Drenz's Journal

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Profile:
Username: Drenz
Real name: Akira Yosano
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Height: 5'11

About:

History -

Akira Yosano... a boy born with a silver spoon and a mother's undying love. The Yosano family was an up and coming name in the business world of Japan, as Akira's father Toya, slaved hard hours to provide a comfortable and lavish life for his kin. With two older brothers and a younger sister, Yosano found himself at a weird place in the family attention hierarchy. His mother loved all of her children, but she was so spread thin that Akira was often ignored. As his brother's were successful with sports and technology, he wasn't so much into anything. Save for a passion for reading, he gained watching his own mother's love of books and writing. A former author, Naoko Yosano decided to settle down and be an at home mother once Toya's career took off.

So, that passion for better or worse, bled into Akira's very bone marrow. As he, to combat his being bullied in school, no friends and lack of attention at home, used books and his own writing to disappear from the world. This would see Yosano completely check out of situations and conversations, making his own father deem him his "troubled son". To make these matters worse, upon his acceptance to High School, Akira's mother was diagnosed with Cancer. With his brothers moved on from Japan to seek their own goals, his father working constantly and his sister too young... Yosano's mother's care fell to his own hands when a nurse wasn't present over his High School years.

And as these things go, soon the cancer had taken a turn for the worst. But not before, Akira finding a new bond with his mother over books and his stories. She was proud of his passions and felt she understood her son in death. But for a boy that all he wanted was a mother's love, he was devastated when a few weeks before his graduation she passed away, more so than anyone else. Blaming himself and his cowardly inadequacies even though he could really do nothing for her, all of these emotions came to a head, when he snapped upon a fellow classmate bullying him, Akira donning the personality of his main character Drenz out of fear, something that worked, as the bully stood down.

Akira now found, whenever in a situation of extreme stress in his personal life, his personality changed to that of his main character, Drenz. As if two people were living inside of him. His brothers never contacted anymore and his sister was his biggest fan and confidant. So, naturally she was all for his personality quirk, saying it resembled a power up from an Anime... even though to Akira it felt unnatural. But he wanted help with this issue.

Reaching out to a psychiatrist with the help of his father, it was deduced that he may be suffering from a former of PTSD from his mother's passing and his defense mechanism is "Drenz" taking over. The doctor suggested Akira take some time to himself, maybe play some video games or another hobby other than writing and take a break from his own mind for a while.

So, Yosano explained the advice given to him by his doctor, prompting Toya to pull some strings, and enter his son into a rare set of ten thousand gamers trying a VRMMO named Sword Art Online, made by a renowned scientist named Akihiko Kaiba. A little unsure at first, with prodding on by his sister Honoka, Akira finally decided to take his father up on the offer.

Suiting up in the gear for the first time, Honoka helping him set up, Yosano layed on his bed and told his sister he'll see her later... for what could be the last time.

Link start...

And with that, a true horror began... Akira, like the other 9,999 other players, was told how now Aincrad is their new reality... until they can climb the hundred floors and beat the game. Death in game, meant death in real life... and from one tragedy to another, the boy finally snapped. Yosano was scared, huddled into a corner crying, surely feeling as if his death was assured. He wasn't a "gamer" or one for technology, he was a reader and writer. He was a coward. That word resonated in his mind... coward... coward... coward... until his brain couldn't take it anymore. Soon, Drenz arrived. Taking over, now with confidence and a different persona, he talked himself out of his misery. Telling himself he would take over and get them out of this situation. Now in deep learning the basics of the game and how to play, Drenz's goal is to join the Assault Team on the Frontline and help everyone, including himself leave Aincrad once and for all.

Personality -

Naive with his head always in a book/ phone or with a pencil and notebook in his hand, Akira Yosano was the type to rely on his imagination to guide him and shelter him from a cruel world. One where he felt inadequate after the death of his mother from Cancer. Wanting to be like the heroes he writes about, he couldn't find the strength to give his mom the support he felt she needed... instead receding to the deepest reaches of his mind. Soft hearted, he can be easily manipulated at times, but a stubborn youth, once he sets his mind to something there is no changing it.

Whenever Akira was in a tough situation or he felt like he couldn't handle what was in front of him after his mother's passing, he changed into Drenz in his mind. His sort of alter ego and hero of his writings that is confident, strong willed, brave, headstrong and sarcastic. A 360 from Yosano, who is often timid, reserved and cowardly.

When he found himself locked in a death game as it is popularly coined, the shock of fear, doubt and paranoia broke the young man's mind, making him revert almost completely into his alter ego. As Akira fell short as he realized his true situation now, Drenz has taken the helm, ensuring the both of them survive... as well as anyone he finds along the way.

Virtues:

Courageous - Drenz's courage is nothing to sneeze at. He will do whatever comes ahead, if it is tough trial or not, all in the name of survival and escape. He will also pluck someone out of danger if the need arises, showing passion for the heroic persona he has adopted.

Adaptive - Drenz can often adapt to any situation thrusted upon him. So, he can come up with strategies that can seem ridiculous to some, but will get him out of dodge. This is one of his strongest attributes as he will come up with an idea on the fly for most any situation that comes up, be it a strategy for battle or a plan for an upcoming quest.

Gallant - Rounding out his other virtues, Drenz is as brave as they come. Non flinching in the face of danger and willing to take on the hardest task if it means alleviating a companion, he is stalwart in his pursuit of survival of himself and those around him. Chivalrous, Drenz would give up an arm if it meant saving the damsel in distress, which is also a flash of weakness at times if coupled with naivety.

Flaws:

Naive - Akira lacks real world experience, as he always ignored play outside and wasn't much into the internet. His nose 'often in a book, Yosano would use his drawings and writings to take him to distant places in his mind. Due to this, he also lacks common sense and shows a true obliviousness for the often obvious.

Soft hearted - Going hand in hand with his previous flaw, Drenz is a bleeding heart. He always wants to help those in need even if it means hurting himself, a way he feels he can repent for his former inadequacies. He can be easily taken advantage of and manipulated at times because of this.

Reckless - Drenz is headstrong. Like the main character from his stories, Yosano finds himself always jumping at the first sign of someone needing help or if he feels something is right. Often times even putting himself at risk, he will do whatever it takes once he has his mind set, short of killing someone.

Profession: N/A

Skills: (5 Unused Points)
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Inventory

Weapons/Tools:

» Iron Longsword (Vanty 1-Handed Sword)
- Description: "A basic 1-handed sword, used by beginners."

» Adventure's Armor (Vanity Light Armor)
- Description: "A set of mesh armor used by adventurers just starting out in Aincrad."

» (3) Starter Healing Potions

» 2,000 Col

» (25) Tier 1 Materials

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Story Thus Far:

Drenz's Awakening - Upon realization that he is now locked inside of Sword Art Online and can not escape, Akira allowed his mind be taken over by his alter ego of sorts Drenz. With this, he is now more confident and mentally stronger to take on the challenges associated with climbing the floors of Aincrad.

Edited November 15, 2020 by Drenz

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