Yukiharu Nishi

Yukiharu Nishi
Japanese	西幸春
Rōmaji	Nishi Yukiharu
Also Known As	Yuki (by Luka)
Biographical Information
Age	11
Status	Alive
Species	Beastman
Physical Description
Gender	Male
Height	140cm
Hair color	White
Debut
Manga	Chapter 1

Yukiharu Nishi (西幸春, Nishi Yukiharu) is one of the characters in Yuto Sano's manga series, Gokurakugai.

Appearance

Luka’s beastman appearance is striking and distinctly feline. He has sleek, cat-like ears perched elegantly atop his head, giving him a sharp, agile look. A long, sinuous tail sways gracefully behind him, enhancing his feline agility and grace. His overall appearance combines human and beastly features seamlessly.

Incorporating details from the missing person notice for Yuki, Luka’s depiction reflects several of Yuki’s notable traits. Yuki is described as having distinctive white hair and beast-like ears, which complement his slender, slightly above 140 cm stature. He often wears dark olive-green gloves and bears a noticeable scar on his left cheek. Yuki is 11 years old, and these features, along with his youthful appearance, are mirrored in Luka's actual appearance.

Personality

Yukiharu Nishi, known as Yuki, has a personality characterized by his calm and considerate nature. He is portrayed as a friend who values connections deeply, as seen in his relationship with Luka. When Luka finds him battered and in distress, Yuki urgently warns Luka to stay away, showing his awareness of the danger and his instinct to protect his friend. Despite his vulnerable state, Yuki's priority is to ensure Luka's safety, reflecting his concern for Luka even when he's in a dire situation. His demeanor reflects both his vulnerability and his strength, as he remains protective of his friend Luka, despite his own challenging circumstances.

Plot

Background

The available information about Yuki's life is limited, mostly revolving around his meeting with Luka. One day, Luka and Yuki cross paths, forming an unexpected friendship that defies societal norms regarding interactions between people from different backgrounds. Their bond forms over Luka's artistic pursuits and a shared sense of companionship. He then went missing two days before Luka Kiyomine approached Alma and Tao for help. His disappearance is linked to the disturbing cases of disfigured animal corpses found in alleyways, which Luka believes are connected to Yuki's abduction.

Yuki's hat was discovered near an alleyway frequented by him, where a disfigured bird corpse was also found. Yuki was eventually found battered and sweaty by Luka in a dark alley, where he urgently warned Luka to stay away. However, their encounter was interrupted by a monstrous creature known as a Maga, which advanced toward Yuki. The creature, with its three heads and fearsome appearance, was about to attack Yuki when Luka intervened. Alma and Tao arrived in time to save Yuki, with Alma demonstrating his ability to combat the Maga due to his unique half-Maga nature. After the battle, Yuki was rescued and returned to Luka, who expressed profound gratitude to Alma and Tao for their help.

Relationships

Luka Kiyomine

Yukiharu Nishi, known as Yuki, is Luka Kiyomine's close friend. Luka, who comes from a wealthy background, initially encountered Yuki during a period of personal struggle, as Luka faced bullying due to his social status and familial conflicts. Despite his father's disapproval of his passion for drawing, Luka found solace in Yuki's appreciation of his art. Yuki became Luka's first true friend, someone who valued him for who he was rather than his background.

When Yuki went missing, Luka was deeply distressed. He discovered Yuki's hat near a disfigured bird corpse and became convinced that the same individuals responsible for the bird's death were behind Yuki's kidnapping. Determined to find his friend, Luka offered a large reward for any information about Yuki's whereabouts. This reward led him to seek help from the Gokurakugai Troubleshooter Agency, despite initially finding them suspicious.

Luka's efforts to locate Yuki brought him to a critical moment when he discovered Yuki battered and distressed in an alley. His relief at finding Yuki was palpable, but he soon faced a dire situation when a monstrous creature, known as a Maga, threatened Yuki's life. In his desperation, Luka threw his bag at the creature, scattering money to distract it.

Alma and Tao arrived just in time to assist. Alma, who has Maga powers, and Tao, with her specialized gun, fought off the creature and rescued Yuki. After the battle, Luka expressed his deep gratitude to Alma and Tao, recognizing their crucial role in saving Yuki.

Following the rescue, Luka attempted to make amends by offering to pay for the damage caused during the fight, but Alma and Tao declined the payment, suggesting instead that Luka treat them to a meal when his art gains recognition. Luka also surprised Alma and Tao with a metal standee he designed for their agency, replacing the ruined sign.

Etymology

The name Yukiharu Nishi (西幸春, Nishi Yukiharu) combines ideas of the west, happiness, and spring, which might represent new beginnings or positive changes.

• 西 (Nishi): Means "west." This kanji comes from the character for "west" and is used to indicate direction or location.
• 幸 (Yuki): Means "happiness," "fortune," or "luck." This kanji is linked to good fortune and well-being.
• 春 (Haru): Means "spring" (the season). This kanji represents the spring season, symbolizing renewal and new beginnings.

Trivia

• Derived from Luka's hand-drawn missing person notice for Yuki, it provides a description of Yuki's tangible features. Yuki possesses distinctive traits such as white hair and beast-like ears. He is often seen wearing dark olive-green gloves and bears a scar on his left cheek. In terms of stature, Yuki stands slightly above 140cm and boasts a slender build. Luka's depiction also reveals Yuki's age, clarifying that he is 11 years old.