naoya design!) , Ai Kai belonging to @mimiruku (note: I gave him this hair...I thought him looking like a reverse Dino hair style wise would be funny.), Yorimitsu Yui belonging to @einsatzzz , Sergey Shouta belonging to @eternitas , and last but not least Tristam Cavalieri belonging to @myrmyrtheorca (note: this is the TYL! Design Myell made for me for this fake otome cover! It may not be canon.)

Under the cut is the info regarding the fake otome!!

Fake Otome Game title:

Love ≠ Life: Dance With Darkness

[Fake] synopsis: Sasagawa Kyoko has lived a relatively normal life despite her older brother being the sun guardian for the Neo-Vongola. Kyoko tries not to think too much about this or the fact his boss and her old classmate, Sawada Tsunayoshi, distanced himself from her after middle school.

However not long after the Neo-Vongola separates from Vongola, Kyoko finds her life becoming much more dangerous very quickly. Will these new experiences lead to a fruitful love or will it lead to her death?

Some things I thought of for this:

Yui: FIRST OF ALL HE IS STILL MARRIED!!! Just "separated" and he cries and is so broken up about his wife potentially leaving him and he'll be homeless. Kyoko comes across him living in a cardboard box with a tin can to collect change... he used to live across from his actual house but his neighbors called the cops because "some homeless guy is panhandling!" So now he's in the park where Kyoko comes across him.

[Good End] Yui and Kyoko form a friendship where Kyoko listens to Yui's heartaches and gives him advice to get back with his wife. They go to a bar where Yui drinks and Kyoko sips juice.

[Bad End] Yui and Kyoko fall for each other but can not be because Yui is homeless and still with his wife. He leaves Kyoko's apartment that he had stayed at and now lives under a bridge. His wife hears he was staying at another woman's house and divorces him. Yui is back to being harassed by cops but it's fine because Kyoko brings him food and blankets...It's so cold under the bridge...

[TRUE END] Kyoko's friendship and good cheer leads to Yui reconciling with his wife!! He's back in the house and everything!!! Kyoko feels happy for Yui but also a bit sad. Will she find love? Well at least she found a dear friend...

Tw: cheating scumbag incoming. General mistreatment as well. Pregnancy mention at the end of the Kai portion.

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Kai: THERE ARE NO GOOD ENDS WITH KAI. Either ("good" end) you as Kyoko get in a relationship with him where he constantly cheats and goes "you made me because I needed more attention." Or (true end) these two dated a bit and you left him because of the cheating but it hurts still to see him around town with five girls clinging to him simultaneously. Or (bad end) where it's the same as "good" except now Kyoko is pregnant. 😀

Ngl, the others feel like you can actually romance them with typical otome scenarios happening, so I'll stop here!!

[einsatzzz]

Sketch fueled by a snippet that @melonchanverse wrote for my christmas carol ask! It ended up nicer than I expected considering it has more than three people so I'm posting separately dnbvfshdf someday I hope I can make a cleaner illustration for each of our yakuza trios! I still really love how Kana-Ichiro & Kurumi-Nadeko has similar shades of image colors esp since theyre the pairs of eldest and second-eldest children from their respective main family line.

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KHR OC QUESTION [MURAKAMI SIBLINGS]

i did it! i really liked the questions in this post, so decided to do the same with my characters. it's insanely fun to answer them, always come up with something new sometimes too 😭🫶🏻

@einsatzzz @social-muffin tagging you cause you asked!

General Questions:

1. What is their name? Their pronouns? Age? Gender identity? Sexuality? (if any of that matters lmao)

Name: Murakami Ichiro

Pronouns: He/him

Age: 15

Gender: Male

Sexuality: regular couple? yaoi couple? yuri couple? i see no difference love is love

Name: Murakami Nadeko (Nadeshiko)

Pronouns: She/her

Age: 14

Gender: Female

Sexuality: i may not show it but being attracted to hibari men really be giving me brain damage

Name: Murakami Itsuki

Pronouns: He/him

Age: 12

Gender: Male

Sexuality: no

2. Are they somehow related to another khr character? In what way?

Murakami family is one of the few Yakuza families that Tsuna has encountered in the mafia world. Unlike many other families, Murakami do not have a clear connection to Italian mafia, which means that having their young bosses meet could be beneficial for both sides, as predicted by Reborn. Murakami serve as additional characters that help Tsuna expand his understanding of the mafia world beyond what he already knows and add variety to his already unpredictable daily life.

3. What does your oc look like? Do you have any art of them? Picrew also welcomed! Ai art... Not preferred >:/

picrew for Ichiro, Nadeko and Itsuki!

Also I have this horrible messy sketch with three of them. I need to draw them properly… no idea how Ichiro’s hair works 💀💀💀💀

4. What are their relationships to other khr characters? Pairings you like with your oc? Adopted siblings and parents maybe?

Ichiro: It is evident that Ichiro shares a close relationship with Tsuna and frequently spends time with his inner circle. Ichiro's sociable and communicative nature is well-known to many at school and this includes Tsuna who sees him as a supportive and experienced senior who gives him guidance on life within the mafia (which makes his life more chaotic at times). Additionally, Ichiro has a good relationship with Yamamoto as he frequently assists various clubs in their activities.

Nadeko: Like Ichiro, she is a popular student in school because of her image as a perfect and impeccable student. She interacts frequently with the main cast, although she doesn't necessarily enjoy it. Nadeko appeals to younger children like Lambo and I-Pin because she is kind to them, and she also faces Hibari, who is one of the few people who can see beyond her facade as a diligent student. It's as if she is a predator masquerading as a herbivore.

Itsuki: Itsuki regularly interacts with the main cast primarily due to his relationship with Ichiro and Nadeko. He occupies a middle ground because he typically does not openly initiate communication and has difficulty expressing himself compared to the other siblings. While he doesn't have much interaction with Tsuna, he has formed a bond with Haru, first meeting her through Tsuna. Itsuki shows a knack for interacting with children, particularly Futa, and he likely engages with them more than with others.

5. Actually what's the family situation of your oc? Do they have siblings that's a background character perhaps? (example: sometimes I give Kusakabe Tetsuya a brother)

From their last name, it is clear that the three of them are siblings who share a less than ideal family situation. Raised by babysitters, tutors, and occasionally by their grandfather, their parents are either deceased or disinterested in their well-being. Among all their caretakers, Ryo, their current caretaker and literally everything else, in Namimori, is the most normal. Their grandfather did a fine job as a Boss, but as a parent, he is horrible. The only commendable thing he did was sending them to Namimori to experience a relatively normal life. Unfortunately, this didn't quite work out as intended.

6. Does your oc have a mental illness? Neurodivergencies? Other disabilities? At what age did they get these disabilities if they weren't born with them?

....Yes.... they have..... hahahahahaha.... Let's move on to the next question, otherwise if i take this one apart it's going to take a bunch of time

7. If they had a super power what would it be?

Tough question, there are a lot of superpowers I could give them..... Well, let's say:

Ichiro: Magma Manipulation

Nadeko: Flower Petal Manipulation

Itsuki: Telepathy

KHR Specific Questions

1. What's their flames? And how many flames do they have? One? More? None?

Ichiro: Sky Flame

Nadeko: Storm Flame (predominant); Sky Flame

Itsuki: Mist Flame

2. How do they use their flames? If they have one.

Ichiro and Nadeko infuse it into their weapons, but Itsuki lacked any conventional weaponry. In the future, he would rely more heavily on illusions. He may not be a professional illusionist, but the potential for growth is there.

3. If they don't have a flame, how do they fight? Do they fight at all?

Ichiro: He is proficient with the naginata and can swiftly adapt to using any available long stick as a substitute. However, his skills are not limited to weapons alone; he also excels in hand-to-hand combat, delivering painful blows with precision and force.

Nadeko: Although she is skilled in self-defense techniques, Nadeko's preference is to wield her cherished katana as her primary choice of weapon.

Itsuki: Among his siblings, Itsuki is the least combat-oriented. He only possesses basic self-defense skills, and lacks conventional weapons. In a critical situation, he may have to rely on his quick-wittedness in hopes of evading danger until help arrives.

4. If they can't fight for any reason, what's their preferred method of self defense?

Ichiro: Fight till the bitter end! He embraces the art of never giving up, and is willing to risk himself, even down to the last drop of blood. For him, giving up is not an option!

Nadeko: If she recognizes that her chances of winning are slim, she will attempt to extricate herself from the conflict with any means necessary. Winning is also an option if the situation allows. In the end, it all depends on the circumstances at play.

Itsuki: Prior to developing his illusion-based abilities, Itsuki is generally not inclined towards conflict and will typically avoid engaging in fights whenever possible. However, if the situation truly requires it, he may stand his ground and make use of his wits in an attempt to gain the upper hand.

KHR Character Questions:

1. How much does Tsuna want to protect your oc upon first meeting them? After knowing them a minute, is Tsuna now scared of them or worried about them?

Upon first meeting these three, Tsuna would likely exhibit a desire to shield them from the dark side of the mafia due to their unfortunate circumstances. Following a brief interaction, however, his perception of them would swiftly evolve. He would come to trust and respect Ichiro as a reliable senior, albeit someone who occasionally loses restraint. Nadeko would invoke both awe and fear in Tsuna sometimes, while Itsuki would be seen more as a calm and friendly individual.

2. Does Reborn think they're pathetic or does he have a slight respect for them? If he suddenly appeared out of a wall-hole, how would your oc react?

Ichiro: He has all the qualities that a good boss needs, and is able to help Tsuna grow. However, he still has room to grow and learn.

Nadeko: Takes on more than she can handle. A little pathetic.

Itsuki: Has a lot of opportunities for development and growth. Could become an important figure in the mafia world if he wanted to.

3. Would Hibari Kyoya be able to stand being in a room with them for five minutes? How long do they last in a fight against him?

Ichiro: He’s a pretty outgoing guy, but very aware of which people he shouldn't touch. But he'd love to get into a fight with Hibari. Unfortunately for the rest.

Nadeko: It's Nadeko, not Hibari, who probably couldn't stand it. He sees right through her, which annoys Nadeko quite a bit and he tries his best to provoke her into a fight. Nadeko holds out, but very poorly.

Itsuki: They just sit in silence.

4. Would your oc go off rambling about crytids with Gokudera? If yes, which is their fave cryptid?

Ichiro: Knows about cryptids from Miyako. Has no idea what it is, but would love to hear about it! Again.

Nadeko: No, Nadeko isn't really interested in that, and she and Gokudera have a... Strained relationship.

Itsuki: Not only due to his connection to Miyako, but also because of his personal interest, Itsuki proves to be quite adept at discussing and understanding cryptids and urban legends. Though his primary interest lies within Japanese urban lore, he is still eager to engage in conversations about the supernatural and mysterious topics.

5. Would Skull try to flirt with them? Would he score a date? Pity date or genuine interest?

With a date and flirt i think the answer is clear for three of them and it’s no 😭😭😭

6. How loud does your oc cheer when Yamamoto hits a home run? What if the ball hit them?

Ichiro: His overwhelming support for his friends and family could often make others feel awkward due to its enthusiastic and unabashed nature. Whenever Yamamoto took center stage, Ichiro would be right there in the first row, shouting encouragement with fervor and holding up cheering placards. Will the ball hit him? It's okay! He'll catch.

Nadeko: Her approach to supporting her friends, such as Yamamoto, is somewhat more reserved and composed. She prefers to offer her regards and well wishes beforehand and may only engage in mild cheers during the actual event.

Itsuki: Like his sister, Itsuki tends to take a more peaceful approach to supporting others and, in this case, would simply offer his well wishes and observe the game attentively. Loud cheering isn't part of Itsuki's repertoire, and he doesn't always enjoy such events altogether.

7. Would your oc be able to last an hour watching over Lambo, I-pin and Fuuta? What if they all had sugar beforehand?

Ichiro: Of course! Ichiro, being the cheerful and fun-loving individual he is, would happily offer to babysit the little ones. However, the safety and well-being of the children under his care during such an endeavor is another matter.

Nadeko: The kids generally adore Nadeko, but her approach is a bit more disciplined compared to Ichiro. She's less likely to let them do whatever they wish, and Futa and I-Pin can usually be made to listen to her directions. However, Lambo can sometimes be a bit of a wild card, causing some difficulties when it comes to keeping him under control.

Itsuki: Indeed, Itsuki would also take part in entertaining and engaging with the children, with Futa especially taking a particular liking to him. He has a knack for finding activities to keep them occupied, even managing to engage the excitable Lambo in something other than causing mischief.

8. What food would Sawada Nana cook for your oc? What's their favourite food? Drink?

Ichiro: His relationship with spice is quite remarkable — he enjoys food that's so fiery it challenges even the strongest stomach. If you find your meal for him isn't spicy enough, don't worry! He carries his beloved hot sauce everywhere, ready to add an extra kick to any dish. Interestingly, the only exception is sweets — those Ichiro leaves unadorned with his spicy condiment. So yeah. Poor Tsuna

Nadeko: She harbors a deep affection for traditional Japanese sweets, particularly mochi, dango, and taiyaki. However, she isn't limited to just those options and would happily indulge in sweet cakes or cookies accompanied by a comforting cup of tea.

Itsuki: His true love lies in noodles — he enjoys udon especially, but would also happily consume soba or ramen. His taste isn't restricted to only one type of noodle. Itsuki doesn't have a particularly strong sweet tooth, yet he won't turn down a slice of apple pie. He also loves honey

That's it! I hope it was interesting. Next up will be Kaguya, Miyako, and Kei!

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Mellllll 🥰 Sending the emoji ask to you too hehe If you were to assign an emoji that a hypothetical fandom would use for the Murakami Siblings + Guardians, what would it be? (Though I think I alr know for a few them hahaha) And if you can choose a second one what would it be? (e.g. V/tubers do this! My kamioshi uses 🕊️🎐)

hi ein!! thanks for the question, I've had emoji's ready for my guys for a long time…..

murakami ichiro - 🌅🔥 (i just really associate him with the first one… representing the dawn of something new, the rising sun signifies the potential for growth. the second one… i think its leaning more towards his “passion” side)

murakami nadeko - 🌸🍡 (both of these emoji are strongly connected to traditional japanese culture, like the image of nadeko, especially the cherry blossom. and she also loves traditional japanese sweets)

murakami itsuki - 🔮🍎 (he has a lot going on with illusion things and also kinda interested in urban legends. about apple…. it’s a symbol of knowledge, wisdom, or the pursuit of knowledge)

hamasaki ryosuke - 🐉🥃 (dragon because his name literally has the word dragon in it, and he likes to drink)

shirayuri kaguya - 🌙🎐(don't think there's any point in explaining the moon emoji, it's pretty self-explanatory. i strongly associate kaguya with rain, as i do with hydrangeas. not only because of her role as a rain guardian)

hoshina miyako - ⭐️👽 (i don't think it needs any comments either 😭😭😭😭)

yoshitsugu keitaro - 🍀⛓️(the four leaf clover, because despite his bad luck, he still manages to find some luck—just in all the wrong ways…. the chains could represent the burden he feels from constantly dealing with accidents and negative situations)

yumekawa mieru - 🍬💗 (represents her sweet and dreamy nature, embodying the fairytale-like essence she often brings to situations. and she just has such a pink dreamy aesthetic so)

furugane akina - 🎲🃏 (no words)

suzuki haruka - 🦋📷 (yeah, butterflies are the main ruka motif , so it's pretty obvious. the camera signifies their passion for capturing moments and people through photographs, reflecting their interest in people's stories and lives)

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Murakami Ichiro Profile

I'M DONE!!! actually, originally wanted to make profiles on carrd, but... it got blocked, lol. i didn't have the energy to argue with support anymore, so we have what we have. made it in Notion.

i’ve taken the Wiki format for the profiles. said it before, but i’ll be working on the relationships section with everyone gradually and will be sure to let you know if there's an update there. anyway enjoy! ask is always open for questions >3 hope you will like it!

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random thought/question while looking through the murakami family guardian line-up! i wonder if ichiro has someone he could call (or someone who would fulfill the role of) a right-hand man among the guardians? or is the right-hand man technically nadeko? since i see her as someone who's a second-in-command (and i also read that she'll take up a role like that in the future!)

hi ein! i FINALLY have some energy to answer some questions so the first one will be yours pqkskcnksks it’s new so

ichiro lacks a true right-hand person among the guardians. miyako jokingly suggests she could take on the role, but realistically, it's not something she desires (and capable of). as a result, nadeko fulfills the role of a right-hand person in spirit, despite not formally being a guardian. she's knowledgeable about murakami's operations and, being responsible and capable, serves as a trusted confidant and support system for ichiro. ichiro tends to resist labeling nadeko as his right-hand person, perhaps out of a protective instinct.