Nobuhiko

► Full Name: Nobuhiko Kawamura 
► Nicknames: Nobu | Oji-sama
► Gender: Male | Masculine Pronouns 
► Age: Four Hundred & Thirteen | Azuchi–Momoyama period
► Sexuality: Demisexual  | Taken

► Species: Koi | Ningyo Yokai
► Occupation Young Master of A Noble House

► Place of Birth: Uisshu Lake
► Current Residence: The Underwater Palace 

► Personality?:
 Loyal || Very Confident || Responsible || Level Headed || Scholarly || Caring || Wise 

The only son of a noble and his wife, Nobu was raised to be open minded and wise about every situations. His entire upbringing
 was meant to breed a leader that would one day take over the house once hes father is gone. It was successful, for the most
 part. Leaving Nobu quite the responsible type. He cares deeply for his friends and his people. And is willing to do whatever it takes
 to succeed his father in a worth fashion. Although, this leave him rather old fashion and misplaced among the more modern people
 around him. But the prince is just as stubborn as he is caring. 

► History, Species, Facts:
 - Many mystical qualities and magical abilities were attributed to the mermaids of Japan. The Ningyo were believed to
 cry tears of pearls, and it was thought that eternal youth and beauty would be imparted upon any human being who consumed a
 mermaid’s flesh. This is true. And for Nobu this is what caused many dangers for his kind in the past. For many legends tell of
 women eating the flesh of a Ningyo and miraculously ceasing to age, or reverting to a younger, more beautiful form. And those
 who hoped for the same would hunt his people. 

 - Like many Japanese folkloric animals, merfolk were also said to have shape-shifting abilities. Mermaids taking on the
 form of human beings. This is also true, as Nobu often takes human form and visits the city. Not so much for noble purposes. More
 to just get a feel for how the world is changing around him and his people. Besides, have you seen what the kids are wearing
 these days? And that television. Can't get that at the bottom of a lake. 

- Nobuhiko was raised to be the 'king' of a small kingdom of merfolk that dwell within the Uisshu Lake for centuries. The
 lake itself is only significantly known for having magical healing properties and for granting worthy wishes. Although it is nearly
 impossible to locate by any normal means. Still many come baring wishes in the shape of tokens or coins. And if the wish is pure
 enough, the royal family will turn their token into a flower and instruct the human how to harness the magic before the petals
 completely fall apart. If they are unsuccessful: they turn into sea pearls. 

 - His best friend is a Kappa named Nanami. They met when Nobu and her were still very young. With no family of her 
own. His family sort of adopted her as a ward of their house. And since then, she and Nobu have been extremely close to one
 another. Although in recent years its starting to look more like a parent and child relationship. But if your best friend stole as many
 cucumbers and butt souls from the humans as his did. You would be concerned too. 

 - Despite being born in the age of samurai, Nobu really does like a lot of modern things. He often goes to see movies or
 goes to karaoke bars with Nanami. He's also gone to a couple of clubs in tokyo. He also has a great relationship with some of the
 guardian spirits in the temples of Kyoto. All the while desperately trying to keep Nanami out of trouble.