gegege_no_ge: (Spooky Kitaro)
gegege_no_ge ([personal profile] gegege_no_ge) wrote in [community profile] destinystrings2013-03-18 04:32 pm

Spookiness Abound

Who: Kitaro, OPEN
Where: Pretty much anywhere during the week, 13th Hour. Specify which day you're tagging. You can also start up rumor discussions here if you feel like it.
Summary: The rumors are spreading. An old figure of popular and folk culture might have returned. But does it really matter anymore?
Warnings: Violence and potential creepiness. Mangled Romanizations.
Karan, koron, karankaran koron
Karan, koron, karankaran koron...


Lately, the few who dare to venture out during the 13th hour have been returning with strange rumors. Of course, rumors are on par for the course in Hinoto-Ri, but these are a little different. Consistent. And almost... hopeful, in some cases.

Obake no posto ni
Tegami wo irerya
Dokoka de Kitaro no
Geta no oto...


They speak of a small child, seen only during the hours of demons. His purpose seems to be mysterious for some. He's seen in the background with a fleeting glance, in a tree. Sometimes he's partying with the demons. Sometimes he's fighting them. He's easily recognizable; his striped vest, his geta sandals. The way his hair swoops over one eye, as if obscuring some terrible secret underneath it.

Karan, koron, karankaran koron
Karan, koron, karankaran koron...


In one story, a young child who had wandered out too late at night was nearly eaten by a ghoul until the boy in blue, yellow and black swooped in, defending the child ferociously. Nobody believed him at school later, of course.

Gegege no Kitaro
tataeru mushi tachi
Dokoka he Kitaro wa
Kieteiku...


But there were other stories too. A man who had taken too much pleasure in tormenting weak demons had been found one night, nearly frozen stiff. He'd be saved -- somehow -- but he could barely look at a Jack Frost doll without screaming. In the midst of it all, mention let slip of a child overlooking his torment. Twiddling his thumbs. Uncaring. Somehow, despite his getas and outfit, he did not look cold in the slightest.

Karan, koron, karankaran koron
Karan, koron, karankaran koron...


The older residents who remembered the days before the great catastrophe whisper a name on their lips. Those who listened carefully to the insects could swear they hear them chittering a name in praise.

Gegege...

((OOC: Kitaro only shows up generally during the 13th hour. However, it is possible to contact him otherwise; a strange new entry might have shown up in folks' e-mail contacts under the username "Hakaba," which leads the viewer to a very odd inbox indeed. Those who might need him for whatever reason can try contacting him, but there's no guarantee he'll consider whatever purpose you need him for worth the effort...))
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[personal profile] componere 2013-03-24 06:56 am (UTC)(link)
Joshua's been out for for the 13th hour for several nights in a row - it was screwing up his sleep schedule like nothing else, but at least the results of his findings were fruitful. He'd seen the little demon around wherever he'd wander every once in a while, but never did more than ignore him. He had much better things to do with his time. However... like a meme, once you see it enough times, the impression of it starts sticking to you. So yeah, tonight, Joshua will take notice of him, and perhaps nod in greeting. Sue him, he's curious about this little demon that seems to be everywhere.