Usagi Alohaoe
Usagi Alohaoe (ウサギ・アロハオエ, Usagi Arohaoe) is a primary ally featured in the ninth part of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, The JOJOLands.
He is first introduced as a student who buys drugs from Jodio Joestar and Paco Laburantes. Meryl Mei Qi then hires him as a fourth member of the gang's upcoming heist of a 24-carat blue diamond belonging to Rohan Kishibe. Usagi is a Stand user possessing The Matte Kudasai which transforms his Stand into an object requested by someone else.
Appearance
Usagi is an athletic teenager with a thin constitution and well-developed muscle tone. He wears a tight form-fitting dark suit that covers most of his body aside from his face and hands. He has a few light-colored spiky bangs protruding from under the hood of his suit, which is tight enough to show that he has a short standard haircut save for the bangs and a small ponytail, which is covered by his hood.[2]
His suit is noticeably darker near the stomach. In addition, the suit is decorated with circular crests at the shoulders. Initially, the crests displayed art resembling legs wearing a garter belt,[2] but the symbol was later flipped upside down, now resembling legs in simple panties and high heels, as well as the outstretched arms of his Stand.[1]
He wears striped shorts over his suit alongside a light backpack as well. Later, Usagi is seen wearing a light-colored beret and a black choker with a small buckle. Usagi also wears thick eyeliner.
Personality
Usagi is a laid-back and perhaps irresponsible teenager. During his first appearance, he is seen asking Jodio directly for drugs, even carelessly showing money in public on the school bus.[3] Later on, he casually eats a sandwich while he is brought in on the plans to steal a diamond.[4] Usagi arrives late at an appointment with his accomplices and still merrily salutes them, making light of his tardiness and dismissing their concerns.[5] When on his mission with the group, Usagi proposes that they use codenames.[6] He acts recklessly during the heist by not caring about how much evidence he leaves behind, as he attempts to steal several alcohol bottles from Rohan's villa.[7] He also heedlessly disregards Dragona's warning about taking risks and immediately cuts open a painting on the wall just to look for a safe behind it.[8]
Despite the crew's hostility, Usagi keeps on displaying a friendly behavior, always saluting them in a friendly albeit loud "Hey the~re" (ちィィ~~す) and stating that he looks forward to working with them. However, he also swindles them by pretending the car they were renting would cost more money than it actually does, so that he wouldn't have to pay for it.[9]
He is a client of Jodio and has asked him for drugs at least once.[10] However, Meryl Mei Qi claims that he is not a drug addict, and is actually a good student.[11] His odd behavior leads Jodio and the others to be skeptical of his nature despite Mei's reassurance.[12] He proves his intelligence by explaining the difference between flasks and beakers, which Paco and Dragona were unaware of, and explains to them what 'a'ā lava is.[13]
Abilities
Stand
Usagi's Stand The Matte Kudasai grants the wishes of anyone other than Usagi by using an existing thing to transform itself.
History
The JOJOLands
On the bus to McKinley High School, Usagi invades Jodio's personal space. He conspicuously asks for drugs and even takes out a bundle of cash. This angers Jodio, who grabs him and yells at him as if he was being bullied. This astonishes Usagi who doesn't speak to Jodio until they've arrived at school, at which point Jodio calls him over. Jodio apologizes and takes the money under the pretense that it was money being lent and then returned, but instructs his client not to take out money in public again, claiming that the school's statue of William McKinley can see them. Jodio then tells him to walk straight away from him. Paco Laburantes then arrives on an electric scooter and tells Usagi to check inside of one of the rain gutters, in which he is relieved to find the drugs he was buying.
Surprisingly, Usagi returns again and appears at a meeting between Meryl Mei Qi and her underlings Jodio, Paco, and Dragona. He has been hired and summoned to the meeting as the fourth member of the team who will rob a precious diamond from a mysterious Japanese tourist. Paco and Jodio are shocked to see him and disapprove of having a client tag along, but Meryl reveals that he isn't actually a drug addict and is a good student. Usagi finally says that he's glad to be working with them.[2]
The Heist
Usagi boards a plane to Hawaii Island, although he's late to his appointment with the group who has been waiting for him. Usagi nonchalantly excuses himself, claiming his plane was late due to maintenance, although he also took the time to buy a drink. Dragona chastises him and mentions that he was given the task to arrange for a car. Usagi reassures his partners and leads them to a car rental he assures is safe because the cars don't have onboard cameras or GPS trackers. He also proposes to split up the bill, $30 each. Incidentally, Dragona overhears the rental price to be $90.
The group drives to the Japanese tourist's villa. Jodio scouts the place and reports that the tourist is in the villa but doesn't look like he's going to leave. However, Jodio has also noted that it looks like the tourist will be swimming in the pool of the balcony, which gives the crew the time to sneak inside and look for the diamond. On the way to the villa, Usagi suggests using code names and dubs Dragona "Pink" while he becomes "Blue", which irritates Paco. At the boundaries of the property, Usagi then suggests that Dragona wishes for a camera. They do, and Usagi is able to summon his Stand, The Matte Kudasai, a small bird-like Stand. It hops to the villa, climbs the wall and morphs into a security camera which Usagi explains will create a second fake recording in which the crew will look completely different. With their identity being shrouded, the group is free to sneak in.[1]
Jodio splits up with Paco, Dragona, and Usagi, with the three infiltrating through the front door. After successfully picking the lock and entering the house, Dragona reminds them to obtain a diamond and nothing else as to not arouse unwanted attention. Despite of this, Usagi still takes several bottles of wine inside his bag. Dragona warns both him and Paco to put back their theft and look for a safe. He sees a large painting and intrusively slits it with scissors, and then yells that there was no safe behind it. The group continues to explore when they enter a strange room scattered with volcanic rocks around laboratory equipment. When Paco mistakenly assumes that Rohan Kishibe, the manga artist, purifies drugs with the flasks, Usagi corrects him in that they were beakers. Noting that the rocks were cooled 'a'ā lava, he explains that beakers were for measuring and mixing while flasks were for heating. Paco dismisses this and scolds him to continue looking for the safe.
They find the safe hidden behind a bookcase just as Jodio reports that Rohan is returning with a strange stray cat seemingly leading him inside the house. They yell for Dragona to immediately open it with their Stand, despite Jodio's warning, since they had already come this far in the plan. While keeping watch, Paco and Usagi spot and recognize the stray cat which stares at them for a while before walking away. Usagi wonders how it manages to get in, though Paco doesn't see it as a problem as long as it doesn't make a noise. Dragona successfully opens the safe which reveals the diamond worth 6 million dollars. However, they notice the same volcanic rocks inside it as well. Just as they escape the room, a plastic string resembling a fishing line wraps and tightens around Paco's foot. Dragona runs to help before a string also wraps around their arm. Usagi manages to dodge a string that almost wraps around his foot, and it floats back into the hallway before disappearing. Usagi tells the two that the cat must be a Stand user and set up the string when it went down the hallway.[14]
Paco asks Usagi for his scissors, although he takes a moment to understand, frustrating Paco further. Usagi takes his scissors out and Paco snatches them to try and cut the strings. Following that, Usagi suggests that Dragona wishes for a copy of the scissors since The Matte Kudasai could turn into a duplicate. Paco is unable to cut through the string and realizes it's a thin steel wire, prompting him to be awed at what he thinks is an unusual trap. However, Usagi repeats that the cat must be an enemy Stand user and points to the feline, but to Dragona and Paco, it looks like an ordinary cat who is also seemingly ignoring them. Paco then asks why would a cat even set a trap against them but Usagi answers that animals can also be Stand users. The argument is interrupted when the group hears Jodio warn them that Rohan is gone back inside and must have figured out the situation, prompting the group to don their respective masks. Paco and Dragona quickly get rid of the wires using their Stands. However, as Usagi is about to jump out of a window, Dragona realizes that Paco's backpack is open and that the diamond has somehow fell on the floor. As they approach to pick it up, Rohan appears, turning Dragona's arm into a book with his power and reads their bio. However, the manga artist wishes to know more about the burglars. A fight ensues, and Paco manages to grab Rohan. Paco orders Usagi to quickly take out zip ties to immobilize Rohan, but Rohan distracts Usagi by tossing the diamond at him. Rohan is thus able to turn Usagi into a book, and then the manga artist manages to graze Paco and take him out as well.[15]
After tying up Paco and Usagi, Rohan promptly contacts the police to report the robbery. He's instructed to stay on the line until help arrives. Displaying his phone as evidence of his ongoing communication with the police, Rohan estimates a patrol car's arrival within ten minutes. Rohan's money, which was previously in Paco's possession, also spills onto the floor. Rohan calmly retrieves it, commenting on how everything returned to him. Rohan's focus is disrupted by rain suddenly appearing inside his living room. This distraction and a trap set by Jodio allows him to capture and bind the manga artist. Jodio unties Paco and Usagi, who both threaten to beat Rohan up in anger. However, Jodio prevents them from doing so, stating that he respects Rohan and wants this day to remain a great day. Rohan points out that they would have been safer had he been the one to capture them, since they are being followed.
Having discerned Rohan's motive for staying in Hawaii, Jodio utilizes the two pieces of lava from Rohan's safe as leverage. He goes far as to crush one of them to emphasize his point, causing Rohan to panic. The gang speculates on the potential value of the lava, but no one understands its significance to Rohan. Regardless, it serves as effective leverage for the moment. Jodio forces Rohan to deceive the police about the burglary to secure a safe passage back to O'ahu for the gang. Feeling incapable of stealing the diamond, Dragona instructs Paco to steal it instead. Outside, Usagi asks Jodio to appraise a drawing he stole from Rohan, making Jodio jealous since Usagi won't give it to him. Unbeknownst to the gang, a group of cats begin to tail them.[16]
Chapters
Manga Appearances- The JOJOLands Chapter 1: Departure (1st appearance)
- The JOJOLands Chapter 2: South King Street
- The JOJOLands Chapter 3: The Villa on Hawaii Island, Part 1
- The JOJOLands Chapter 4: The Villa on Hawaii Island, Part 2
- The JOJOLands Chapter 5: "Rise Up"
Quotes
Quotes- “How's it hanging, Jodiooo?! You sure seem cheery this fine morning! Did you bring the stuff? [...] Hey! C'mon man! I'm counting on you here, Jodio! You've got it, right? The you-know-what?”—Usagi Alohaoe, The JOJOLands Chapter 1: Departure
- “How about we call each other different colors? I'll call you Pink! What's up, Pink? The name's Blue!”
- “Pink, say "I want a camera". You need to say it. "I want a camera." I can't be the one to say it.”—Usagi Alohaoe, The JOJOLands Chapter 2: South King Street
- “Pink, do you want a pair, too? If there's something around here you want, just say so. If you want the same sorta scissors, then I can use my ability, The Matte Kudasai, to transform into one.”
- “This isn't something where it oughta matter if it's an animal or a human. Even animals can see Stand abilities!”—Usagi Alohaoe, The JOJOLands Chapter 4: The Villa on Hawaii Island, Part 2
Gallery
First appearance, annoying Jodio for drugs
The initial symbol on Usagi's clothes in Chapter 1
Usagi arrives late at Kona Airport
About to summon The Matte Kudasai
Usagi's face disguised by his Stand
Usagi stealing spirits from Rohan's villa
Masking up after becoming aware of Rohan
Ultra Jump March 2023 Back Cover
Ultra Jump April 2023 Back Cover
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The JOJOLands Chapter 2: South King Street
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 The JOJOLands Chapter 1: Departure
- ↑ The JOJOLands Chapter 1: Departure, p.43
- ↑ The JOJOLands Chapter 1: Departure, p.65
- ↑ The JOJOLands Chapter 2: South King Street, p.29
- ↑ The JOJOLands Chapter 2: South King Street, p.41
- ↑ The JOJOLands Chapter 3: The Villa on Hawaii Island, Part 1, p.10
- ↑ The JOJOLands Chapter 3: The Villa on Hawaii Island, Part 1, p.11
- ↑ The JOJOLands Chapter 2: South King Street, p.34
- ↑ The JOJOLands Chapter 1: Departure, p.43-47
- ↑ The JOJOLands Chapter 1: Departure, p. 67
- ↑ The JOJOLands Chapter 2: South King Street, p. 20
- ↑ The JOJOLands Chapter 3: The Villa on Hawaii Island, Part 1, p.15
- ↑ The JOJOLands Chapter 3: The Villa on Hawaii Island, Part 1
- ↑ The JOJOLands Chapter 4: The Villa on Hawaii Island, Part 2
- ↑ The JOJOLands Chapter 5: "Rise Up"
