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elejin (electronics gijinka) is a term i made up to refer to personifications of electronic devices such as computers/game consoles/phones etc.elejins are ultimately just consoles.
the "human" form they take is a projection of how they view themselves, and is composed entirely of their own battery charge. they do not age, cannot alter their physical appearance, and only eat electricity.the console itself is always present, acting similarly to a pokéball in that they can retreat inside of their own device and come out when they want, rather than a back-and-forth transformation from human to object. they cannot go inside another elejin's console, even if the model is the same.

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- what is an elejin?
the term "elejin" (plural: elejins) is a combination of the english word electronics and japanese gijinka (擬人化), meaning "personification". the result is then written エレ人 (ele + person), and refers to the electromagnetic self-projection of a console—in other words, the human appearance of the device."elejin" is essentially synonymous with the word "avatar", in the sense that their true body is the console, but they use their elejin form to go about life in ways that an inanimate object typically could not. the terms "elejin form" and "human form" are often used interchangeably, but mean the same thing.as stated on the main page, the console exists permanently. elejins do not transform from the device into a human, nor is the device just a house for them to live inside. they are the console; the human "form" merely a depiction of their desired appearance, made using the available electric charge contained within their console's battery.due to the limitations of the english language, however, using terminology like "my console" rather than simply "me" is commonplace, whereas in japanese, 本体 (true body) does not imply possession over a state of being.
 
- how do they create their human forms?
do not ask question just consume product. next question
 
- what do they eat?
electricity is the only means they have of sustaining themselves. they can obtain it by using the corresponding charging equipment for their device, or in certain cases leeching it directly from other elejins of the same appropriate voltage type.any attempt to ingest human food (or other nonfood items) will result in gagging and respiratory upset, as they do not possess a stomach in elejin form; their throat and nasal passages lead to functional "lung" cavities and nowhere else.
 
- do they breathe?
they do not require oxygen, meaning they can "breathe" even underwater as long as the passage to their lungs is not obstructed. smoke or other accumulated particles in the air will cause them as much irritation as it would a human, just not pose the additional threat of suffocation.
 
- do they sleep?
any sleeping done in elejin form is merely a comfort activity, and they cannot gain refreshment from it in the way humans do. in fact, doing so would actually drain their battery further, as though they were awake. but if sufficient charge is not an issue, they can "sleep" outside of their console for as long as they please (or never at all).their real method of rest occurs inside the console when the power is off, but this alone will not provide them with any energy restoration unless the console is also being charged. it does, however, help return their console temperature to a more neutral and safe degree.for those equipped with sleep mode, enabling this function makes it incredibly hard for them to stay awake in elejin form.
 
- can they be injured?
while their consoles are obviously not immune to wear and tear, their elejin forms cannot sustain long term injury, being a manifestation of electricity. they can, however, feel pain—both via damage inflicted on their consoles, as well as short term disruption of the electricity that makes up their elejin form.this also means that damage done even to elements without the equivalent of nerve endings in humans (such as clothing or hair) will result in the sensation of pain, though to a much lesser extent than bodily injury. in either case, their electricity is quick to repair itself, and discomfort from minor injuries is not long lasting. they also do not produce blood, but areas surrounding a sustained injury may appear red during the brief reparation process.if an elejin is met with enough force, or traumatic enough disruption to their electrical charge, they may not be able to withstand it, and will be forcibly sent back into their console regardless of distance.
 
- what do they feel like?
they have the incredible capability to replicate a multitude of realistic textures using just their electrical charge, so what you see is exactly what you get. in addition, their bodies produce a slightly fuzzy static-like sensation when touched.
 
- how much do they weigh?
as much as you would expect based on appearance. though their elejin forms are not technically a solid object, they do obey properties of gravity, and can be responsible for a degree of mass displacement.
 
- can they... yknow...
they cannot :)
 
- can i make an elejin OC?
100% yes! it is not a closed species or anything that needs my permission. i would love to see any that you create!! ⚡

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She is very energetic, and spends most of that energy trying to engage whoever she can in some kind of fun activity, whining and pleading if they attempt to decline. She may seem immature, but her behavior is more of a calculated act to elicit the most amusing response from others.

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Pyuu loves having fun by any means necessary. There are hardly any activities she finds boring, as long as she is able to spend time with others in an interactive way. She also loves lions, citing them as the most powerful animal specifically in regards to destroying mice, which she fears will chew through her power cord, effectively ending her life.

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He is quite nice and considerate of others by nature, but also struggles with the ability to make intelligent decisions that will keep him out of trouble. Despite not being openly lecherous, he is often thought of as a pervert due to the public knowledge of some of his personal interests, or in some cases purely as the result of a misunderstanding.

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Dell has an extreme affinity for soft things, the most iconic to his character being peaches. Though he cannot eat or even smell them, he loves rubbing the fuzzy surface against his face, but maintains that this obsession has nothing to do with the stereotypical "butt" shape as he is entirely uninterested in buttocks, focusing all of his attention instead on breasts. He has been known to disable his own antivirus program in order to access adult content online, consequently ending up with viruses that may cause him to behave in unusual ways.He is terrified of ghosts—specifically, having his console possessed by one—and will BSOD instantly if this fear is escalated via media tropes, teasing, etc. When questioned about his fear of losing bodily autonomy to a ghost, but seeming unbothered by falling victim to a virus in almost the same manner, his response regarding the latter has been essentially "the reward justifies the risk".

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She has a high opinion of herself and views most others as being too childish to waste her time engaging with. She is not a braggart and does actually seem to possess higher than average intelligence, but with no real outlet for it, she often ends up alone doing nothing.

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Apple is in love and obsessed with Dell, apparently for no other reason than that he is the first boy she ever encountered. Though unrequited, this love is not blind; she openly acknowledges all of his flaws and volunteers to help "fix" them rather than become angry with him. The only exception to this is his constant remarks about her chest, which she will respond to with physical violence.Her flat chest is the bane of her existence. While it was a conscious decision initially to replicate the petite frame of a ballerina, she soon became aware of the societal preference for a larger bust, as established by Dell in his reason for not reciprocating her affection, as well as Pyuu who persistently teases her about it.

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Fawn prefers hiding in the shadows rather than participating in activities with others. She almost always maintains a blank expression, but will smirk or chuckle patronizingly when relevant.

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Fawn's only hobby seems to be pulling pranks on or generally inconveniencing Dell. She does not direct this attention toward anyone else, and is regarded as being well-behaved by others.She will prevent anyone from removing her hat at all costs, for any reason. Aside from Pyuu, who has been sworn to secrecy, the top of Fawn's head has apparently never been seen.

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Nano is cheerful and upbeat, using her energy to pursue the path of an idol. She will perform miniature concerts in which she does covers for songs in her device library, but a defect in her console's programming provides a sizable chance after each song of failing to initiate the next, which presents in her elejin form as dropping into a sudden pit of depression that lasts until someone is able to physically reboot the device.

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Introduced to the concept by what would become her favorite song, Otokonoko no Tobira by MOSAIC.WAV, Nano has developed a driving interest in femboys. She concentrates her unique taste in fashion on designing cutesy and sometimes over-the-top outfits (often accentuating the crotch area) for Jigen, who she treats like a personal dress up doll. The outfits are made of her own electricity, however, meaning they will vanish completely during one of her brief, semi-random bouts of apathy where she is unable to generate the energy needed to maintain them.She is not known to particularly detest anything, but does express disinterest ugly boys that she considers ineligible for femboyification. The only current offender in this category is Elell; despite her efforts to dress him in various tailor-made clothing and accessories, she has ultimately deemed him "unfit to become cute".

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Ui is generally reserved and considered by others to play the role of guardian figure, however unintentional. She apparently blends into the background easily and can go unnoticed when other elejins are engage in group activities, much like a parent would seem to at their child's birthday party from the point of view of the other kids.

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Although she does tend to be left out of them, Ui still enjoys hosting multiplayer games on her console for the other elejins. She considers this to be the closest she will get to full inclusion. She even takes time to thoroughly read instruction manuals for each game, so that if any confusion about gameplay should arise, she can be of assistance.She will keel over and appear to die upon being called old in any way, something that much to her dismay happens all too frequently despite it being common knowledge that elejins do not have ages like humans do. Originally based on the design of her console, she now laments her tall figure and long white hair, but attempts to change her clothing and hairstyle have made little difference in alleviating the issue of feeling alienated from her peers.

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Ai is very laid back, consistently displaying sleepy or somewhat dopey behavior. She does have moments of energy bursts, but usually not lasting for very long, ans always mental rather than physical. Her eyes are often closed even when she is awake.

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She has stated to have created her own body to be as pillow-like as possible, and as such seeks out pillow-like objects to rest her head on. She is known for her ability to doze off literally anywhere regardless of how uncomfortable the surface material appears to be. Like Apple, she is also smitten with Dell, though more out of curiosity compared to Apple's obsessive fangirling. Ai will frequently attempt to get Dell to engage with her physically, but he is entirely too preoccupied by the sight of her eyebrows—which apparently resemble big fuzzy caterpillars in his mind—resulting in his resistance.She will always try to put an end to physical violence when she sees it, though sometimes causes unintentional injury to whoever she is trying to stop in the process.

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At first keeping her guard up, Lite has become more friendly over time. She is very protective of the other girls, and tends to resort to violence quickly in order to defend them from any perceived unwanted male interaction.

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She cares deeply for Ai and attributes her friendship to changing the negative outlook Lite had on trusting others. Though she still holds to her general distrust of men, she believes that without Ai, she would not have been able to form friendships as easily with all of the other girls. Secretly, Lite is also heavily invested of the prince-rescuing-princess trope, but feels she cannot let anyone find out about this given her known dislike of any male/female contact. She apparently has a handful of cheap dating games used to satisfy this storybook fantasy interaction.She has a zero tolerance policy for harassment of other girls. Against Ai's wishes, Lite will not hesitate to physically reprimand anyone she catches bothering a girl in her presence, but she often misinterprets innocent situations and attacks erroneously. She at one point attempted to switch to verbal abuse, but those on the receiving end of this new punishment (Dell) found the onslaught of insults much more damaging than just being beaten up, and she was convinced to revert.

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He is polite almost to a fault, and still speaks rather formally around most people, with the word "sorry" being a staple of his vocabulary. This well-mannered behavior vanishes completely when he is allowed to participate in FPS games, at which point he will become belligerent and use loud, foul language regardless of whether he is winning or losing. Once the game is taken away from him and he has time to cool down, he will express remorse at his lack of self control, acknowledging that he cannot help himself in the heat of the moment.

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Jigen seems to have an aversion to establishing "favorites" or even emphasizing preference for one thing over another, but has been coaxed into forming an interest in frogs. However, his most prominent fixation is guns. Although his only such experience has been via shoulder buttons on a controller, he describes the action of pulling the trigger in a borderline sexual manner—something that many find jarring given his usual demeanor, and to which he admits being ashamed of. The exact reason for this obsession is unknown even to Jigen himself, but is confined strictly to fictional media such as movies or games where he knows real people are not being harmed.Repeated comparison of his console's screen dimensions to others in the DS family has caused him to develop somewhat of a size complex. While he is comfortable with his height and does not wish to be any taller, he becomes irritated when comments are made about his size even positively; however, as he does not want to fault anyone by taking offense, he will usually keep this frustration to himself.
He is not known to have any specific fears other than the general ever-present concern with having unintentionally caused someone to become upset as a result of his actions.

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She regards herself as royalty and expects everyone else to do the same, demanding that she be referred to as Queen Lirula. She is bossy and inconsiderate of "peasants"—a term she uses to collectively refer to those beneath her—with the exception of Dell, who she has appointed primary means of transportation, granting him a special level of protection from others (but continuing to mistreat him herself).

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Lirula is entranced by unicorns, and will often refer to Dell as one due to his hair somewhat resembling a horn. Any act of subservience towards her is also met positively, although she expects as much even when not actively demanding it. She has no reservations about giving praise to others for their achievements, but apparently only does so because her opinion of everyone else is so low that even minor accomplishments seem beyond the capabilities of a "commoner" to her. She will then also credit herself in some way as being responsible for the person's talents.She despises being opposed or having her authority challenged, including being referred to as a child. Though verbally abusive, she will not engage in physical combat herself, but may instruct others to do so on her behalf. She also hates having her console handled by unclean hands, leaving her sweaty, sticky or greasy, as well as the ants such residue attracts.

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She carries herself gracefully with delicate mannerisms and formality of a high class lady. This constitution begins to crumble when the instability of her mental state is brought forth by unexpectedly perverse desires.

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Mitsumi has wholeheartedly devoted herself to loving women, often taking this adoration to extremes and putting herself in harm's way to satisfy her masochistic urges. She will seek out this physical torment from any girl—even by means of provocation—but harbors a more specifically intense obsession with Bailey, who Mitsumi came to view as being a dominatrix after a miscommunication that occurred when the two were first introduced.She despises men to such a degree that she refuses to even acknowledge their immediate presence. Because she refuses to speak of them, it is impossible get her to disclose the origin of this hatred.

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Bailey is quiet, but not traditionally shy. She prefers the company of animals, but in the absence of them will see their likeness in her current company, even going so far as to pet people's heads after announcing the animal species she sees them as.

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She loves anything to do with animals, and will go out of her way to attempt to pet both real animals and any depictions of them, such as stuffed toys or illustrations. If anyone expresses a fear or dislike of animals, she will plead with them to try to change their mind.She cannot explain why, but being called cute causes her a great deal of visible distress: her face turns an almost glowing red, and the electrical charge that makes up her body will produce a temporary burning sensation if touched. In addition, being compared to an animal herself, as well as any degree of dressing up like one, will elicit this same response. There is no change to the temperature of her console during these episodes, but it will heat up considerably if she is inside it when the reaction is triggered.

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Unlike other elejins who enjoy the experience of becoming more humanlike, Elell is insistent on retaining as many traits as he believes a machine should. His direct manner of speech and lack of nuance often cause him to come across as rude, and while it is not his intent to offend others, he will put the blame on them for finding fault with his actions. He also refuses to refer to anyone by their actual name, instead addressing them in ways that describe their appearance or behavior in a generally negative sense.

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Elell is rarely seen without a book in his hand, and does not engage in much physical activity other than getting up to go swap one book out for another from the shelf. However, he is entirely illiterate outside of binary code, and will only accept books with pictures in them. He then uses art programs on his console to draw realistic animals as a way of solidifying what he has learned about them from observation. Additionally, he has a talent for crafting animals using origami, as it can be learned by following the visual steps without needing to understand written instructions.He is terrified of bugs, citing an inherent aversion to them based on the terminology's relation to machines. He is quick to silence any mention of insects, and will either hide behind the nearest person or run screaming for help if he encounters one while alone. He also has a fear of heights, with a tolerance of being about 30' off the ground before feelings of panic start to take effect.

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She presents herself very confidently, but prefers to remain strategically reclusive, spending most of her time removed from social situations unless there is a chance to show off her cleverness. Her laziness is performative; she will often appear to be asleep while secretly listening in to nearby private conversations, then using any sensitive information she overhears to stir up drama for her own entertainment.

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Plum has modeled much of her behavior around that of a cat, minus any trait she deems to be a weakness such as fear of dogs or aversion to water. She does, however, become noticeably unsettled around Vita (whose overwhelming personality is often considered doglike) and will maintain a safe distance from any source of water, though she attributes the latter to natural precaution as an electronic device.Her haughty, in-control attitude quickly disperses when she feels she is being made a fool of. She takes substantial ego damage when someone points out a mistake she has made, especially after having expended a great deal of effort to present what she thought would be a damning conviction.

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Azure is very physically active, and encourages others to be as well.
Her facial expression always exudes positivity, and her voice remains gentle and soothing even during the most rigorous activities.

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She loves exercising, which she does extensively despite the fact that elejins are unable to tone muscle mass. She has an odd quirk where witnessing humans consume junk food will cause her to enter a hypnosis-like state in which she will begin inserting disks, memory cards or other game containing cartridges into her mouth as though mimicking the behavior. Once she realizes what she has done, she will ashamedly begin even more rigorous exercise to counteract her perceived carb intake, once again in spite of being aware that it is not possible for elejins to even gain weight.She frowns on laziness, including the use of her own console by others for an extended period of time. If her controller is not handed over, she will not hesitate to administer a forceful slap to the face.

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Yuuta rarely stirs and is even less eager to vocalize. He will converse in short sentences with his sister, Brett, but hardly ever gives more than a one word response—if anything at all—to anyone else. This is not due to lack of literacy, but rather a simple unwillingness to engage.

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The only thing he seems to care for is Brett, and will become protective of her if he believes she is at risk of mistreatment. He has sometimes been observed acting of his own volition to provide assistance, albeit silently, to other elejins, suggesting some presence of a helpful nature as opposed to total apathy.He dislikes exerting energy, both physically and mentally, which even includes being used to play games. He spends most of his time holed up inside his console, only emerging when he feels the need to keep a close eye on Brett. In particular, he believes Dell poses a threat to her decency, as the result of an ongoing series of awkward misunderstandings.

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Brett is much more energetic than her brother, Yuuta, and has made it her personal goal to help him become more outgoing. Though she appears to be a small child, Brett is actually among the most mentally mature of everyone, particularly in her ability to forgive others and be open to resolving misunderstandings. Her desire to not be judged based on her childlike appearance does not stop her from having fun in typical carefree ways along with everyone else.

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The most important thing to her is of course Yuuta and any progress he makes towards being social. She frequently attempts to engage him with others, but will also scold him for acting in unfriendly ways, such as ignoring people who try to talk to him. Her favorite animal is monkeys and will swing from Yuuta's arms as though they were tree branches while imitating one.She loathes being picked up, which unfortunately many people are tempted to do because of her size and likeness to a toddler. In spite of her usual maturity, it is her gut reaction to begin kicking the "assailant", after which she is very apologetic.

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Vita has been described as having dog-like qualities, specifically similar to a golden retriever in terms of friendliness. Despite this, he functions more as an errand boy, and has no actual friends.

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Vita's penchant for helping others is rivaled only by his infatuation with Azure, who unfortunately seems entirely oblivious to these feelings. The two were apparently acquainted at the vendor where they were housed before being purchased, however what made a lasting impression on Vita as someone he formed an important bond with appears to have been no more than a casual exchange of words from Azure's perspective. Still, he is determined to get her attention, which he does by means of devoting himself to the "teachings" of Dell, who he inexplicably regards as a master of female relations.Although not especially masculine to begin with, Vita views effeminacy as a major threat to his image, and is mortified beyond a sensible margin by the idea of being emasculated. His understanding of this concept is highly subjective and full of inconsistencies; for example, he has no problem publicly wearing swim trunks, but being seen in his boxers—even just by other males—is what he would classify as "indecent exposure", and cause him to become embarrassed.

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Sui is best known for being flirtatious and manipulative in a playful way. She is highly persistent with little respect for physical boundaries when it comes to interacting with others, and appears to know exactly how to identify a person's weak spot in order to make herself irresistible depending on that person's specific unspoken desires.

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She takes great pleasure in seducing others, regardless of gender or appearance, and is capable of playing either the dominant or submissive role based on whichever she has determined to be more effective for the current individual. Although physical contact is usually involved, her goal lies strictly in the thrill of captivating her target, with no intent to pursue further intimacy. In fact, she struggles against those who reciprocate her advances (whether intentional or through obliviousness) and will retreat in a very flustered condition should she feel she no longer has the upper hand.Sui becomes extremely uncomfortable around animals, including fish and insects. However, since witches are historically associated with having animal familiars, she shamefully keeps this phobia a secret, finding ways to conveniently excuse herself from the area if she detects the presence of an animal.

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In front of others, Melon behaves very sweetly, portraying herself as naive and somewhat helpless, almost like a little sister. However, this is merely a charade to hide her true wickedness, allowing her to carry out malicious deeds free of conviction.

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Melon seems to have a compulsive thirst for secretly causing harm to other consoles. Her methods are usually limited to a quick scratch to the external material, which she has learned to do even in the presence of others without being detected, but she is also capable of inflicting more serious damage if an opportunity presents itself. The only known way to prevent this behavior is to distract her with images of her favorite animal, the tanuki.Due to putting on the constant act of being sweet and innocent, it is not known which of Melon's traits are real and which are fabricated for effect. Among the things she has claimed to be afraid of are all generic human fears, including snakes, spiders, thunder storms, ghosts/monsters, and the dark.

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