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Nakamori Aoko
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FULL NAME
Nakamori Aoko
NICKNAMES
Ahouko
BIRTH DATE
September 26
AGE
17 / 19
GENDER
Female
PRONOUNS
Third person / atashi
Her Canon
History
While explicit canon details regarding Aoko's backstory are thin on the ground, plenty can be inferred! She's the daughter of Police Inspector Nakamori Ginzo and an unnamed, unseen mother; a mother who I assume died when Aoko was very young. Her bereaved father threw himself into his work harder than ever, frequently leaving Aoko to fend for herself ⊠it taught her to be capable from a young age, but it also taught her loneliness.
One day, while she was waiting in front of a clocktower for her fatherâwho was running incredibly lateâto get off work, Aoko was approached by a boy. He was her age, and he was cheerful and friendly, and he produced a rose out of thin air just to make her smile: "Hi!" he said, "I'm Kuroba Kaito." It was the start of a beautiful, deep, long-lasting friendship. They grew up with each other, practically inseparable: it was Kaito who kept Aoko company while her father was busy chasing Kaitou Kid, an internationally wanted phantom thief; and it was Aoko who comforted Kaito when his father, the world-renowned magician Kuroba Toichi, died in an accident on stage when they were both eight years old.
Kaitou Kid mysteriously vanished right after this. Aoko's father, who loved chasing the thiefâso much so that calling it an "obsession" sounds like an understatementâwas bereft. Aoko just kept on truckin', supporting Ginzo while he tried to take solace in other cases.
Fast forward to her second year in high school! Kaitou Kid mysteriously reappears, much to Ginzo's joy and Aoko's irritation. She despises the thief, seeing him as an awful, arrogant bully who takes pleasure in belittling people who are only trying their best ⊠and, incidentally, as the sole reason for her loneliness. (She's never once blamed her father, even when he pulls stunts like, oh, forgetting her birthday, not recognizing her when she's a bit dolled up, etc.) Things with Kaito haven't changed much, either. They're still best friends, hanging out both in school and out of school, and spending more time with each other than anybody else. And boy, do they ever bicker like a married couple. Kaito flips her skirt in class; she tries to take his head off with a mop. He insults the size of her chest; she dishes out his well-deserved punishment.
⊠unfortunately, this time? Kaitou Kid isn't just some mysterious stranger. Unbeknownst to Aoko, Kid is Kaito, and he'll do anything to keep his best friend from discovering the truth. Hijinks ensue! One notable incident involved Ginzo seeing Kid'sâthat is to say, Kaito'sâface during a heist, and telling Aoko the next morning over breakfast. In a bid to prove her friend's innocence, she demands that he, Kaito, accompany her on a date to Tropical Land, a popular local theme park. (The time she sets is the same as Kid's next heist.) For all its awkward beginning, the date goes well ⊠in both ways: they have fun together, and as far as Aoko's aware, Kaito is by her side the whole time, thereby proving that he's the same old Kaito he's always beenâand emphatically not the thief she despises.
Months later, it comes to light that the clocktower where Aoko met Kaito is scheduled to be demolished. Aoko was heartbroken, and not at all comforted by the news that Kaitou Kid had decided to steal it. Yes, that's right: Kaitou Kid sent out a heist notice for an entire clocktower. Aoko attends the heist with her anti-Kid sign in tow, a lone protestor in a sea of fans ... But! The heist reaches a surprising conclusion: though the thief fails to steal the clocktower, he leaves behind a code inscribed on the face of the clock. Until the mysterious code is solved, the police decree, the tower isn't going anywhere.
INSERT SUN HALO HERE LMAO LMAO LMAO
These are only some of Aoko's adventures, but in terms of character development, they're easily the most important. Other adventurous shenanigans include: being knocked unconscious by a pirate; breaking into her school at night to hunt for the ghost that had terrified her friend, Keiko; being knocked out by a crime syndicate who suspect her of being Kaitou Kid; meeting Elizabeth and Philip, Queen and Prince (respectively!) of Ingram on board a train, only to oh so mysteriously fall asleep when Kaitou Kid appears to steal the Queen's precious jewel, the Crystal Mother; infiltrating a billiards bar run by a crime syndicate to help a friend retrieve his precious, gem-encrusted pool cue âŠ
One day, while she was waiting in front of a clocktower for her fatherâwho was running incredibly lateâto get off work, Aoko was approached by a boy. He was her age, and he was cheerful and friendly, and he produced a rose out of thin air just to make her smile: "Hi!" he said, "I'm Kuroba Kaito." It was the start of a beautiful, deep, long-lasting friendship. They grew up with each other, practically inseparable: it was Kaito who kept Aoko company while her father was busy chasing Kaitou Kid, an internationally wanted phantom thief; and it was Aoko who comforted Kaito when his father, the world-renowned magician Kuroba Toichi, died in an accident on stage when they were both eight years old.
Kaitou Kid mysteriously vanished right after this. Aoko's father, who loved chasing the thiefâso much so that calling it an "obsession" sounds like an understatementâwas bereft. Aoko just kept on truckin', supporting Ginzo while he tried to take solace in other cases.
Fast forward to her second year in high school! Kaitou Kid mysteriously reappears, much to Ginzo's joy and Aoko's irritation. She despises the thief, seeing him as an awful, arrogant bully who takes pleasure in belittling people who are only trying their best ⊠and, incidentally, as the sole reason for her loneliness. (She's never once blamed her father, even when he pulls stunts like, oh, forgetting her birthday, not recognizing her when she's a bit dolled up, etc.) Things with Kaito haven't changed much, either. They're still best friends, hanging out both in school and out of school, and spending more time with each other than anybody else. And boy, do they ever bicker like a married couple. Kaito flips her skirt in class; she tries to take his head off with a mop. He insults the size of her chest; she dishes out his well-deserved punishment.
⊠unfortunately, this time? Kaitou Kid isn't just some mysterious stranger. Unbeknownst to Aoko, Kid is Kaito, and he'll do anything to keep his best friend from discovering the truth. Hijinks ensue! One notable incident involved Ginzo seeing Kid'sâthat is to say, Kaito'sâface during a heist, and telling Aoko the next morning over breakfast. In a bid to prove her friend's innocence, she demands that he, Kaito, accompany her on a date to Tropical Land, a popular local theme park. (The time she sets is the same as Kid's next heist.) For all its awkward beginning, the date goes well ⊠in both ways: they have fun together, and as far as Aoko's aware, Kaito is by her side the whole time, thereby proving that he's the same old Kaito he's always beenâand emphatically not the thief she despises.
Months later, it comes to light that the clocktower where Aoko met Kaito is scheduled to be demolished. Aoko was heartbroken, and not at all comforted by the news that Kaitou Kid had decided to steal it. Yes, that's right: Kaitou Kid sent out a heist notice for an entire clocktower. Aoko attends the heist with her anti-Kid sign in tow, a lone protestor in a sea of fans ... But! The heist reaches a surprising conclusion: though the thief fails to steal the clocktower, he leaves behind a code inscribed on the face of the clock. Until the mysterious code is solved, the police decree, the tower isn't going anywhere.
INSERT SUN HALO HERE LMAO LMAO LMAO
These are only some of Aoko's adventures, but in terms of character development, they're easily the most important. Other adventurous shenanigans include: being knocked unconscious by a pirate; breaking into her school at night to hunt for the ghost that had terrified her friend, Keiko; being knocked out by a crime syndicate who suspect her of being Kaitou Kid; meeting Elizabeth and Philip, Queen and Prince (respectively!) of Ingram on board a train, only to oh so mysteriously fall asleep when Kaitou Kid appears to steal the Queen's precious jewel, the Crystal Mother; infiltrating a billiards bar run by a crime syndicate to help a friend retrieve his precious, gem-encrusted pool cue âŠ
Personality
Nakamori Aoko is, in many respects, the typical girl next door. Sheâs the normal one! The one who enjoys the simple pleasures in life like entering contests, hosting small house parties, and going out to see movies and plays! The (mostly) sensible, down to Earth one, who isn't afraid to call out her peersâmany of whom are teen prodigies of some descriptionâwhen they allow their heads to disappear too far up their behinds. Sheâs practical and highly intelligent, easily able to keep up in class even when very (very) distracted, and her lonely upbringing with a single, workaholic and frequently absent parent means that she learned how to be independent from a young age. However, for all her booksmarts, she does have a bit of a naĂŻve streak, for example when she mistakenly thinks that a martini is a kind of juice, or accepts a 'prize' (a fancy evening dinner) from a contest that she didn't remember entering.
Thereâs an awful lot that she loves about life, and it shows. Sheâs enthusiastic, effusive, and just all-around bright, quick to exclaim over the cuteness of this or how awesome that is, and oh, look, her new classmate is adorable! Her straightforward and light-hearted nature means that sometimes, sheâs levelled with accusations of childishness, but when a classmate of hersâKoizumi Akakoâoffers to make her a charm to âmake her more adult,â Aoko is genuinely appreciative instead of offended. She has a tendency to assume the best in everyone, unless theyâre: A) incredibly obviously mean-spirited, and/or B) picking on her friends.
She has a huge heart, with plenty of room not just for friends and family, but also for strangers. She always goes out of her way to help, doing anything from taking bento and changes of clothing to her father, to babysitting a sick elementary school-age boy she met just a handful of minutes ago. While Aoko will be the first in line to scold Kaito for his arrogance, she's also dedicated to supporting and uplifting him; she knows how much he loves the spotlight, and she'll step aside to let him have it without a second thought. Her sweetness and compassion means that she has an exceptionally low capacity for jealousy, tooâinstead of feeling threatened when class beauty Akako develops a romantic interest in Kaito, Aoko is nothing but supportive. She doesn't even bat an eyelid over Akako's petty insults: "Well, to put it simply, a common girl like you does not suit him at all âŠ"
She believes firmly in doing the good thing, no matter how big or small ⊠and while she is strongly lawful, she is, on occasion, willing to break small rules for the sake of those she loves. After a "monster" at school scared her friend, Keiko, Aoko vowed to find it and avenge her (by giving it a good stern talking to, no doubt); and when she heard that Konosuke Jii (former butler to Kaito's father, and current friend of Kaito himself) had been cheated out of his beloved gem-encrusted pool cue, she helps Kaito infiltrate an over-18s only bar to try to get it back. Her brand of bravery is quiet and understated; she'll get scared, she'll cry, but if it's for her friendsâor for anybody else in needâshe'll push herself to carry on despite it.
Hard work, honesty, and justice are all ideals that Aoko feels incredibly passionate about. She abhors bullies, especially those who have the nerve to mock people who are only trying to do her best! Kaitou Kid, the internationally wanted thief who her father has devoted his life to chasing, is the embodiment of everything that utterly infuriates Aoko ⊠and she isn't afraid to stand in the middle of a hundreds-strong crowd of his cheering fans with a "Kid, go home!" sign. Stealing and then returning the goods doesn't make him playful or cool; it makes him an insufferable, arrogant jerk with no consideration for others. Aoko's morals skew more towards the black and white end of the spectrum, mostly because it's never been necessary for her to closely analyse or deconstruct her own worldviews. And, of course, her ire towards Kaitou Kid in particularly has a personal element â it's thanks to him that her father barely gets any sleep. (It's thanks to him, Aoko would never say, that she grew up lonely; that her own father completely forgot her birthday; that her own father couldn't recognize her just because she was wearing makeup and a classy outfit.) She can be stubborn and just a little judgemental when it comes to matters of morality.
Aoko is spirited, and something of a spitfire. If her best friend flips her skirt in the middle of class, she wonât hesitate to leap out of her seat and take a swipe at him ⊠or ten ⊠with a mop, while he does gymnastics across peopleâs desks in a desperate bid to avoid her. This level of casual physical violence and grumpy squabbling is generally reserved for the people closest to her; it's another indication of trust and comfortable familiarity. Around others, Aoko is generally quite a bit more reserved: the idea of explosively losing her temper with a stranger is just embarrassing, and more than once has she been seen scolding Kaito for doing just that.
She also has one hell of a cheeky, snarky side lurking beneath that sweet exterior, and when sheâs comfortable with somebody, sheâll give as good as she gets in the teasing department. Her real revenge for Kaito flipping her skirt isnât a wallop around the head; itâs the look on his face when he realizes that sheâs wearing fish-patterned underwear. She gets him back for picking on her for not being able to ski by picking on him for not being able to ice skate, and she clearly relishes every single second of the scene. Once again, this isn't a side of herself that she'll let loose with just anybody.
When something really, truly gets to Aoko, she tends to withdraw and internalize, only lashing out when pushed well beyond her limit. While she's usually plucky and upbeat, and genuinely so, there's another side to her; one she tries to keep hidden behind her comedic temper and kind heart. Her upbringing means that she's quite lonely, and she's resigned to being left behind by those she lovesânot that she always begrudges them for this! Aoko wholeheartedly supports her father in his work, even though his long hours and obsessive personality mean that he has very little time left for her. On the other hand, when Kaito breaks his promise to be there for her birthday party, she's heartbrokenâand after a long a long night of waiting, only to ultimately be disappointed, she lets him know just how hurt she is.
She can also be very self-critical, to the point that she will quietly agree with Kaito when he calls her ugly, and she can become so convinced that she'll only hold her loved ones back that she deliberately holds herself back for their sake. The best example of this is during a class ski competition, where Aoko convinces herself that Kaitoâwho is an ace on the slopesâwould never want her as a partner. Instead of asking Kaito what he wants, she goes out of her way to let him have the spotlight he craves; the idea that he'd want her by his side, poor skier or not, literally never occurs to her.
Thereâs an awful lot that she loves about life, and it shows. Sheâs enthusiastic, effusive, and just all-around bright, quick to exclaim over the cuteness of this or how awesome that is, and oh, look, her new classmate is adorable! Her straightforward and light-hearted nature means that sometimes, sheâs levelled with accusations of childishness, but when a classmate of hersâKoizumi Akakoâoffers to make her a charm to âmake her more adult,â Aoko is genuinely appreciative instead of offended. She has a tendency to assume the best in everyone, unless theyâre: A) incredibly obviously mean-spirited, and/or B) picking on her friends.
She has a huge heart, with plenty of room not just for friends and family, but also for strangers. She always goes out of her way to help, doing anything from taking bento and changes of clothing to her father, to babysitting a sick elementary school-age boy she met just a handful of minutes ago. While Aoko will be the first in line to scold Kaito for his arrogance, she's also dedicated to supporting and uplifting him; she knows how much he loves the spotlight, and she'll step aside to let him have it without a second thought. Her sweetness and compassion means that she has an exceptionally low capacity for jealousy, tooâinstead of feeling threatened when class beauty Akako develops a romantic interest in Kaito, Aoko is nothing but supportive. She doesn't even bat an eyelid over Akako's petty insults: "Well, to put it simply, a common girl like you does not suit him at all âŠ"
She believes firmly in doing the good thing, no matter how big or small ⊠and while she is strongly lawful, she is, on occasion, willing to break small rules for the sake of those she loves. After a "monster" at school scared her friend, Keiko, Aoko vowed to find it and avenge her (by giving it a good stern talking to, no doubt); and when she heard that Konosuke Jii (former butler to Kaito's father, and current friend of Kaito himself) had been cheated out of his beloved gem-encrusted pool cue, she helps Kaito infiltrate an over-18s only bar to try to get it back. Her brand of bravery is quiet and understated; she'll get scared, she'll cry, but if it's for her friendsâor for anybody else in needâshe'll push herself to carry on despite it.
Hard work, honesty, and justice are all ideals that Aoko feels incredibly passionate about. She abhors bullies, especially those who have the nerve to mock people who are only trying to do her best! Kaitou Kid, the internationally wanted thief who her father has devoted his life to chasing, is the embodiment of everything that utterly infuriates Aoko ⊠and she isn't afraid to stand in the middle of a hundreds-strong crowd of his cheering fans with a "Kid, go home!" sign. Stealing and then returning the goods doesn't make him playful or cool; it makes him an insufferable, arrogant jerk with no consideration for others. Aoko's morals skew more towards the black and white end of the spectrum, mostly because it's never been necessary for her to closely analyse or deconstruct her own worldviews. And, of course, her ire towards Kaitou Kid in particularly has a personal element â it's thanks to him that her father barely gets any sleep. (It's thanks to him, Aoko would never say, that she grew up lonely; that her own father completely forgot her birthday; that her own father couldn't recognize her just because she was wearing makeup and a classy outfit.) She can be stubborn and just a little judgemental when it comes to matters of morality.
Aoko is spirited, and something of a spitfire. If her best friend flips her skirt in the middle of class, she wonât hesitate to leap out of her seat and take a swipe at him ⊠or ten ⊠with a mop, while he does gymnastics across peopleâs desks in a desperate bid to avoid her. This level of casual physical violence and grumpy squabbling is generally reserved for the people closest to her; it's another indication of trust and comfortable familiarity. Around others, Aoko is generally quite a bit more reserved: the idea of explosively losing her temper with a stranger is just embarrassing, and more than once has she been seen scolding Kaito for doing just that.
She also has one hell of a cheeky, snarky side lurking beneath that sweet exterior, and when sheâs comfortable with somebody, sheâll give as good as she gets in the teasing department. Her real revenge for Kaito flipping her skirt isnât a wallop around the head; itâs the look on his face when he realizes that sheâs wearing fish-patterned underwear. She gets him back for picking on her for not being able to ski by picking on him for not being able to ice skate, and she clearly relishes every single second of the scene. Once again, this isn't a side of herself that she'll let loose with just anybody.
When something really, truly gets to Aoko, she tends to withdraw and internalize, only lashing out when pushed well beyond her limit. While she's usually plucky and upbeat, and genuinely so, there's another side to her; one she tries to keep hidden behind her comedic temper and kind heart. Her upbringing means that she's quite lonely, and she's resigned to being left behind by those she lovesânot that she always begrudges them for this! Aoko wholeheartedly supports her father in his work, even though his long hours and obsessive personality mean that he has very little time left for her. On the other hand, when Kaito breaks his promise to be there for her birthday party, she's heartbrokenâand after a long a long night of waiting, only to ultimately be disappointed, she lets him know just how hurt she is.
She can also be very self-critical, to the point that she will quietly agree with Kaito when he calls her ugly, and she can become so convinced that she'll only hold her loved ones back that she deliberately holds herself back for their sake. The best example of this is during a class ski competition, where Aoko convinces herself that Kaitoâwho is an ace on the slopesâwould never want her as a partner. Instead of asking Kaito what he wants, she goes out of her way to let him have the spotlight he craves; the idea that he'd want her by his side, poor skier or not, literally never occurs to her.
Speech Patterns
Aoko uses third person personal pronouns. It's a cutesy quirk that comes across as childish in the original Japanese, and while it is a notable character trait of hers, my personal preference is to mix n' match â you get the flavor without the clunkiness.
I retain honorifics. Aoko will drop them without fuss if asked to do so ICly.
I retain honorifics. Aoko will drop them without fuss if asked to do so ICly.
Her CRAU
Jungle Training
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Kyriakos
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A Forest Dark
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Aurora Express
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Imeeji Idol Productions
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Serpentine Horizon
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What is DCMK?
Magic Kaito began its life as a gag manga in 1987, and has run ... very intermittently ... ever since, with short 2~3 chapter mini-arcs dropping every 5 to 10 years or so. My life is suffering and I am going to cry about it. While the first handful of chapters were filled with whacky nonsense shenanigans, its tone has been shifting to better gel with its wildly popular spin-off series, Detective Conan.
There is some debate as to whether or not they take place in the same universe. I, however, am firmly of the belief that, 1) no, and 2) that's dumb, no.
DCMK features a world much like the real one! Technology is up to date (or in some cases more advanced; they have advanced robotics and artificial intelligence systems), and most locations and countries are analogous â with a few exceptions, like "Beika", "Haido", "Ekoda", and "The Kingdom of Ingram". Magic is real, and so are mythological creatures, but they're so hidden from society than only a handful of people in the entire world know about them. Also there are phantom thieves.
And ~scientific~ drugs that physically deage people into grade schoolers.
So, what do I count as canon for Aoko?
â The Detective Conan movies
Aoko herself hasn't appeared in a DC movie, but Kid and her father have.
â DC OVAs and Lupin Crossovers
Tragically, no. OVA10 (Kid in Trap Island) is a solid maybe.
â The 12 episode Kid the Phantom Thief anime specials
Sometimes I'll carry over or rework little details. Spider, an AO character, is not one of these.
â Magic Kaito 1412
Similar to the KPT specials, with some bits and pieces integrated as headcanon while others have been gently fed into a trash compactor.
There is some debate as to whether or not they take place in the same universe. I, however, am firmly of the belief that, 1) no, and 2) that's dumb, no.
DCMK features a world much like the real one! Technology is up to date (or in some cases more advanced; they have advanced robotics and artificial intelligence systems), and most locations and countries are analogous â with a few exceptions, like "Beika", "Haido", "Ekoda", and "The Kingdom of Ingram". Magic is real, and so are mythological creatures, but they're so hidden from society than only a handful of people in the entire world know about them. Also there are phantom thieves.
And ~scientific~ drugs that physically deage people into grade schoolers.
So, what do I count as canon for Aoko?
â The Detective Conan movies
Aoko herself hasn't appeared in a DC movie, but Kid and her father have.
â DC OVAs and Lupin Crossovers
Tragically, no. OVA10 (Kid in Trap Island) is a solid maybe.
â The 12 episode Kid the Phantom Thief anime specials
Sometimes I'll carry over or rework little details. Spider, an AO character, is not one of these.
â Magic Kaito 1412
Similar to the KPT specials, with some bits and pieces integrated as headcanon while others have been gently fed into a trash compactor.