Danganronpa: Mystic Mayhem
KissfromtheShadows for Keitaro Mamoru, The Ultimate Barista.
He began much like Hiro in a humble shop owned by his mother, to help out, he would forego school and other events, even sacrificing friends to help his mother run the shop. He learned how to run and make coffee quick, and he was so good that the shop became a tourist spot in Japan. The shop, named “antei” was so famous and its coffee so delicious that many didn’t know how this young barista did it, even going so far as to save dying coffee shops almost out of business across the country into an antei coffee shop chain. He earned his ultimate title this way.
He is quiet, reserved and prefers spending time on his laptop than actually socialising. Keitaro has a protective streak despite not being the best at working or talking to others, often being misinterpreted as he tries to explain things. Due to bunking off school so much, he’s not smart, but he isn’t dumb to life and it’s lessons that can be learned. Though he may act like a blunt tool in the shed, he can tell who can leave a bad taste in his mouth after he talks to them fairly easily, and is able to read their body language decently.
After careful consideration, Keitaro's voice is most similar to that of Kaoru from Ouran high school host club. however lower interpretations are welcome too! I don't see his voice going too high.
1. (nervous/fearful) “I-i-i-i’m sorry you bumped i-into me...ah...you want my name? I’m...Keitaro Mamoru, the Ultimate Barista….please...I-I don’t want to cause any trouble!”
2. (scared/shaky) “I...I can’ believe this..I can’t...I’m sorry...I don’t wanna do this...I-I’m going t-to die...w-we’re all going to die-!”3. (nervous/hushed) “I-I’m sorry for inconveniencing you for being here...I-I’m not much help...but...is there anything you'd like for me to do-? Uwah-!? I’m sorry- oh my god I’m so sorry for d-dropping it!! I shouldn’t have tried to help...I-I’ll leave you now..”
4. (surprised/thankful) “W-why would you give this to me..I-i haven’t been any help...how did you even know I like this-- uh...okay...I-I’ll take it if you insist...thank you…”5. (unsure/slightly passive) “P-p-please! Li-listen to me!”
6. (take a section of the Antoine Watkins Closing Argument transcript found in the description for this casting call that you believe suits the character well. This is to show you acting as the character in an argumentative way. Keitaro is a cowardly young man with a raspy, passive voice. He is extremely unsure of himself and thinks he is a waste of space and that his argument is not valid, so instead tries to please others. He stutters a lot, and has a problem with forming a sentence without stuttering at all.)
