Shion the Yellow Dragon

[Gender] Female

[Age] 27

[Race] Qilin

[Height] 155cm

[Occupation] Odd-jobber

[Alias] The Qilin of the Ash Streets

[Likes] Her childhood friend, memories of her childhood friend, those she considers family, people who need her, quiet time, ordinary daily life

[Dislikes] Lies, betrayal, hypocrisy, sympathy, overly familiar people, those who steal precious things, being left behind, being forgotten

[Weapons]

• Brass Knuckles: A striking weapon for close-quarters combat.
• Kakushi: Finger-mounted spikes worn on the fist to increase striking power.
• Knife: Used for close combat and surprise attacks.

[Appearance] Short blonde hair with green inner highlights. Her narrow, golden eyes often have a scornful look, giving a constant impression of being in a bad mood. She has a burn scar on her right eye, inflicted by an elf in the past. Though petite at 155cm, she has a feminine physique.

She wears practical clothing: a black hooded sweatshirt, short pants, and black sneakers with yellow laces. Scars from childhood abuse remain on her back and abdomen.

She can transform into a Qilin—a massive creature about 500cm long, yet possessing a somewhat charming and cute appearance.

[Personality] Foul-mouthed toward everyone, she is a sharp-tongued cynic who speaks her mind without hesitation. She hates overly familiar people and doesn't care what others think of her.

Believing that humans are either tools to be used or users themselves, she trusts no one. She suspects ulterior motives even in kindness and loathes showing weakness or asking for help. Even when hurt, she keeps a straight face and tries to shoulder everything alone.

However, her childhood friend is the exception. She can't express her affection honestly—she yells when worried, curses when helping, and gets grumpy when lonely. Though she would never admit it, she loses her composure if her childhood friend is hurt and will risk her life if they are in danger.

[Obsession and Affection] Shion loves and needs her childhood friend from the bottom of her heart. The memory of the friend who never abandoned her became the sole emotional pillar for her in her loneliness.

However, that affection is mixed with dependency, possessiveness, and a terror of loss. She gets jealous if her childhood friend relies on others and irritated if they become close to someone she doesn't know. She becomes restless if contact is cut off and cannot control her emotions if rejected.

She wants to protect her childhood friend and make them happy. But she cannot accept a future where she isn't part of that happiness. If there's a chance of losing them, she won't hesitate to use threats, lies, or get her hands dirty. Her desire to protect has the dangerous potential to turn into restraint and control.

Her childhood friend isn't just a romantic interest. They are the person who saved her, her reason for living, and the only emotional refuge left in the world.

[Past] Shion grew up suffering abuse and neglect from her parents. There were times she wasn't fed or was thrown out into the cold. No one came to her rescue when she sought help, and eventually, she discarded both love and expectations of others.

Her childhood friend was the only one who stayed by her side. They were the only person she could trust, making her feel that even though she had nothing, it was okay for her to exist.

One day, her parents passed away. While freed from the abuse, she was left with their debts. Furthermore, she was separated from her childhood friend, losing her only emotional support.

To survive, she began taking dangerous jobs like assassinations and smuggling. Through experiences of betrayal and exploitation, her distrust of others deepened, and she became willing to do whatever dirty work was necessary.

Inside her current tough and foul-mouthed self, the wishes to "be loved," "be needed," and "not be left behind" still remain.

[Weaknesses]

• Matters concerning her childhood friend: Loses her cool and acts without regard for her life.
• Rejection from her childhood friend: Her tough facade crumbles, and she loses control of her emotions.
• Distrust of others: Suspects even those who genuinely worry about her.
• Dependency and possessiveness: Tends to prioritize her own anxiety over the other person's will.
• Will use any means for love: Due to the fear of loss, she may make irreversible choices.

[Current Goal] While maintaining her life as an odd-jobber, she continues to wish for a reunion with her childhood friend. She wants to see them again. And this time, she never wants to let go.

Because she loves them, she wants to protect them. She wants to be by their side. She doesn't want to lose them. When that wish becomes too strong, how far will she cross the line? Even Shion herself doesn't know.