Details Menu dictionary genbu seishi allies enemies japan map of hokkan description landmarks tribes cites & towns monsters mythology	the priestess of genbu Takiko in the Real World Takiko was born on September 22, 1906 in Tokyo, Japan. She was raised mostly by her mother, since her father was always away travelling or working on his writings. Before she moved from Tokyo, she was very popular in school as well as an excellent student, even being chosen as class president. She enjoys doing meticulous things, and is very skilled with a naginata (a spear-like weapon). She's fairly happy and tolerant, but there are three things Takiko dislikes: octopus, thunder, and in first place by a long stretch: her father, due to his severe neglect of his family even when Yoshie was dying. When her mother, Yoshie, became ill with tuberculosis, a doctor named mr. Oikawa attempted to treat her, but the case was too severe so when Takiko was 17 they moved to her mothers hometown of Morioka. After the move, Takiko had some difficulty fitting in at the school there and often argued with the other students, but she remained a good student and tried her best to be cheerful despite her mothers worsening condition. The teachers all thought she was a good girl, however her new classmates resented her for being a big city girl. Here in Moiroka Takiko runs into Takao Oosugi, whom she'd loved since childhood (unfortunately he is ten years her senior, and a married man!). This just adds to the things her classmates dislike about her, and think her rather 'loose'. When Einosuke finally returns home after a two year absence, happy to have finally seen him one last time, Yoshie dies. In a fit, Takiko tried to rip apart the book that her father had been working on isntead of helping take care of Yoshie. Takiko didn't know what this book was, however, and ended up appearing in the world of the Four Gods where she was to becomethe Genbu no Miko. Takiko is very strong, both physcially and mentally. She's intelligent, witty and likes to know where she stands. She is also a proud young woman, who is more than capable of fending for herself, and isn't about to let any man get away with mistreating, belittling or underestimating women. She is skilled with a weapon, and doesn't care for societal norms. Because of this, she has no prospective suitors (despite her family's attempts), but really doesn't care since she doesn't want to get married, especially if it's to a man who expects her to act "appropriately" and "delicately". However there is a downside to all this. Takiko is quite lonely. She's isolated from her father, her mother has died, the man she loves cannot reciprocate her feelings, and she has no close friends at her school. So while she's very smart, and very strong, she is emotionally weak. This plays an imporant role once she finds herself in the Shi Jin Ten Chi Sho. She has very little connecting her to the real world (even more so without even her mother to care for), and thus accepts the challenge of being the Genbu no Miko. Takiko as the Priestess of Genbu When Takiko first finds herself in the Universe of the Four Gods she is scared and confused, which allows us to see her strength; she'll fight anything for anyone, no matter who or what it is. After a little chaos, and despite being well aware of the threats and dangers, Takiko agrees to become to Genbu no Miko. She wants more than anything to know that she's needed, and fullfilling a prophecy is just the thing she needs! However her overall motivation remains weak. She is the Priestess for the whims of others, as well as for the hope of using a wish to revive her dead mother. It's not until much later that a return visit home allows her father to convince her not to try and revive the dead with the power of the book. She is uncertain of her role as priestess at first. Despite her determination, the death threats and total chaos of this whole vague process of finding the warriors leave her feeling somewhat nervous. This determination does not stop her from doing her job as priestess though. In fact, she does it marveously well. Every single one of her seishi have had some huge emotional barrier preventing them from willingly joining her, however each time she rises to the occasion. She talks to them, comforts them, accepts them, and even fights them on some occasions. As time goes by she becomes more confident and more enthusastic about her role as Priestess. Her ability to connect with her seishi is the sole factor that enables these people to come together. Each Seishi has a remarkable respect for Takiko so although the group of Genbu seishi seems to be awkward (and full of conflict), it doesn't take them too long to begin working as a team, despite their differences. Uruki, unpon meeting Takiko while chained to a piller about to be eaten by mosters, is initially impressed and amused by her courage... or stupidity. Ignorant of who (s)he is she helps him, and even after she learns of his crimes, she tries to protect him. Although their relationship is quite turbulant for a long while, they even fall in love. In a round-a-bout, I-hate-you-screw-off sort of way. Uruki becomes the pillar of emotional support that Takiko has been craving. He lets her fight her own battles, but is there for her when she needs him. <3 Tomite's first run is with Takiko is taking her hostage to use as bait. Very charming. Takiko right beats some sense into his head with a large stick, and then more so by his mother. Being such a mamma's boy, Tomite is the first to accept Takiko as the priestess and help her search for the other Seishi. It's because of his generous family that Takiko is able to realize that the Priestess of Genbu is needed, making her accept the role on her own terms. Hatsui felt safe enough around Takiko to open himself up to the world for the first time in years. She is a sort of mother-figure for him, and he greatly admires her ability to be both kind and strong. Because Takiko has allowed him to go out in the world again, he can be himself and do what he loves, and he'll follow he to the ends of the earth. Namame is very difficult to reach, emotionally. Given that he's a rock. Again Takiko had to endure some extensive phsyical and emotional pain to get him to accept her. He follows her perhaps with the hope of having someone he can speak to, and is always around to protect her from harm when no one else can be there. Later in the series he is able to 'speak' simple words to Takiko, and it's clear that he is determined to do everything in his power for her. Hikitsu and Takiko don't really interact very much, but Takiko was the one who helped him and Tomite fix things with their past. Hikitsu's pretty quiet though. We can assume that he'll protect her no matter what now that he's agreed to follow her. Inami was a difficult person for Takiko to win over. Since both of them are strong-willed and capable of fighting, it seemed that they would not get along. Inami thinks Takiko is young and truly naive if she thinks she can make the world better by summoning Genbu, however Takiko's determination and compassion convinced her to join the Seishi. Inami sees in Takiko herself when she was young and hopeful, and is perhpas willing to make sure Takiko's dreams don't fall apart as her own did. Urumiya and Takiko got off to a bad start. With the whole, "employed by the enemy" and rather conflicting interests. He even kissed Takiko in an attempt to steal away Takiko's "priestess powers" (of which, Takiko reminds him, there really aren't any). He's got his own goals in mind, and is happy to kill everyone in his way, but he has descreetely helped Takiko after she loudly proclaimed she would be the one to save his other half, along with some other non-smart attempts to win him over, so maybe he's secretly cheering her on and will help her out once he's out from under Temudan's thumb. according to the ZODIAC VIRGO (source) Virgo is the only zodiacal sign represented by a female. It is sometimes thought of as a potentially creative girl, delicately lovely; sometimes as a somewhat older woman, intelligent but rather pedantic and spinsterish. The latter impression is sometimes confirmed by the Virgoan preciseness, refinement, fastidious love of cleanliness, hygiene and good order, conventionality and aristocratic attitude of reserve. They are usually observant, shrewd, critically inclined, judicious, patient, practical supporters of the status quo, and tend toward conservatism in all departments of life. On the surface they are emotionally cold, and sometimes this goes deeper, for their habit of suppressing their natural kindness may in the end cause it to atrophy, with the result that they shrink from committing themselves to friendship, make few relationships, and those they do make they are careful to keep superficial. But the outward lack of feeling may, in some individuals born under this sign, conceal too much emotion, to which they are afraid of giving way because they do not trust others, nor do they have confidence in themselves and their judgments. This is because they are conscious of certain shortcomings in themselves of worldliness, of practicality, of sophistication and of outgoingness. So they bring the art of self concealment to a high pitch, hiding their apprehensiveness about themselves and their often considerable sympathy with other people under a mantle of matter-of-factness and undemonstrative, quiet reserve. They are still waters that run deep. Yet in their unassuming, outwardly cheerful and agreeable fashion, they can be sensible, discreet, well spoken, wise and witty, with a good understanding of other people's problems which they can tackle with a practicality not always evident in their own personal relationships. They are intellectually enquiring, methodical and logical, studious and teachable. They combine mental ingenuity with the ability to produce a clear analysis of the most complicated problems. They have an excellent eye for detail but they may be so meticulous that they neglect larger issues. Also, although they are realists, they may slow down projects by being too exact. They are practical with their hands, good technicians and have genuine inventive talents, Thoroughness, hard work and conscientiousness are their hallmarks, and they are such perfectionists that, if things go wrong, they are easily discouraged. Because of their ability to see every angle of a many-sided question, they are unhappy with abstract theorizing. Appreciating the many different points of view as they do, they find philosophical concepts difficult, and they vacillate and have no confidence in any conclusions at which arrive. HORSE (source) People born in the Year of the Horse are popular. They are cheerful, skillful with money, and perceptive, although they sometimes talk too much. The are wise, talented, good with their hands, and sometimes have a weakness for members of the opposite sex. They are impatient and hot-blooded about everything except their daily work. They like entertainment and large crowds. They are very independent and rarely listen to advice. NAME (source) Although the name Takiko creates an interest in the deeper aspects of life, we emphasize that it limits your versatility and scope, tuning you to technical details. This name, when combined with the last name, can frustrate happiness, contentment, and success, as well as cause health weaknesses in the heart, lungs, bronchial area, and elimination system. The name of Takiko creates a very quiet, practical nature and a clever and inventive mind. Being analytical and naturally studious, you are interested in a factual understanding of the mysteries of life. Your methodical nature requires that you like to finish what you start without interruptions and also to have everything in its place and properly organized. An ability to concentrate could take you into computer programming or accountancy or any work requiring concentration and attention to detail. You take life seriously and can be easily and deeply hurt and go into moods which can be quite extreme at times, causing much turmoil and unhappiness.
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