Name: James Akina
Age: 20
Gender/pronouns: Male (He/him)
Ethnicity: Native Hawaiian
Country: Hawaii
Occupation: Flower shop employee, yoga class student
Hobbies: Gardening, cooking, yoga, videogames, watching movies, going to social events, Surfing
Likes: To make people happy, give and receive kindness, engage in his favorite activities, and help people with their problems
Dislikes: Injustices, bad vibes, negativity, engaging in verbal fights, showing anger, making others feel bad
Dream: To bring happiness to the world and make his family proud
Voice actor: Xaylon Ecter
About James
James is a flower shop employee and a regular member of a yoga class. He is known for being easygoing and for getting along with pretty much everyone. William has a huge crush on him, while Melissa sees him as a bit of a rival. James is a serene, wholesome, and relaxed person who doesn't get hung up on little details. He is helpful and kind and always tries to see the good in everyone, even those who dislike him or doubt his intentions. His optimistic views are often admired. However, he can sometimes seem a bit naive and can feel overwhelmed after socializing for a long time. He takes his time to resolve issues, and always comes through in the end.
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Throughout his childhood, he was fortunate to have a loving family who supported his ambitions and encouraged him to cultivate a passion for gardening. He was also praised for his optimistic outlook on life. In addition, his family frequently traveled to different parts of the world, where they embraced various traditions, cuisines, and languages. This made James more well-rounded and accepting of people’s differences.
Subsequently, due to his inquisitive nature, he stumbled upon a gardening competition and decided to participate in it with the encouragement of his parents. After securing the second position in his debut attempt, he realized his passion for gardening and continued to hone his skills for future competitions. This led him to gain extensive knowledge in gardening techniques and tricks, while also making new friends along the way.
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As he got older and focused more on school, he became increasingly stressed and overwhelmed, which was a stark contrast to his usually calm and friendly demeanor. He struggled to keep up with everything until he turned to one of his friends for advice on how to deal with stress. His friend suggested trying out yoga classes, which piqued his curiosity enough to open up about his struggles to his parents and ask to try his first session.
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With their full support and understanding, he finally got the chance to try out his first session. The experience was a great solution for calming his spirits and engaging in both physical and mental activities, which helped him get back on track. As a result, he started attending sessions more frequently and this allowed him to meet more people.
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After finishing school and searching for a job, the young adult was recommended a position at a flower shop where he had frequently visited. Due to his knowledge and expertise in taking care of plants, he was able to secure the job and has been working there ever since. The job has allowed him to grow in his profession and learn more responsibility since he graduated from school.