Donghae Choi||Nereus Knight
Biography
Civilian Form
Name and Meaning
“East Sea”, the South Korean name of the “Sea of Japan”. His surname means “high, superior, lofty, or towering.”
Age and Birthday
19, February 23rd
Appearance
He has navy blue eyes. His hair is spiky and gray, tied in a ponytail that goes down to his back. He has slightly tanned skin and stands at 6'0". He wears a silver ring earring on each ear.
Nationality
Korean, Japanese
Ethnicity
Korean
Personality
Donghae is a selfish individual who tends to prioritize his wants and needs first and gets irritated at any problem that occurs. He is an intelligent and hardworking individual, so he detests people who don’t put in any effort yet still get the credit. Donghae is adaptable, an opportunist, and speaks his thoughts without hesitation which often offends other people. He is materialistic as he values luxury goods, treasure, and antiques. He can be stubborn when it comes to his views, and he has a dynamic nature even in difficult circumstances. He often doesn’t care how people think of him due to his self-importance and enjoys spending money on things he would like which includes food.
On his free time, he buys food if he’s not in the mood for food made at home.
He is intelligent and adaptable but has trouble with not offending others.
His former dream was to be a treasure hunter but when he realizes, he must contribute to the Choi maritime trading company, he continues to collect antiques and helps fund archaeological digs in the future instead as a compromise and his current dream is to follow his late father’s footsteps to be the branch manager of the Choi maritime trading company in Japan.
Mottos
"A man's trash is another man's treasure."
Sexual Preferences
Heteroromantic / Heterosexual
Likes
antiques, foods with cheese and or egg in it, luxury items. His favorite food is Korean Egg Roll (Gyeranmari) and his favorite subject is World History.
Dislikes
imitation products, people who take credit despite not earning it, problems. His least favorite food is beans.
Hobbies
His hobbies aside from swimming and playing basketball, he watches TV which includes basketball matches, documentaries about archaeology and treasure, and Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean movies.
Specialties
His specialty is finding hiding places.
Committees
N/A as he interns at the Choi maritime trading company.
Background
Donghae is the son of Minjun and Se-hwa Choi. His parents were on a cruise to Okushiri Island when his mother unexpectedly felt her water break and he was safely born on the ship with the help of a doctor who was onboard. They named him “Donghae” since Okushiri Island was near the Sea of Japan. When Donghae was 5 years old, Minjun was made the branch manager of his father’s maritime company in Tokyo and his family moved to Tokyo, Japan.
In second grade, Donghae was enrolled in swimming classes, and he was fascinated by basketball after seeing adults play on a street court and he was enrolled in Mini-Basketball. The following year, he made it on his elementary school’s basketball team.
When he was 15 years old, after dreaming of his past life, he awakened as Nereus Knight. He made it into Moto-Azabu Private Junior High School and signed up for their basketball team but during 10th grade while he was enrolled at Moto-Azabu Private High School, his parents were in a car accident during a rainy night after coming home from a charity event which forced him to move back to Seoul, Korea, where he was raised by his uncle. 4 years later, he returned to Tokyo for brief vacations when his university is on holiday.
Relationships
Family
Minjun and Se-hwa Choi (deceased), Seojun (paternal uncle)
His parents spoiled him a lot, so he developed a selfish personality. He often received brand new toys from them. However, when his toys got broken, he wanted to get rid of them, but his mother showed them how they could get restored. She then took him to museums and galleries and showed him how there was value in old things. His father showed him how much work goes into manufacturing the toys he received, the environmental waste that resulted from throwing things away and how the waste impacts the environment as well as how things can be restored and reused. His parents told him how hard his father worked and that there were people who were much more unfortunate than he was who would love to have the toys he had. While Donghae still liked new things, it was thanks to his parents that he realized that even things that were old still had value. He honors his parents’ death anniversary every year. After the death of his father, he decided to carry on his father’s position in the future.
He got to meet his uncle and his uncle’s family when his parents took him on vacation back to Seoul where his parents’ families resided. Seojun would often give Donghae money and gifts when he came to Seoul. Seojun flew over to Japan to help with arranging the funeral services which would be done in Korea. He decided to adopt his nephew into his family after discussing it with his wife. He then asked Donghae how he felt about the prospect of living with him and his family in Korea and Donghae was willing to do so. He asked Donghae about his career plans and while Donghae said he’d like the idea of being a treasure hunter, his uncle told him that he should contribute to the Choi maritime company like his father did.
Friends
N/A
Rivals
Satoshi "Ash" Ketchum aka Neptunus Knight
Neptunus Knight is his counterpart in the Solar System Celestial Knights. Both were Neptunians with noble statuses who could manipulate seawater. However, whereas Nereus was a duke, Asphaleios was a baron due to his status as an illegitimate child of Poseidon and his mother was a commoner. Nereus Knight does not view the Solar System Celestial Knights as true Celestial Knights because they do not have Sailor Crystals. While Nereus acknowledged Asphaleios's divine bloodline, he felt like Asphaleios didn't work for his noble title and acknowledgement as the protector of the planet. Nereus Knight's lack of understanding and rude remarks get on Neptunus Knight's nerves, but the Solar System Celestial Knights and he must remind himself of his worth as a Celestial Knight and not to prove himself to Nereus Knight but only himself. Sailor Halimede puts Nereus Knight in his place after she learns of their rivalry. Neptunus Knight's actions prove Nereus Knight wrong, and they set aside their rivalry and become friends with a brotherly relationship as Donghae aka Nereus Knight and Kimi aka Sailor Halimede are in love.
Love Interests
Kimi Kaiou aka Sailor Halimede
Their past incarnations met during a royal ball hosted by Neptune’s royal family. They danced with one another and for him, it was love at first sight. She didn’t fall in love with him until they danced, talked, walked through the gardens, then kissed during Princess Serenity’s and Princess Tranquility’s 14th birthday ball. In their current incarnations, they were childhood friends as their families both owned maritime trading companies and their fathers were business partners. It was through their father’s collaboration that the two of them were introduced to one another when he was 6 and she was 5 years old. Donghae had loved Kimi at first sight for her elegant demeanor but when he confessed to her in fourth grade, she didn’t feel the same at the time but acknowledged his feelings by telling him that she appreciated them. He still loved her even as they matured into teenagers. When he was 15 and she was 14, they both awakened as their alter egos. When she started high school, he unfortunately had to move away to Seoul, Korea, after the death of his parents but he still did his best to keep in touch with her by doing video calls and through social media. It took him a while, but she finally loved him in return because he was always there for her. She then told him that she had a princess to protect and in the worst-case scenario if they were both in danger, she would prioritize her princess’ safety over his and could he accept that? He said that he would without hesitating. After Kimi ran to him and told him that she loved him and that in their past lives, they were lovers but due to her destiny of needing to resolve lingering feelings for another former lover, she couldn’t commit to him until now. They kissed and started dating afterwards after meeting their families. Kimi eventually showed him glimpses of their past life together using her mirror. They eventually got married.
Player He Has His Eyes On
N/A
Guardian Form
Name
Nereus Knight, Knight of Prophecy
Guardian Starseed
Nereus Crystal
Mission
To protect Nereus (formerly), Prince Phanaeus aka Apollo Knight, and Earth.
Realm of Influence
Nereus, seawater manipulation
Past Life
In his past life, he was found to possess the Nereus Crystal and so he was named Nereus. He was the son of a Neptunian duke. After the birth of Prince Epikourios and Prince Phanaeus, he was assigned to protect Prince Phanaeus and be a member of the Apollo Asteroid Knights. When he was assigned to his post on the Nereus asteroid, King Poseidon granted him Nereus Manor.
Guardian Animal
N/A
Allies and Teammates
The Apollo Asteroid Knights
Takamori Kimoto aka Zeus Knight
As the leader, Zeus Knight welcomed him into the team with a bear hug. Nereus Knight grunted and angrily asked Zeus Knight to let him go. Zeus Knight apologized with a smile which made Nereus Knight irritated as he asked out loud “Are you happy-go-lucky or what?” Zeus Knight replied “Hey, I’m welcoming you into the team and you wouldn’t feel welcomed if I was down in the dumps, right?” Takamori used Donghae aka Nereus Knight as inspiration for the Blue Knight in his story which made Dongahe pleased. However, Donghae wasn’t pleased to discover that Takamori made sure that the Blue Knight’s personality was slightly different than his.
Youta Hidaka aka Apollo Knight
Although Donghae aka Nereus Knight is aware that Youta aka Apollo Knight is the prince he must serve, his selfish nature makes him give Youta aka Apollo Knight a bit of attitude at times. Apollo Knight has asked Nereus Knight to be polite to his teammates and he scoffed a bit before saying that he understands after seeing the angry look on Apollo Knight’s face. As time goes on, Donghae Choi aka Nereus Knight shows more devotion towards his prince. However, Nereus Knight starts looking down on the Solar System Celestial Knights, Apollo Knight asks him to show them respect. Nereus Knight rebukes that they don’t have Sailor Crystals and that Sun Knight doesn’t acknowledge Apollo Knight so why should he acknowledge them? Apollo Knight retorts that it’s none of his business but Nereus Knight is the one who is most glad when Sun Knight finally acknowledges Apollo Knight as his brother.
Takuma Shinsō aka Hermes Knight
Aside from Apollo Knight, both act as the brains of the team. Both also wield water related elemental powers. When Takuma has something smart to say, Donghae can’t help but chime in with his own two cents. Donghae also rudely tells Takuma “You just love being the center of attention, don’t you?” Takuma smiles and replies “Indeed, I do.” Later, after Donghae aka Nereus Knight becomes more amicable to the team, they start cooperating on strategies and coordinated attacks.
Transformation Token
Nereus Necklace
A medium blue gem with the symbol of Nereus engraved in peacock blue and framed in silver on his silver chain.
Henshin Phrase
"Nereus Power, Knight Up!"
Henshin Sequence
He holds up the Nereus gem on his necklace, and his bare body is bathed in peacock blue light. An ocean wave swirls around his body and he is fully transformed.
Symbol
N/A
Guardian Challenge
“Protector of Nereus, the asteroid of the unpredictable sea. I am the Knight of Prophecy! Nereus Knight!”
Guardian Fuku
He wears a medium blue long-sleeved shirt with silver straps and buttons and a collar with silver trims. His sleeves have cuffs with silver trims and peacock blue bands in the middle. He wears a peacock blue cape and peacock blue pants with medium blue bands on the sides. He also wears a gray belt with a silver buckle and short gray boots.
Weapon
Prophecy Trident
Guardian Forms
base, noble, imperial
Attacks
Aiding Wave!
Nereus Knight thrusts the Prophecy Trident forward, causing a large ocean wave to fall upon the target.
Shifting Maelstrom!
Nereus Knight spins the Prophecy Trident before him before thrusting it forward, creating a rapidly moving maelstrom that moves forward and engulfs the target.
Volatile Tide!
As Nereus Knight raises up his Prophecy Trident before striking it on the ground, an ocean wave that rises and lowers itself continuously moves toward the target.
Prophetic Breaker!
(Achieved in his imperial form.) Nereus Knights raises up his Prophecy Trident before thrusting it forward, causing a massive breaking ocean wave to crash towards the target.
Stats
Stats
Physical Ability: 8/10
Technique: 10/10
Stamina: 7/10
Mental Strength: 8/10
Special Ability: 9/10
Lei Motif
Transformation Music
Miscellaneous
Inspirations
Donghae is a revamp of a rat spirit character I was going to make for Juuni Senshi Bankuretsu Eto Rangers. His faceclaim is Kiyokazu Fujimoto from Kobato but with gray hair, navy blue eyes, and no glasses. His alter ego theme and attacks were inspired by the deity, Nereus.