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Ectocookie for Mariko Aihara (MAA-Riy-Ko (A)i-ha-raa)
Mariko Aihara could be considered the protagonist support in a way. She acts like a secondary protagonist, always helping Yuuma with investigations and trying to crack down on murderers. The woman claims to be from a powerful line of mages and witches, convinced that she is one too. Her language can get a bit strange but she'll quickly translate it once she understands that the person can't comprehend what she is saying, causing her to look down on that person and find them as "idiotic" or "inferior to her magic." Most people laugh at her for this, causing her to get embarrassed and hurt, quickly lashing out at them. Mariko can definitely be described as a quirky, interesting, energetic, and devoted individual, gaining a name for herself in the lab in just one week once she was hired. This witch takes pride in her work, "spell casting," and "potions," which made her work her way up to the top as being one of the best forensic scientists in the country. Her pastimes include watching anime, reading manga, and playing video games which she can sometimes get a bit sucked into, comparing real life to all of the series that she enjoys. In all honestly, she's actually just a forensic scientist who has her head stuck up in the clouds and enjoys what she does, so we let her live in her own world.
- Before You Audition/Info-
- ~Before you audition, please know that this will be a long-term project that might even take months or years. This is the of the protagonist support of the game who will be present for all of the game. If you're not going to be dedicated to do this project, then please do not audition since it would cause a lot of trouble for me to have to find a replacement last minute. Also, please do try to at least have a semi-clear mic.
- ~There might be one or two minor themes that might make people uncomfortable, but it will be mentioning other characters and their issues. This role may include a bit of cussing/swearing, but nothing major. Please be aware of this before auditioning, incase if you get casted. I don't want anyone being uncomfortable once they get casted as a role.
- ~If there's any questions that you have about the character, auditioning, casting, or anything else. I'll be glad to answer any questions that you have to the best of my ability!
- Voice Examples/References-
- This section is mainly for VAs who want to audition but aren't sure of what the character sounds like, might an example, or would like to know the character's voice range. It's pretty simple and self-explanatory since it's here to help. You don't have to follow this 100%, but taking it into consideration would be nice.
- Mariko has a higher-medium toned voice that can get higher or lower depending on what kind of mood she's in. Please be able to raise your voice or lower it whenever needed, but it will normally be a higher voice. A lot of it is up to interpretation when it comes to the other parts of it. Her voice is pretty clear and exciting most of the time, even though her expressions and emotions vary. I'd prefer if a female voice actress since that's what fits her voice type the best and would be easiest for the VA.
- -Daria (Dahila in JP) (Rune Factory 3, both ENG and JP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcM91QSbIDU. While you're on that page, I'd try to find Marian's lines too since they might help!)
- -Illuminata (Rune Factory 4, ENG but a bit higher. You'll have to search for it since there aren't many good collections of it.)
"Oh, so you're the new detective after the last one just up and disappeared on us? Well, I guess that I ought to show you around after causing all the noise... Hehe~! Sorry! But it's quite amazing and magical that we meet! We'll be working together so please treat me with kindness!... I think. Oh! Sorry... I'm probably not making much sense, am I? I forgot to introduce myself, didn't I? Well, I'm Mariko Aihara! But you can call me Mari if it makes it any easier. I'm a very powerful witch~! Hey! Why are you laughing!? Don't you know that science is just another version of magic? Oh... To put in your language, I work in the forensic science division. Anyways, I look forward to working with you... Sorry for the loud explosion earlier. Another potion of mine failed... (sigh)" (It starts out as extremely energetic, happy, and interested. Make sure to have it overflowing with energy and emotion! Not so much screaming or being loud, but just being excited and happy. It moves into more of a melancholic tone, not seeming too excited or ecstatic. You can obviously tell that she didn't enjoy being picked on. Afterwards, it's a bit akward when she speaks and it sounds like fake excitement/happiness.)
"Wow! I get to ride in a police car! This is completely awesome! It's nothing like I imagined... But it's still cool! So, where will we be going today? Patrolling this district? Investigating a totally heart-pounding murder? Either one will work! It'll be totally cool if we catch someone and break down the- Wait? We're only going shopping?... That's alright, I guess." (Excited, going back and forth while exploring ideas. Eventually, it calms down to the end and still sounds happy, just less enthusiastic.)
"Once in a while, you ought to remind yourself that I'm still here to help you! You don't always have to do things by yourself, Mr. I'm-Too-Cool-So-I'll-Go-Alone Detective. You know... So many of us here at the station believe in you and have been inspired by you. So, you ought to let us do the work now and then! That's why the Government pays us, after all. You don't have to get hurt over us or else you'll worry us to death, alright? I won't accept no as an answer!" (Angry but determined. She might tear up in one or two parts, but that's up to you. Feel free to play around with this line! It shouldn't be happy or show excitement, though. This is her trying her best to be serious!)
