What does “-desu” at the end of sentences signify? In speaking to superiors, using words such as nande or doushite () can be considered offensive and considered rude behavior.
Soujiyi is an isolated individual who finds strength from relationships and understanding with those around him – something reflected by how he interacts with those in the Investigation Team.
Characteristics
Enigmatic loner who exudes maturity despite speaking in formalities. From interactions with Yosuke and the Investigation Team members, he shows his deep understanding.
Even after his uncomfortable interactions with the girls in Kanji’s dungeon or at the group date cafe, he is still able to maintain close ties with them – Nanako welcomes him back with open arms expressing her affection.
He possesses a dry sense of humor, often engaging in actions others would consider rude yet is still able to get away with because his actions do not intend to cause offense. Furthermore, Chie prefers company and finds strength from relationships – evidenced when she sits atop his shoulders in King’s Game and when he offers to take them all to lunch together.
Personality
Yu is an immensely confident, mature, and likeable character. While his dry sense of humor may cause others to blush, he cares deeply for his friends; whether that means letting Nanako ride on his shoulders during a King’s Game round or letting Chie hug on him at a group date cafe; Yu never hesitates to show his affections towards them all.
Teddie and the members of the Investigation team find him very friendly, and can count on him when it comes to helping their friends even if it means going into dangerous areas like Kanji’s dungeon.
He uses his Persona-based attack, Zio, to attack opponents with lightning bolts. It’s an easy but highly effective move as it hits overhead while offering good range and the ability to zone. Beginners as well as advanced players alike find this move easy to master.
Physical Appearance
The protagonist wears the standard Yasogami High School uniform. On days off, however, he sometimes sports either gray shirts and pants or black jackets; when in battle he wears gray-framed glasses.
His name is a play on words combining Japanese for “su” (), with its small circle that looks similar to an apostrophe ” in English. Su is commonly used by Chinese speakers to mark pauses between words or indicate when one has been left out; similarly in Japan.
Yi Kwangsu, the author of The Heartless, was a second-year student at Waseda University when it was written. His k ohyang (home region) was northwestern Korea’s remote P’yongan Province (Sobuk Xi Bei). Often traveling between Seoul and Tokyo frequently, Yi developed relationships with his students from his homeland province.
Skills
Yu gains new skills through Persona Fusion that enhance his lightning motif, such as using her Tactician Command Skill for advice in Japanese intonation (Tactiker Command Skill).
Now he possesses a low sliding attack that is ideal for mixups and covering great distance quickly with quick start times. Its C version can zone effectively while its D version is an uppercut lifting slash of lightning that does considerable damage upon air hitting.
Yu’s latest move, called, is an innovative take on the legendary dragon punch known as “Big Gamble” or “Gambling Effort.” In this skill, he rises from the ground at a set height before unleashing a two-handed thrust of lightning that damages foes when air struck; or can perform this move midair without being dislodged from his momentum.