Kitsune (BxG, Youkai)
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2015 12:40 pm
Hello Everyone! I've edited this post to hopefully improve the presentation and bring forth the more immediately relevant information. As always, thank you for taking a look at this project.
The main game will have a different ending route for each of the three main heroines; Kana, Kagura, and Itsuko. Finishing these three routes will unlock the "Path of Winter" route which tells the story of the antagonist, and then finally the "Path of Summer" true end.
TL;DR - A 3 part prequel will be released prior to the main game. The main game has 1 ending for each heroine (3), and a 2-part true end.
Kuragi Natsu returns to his home town of Inayama to finish high school. In the past he moved away leaving behind his childhood friend, Koeyume Kana, who he is now able to reunite with. Other "friends" include Inaba Kagura, who seems to have some sort of vendetta against him for an unknown reason, and his best friend from his previous high school, Izaki Haruhi, who secretly follows him back to Inayama. In addition is the girl Kogitsune Itsuko who claims she's a fox that promised Natsu's ancestor that she would look after him. Despite Itsuko's obnoxious clinging, Natsu is going to need to learn to accept her help after the revival of the legendary nine-tailed fox, Tamamo-no-Mae, puts him in the crosshairs of the ancient fox for her unknown scheme.
MEMORIES
Kitsune: Memories is a form of prequel that takes place before Natsu leaves Inayama the first time, and is told from Natsu's perspective, but by using the memories of the 3 main heroines. Natsu finds himself in an empty void where he has no memories or senses—he's practically nonexistent, but a voice speaks to him. The voice tells him that in order to save himself from non-existence he needs to remember, but being in a state between existing and not existing (closer to the latter) he himself has no memories. Thus the voice devises a way around this problem by showing him the memories of those around him in which he was involved. Throughout the story Natsu slowly starts to regain a sense of self, including the senses and emotions he had previously been void of. This story will lead directly into the main Kitsune story.
COMMON
KANA
ITSUKO
KAGURA
PATH OF WINTER
First part of the "true end" (named after the antagonist). This is a story of the antagonist, Winter, and takes place during the Heian period of Japan, and ends somewhere in the Edo period. My own version of the story of the nine-tailed fox Tamamo-no-Mae, which covers the before, after, and during of when she went by that name. The point of this story is to give the reader a better idea of why Winter is who she is.
PATH OF SUMMER
The "true end" (named after the protagonist). At this point any unsolved questions will be answered. However, being the true end, it might be best to leave this section a bit empty. You know, why ruin the story, right? Perhaps I'll add something in under a spoiler tag at a later date.
Kuragi Natsu
Hair: Short, Brown
Eyes: Green
Body: Average Height
Clothes: School Uniform
Personality: Competitive, Friendly, Overconfident
Role: Protagonist, Student
Description:
Natsu is a "closet Free-Spirit" who is only serious and straitlaced when others are around, not counting his friend Haruhi. This hidden personality sometimes reveals itself if that atmosphere grows too thick, he gets caught up in his competitive nature, or he gets caught up in someone else's pace.
Kogitsune Itsuko
Hair: Very Long, Orange
Eyes: Golden Brown
Body: Fox Ears, Tail, Fang, Short, Thin
Clothes: School Uniform, Thigh-high Socks, Yellow
Personality: Protective, Loyal, Energetic, Outgoing
Role: Fox, Student, Guardian
Description:
Itsuko is high maintenance, high energy. Sure, she'll likely do what she can to protect someone she cares about, but given her over-the-top actions, she's just as likely to put you in that very same kind of situation. Itsuko is frequent to express her "love" for Natsu with both actions and words.
Koeyume Kana
Hair: Shoulder Length, Brown
Eyes: Brown
Body: Average Height
Clothes: School Uniform, Loose, Hairpin
Personality: Shy, Quiet, Low Self-Esteem
Role: Childhood Friend, Student
Description:
Natsu's childhood friend. In the past she was even more reserved than she is now, and even now she rarely speaks if not spoken to. She joined the track team in her first year of high school, but even when participating it doesn't feel like she's very involved.
Inaba Kagura
Hair: Short, Black
Eyes: Brown
Body: Tall, Body Marking
Clothes: School Uniform, Miko Dress, Handwrap, Red
Personality: Tsundere, Cold, Willful, Untrusting, Strong, Blunt
Subject of: Curse
Role: Miko, Student
Description:
High school girl by day, magical evil ayakashi fighting shrine maiden by night. As descendants of the warrior who put an arrow through Tamamo-no-Mae, which ended her life, Kagura's bloodline was cursed to draw in ayakashi, like moths to flame, that carry out Tamamo's vengeance. The god Inari took pity on them and granted them the power necessary to protect themselves. Kagura has been hunted by ayakashi and defending herself since she was 6 years old. She's a member of the Kendo club only so she can carry around a sword case, but instead of a wooden sword, it holds a real Katana.
Winter(Tamamo-no-Mae)
Hair: Long, Black, White, Multicolored
Eyes: Yellow
Body: Tall, Adult, Fox Ears, Tail
Clothes: Kimono
Personality: Calculating, Wise, Whimsical, Haraguro, Carefree
Subject of: Death, Resurrection
Role: Antagonist, Fox, Kami, Villain
Description:
The fox responsible for the death of Emperor Konoe. For some reason, capturing Natsu is necessary for Winter to complete her plans. She even Names herself Winter to pose as the force counter to "Natsu" (meaning Summer).
Hair: Long, White, Twin Tails
Eyes: Blue
Body: Fox Ears, Tail, Short
Clothes: School Uniform, Loose
Personality: Possessive, Aggressive, Childish, Naïve, Ignorant-Pervert
Role: Student, Fox, Guardian, Rival
Description:
One of the foxes from Kagura's temple that was charged by Inari to look after the Inaba family. Rin is also acquainted with Itsuko from the past, and has a not-so-secret love for her. Rin considers Natsu to be a rival for Itsuko's love. She also tends to try taking "perverted" actions towards Itsuko, but because of her own ignorance of the subject, and Itsuko's lack of interest, it generally fails.
Izaki Haruhi
Hair: Short, Black, Purple, Multicolored
Eyes: Purple
Body: Average Height
Clothes: Jersey
Personality: Pervert, Lazy, Idiot, Protective
Role: Student, Friend
Description:
Izaki Haruhi is Natsu's friend from his previous high school. The two of them were famous in their school for their eccentric behavior, and the fact that the both have feminine names; Haruhi (Spring Day) and Natsu (Summer). Haruhi ends up following Natsu to his new school.
Akiasa Kyouko
Hair: Black, Long
Eyes: Blue
Body: Adult
Clothes: Black Skirt, White Shirt
Personality: Caring, Protective
Subject of: Death, Resurrection
Role: Teacher
Description:
The one whom Itsuko promised she watch over Natsu for. Akiasa Kyouko has a strong connection with Winter, and was revived along with her. To Natsu's surprise she ends up becoming his new homeroom teacher.
Shiroki
Description:
A fox of Inari.
???
Description:
The voice that guides Natsu through his memories. They must hold the answer to all the questions!
Project Scope
I would like to start out with an idea of the direction I plan to take this project. In essence, Kitsune is one story split into 2 projects; the main game, and the series (3) of kinetic novels that make for a short prequel and introduction. This prequel is titled "Kitsune: Memories" and, as the title suggests, heavily revolves around memories. The three parts are, Kitsune: Memories ~ Kana, Kitsune: Memories ~ Kagura, and Kitsune: Memories ~ Itsuko, with each taking place during the same time frame, but witnessed from different perspectives. The Memories series will be one at a time prior to the main game.The main game will have a different ending route for each of the three main heroines; Kana, Kagura, and Itsuko. Finishing these three routes will unlock the "Path of Winter" route which tells the story of the antagonist, and then finally the "Path of Summer" true end.
TL;DR - A 3 part prequel will be released prior to the main game. The main game has 1 ending for each heroine (3), and a 2-part true end.
Premise
MAINKuragi Natsu returns to his home town of Inayama to finish high school. In the past he moved away leaving behind his childhood friend, Koeyume Kana, who he is now able to reunite with. Other "friends" include Inaba Kagura, who seems to have some sort of vendetta against him for an unknown reason, and his best friend from his previous high school, Izaki Haruhi, who secretly follows him back to Inayama. In addition is the girl Kogitsune Itsuko who claims she's a fox that promised Natsu's ancestor that she would look after him. Despite Itsuko's obnoxious clinging, Natsu is going to need to learn to accept her help after the revival of the legendary nine-tailed fox, Tamamo-no-Mae, puts him in the crosshairs of the ancient fox for her unknown scheme.
MEMORIES
Kitsune: Memories is a form of prequel that takes place before Natsu leaves Inayama the first time, and is told from Natsu's perspective, but by using the memories of the 3 main heroines. Natsu finds himself in an empty void where he has no memories or senses—he's practically nonexistent, but a voice speaks to him. The voice tells him that in order to save himself from non-existence he needs to remember, but being in a state between existing and not existing (closer to the latter) he himself has no memories. Thus the voice devises a way around this problem by showing him the memories of those around him in which he was involved. Throughout the story Natsu slowly starts to regain a sense of self, including the senses and emotions he had previously been void of. This story will lead directly into the main Kitsune story.
Story
The six routes of the main game. Player choices will all take place during the common route, and there will only be 1 ending in each other route.COMMON
KANA
ITSUKO
KAGURA
PATH OF WINTER
First part of the "true end" (named after the antagonist). This is a story of the antagonist, Winter, and takes place during the Heian period of Japan, and ends somewhere in the Edo period. My own version of the story of the nine-tailed fox Tamamo-no-Mae, which covers the before, after, and during of when she went by that name. The point of this story is to give the reader a better idea of why Winter is who she is.
PATH OF SUMMER
The "true end" (named after the protagonist). At this point any unsolved questions will be answered. However, being the true end, it might be best to leave this section a bit empty. You know, why ruin the story, right? Perhaps I'll add something in under a spoiler tag at a later date.
Characters
For now, character images are limited to rough "silhouette" sketches. They'll be updated with progress. Please look forward to it.Kuragi Natsu
Hair: Short, Brown
Eyes: Green
Body: Average Height
Clothes: School Uniform
Personality: Competitive, Friendly, Overconfident
Role: Protagonist, Student
Description:
Natsu is a "closet Free-Spirit" who is only serious and straitlaced when others are around, not counting his friend Haruhi. This hidden personality sometimes reveals itself if that atmosphere grows too thick, he gets caught up in his competitive nature, or he gets caught up in someone else's pace.
Kogitsune Itsuko
Hair: Very Long, Orange
Eyes: Golden Brown
Body: Fox Ears, Tail, Fang, Short, Thin
Clothes: School Uniform, Thigh-high Socks, Yellow
Personality: Protective, Loyal, Energetic, Outgoing
Role: Fox, Student, Guardian
Description:
Itsuko is high maintenance, high energy. Sure, she'll likely do what she can to protect someone she cares about, but given her over-the-top actions, she's just as likely to put you in that very same kind of situation. Itsuko is frequent to express her "love" for Natsu with both actions and words.
Koeyume Kana
Hair: Shoulder Length, Brown
Eyes: Brown
Body: Average Height
Clothes: School Uniform, Loose, Hairpin
Personality: Shy, Quiet, Low Self-Esteem
Role: Childhood Friend, Student
Description:
Natsu's childhood friend. In the past she was even more reserved than she is now, and even now she rarely speaks if not spoken to. She joined the track team in her first year of high school, but even when participating it doesn't feel like she's very involved.
Inaba Kagura
Hair: Short, Black
Eyes: Brown
Body: Tall, Body Marking
Clothes: School Uniform, Miko Dress, Handwrap, Red
Personality: Tsundere, Cold, Willful, Untrusting, Strong, Blunt
Subject of: Curse
Role: Miko, Student
Description:
High school girl by day, magical evil ayakashi fighting shrine maiden by night. As descendants of the warrior who put an arrow through Tamamo-no-Mae, which ended her life, Kagura's bloodline was cursed to draw in ayakashi, like moths to flame, that carry out Tamamo's vengeance. The god Inari took pity on them and granted them the power necessary to protect themselves. Kagura has been hunted by ayakashi and defending herself since she was 6 years old. She's a member of the Kendo club only so she can carry around a sword case, but instead of a wooden sword, it holds a real Katana.
Winter(Tamamo-no-Mae)
Hair: Long, Black, White, Multicolored
Eyes: Yellow
Body: Tall, Adult, Fox Ears, Tail
Clothes: Kimono
Personality: Calculating, Wise, Whimsical, Haraguro, Carefree
Subject of: Death, Resurrection
Role: Antagonist, Fox, Kami, Villain
Description:
The fox responsible for the death of Emperor Konoe. For some reason, capturing Natsu is necessary for Winter to complete her plans. She even Names herself Winter to pose as the force counter to "Natsu" (meaning Summer).
Additional Characters
RinHair: Long, White, Twin Tails
Eyes: Blue
Body: Fox Ears, Tail, Short
Clothes: School Uniform, Loose
Personality: Possessive, Aggressive, Childish, Naïve, Ignorant-Pervert
Role: Student, Fox, Guardian, Rival
Description:
One of the foxes from Kagura's temple that was charged by Inari to look after the Inaba family. Rin is also acquainted with Itsuko from the past, and has a not-so-secret love for her. Rin considers Natsu to be a rival for Itsuko's love. She also tends to try taking "perverted" actions towards Itsuko, but because of her own ignorance of the subject, and Itsuko's lack of interest, it generally fails.
Izaki Haruhi
Hair: Short, Black, Purple, Multicolored
Eyes: Purple
Body: Average Height
Clothes: Jersey
Personality: Pervert, Lazy, Idiot, Protective
Role: Student, Friend
Description:
Izaki Haruhi is Natsu's friend from his previous high school. The two of them were famous in their school for their eccentric behavior, and the fact that the both have feminine names; Haruhi (Spring Day) and Natsu (Summer). Haruhi ends up following Natsu to his new school.
Akiasa Kyouko
Hair: Black, Long
Eyes: Blue
Body: Adult
Clothes: Black Skirt, White Shirt
Personality: Caring, Protective
Subject of: Death, Resurrection
Role: Teacher
Description:
The one whom Itsuko promised she watch over Natsu for. Akiasa Kyouko has a strong connection with Winter, and was revived along with her. To Natsu's surprise she ends up becoming his new homeroom teacher.
Shiroki
Description:
A fox of Inari.
???
Description:
The voice that guides Natsu through his memories. They must hold the answer to all the questions!