A Phantom Spy (Persona 5 X OC)

Full Name: Rika Koga / Rika Kurusu

Nickname/Alias: "Assassin" , "Spy" , "Trickster Spy"

Meaning: Rika means "Peaceful Ruler". Koga means "Old River", found mostly in Kyushu, and is descended from the Takeda family.

Origin: Rika contains the same letters that her foster brother Akira backwards. (except for the last A), (Akira)

Title: ---

Sojiro Sakura : Kid (rarely)

Mishima : Koga-Chan (common)

Futaba : Messy hair (common)

Akechi : Koga-Chan (common)

Igor : Trickster (common)

Morgana : Grumpy (once)

Justine + Caroline : Inmate (common)

Iwai : Kid (common)Tae : Guinea pig (sometimes)

Kawakami : Koga-Chan (common)

Ohya : RiRi (common)

Shinya : Lady (common)

Anyone else : Rika / Rika-chan

Gender: Female

Gender Role: Acts feminine most of the time.

Orientation: Bisexual

Age: 17

Age Appearance: Rika looks younger for her age, almost 15-16 in terms of looks.

Birthday: 30th of January, 2000

Birthplace: Shibuya

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Immediate Family: For the first five years of her life, she was raised by her parents. After that, she was in an orphanage for a year. She was then adopted and taken care of by Akira's parents for the rest of her childhood.

Distant Family: Her parents.

Parenting: Strict from her real parents, loving from her foster parents.

Upbringing: Her real parents were perfectionists, and wanted their girl to be like that. Her foster parents were a lot more laid-back.

Evolution: When Rika was little, she was a lot more bubbly and kind, trusting to a fault, and a bit of a goof. After being left by her parents, she grew distant and serious, focusing more on herself than others.

Species: Human + Persona-user

Ethnicity: Japanese

Blood Type: O+

Preferred Hand: Both

Facial Type: Round

Eye Color: Onyx

Hair Color: Black

Hairstyle: Short with bangs covering left eye.

Skin Tone: white

Complexion: Pale

Makeup: Full trendy makeup

Body Type: thin pear-shaped

Build: Short torso, muscled legs, small frame.

Height: 5'1

Weight: 52kg

Facial Hair: --

Birthmarks/scars: --

Distinguishing Features: Other than her trendy style, nothing stands out about her.

Health: Very healthy

Energy: Enough energy to get her through most of the day, Palace or not.

Memory: Rika has very good memory. If she does not remember something, she might have recorded it or write a note to herself.

Senses: She has normal senses, but in the Palace, the "Third-Eye ability" allows her to see certain important objects. This ability s also present in Akira, her foster brother.

Allergies: ---

Handicaps: ---

Medication: ---

Phobias: Guns. She refuses to carry one or use one whatsoever.

Addictions: ---

Mental Disorders: ---

Style: Pastel Goth and Grunge.

Mode of Dress: Wears her pastel style in a very form-fitting way, with crazy accessories. Her grunge style is a lot more laid back and loose.

Grooming: "Messy hair, don't care" attitude.

Posture: Professional when serious, slouched when laid-back.

Coordination: Mostly fit.

Habits and Mannerisms: Tugs her hair or puts her hands in her pockets whenever she is nervous.Scent: Mostly floral and hints of coffee. A goo scent, but not noticeable.

Mood: Bored and serious.

Attitude: Is mostly very serious yet kind to normal people, and condescending and rude to people who wrong her or anyone she knows. If they are good friends with someone, Rika will support them silently, hanging out with them to help with whatever she can, and trying not to seem too attached.

Stability: She is consistent to the right people, but don't expect her to not switch it up. Depending on what you say an your actions, Rika will go from respectful to savage in a matter of seconds.

Expressiveness: Most of the time, she does like to keep her expressivness to a minimum. But, if she trusts you enough, she'll relax a little and let herself go just a bit.

When Happy: She may skip around, *rarely* start greeting others with a smile.

When Depressed: Shuts herself off entirely, hides from people and avoids contact until she feels better.

When Angry: Confronts the thing/person who ticked her off, Might break something out of rage.

Current Residence: Leblanc Cafe, Yongen-Jaya, Japan.

Community: The place is very quiet, and everyone seems to know one-another. Mostly filled with old people, a few children as well. Not a place where younger people frequent, but it is very homey.

Family: Her relationship with her real parents has gone to hell, and she absolutely hates them now. Rika has a good relationship with her foster parents, nothing too fancy. Her foster brother, Akira, is the closest person in her life, and she cherishes him very dearly. Gives up a lot just for him, and he would do the same.

Friends: (just mentioning the main crew here)Ryuji: Finds Ryuji's company refreshing. She isn't one to have chaotic people around her, so having Ryuji around is a very good way to broaden her horizons. He helps her train, she helps with his past trauma with Kamoshida.

Ann: Her first true gal pal, Ann brings the girly and emotional side of Rika out, showing her that being vulnerable isn't a bad thing, and how to make it a strength. Ann helps Rika with her quiet side, Rika helps Ann with her strength and resolve.

Yusuke: Rika secretly loves Yusuke's eccentric energy, and wants to learn where his thoughts and actions stem from. They both love their strange discussions, and they never judge one another for how they are.

Makoto: They both are very serious in nature, so they both experiment with one another by visiting new places, trying new things, and learning about society in general.

Futaba: Futaba wants Rika to become an otaku like her, so that they can get along more. She brings Rika video games and animes, and Rika helps Futaba ease into society after being a shut-in for so long.

Haru: Haru is like a gentle aura to Rika, someone to just unwind with from all the chaos in the group. They garden together, they have tea together, they discuss battle strategies, etc. They both also love just sitting around with one-another and not talk at all, just enjoy the silence together.

Akechi: Frenemies that love teasing one another. Akechi challenges Rika's intellect and level of awareness a lot, and she secretly loves the constant back-and-forth. She will never admit it, though.

Morgana: Loves teasing Morgana, even though he is more experienced than her in terms of the metaverse.

Enemies: Masayoshi Shido, the man who is responsible for Akira's dilema in the story. She wants to get revenge on him.

Bosses: Sojiro Sakura, the owner of the Leblanc cafe and the person who provides residence to Rika and Akira. She also works with Igor, the man who warned Rika of a incoming "Ruin". To avoid it, Igor instructs her to complete her "rehabilitation" by becoming stronger and defeating Palace rulers, collecting personas, etc...

Followers: She isn't really having anyone follow her lead, it's just that people listen to her suggestions a lot.

Heroes: She has a fake hero and real one.Fake: Batman, she loves Batman to death and will do anything to watch any movie/read any comic of her hero.Real: Sae Niijima, the person who questions her when she is in custody. Even though she is considered the enemy, Rika respects Sae for trying to stay on the side of justice and her concern over her sister's future and well being.

Rivals: Akechi(see in friends)

Relates to: Ezio, her persona, an assassin who is forced to push his feelings aside and do what is right for the sake of himself and others, finding the truth in the process.

Pets/Familiars: ---

Wardrobe: Expensive brands that match her style, grunge and pastel punk. Loves skirts and fishnet a lot, and doesn't usually wear much casual.

Equipment: Twin-swords

Accessories: ---

Trinkets: Voice recorder and phone (helps with spy-work)

Home: Sojiro's cafe is very rugged yet cozy. Her room is the storage room on top of the building, and she turned it into a little safe haven.

Neighborhood: Yongen-Jaya's neighborhood is very quiet, with an incident once in a blue moon.Transportation: Either the train, walking, or on special occasions where her spy work is needed, Teleportation using the app that came up on her phone.

Collections: No, finds it unnecessary.

Prized Possession: Nothing in particular.

Lovers: She has not fallen in love *yet*. She doesn't hate the idea though.

Marital Status: Single

Turn-Ons: Really loves someone who is willing to put up with her, non-judgmental, and sticks to their own code. In terms of looks, tidy yet casual is where it's at.

Turn Offs: Judgmental and boring = not a good match for Rika. In terms of looks, nothing in particular makes her avoid people.

Work Ethnic: In terms of normal jobs, she really doesn't care for the jobs she has had. In terms of being a phantom thief, she takes it very seriously and loves it to death. She would rather risk her life in the Metaverse than get a regular job.

Rank: Very low, part timer.

Wealth Status: Middle-class.

Organizations/Affiliations: The Phantom Thieves of Hearts.

Education: Rika is a smart girl, but don't expect her to work hard if she doesn't have to.

School: Her elementary and middle school life was pretty normal, she was just alone a lot. Her high school life in Shujin Academy, however, began her life as a phantom thief. It was pretty hectic, but she was able to balance her life well.

Grades: A- to A

Special Education: ---

Social Stereotype: Smart / Delinquent

Intelligence: Logical

Extracurricular Activities: ---

Morals: Most things she finds okay, as long as it's not hurting anyone. If it is saving someone, however, she'll do anything.

Crime Record: Her parents were drug dealers, but she was clean. The authorities are still a little suspicious of her, but back off since they don't have anything against her.

Motivation: Justice

Priorities: Her brother comes first, her crew second, herself third.

Philosophy: "If it is not improving me, it's not worth doing."

Etiquette: Good manners, but will drop any respect she has for you if you dare say anything dumb/judgmental.

Culture: Traditional Japanese Culture

Influences: Her brother is the main reason she wants to prove justice and wants to change herself as well.

Traditions: Average Japanese traditions.

Superstitions: ---

Main Goal: Prove the phantom thieves' justice.

Minor Goals/Ambitions: Become more social and learn to leave the past trauma in the past.

Desires: Affection of any kind.

Greatest Achievement: SPOILERS

Biggest Failure: Letting her brother get into the problem that led him to probation.

Secrets: Loves hero costumes, including the ones that the Phantom Thieves wear.

Regrets: Letting her brother get into the problem that led him to probation.

Worries: That the Phantom Thieves would get caught one day.

Best Memories: When she was in middle school, Akira and Rika promised one another to help each other through thick and thin.

Worst Memories: Her mothers final words before leaving Rika in the orphanageHobbies/Interests: People watching and Spying

Skills/Talents: Spying and sword fighting(taught by her uncle when she was young.)

Likes: Spying on people, eccentricity, silence

Dislikes: Loud noises, judgmental people, the smell of smoke

Sense of Humor: Sarcastic / Ironic

Pet Peeves: Loud chewing

Superstitions/Beliefs: None

Quirks: Wears gloves, no matter the weather or outfit she's wearing. + Fangirls over costumes

Savvy: Stealth-savvy

Can't understand: Chemistry and firearms

Closet Hobby: Sweet taste-testing

Guilty Pleasure: Spying on people

Strengths: Calm under pressure

Flaws: Very quiet, prefers being alone than going out above all else. Rika also is very unforgiving once you make a mistake.

Lures: Mystery (in things, people, places, ideas, etc)

Soft Spot: Innocence

Cruel Streak: Misjudgment makes her go from nice to straight up savage in a millisecond.Powers/Abilities: A persona user, someone who can summon a supernatural soul from the depths of their heart to fight alongside them. She is also able to teleport using the Teleportation app on her phone. She can get caught if she's not careful, and she gets pretty close to it many times.

Origin: When she ended up in Kamoshida's Palace, about to be executed, her persona lended her its power and she was able to escape along with Akira, Ryuji and Morgana.

Source: Rika uses her power in the metaverse, a alternate world where people's most tainted desires manifest into monsters called shadows. She is able to summon her power by removing her mask that unleashes her persona.

Ability: Practice in the metaverse, endurance training, deals with the supernatural old man Igor.

Weaknesses: Curse attacks

Immunities: Bless attacks

Restrictions: Can only use her persona abilities in the metaverse.

Alternate Forms: Phantom Thief attire (doesn't change form, just clothes)

Extra Anatomy: ---

Favorite Colors: Gold and Black

Favorite Animals: Snakes and Owls

Favorite Mythological Creatures: Phoenix and Naga

Favorite Places: The library(any, really) and Italy

Favorite Landmarks: Eiffel Tower

Favorite Flavors: Anything spicy

Favorite Foods: Spicy cheeseballs (I make them, they are heaven on earth!!)

Favorite Drinks: Sweet tea

Favorite People: Akira Kurusu

Favorite Genre: grunge / punk (In most things)

Favorite Books: Mystery / horror

Favorite Movies: LA Noir style movies

Favorite Games: Adventure horror / RPG horror

Favorite Shows: Documentary style shows / Auction shows

Favorite Music: Alternate / Pop

Favorite Bands: No bands in particular

Favorite Songs: "Natural" by Imagine Dragons

Favorite Sports: Fencing

Favorite Stores: Nothing in particular, just big brands

Favorite Subjects: Psychology

Favorite Numbers: 7, 100

Favorite Quotations: "Your secrets are mine"

Languages: English : Fluent + Japanese : Fluent

Accent: Japanese accent

Voice: High and steady

Speech Impediments: --

Greetings and Farewells: Depends. It changes frequently.

State of Mind: Well, thoughts swirling around her head and trying to focus on one is tiring.

Compliment: "I like your company."

Insult: "You're a waste of time to deal with."

Expletive: Can cuss, and does cuss sometimes.

Laughter: Snickers mostly, but will rarely laugh out loud. Her laugh is very breathy.

Tag Line: "...I suppose."

Signature Quote: "Your secrets are mine."

Reputation: An orphan kid and a trouble maker.

First Impressions: A quiet and scary girl.

Stranger Impressions: Annoying and uptight, scary too.

Friendly Impressions: Quiet and unique, tight lipped when it comes to their emotions.

Enemy Impressions: Smart girl, very wary when you talk around them.

Familiar Impressions: Caring and quiet to a fault.

Compliments: Good listener, Logical

Insults: Mean, dense when it comes to emotions.

Self-Impression: Problematic and in need of change.

Role: Partner and Protagonist

Significance: Very significant

Alignment: Chaotic neutral

Comparison: a fox, sly and sneaky, but somewhat harmless if not provoked.

Symbol: drawing of a lady with a finger over her lips to signify silence.

Vice: Pride

Virtue: Patience

Defining Moment: The moment she unlocked her persona ability.

Tropes: Rika is the stereotypical "Quiet and mysterious girl with tragic backstory" character.

One Word: Incomprehensible