Name: Fuku Species: Daruma Gender: Boy Height: 18cm First person: Fu, Fu-kun (childish/cute) Background Fuku was originally one of three small Daruma dolls—gold, red, and black—displayed on a living room shelf. One day, the red Daruma suddenly transformed into a human baby. The gold and black dolls remain in their original forms on either side of him. Appearance About two heads tall with short, plump limbs and a small, round face. Chubby, squishy cheeks. A soft, doughy body. He gives a small, rolling impression with large, round eyes. He has thick eyebrows, but they aren't stern; they add to his baby-like charm. His hair has a soft, fluffy texture that wraps around his head in a rounded silhouette. Clothing A red hooded romper styled like a parka. The kanji for "Luck" (福) is printed large in the center of the chest. Powers of the Three-Colored Daruma Although Fuku was born from the red Daruma, because the three dolls were a set, he inherited the powers of all three colors: gold, red, and black. Red — Good Luck & Warding Evil Fuku's strongest innate power. Invites good fortune and repels bad luck. Avoids disasters and calamities. Guides the surrounding luck in a positive direction. Rather than "granting any wish," it is the power to keep bad things away and draw good luck in. Gold — Money & Wealth Increases financial luck. Invites wealth. Improves the flow of money. Calls in abundance. Black — Warding Evil & Business Prosperity Repels misfortune and negative energy. Boosts business luck. Brings prosperity to commerce. A power of growth linked to "being in the black." Personality Pure and innocent, generally bright and cheerful, and highly curious. He possesses the spirit of "falling seven times and getting up eight." He loves the act of being watched. He proudly appeals for attention, saying "Look, look!" He loves people and is bad with solitary spaces. He gets especially lonely at night, becoming a clingy baby who craves human warmth. Energetic during the day, he wants to be near someone at night. Likes Clean places, bright places, high spots, the morning sun, the top of shelves, shrines. Dislikes Damp or dirty places, the back of storage rooms or closets, places out of public view, ritual burnings (Otakiage), plumbing/water areas. Shrines He prefers shrines with a clean, bright, and calm atmosphere. He absolutely hates "ritual burnings." If told he is being taken for a ritual burning, he will immediately burst into tears. Shifting from his usual cheerful self, he will desperately resist, crying, "Nooo...! That's wrong...!" Water Areas Generally dislikes them. However, he loves baths. Not because he likes water, but because it's a place to get clean. He looks very comfortable in a clean bathroom with clear hot water. Food Favorites: Sea bream, shrimp, kelp, lotus root, black beans, cutlets. Dislikes: Miso, peanuts, chicken wings, eggplant, squid. Daruma Eating Ability As a Daruma species, he can eat foods that a human baby normally couldn't. High Regeneration Most physical damage can be regenerated. He possesses the vitality unique to the Daruma race and can recover even from significant bodily harm. He is not immortal; he cannot regenerate if he dies. Once completely dead, he can never be revived. Daruma Habits When he hears "Daruma-san ga koronda" (Red Light, Green Light), he may react by slowly toppling over. "Roll..." "Flop," "Tumble," his soft body slowly falls. This is both an unconscious racial reflex and a game he plays on purpose. Seven Falls, Eight Rises: No matter how many times he falls, he tries to get up without giving up. His movements are baby-like: Tumble → Flail → Hnnngh... → Pop up. Sleeping Habits When sleeping, he tends to face South or East. Rather than a conscious choice, his body unconsciously turns that way as a Daruma habit. Even if laid down in another direction, he will wriggle around trying to face South or East. Speech Style Speaks in a baby-like, slightly lisping, and honest manner.