Nikaro
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by Aliya Chen
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Abilities | Cognitive Shadow (formerly)[1] |
Aliases | Painter |
Profession | Painter |
Groups | Nightmare Division |
Residence | Kilahito |
Nationality | Nagadan |
Homeworld | Komashi |
Universe | Cosmere |
Nikaro, who frequently goes by the nickname Painter, is a nightmare painter on Komashi who falls in love with and helps free the yoki-hijo Yumi.[2]
Appearance and Personality
Nikaro is a young, nineteen year old man with long, black hair that reaches his shoulders. He keeps his hair long, thinking it takes less effort and is more impressive. He looks Veden, but with pale skin not seen much on Roshar. A lanky build, he dresses with an untucked shirt, and a long, knee-length cloak.[3]
He tries to convince himself he is a lone hunter, and that he is happy being by himself without friends, but this isn't true and he is hoping his old friends ask him to join them.[3]
Attributes and Abilities
Nikaro was the single best artist in his year. Akane claims Nikaro is the best, most talented artist she's ever seen.[4] Yumi first thought he was a lazy painter, but is later blown away at his skill when she sees the masterpieces he drew in his portfolio. [5][4] After failing to join the dreamwatch, despite his skills with the brush, he spent most of his time drawing nothing but 'bamboo'. He claimed it was efficient, something that meant more to him these days.[6]
History
Nikaro is from a small town, a few hours away from Kilahito.[6][7] He spent most of his life prior to heading to Kilahito, training to become a painter, practising since he could first hold a brush. His dream was to become a member of the Dreamwatch, and planned for his friends to become his companions.[4]
One year into his training, he applied for the Dreamwatch, but was unsuccessful. Not wanting to disappoint his friends however, he lied and told them he got in. He spent most of his free time after that sitting in the library, staring at a wall, uncertain with what to do. Eventually his friends found out about his deception and the friendship ended.[4]
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Relationships
Yumi
Painter first meets Yumi when they body swap for the first time, and at first she believes he is some sort of hero sent by the spirits to help them. Painter at first pretends that he is the hero she was looking for, but after experiencing his lifestyle when she swaps into his body she realizes he was lying. Though she gets very annoyed with him, over time they learn to work together. Helping each other through the problems they face and growing together. Over the course of time they spend together, they fall in love.[citation needed][expand]
Akane
Nikaro and Akane were good friends back during their time in school. Her and the other members of their group of friends were devastated when they discovered Nikaro's lie about getting into the dreamwatch, and thus their friendship was badly damaged. Years afterwards, Akane stayed somewhat friendly with Nikaro, though he chose to stay away from them, never seeking forgiveness.[citation needed][expand]
Notes
- ↑ Yumi and the Nightmare Painter chapter 17#
- ↑ Yumi and the Nightmare Painter chapter 40#
- ↑ a b Yumi and the Nightmare Painter chapter 1#
- ↑ a b c d Yumi and the Nightmare Painter chapter 27#
- ↑ Yumi and the Nightmare Painter chapter 22#
- ↑ a b Yumi and the Nightmare Painter chapter 3#
- ↑ Yumi and the Nightmare Painter chapter 15#