Kotori Sorano

A young woman living in Pewter City with her father and her pet Luxray.

=About=

Basic Information
Kotori is a simple-minded young woman who does not consider herself a Trainer. She raises only one Pokemon, a rather michievous Luxray named Luck. She isn't "popular", but does have quite a few friends scattered around Kanto and Johto, as well as a serious boyfriend who lives in Ecruteak City. She has lived in Pewter City with her father since her parents divorced several years ago.

History
Kotori was born to Takao and Urara Sorano, a married couple living in Cerulean City. They were somewhat wealthy, and were very famous for raising powerful Flying-type Pokemon, usually birds. However, almost as soon as she could walk and talk, Kotori befriended a young Shinx that became her constant companion. Ever since that time, she became subject to the physical, verbal, emotional, and even sexual abuse of her strictly traditional and overbearing family.

When Kotori was 14, her parents divorced in a great public spectacle. The family's corrupt ways spared her abuse from becoming public knowledge - everyone had simply come to assume she was mentally disabled. When the divorce was finalized, Takao Sorano was granted custody of Kotori and they moved to a section of Pewter City far from the public eye. Urara moved to Violet City, also leaving the public eye, and was granted permission to see her daughter twice a month.

Although she is not exactly mentally disabled, the many years of abuse have left Kotori in a slightly child-like state of mind. She is not deeply connected to anyone in her family and also maintains some distance from her friends. Her tweets may often seem simple and innocent, sometimes even naive. No one is exactly sure of her true mental capacity to this day.

Hobbies and Interests
Kotori has a wide range of things she likes, despite her seemingly limited mental capabilities. She enjoys things typical of young women, such as listening to music, spending time with her pet, her friends, and her boyfriend, and watching TV. She displays a great love and talent for sketching and coloring art of nature scenes and Pokemon, though she laments that she has trouble drawing people. Other things she likes include collecting PokeDolls, traveling to new places, and anything involving Pokemon Rangers!

=Relationships=

Human
Takao Sorano: Her father, who was granted custody of her at the end of the divorce proceedings and still lives with her now. Even though they live together, they do not talk often and most interactions between them end with yelling and door slamming. He was the one who verbally abused her throughout her childhood and first implied to the public that she had always been mentally disabled.

Urara Sorano: Her mother, who continues to visit her once or twice a month as per the divorce proceedings. She denies any involvement with the abuse of her daughter; she instead tells Kotori she tried to protect her, and it is only her "condition" that makes her believe otherwise. She was the physical and emotional tormentor of the ordeal.

Koyomi Igarashi: Her cousin, 21 years old. Although she acts sweet and friendly to Kotori on the surface, she actually continued both emotionally and physically assaulting her until Minoru entered the picture 3 years ago. She still believes that Minoru's presence in Kotori's life is "temporary", and fully intends to stay in good favor with her cousin until he "leaves".

Minoru Minami: Her boyfriend, 19 years old. He is a kind and patient young man who met Kotori while attending the same school as her several years ago, and bonded with her over their Electric-type Pokemon. They see each other several times a week, and he encourages her to make her own way in the world, no matter what her family might believe.

Arika Noto: A mutual friend of her and Minoru, 19 years old. She is a rebellious "punk" with pyromaniac tendencies. Since she also comes from a well-known, traditional family who are also steadfastly against what she does and believes, she sympathizes with and understands Kotori well.

Mayu-chan: A good friend, 22 years old. A very easy-going and gullible young woman who also went to school with Kotori. She often comes over "to play" with her Slowpoke, but it's unclear if she and Kotori ever actually do anything or go anywhere...

Pokemon
Luck: A Luxray with a michievous streak. He's stayed by Kotori's side since she was in diapers, and was her only consolation and comfort through the abuse of her family. Luck remains her one and only Pokemon companion. Signs show he may want to mate with Minoru's Raichu, but isn't making any headway presently.

Raion: A Raichu with shy tendencies. She stuck by Minoru's side through his childhood illness, much like Luck did for Kotori, and the two are inseperable. Raion is also Minoru's only Pokemon. Signs show she would like to mate with Luck, but her shyness seems to be holding her back.

=Contact Kotori=

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