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ɴᴀᴍᴇ: Amada Ken ( 天田 乾 )
天 | heaven; divine; sky
田 | field; rice paddy
田 | field; rice paddy
乾 | drought; dry; desiccate. can also mean 'heaven.'
When Ken was nine years old, he witnessed his mother's violent death at the hands of a teenager using a Persona (aspect of yourself as represented by a mythological figure). Having very little idea of what had just happened, Ken was, understandably enough, extremely traumatized by this event, made worse by the police's refusal to take his "no, a horse monster killed my mom" story seriously, aided in part by a coverup put into place to protect the teenager. The teenager, Shinjirou Aragaki, was just as traumatized by Ken's mother's death as Ken was, and immediately quit fighting and started taking dangerous drugs to try and make his Persona, Castor, go away forever. Ken, meanwhile, vowed to someday find his mother's killer and bring her to justice.
Almost two years later, Ken is approached about joining the same group of Persona-users Shinjirou had once been part of. Initially, Ken shows no interest in joining, despite having been tested, found suitable, and asked. However, by chance, he witnesses another member of the group, Akihiko Sanada (Persona: Pollux), talking to Shinjirou one day. Realizing they know one another, and recognizing Shinjirou from the night of his mother's death, Ken spends a week thinking and then decides to join the Persona-users. Shinjirou, realizing or guessing why Ken would suddenly change his mind, suddenly rejoins as well. For a month, they fight together, but no one seems to realize (besides Shinjirou) that Ken is aware of his identity. On the two year anniversary of Ken's mother's death, he asks to meet Shinjirou in the place where she died. Shinjirou agrees, and is unsurprised when Ken announces his intent to kill Shinjirou in revenge for his mother's murder. In fact, he even encourages it, albeit with the warning that if Ken kills Shinjirou, he'll end up just as miserable and guilt-ridden as Shinjirou already is. Meanwhile, the other members of the group realize that Ken isn't quite so ignorant of Shinjirou's identity as had been assumed. They also realize that while everyone else knows that his mother's death was a terrible accident, no one ever told Ken this. Whoops. They race to find Ken and Shinjirou before it's too late.
Ken finds himself unable to kill Shinjirou. He hesitates. He talks about how miserable he is, how he wants to die, how he wants to avenge his mother's death so that he can die and meet her in heaven. A newcomer and enemy of the group, Takaya, appears on the scene. He wants information, and encourages Ken to go through with this murder-suicide. (For his part, Shinjirou still seems okay with the murder part, but is less thrilled with the suicide half.) Takaya reveals that Shinjirou's drug use has basically killed him already, and Ken realizes, finally, that his mother's death had been an accident. He's torn: he still can't forgive Shinjirou, but he's no longer the unrepentant murderer Ken had seen him as all along, making any revenge killings "worthless." Takaya presses them for information and shoots Shinjirou; Ken is shocked and tries to protect him, by claiming to have the answers Takaya is looking for. Takaya announces his intentions to kill Ken, and Ken tells him to go ahead: he has nothing left to live for, anyway. The only meaning he'd given his life was "avenging his mother," and what's the point of that if Shinjirou is just a dying, guilt-ridden teenager after all? Takaya praises him for coming to a "resolution," and fires.
Akihiko and the others arrive minutes too late: Shinjirou has taken the bullet for Ken and is dying. Ken is shocked and unable to react as Shinjirou urges him to keep fighting, turn his anger into power and realize he has his entire life in front of him. When Shinjirou succumbs to his wounds, Ken collapses in angry tears.
No one knows what to do about him. He's brought back to the dorms and sent to his room, but he climbs out the window and runs off into the night. Wracked with guilt over what he just did/didn't do/almost did/is responsible for, he returns to the place where his mom, and now Shinjirou, died, and stays there for at least a day. Akihiko approaches him on the second day, and tells Ken, basically, that he can either run away from his actions, or use them as drive to keep fighting. Either way, it's his decision: he can't cling to the excuse of his mother, or anyone else. Ken is on his own, and has to make his own choices for himself. Ken realizes Akihiko is correct, and vows to stop clinging to the past. His Persona evolves, and he returns to the dorms to keep fighting.
Almost two years later, Ken is approached about joining the same group of Persona-users Shinjirou had once been part of. Initially, Ken shows no interest in joining, despite having been tested, found suitable, and asked. However, by chance, he witnesses another member of the group, Akihiko Sanada (Persona: Pollux), talking to Shinjirou one day. Realizing they know one another, and recognizing Shinjirou from the night of his mother's death, Ken spends a week thinking and then decides to join the Persona-users. Shinjirou, realizing or guessing why Ken would suddenly change his mind, suddenly rejoins as well. For a month, they fight together, but no one seems to realize (besides Shinjirou) that Ken is aware of his identity. On the two year anniversary of Ken's mother's death, he asks to meet Shinjirou in the place where she died. Shinjirou agrees, and is unsurprised when Ken announces his intent to kill Shinjirou in revenge for his mother's murder. In fact, he even encourages it, albeit with the warning that if Ken kills Shinjirou, he'll end up just as miserable and guilt-ridden as Shinjirou already is. Meanwhile, the other members of the group realize that Ken isn't quite so ignorant of Shinjirou's identity as had been assumed. They also realize that while everyone else knows that his mother's death was a terrible accident, no one ever told Ken this. Whoops. They race to find Ken and Shinjirou before it's too late.
Ken finds himself unable to kill Shinjirou. He hesitates. He talks about how miserable he is, how he wants to die, how he wants to avenge his mother's death so that he can die and meet her in heaven. A newcomer and enemy of the group, Takaya, appears on the scene. He wants information, and encourages Ken to go through with this murder-suicide. (For his part, Shinjirou still seems okay with the murder part, but is less thrilled with the suicide half.) Takaya reveals that Shinjirou's drug use has basically killed him already, and Ken realizes, finally, that his mother's death had been an accident. He's torn: he still can't forgive Shinjirou, but he's no longer the unrepentant murderer Ken had seen him as all along, making any revenge killings "worthless." Takaya presses them for information and shoots Shinjirou; Ken is shocked and tries to protect him, by claiming to have the answers Takaya is looking for. Takaya announces his intentions to kill Ken, and Ken tells him to go ahead: he has nothing left to live for, anyway. The only meaning he'd given his life was "avenging his mother," and what's the point of that if Shinjirou is just a dying, guilt-ridden teenager after all? Takaya praises him for coming to a "resolution," and fires.
Akihiko and the others arrive minutes too late: Shinjirou has taken the bullet for Ken and is dying. Ken is shocked and unable to react as Shinjirou urges him to keep fighting, turn his anger into power and realize he has his entire life in front of him. When Shinjirou succumbs to his wounds, Ken collapses in angry tears.
No one knows what to do about him. He's brought back to the dorms and sent to his room, but he climbs out the window and runs off into the night. Wracked with guilt over what he just did/didn't do/almost did/is responsible for, he returns to the place where his mom, and now Shinjirou, died, and stays there for at least a day. Akihiko approaches him on the second day, and tells Ken, basically, that he can either run away from his actions, or use them as drive to keep fighting. Either way, it's his decision: he can't cling to the excuse of his mother, or anyone else. Ken is on his own, and has to make his own choices for himself. Ken realizes Akihiko is correct, and vows to stop clinging to the past. His Persona evolves, and he returns to the dorms to keep fighting.
ᴀɢᴇ: 11. Born 24 June, 1998. Cancer.
Cancers possess a strong imagination and therefore empathy for others. They believe there is a time and a place for being social, and they can therefore seem distant at times—thick-skinned, unemotional, reserved and detached from those whom they are not close to. They are prudent and cautious, although can be too much so, brooding, and use their imagination to multiply slights and grievances. Cancers have the habit of living in the past and reflecting on their memories excessively, while at the same time allowing that imagination of theirs to run their views of the future. They find it easy to change their opinions and can be malleable and easily led or corrupted; at the same time, they are "romantics," easily swept away by grand images and speeches and views, going for the idea rather than the facts.
A sun sign, the Cancer's ruling planet is the moon.
A sun sign, the Cancer's ruling planet is the moon.
ʙʟᴏᴏᴅᴛʏᴘᴇ: AB
According to Japan, those with AB type blood are creative, knowledge seeking, and sometimes bookworms. They enjoy imaginative and creative hobbies, and often have strong sense of spirituality, chasing after ideals without much of a desire to succeed in life. At the same time, they can be sensitive, private, and dislike interference from others in their lives. They are also known for being calm, both in life and in relationships, but can also be timid, and shy. People with AB blood are responsible and reliable for the most part, but giving them too much responsibility is a bad idea, as they don't do well under pressure. AB blood types can be unpredictable, making their own goals and quitting when they choose to, making them traditionally the least favorite blood type in Japan.
ᴀʀᴄᴀɴᴀ: Justice.
Justice is the search for truth. She does not get led or influenced by the opinions or thoughts of others, instead seeking the absolute truth, and will not stop in this quest until the answer is reached. She seeks proof and the means to prove her side, and has great persistence in all things she undertakes. But she is also objective and impartial, acting as a mediator for others and urging cautious, rational action. Only once all the facts are uncovered will she make a decision. She is not proud, and will seek help and advice in her journey, but she will not hesitate to pass judgement once her answer has been found.
Reversed, Justice is a sign of injustice. Something has gone wrong, and despite her struggling, there is no way to prove it or change it through drawing attention to the fact. Reversed Justice represents haste and rushed decisions, imbalance and a lack of temperance. Instead of rational thought and conclusions, reversed Justice has leapt to conclusions and decisions, and perhaps even caused injustice. You must slow down and be more temperate: while it's tempting to say "it's not my fault, it's because this isn't fair," understanding that that will not fix anything is important. Only through understanding and impartiality will understanding, and then the ability to move forward, come to light.
Reversed, Justice is a sign of injustice. Something has gone wrong, and despite her struggling, there is no way to prove it or change it through drawing attention to the fact. Reversed Justice represents haste and rushed decisions, imbalance and a lack of temperance. Instead of rational thought and conclusions, reversed Justice has leapt to conclusions and decisions, and perhaps even caused injustice. You must slow down and be more temperate: while it's tempting to say "it's not my fault, it's because this isn't fair," understanding that that will not fix anything is important. Only through understanding and impartiality will understanding, and then the ability to move forward, come to light.
ᴘᴇʀsᴏɴᴀ: (1) Nemesis
Nemesis began as the personification of righteousness, striking against those who did evil deeds, braggarts, had unjust wealth, and so on. She was a goddess of absolute, if unkind justice, giving those exactly what they deserved without discrimination. Those who bragged about their wealth would lose it due to her influence; those who were too happy or well-off would be bound to suffer. She could be considered cruel, but never excessively cruel: Nemesis did not ruin, but balance, and was more concerned with equilibrium than wanton punishment; the opposite number of Fortune. Over time she became known more as a goddess of jealousy and revenge, until today, where the word "nemesis" means something like "greatest foe." The word nemesis comes from a Greek word meaning, simply, "to give what is due," and indeed, Nemesis's role was to dole out retribution only so far as is deserved.
She is sometimes called the daughter of Erebus and Nyx, and in some stories is said to have been the mother of Helen of Troy, Clytemnestra, Castor, and Pollux. The latter two are the Gemini. Pollux was an immortal boxer, and Castor his mortal brother, also a great warrior. Upon Castor's death, Pollux begged Zeus to allow him to share his immortality with him, and they became the Gemini constellation.
She is sometimes called the daughter of Erebus and Nyx, and in some stories is said to have been the mother of Helen of Troy, Clytemnestra, Castor, and Pollux. The latter two are the Gemini. Pollux was an immortal boxer, and Castor his mortal brother, also a great warrior. Upon Castor's death, Pollux begged Zeus to allow him to share his immortality with him, and they became the Gemini constellation.
(2) Kala-Nemi
Most likely a reference to Kalanemi, the rim of the wheel of time, studied to understand the proper ordering of seasons, the dates of festivals and occasions, and time itself. It is also likely an aspect of Kali Ma, goddess of creation, preservation, and destruction. Known best for destroying all, she also is the creator of all love, and the giver of life to the world. In later mythology, Kalanemi became known as a vengeful demon to be destroyed.
ᴡᴇᴀᴘᴏɴ: Spear
Tricked in an earlier adventure, Castor and Pollux swore revenge on their cousins, and decided to do this by stealing their herd of cattle. Castor climbed a tree to keep a lookout while Pollux began to free the cattle, but was spotted by Lynceus. Furious, Idas attacked Castor, fatally wounding him with a blow from his spear. Castor was able to shout out a warning to Pollux before dying, and Pollux, with the help of a lightning bolt from Zeus, was able to kill Lynceus and Idas in revenge for his brother.
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