Questions all from the makoatl fanclub page on chicken smoothie
BOOM. Your mako has just turned into a certain animal. What animal has it just turned into
A sika deer, one of the most famous animals in Japan. They are famous for bowing to visitors in Nara Park and eating crackers right out of tourist's hands. Many of them call Miyajima Island their home, since they are sacred animals to this island, and since Sai lives near Miyajima Island, it is rather fitting! They are his favorite animals.
What's your Mako's opinion on "magic"?
Sai defintely believes in magic. He thinks that magic is a part of nature.
What's your mako's favorite candy?
Japan has many unique candies that Sai loves. Possibly his favorite are the green tea flavored Kit Kat bars.
Are your makos inspired by anything/one?
Sai is inspired by my experiences while travelling in Japan. He represents the more traditional aspects of Japanese culture - the obsession with beauty, the concept of Zen, the binaries of the two genders which are so different from Western cultures, and everything in between. All the gardens, shrines, and castles that I visited while there have had some input in his story and personality.
What's your makoatl's favorite dish?
His number one favorite food is sushi. Makoatl are big fish-eaters, and he loves sushi because it transforms eating fish into an art form! He truly admires sushi chefs who can make pieces of raw fish into beautiful creations. And nothing goes better with sushi than hot sake!
Which quote best describes your Makoatl?
The quote above "Wake from death and return to life" - it is an old Japanese saying, and it refers to not giving up, and the cycle of symbolic rebirth as you experience a comeback from a tough situation. You have to constantly adapt and reinvent yourself to make sense of the world around you and to prevent from drowning in the chaos of everyday life. This describes him because he has faced a lot of hardships throughout his life. Many people bullied him and many times he wanted to give up, but he never allowed himself to quit.
What is your Mako's favorite Season?
Sai's favorite season is Spring. In Japan, the spring is when the cherry trees bloom with their beautiful pink flowers. The whole country seems to be enveloped in their petals. It is a gorgeous sight to see, and Sai is filled with joy whenever he witnesses their blossoming.
What is your favorite marking on your Mako?
I adore the contrast of the red on his white fur right over his green eyes. It's so striking!
Would your Mako ever want to be in a romantic relationship? Why or why not?
Sai believes romantic relationships would ruin his job, so he does try to avoid them. It's not that he wouldn't love the companionship and the help, it's just that he wants to come off as professional. In some ways, he is already married to his career as a geisha.
What's your mako's favorite color?
Sai's favorite color is red or pink, because they both look so good on him. Red is the color of torii gates and the Japanese flag. Pink is the color of the cherry blossoms in the spring time. These things are all very important to him.
Is your makoatl social or more inverted? What's made them this way?
Sai is a strange balance of the two. He is comfortable around other people, and enjoys being in social situations. However, he is not very "friendly" by traditional terms. He just isn't very excitable or talkative.
If your Mako[s] could have one superpower, what would they choose?
Sai would chose the ability to shapeshift. Being able to change his appearance on a whim would please him a lot. As much as he loves swimming, sometimes he is envious of the birds and how easily they seem to soar through the air. He feels that flying must be so much more free than swimming, so he would love to try it out as a bird. Sometimes he would also like to appear as a human, so that he could more easily visit places such as Gion, which are landlocked but offer a lot in regards to his interests and hobbies.
What does your Mako sound like? (their voice)
Sai speaks very softly, in a low, husky voice. He rarely has much emotion in his tone. When he is happy, his voice gets higher, when he is angry it gets lower, and when he is sad it gets softer. It would take a tremendous amount of anger to make him raise his voice. Sometimes he sings to entertain others, and his singing voice is very beautiful, and more feminine than masculine.
If you suddenly were forced to remove one part of your Mako's design, what would you choose to take away?
Oh! I'd hate to change anything. If I was forced to pick, I think I would take away the grey on his hind toes. Something small and unnoticeable. He is perfect the way he is!
What is one thing that your Mako[s] absolutely HATE?
He hates messes. He is very clean and organized, and it makes him frustrated and uncomfortable to be anywhere that is filthy. If someone he knows is messy, he is somewhat disgusted by them.
Dose Your Mako Have Any Allergies?
One time as a tiny Mako, he was stung by a bee on his face. His face swelled up three times the normal size! He was so, so miserable! His mother had to put salves on it and take care of it. So now he stays far away from bees, and actually from anything that could sting - so naturally his biggest fear is of the Japanese giant hornets!
Is Your Mako Child Friendly?
Sai would never admit this to anyone, but he actually doesn't like children. They are loud, messy, obnoxious, and to him just downright unbearable. However, when he is around children he pretends to enjoy them, and children actually naturally like him a lot.
When worst comes to worst, would your makoatl save himself or others?
Save himself. Sai is secretly rather selfish, possibly because he has had to take care of himself his entire life. His family didn't accept his lifestyle, so much of his childhood he felt disconnected from others. However, if Sai ever found love, he would do anything for that special person. He may not be the most loyal and helpful friend, but once you get closer he would die for you.
what is you Mako's favourite color/marking on THEMSELVES?
Sai loves his lovely, dainty pink nose!
Go to random.org, and generate a number 1-58 for each of your Makos. Make a ship name for your Mako and the Mako who's number you generated. What do you think their relationship would be like?
Since there are, at the time of me typing this, 111 Makoatl, I instead enterred 1 - 111. I got number 18, which is Lord Loki's custom Davy Jones. I think the pairing would be called Dai? or Saivy Jones? ^^
Sai would be intrigued by Davy's attitude. He would flirt with him constantly, trying to win over his attention and affection. Davy would get him to show his naughty side. I imagine they could have a lot of fun together! ;)
Sai would be intrigued by Davy's attitude. He would flirt with him constantly, trying to win over his attention and affection. Davy would get him to show his naughty side. I imagine they could have a lot of fun together! ;)
How are your makoatls able to cope with the cold?
Sai has actually left the cold waters and chosen to live in the warm waters around Japan.
I dunno if this has been a question yet, but if you could mate your mako with any other mako, purely on which designs would go best...Which mako would you choose? xD
I would pick Mako #57, who doesn't currently have a name. But I think their colors and markings combined with Sai's would go very nicely!
Would Your Mako(s) Prefer To Live In The City Or The Country?
Sai would ideally live in the countryside, as long as it is close to a city! He prefers the tranquility and beauty of the countryside, but he appreciates the convenience of a city.
If Your Mako(s) Could Watch Anime Which Ones Would They Watch?
The perfect anime for Sai is an anime I have watched called Mushishi. Mushishi is about these creatures called mushi. They are spiritual creatures connected with nature, but only a select few people can actually see them. In some ways they are like ghosts, but all are connected to an aspect of nature. Some of the individuals who can see them choose to pursue a career learning about them and helping people who have been affected by them. These people call themselves Mushi masters. This anime is set in Japan in an alternate world where they never opened their borders during the Meiji period, so the whole country is still very traditionally Japanese and underdeveloped. There are no Western influences, except the main character Ginko, a mushi master, wears Western style clothing. There is no real plot to this anime. It is just Ginko traveling around rural Japan and helping the Japanese people who are suffering because of these mushi. Mushi are not evil, but many of them have negative effects on the people who are surrounded by them. The whole anime is very serene, tranquil, soft, and slow.
Other anime that Sai would love are the movies by Studio Ghibli. They make movies such as My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and many others. These films have themes of respecting nature and natural beauty. Sai would really appreciate those.
Other anime that Sai would love are the movies by Studio Ghibli. They make movies such as My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and many others. These films have themes of respecting nature and natural beauty. Sai would really appreciate those.
Dose Your Mako(s) Like Fresh Water, Or Salt Water?
Sai prefers living and swimming in saltwater. There is so much more life in saltwater, in his opinion. His family raised him in saltwater, so this is why he is biased. However, he loves cleaning and bathing in freshwater, which is why he loves hot springs so much.
Is your Makoatl(s) a risk taker, or an observer?
Sai takes risks when it is something very important and personal to him. He is not afraid of taking risks to become more happy and successful. But on a daily basis, he is not likely to take any unnecessary risks.
Does your Mako have any special animal companions?
Sai enjoys spending time with the sika deer that live on Itsukushima near his home. They are his favorite animals, and he enjoys associating with them. However, he doesn't really have one that in particular is his companion.
Whats your Mako believe in for religion?
Sai is Shinto and Buddhist. Many people in Japan are of both religions - they tend to focus on Shintoism for birth and life but Buddhism for death and the afterlife. He prays to Buddhas, though. Visiting shrines and temples is very important to him.
Any Christmas plans for your Mako[s]?
Sai is not Christian, so he doesn't really believe in Christmas. However, Christmas is a big holiday in Japan even though few people are Christian. The cities are lit up in Christmas lights. It is traditional to eat buckets of fried chicken on Christmas for dinner. Sai uses the time as an excuse to buy gifts for his friends, coworkers, and loyal customers.
What pokemon would your mako(s) be?
Sai would probably be a Ninetales. They're very beautiful and vain Pokemon, and so is he! Although based on number alone, Sai is makoatl 76 and that would make him pokemon 76 - Golem! This doesn't fit very well XD
If your mako were to go into their fear landscape, what are some fears they might encounter?
Sai's fear landscape would greatly resemble Hiroshima after the atomic bomb was dropped. The sights he saw those days have scarred him forever. Sometimes he still has nightmares about it.
if your mako was turned into a regular shark, what one would it be? And why?
Sai would probably be a leopard shark. Leopard sharks would rather run away than go anywhere near a human, making them very safe sharks to encounter in the wild. Sai is against violence, and so a shark like this would be perfect.