Player Information

What is your Minecraft username?:
Karnified

Do you have Discord (If so, what is your discord username?):
Carnified

How old are you? (Optional):
18

What is your time zone?:
Central Standard Timezone (CST) - I'm hoping being in this time zone will allow me to reach more citizens due to me typically aligning with the most active hours of SRP. This is crucial to me as I want everyone to be able to experience the shop in its entirety as often as possible. Infrequent openings will NOT be an issue for me!

Describe your activity on the server:
Within SRP, I’m quite active as of now. I usually log on around 11 a.m. and stay on throughout the day, typically trying to engage with as many people as possible. Lately, I’ve been primarily focused on interacting with different factions, as they offer a unique style of roleplay compared to the rest, which keeps things lively and interesting in my opinion.

I also stay active to maintain my current roles—one of which requires me to engage with the community to the best of my ability. I make a point to log in frequently to uphold that responsibility. Being able to talk to anyone in Karakura about whatever topic I’m interested in really keeps things engaging for me. And when I’m not doing that, I’m usually roleplaying with my team or other teams on the server!
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۶ৎ What Activities I tend to engage in whilst online. ۶ৎ
My activity on SRP stretches back to 2016, back when there was a sandstone pool and a McDonald’s with the ugliest blue and pink dorms for Boys & Girls. Needless to say, I’ve been here for a while—some might argue too long. Through my nearly 10 years on the server, I can confidently say that I’ve had my ups and downs, but I’ve always somehow been drawn back to it, regardless of my wanting to leave, quit, or “move on.” At this point, it’s almost sentimental to me.

Over the years, I’ve engaged in many forms of roleplay. Whether it was me owning a crime family or being part of the big BusinessRP wave in 2022–2023, I’ve been through both. Needless to say, I enjoyed them—despite the ups and downs that came with each.

Currently, I’m on the Spartan Male Football team and a member of the Journalism Club, both of which have given me an incredible amount of roleplay opportunities. Being part of sports allows me to engage with my team and other teams alike whenever I want—and that’s a big achievement for me. I love interaction and meeting new people, and sports genuinely gave me that outlook and opportunity due to there being so many teams.

Now, with the added Sports Day coming up this Saturday, there’s even more to look forward to, especially with the wave of potential new members joining in!
Aside from that, there’s Journalism. Joining that club has definitely made me realize that sonder is absolutely a thing—not just in the real world, but in SRP itself. I hadn’t fully understood how detailed and developed some people had made their characters’ lives until I started asking. Now, whenever I’m on my Journalism account, I tend to do just that—asking citizens in town about certain topics, whether they pertain to Karakura itself or to them as individuals.

This experience has given me an outlook on the player base that I never expected to click in my head. People genuinely care about this server, dedicating hundreds upon hundreds of hours to maintaining a certain style of roleplay and storytelling—something I’ve been fortunate enough to witness firsthand whilst being in this role. Not only has it provided me with a different form of roleplay but it's given me a reason to further develop my characters beyond a surface level and that in my eyes truly can be something that's admired with time.

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۶ৎ Do you acknowledge that if you are inactive you will be demoted?: ۶ৎ
Yes, absolutely. I feel as though when you require a role of importance such as shopkeeper, it's your duty to adhere to the rules and requirements that are expected of you. Going randomly inactive after being entrusted with such a position just screams arrogance—unless the reasoning is valid and communicated. However, neglecting my shop just because I feel like it? That shouldn't—and will never—be an issue for me.

I understand the responsibility that comes with the role and the impact inactivity can have on the community as a whole. I take the absolute most pride in my consistency & dedication to the role as a whole, and if there were ever a situation where I needed time away in general whether it be from the server or the shop in general, I would make sure to notify the appropriate people and handle things professionally as it's meant to be. A role like this isn’t just a title—it’s a commitment to be present, reliable, and engaged with not only your customers but your employee's too.

۶ৎ Link(s) to any previous applications and appeals on the server: ۶ৎ

Spoiler: PAST APPLICATIONS

Lawyer Application Status - Pending
Serbian Application Status - Accepted
Italian Application Status - Accepted
JSL Application Status - Accepted
JSL Application Status - Denied

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What are your current role(s) on the server? (If you're in college, specify your degree level):
My main account 'Carnified' Is in college with a Masters Degree along with being on Spartan Male football, as my primary slot, this is accompanied by my first secondary slot being an adult and my third being a bee whitelist with my fourth slot being a Grade 12 and my fifth being a Grade-9 since I like to roleplay different aspects of characters ages with either being an adult with a family or a kid that just got into Highschool due to it either being funny at times or just a change of pace for how people interact with you, gives great roleplay at times!

Secondary Account
My Second account 'Karnified' (Applying On) Has a cat whitelist as a primary (Getting this fixed so it's on a secondary slot) and a Grade 12 on the secondary slot as of right now, soon to be swapped.

Third Account
My third account 'Yarnified' Is also in college with a Master's Degree along with with-holding a Journalist tag due to being in the club, all other secondary slots on this account are Grade 12.
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Shop Information
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What shop are you applying for?:
Sayonara

Why do you want to become a Shopkeeper?:
Me wanting to become a shopkeeper stems from my past experience within BusinessRP. I was extremely active in the community once BusinessRP genuinely took its chokehold on the server, from early 2021 to early 2023. It was the era where everyone was buying vehicles, tower floors, and properties like there was no tomorrow. I saw an opportunity and I took it—I started to follow the wave. I sold tower floors, vehicles, apartments, and custom items (all when that was allowed), and I did it very well. However, being a grade 12 whilst making millions never sat right with me. I didn’t have the means to become an adult at the time, so I was stuck. I hit a plateau of sorts, and it frustrated me to the max.

I truly was more than dedicated. And since then, being a shopkeeper has always piqued my interest—being able to truly own a business, manage stock, manage employees, create events for the community to enjoy, and truly, truly be in the business aspect of SRP is something I’ve yearned to experience for as long as I can remember.

Becoming a shopkeeper would not only allow me to continue in BusinessRP, but it’d give me a chance to genuinely have duties I’d need to fulfill in order to keep my business lively. I’d have to manage my store, my employees, restocking weeks, and more. It wouldn’t just be a role I’d play—it would be a lifestyle, because those duties genuinely need to be met to keep a business running. It would allow me to finally put as much effort into something as I’ve always wanted to, and that’s what truly drives me to pursue this.

Simply put, I want to become a shopkeeper to create a space where people can gather, interact, and build connections within the community. Shops are so much more than just places to buy things—and I feel that some shopkeepers only see it as a way to gain revenue, without fully embracing the experience. They’re social hubs where people can connect and have something unique—and I aim to bring that idea fully to life.

And what’s the first thing someone does when they see an advert? They sprint there as fast as they can—or get there even quicker if they have the means. Especially if it’s a shop that doesn’t open often or sells highly sought-after items. I want to create that experience, without a doubt. I want to be the shop that everyone rushes to in order to get the newest item in stock. But I don’t want that excitement to come just from being rare or hard to catch—I want to provide that experience every time, no matter when I open.

I want players to feel that same rush the moment they see my advert, because they know there’ll be something they want. And even if they’re not after a specific item, they’ll always expect to enjoy their time in Sayonara.

And finally, my conclusion to this little introduction: not only would a shop provide me with all the experiences listed above, but it would truly open a door to a whole new layer of roleplay. Being able to have simple customer interactions and truly run the shop as someone would in real life—while possibly having friendly competition with other businesses—keeps a great and positive RP dynamic. It gives someone like me the ability to build stories, experiences, and unique occurrences for the average citizen of Karakura and that is what truly motivates me to apply for this position.

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Prior Work Experience At Sayonara
I'd also like to mention that I used to work for Sayonara back in 2023, when it was booming. I specifically remember taking all of the greenscreen pictures for Hatola to use for the shop and they all still sit in my google doc funny'ily enough! Although this info may seem irrelevant I hope it shows that I want to take Sayonara to a new level, from being there employee to owning it would truly be something I can admire. I don't want this shop's history and legacy within SRP to be lost so I took the initiative to write this application out. Sayonara has always been a shop that I felt close too, even if I didn't work there for years I still feel as though it was the first shop that genuinely gave me a chance and now I want to be able to return that favor by giving Sayonara A Second Chance too.

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What do you plan to do with your shop, and what makes it unique?:



To begin, customization. Owning a shop would give me an amazing opportunity to express my creativity—from how the shop is designed to how it would operate. I absolutely love coming up with unique ideas and themes that enhance one's experience inside the store. This includes, but isn’t limited to, item concepts, promotions, and events to constantly keep things fresh. Rotation of the inner workings can keep old customers who have maybe bought most of the items before, return and take a nice look around.

Building – Slowly, I’ve been improving a lot of my builds, including interior design, natural habitats, and exterior detailing. I believe this recent practice will significantly help me create a fresh and exciting experience for anyone who decides to enter the shop at any point throughout the day—whether it’s their very first visit or their first time attending an event. My goal is always to create a positive and memorable experience for everyone. We're all aware of how different environments, especially on the server, can make people feel a certain way. So, why not design something that gives everyone a different, yet positive, emotional connection? Seasonal decorating is a huge push for this that most stores do—what if it was consistently decorated for more than just the popular holidays?

This would allow me to consistently keep the community engaged with the shop and prevent it from ever gaining a stale, repetitive, or dull reputation.

I believe it’s extremely important that a shop never feels like just a background prop to a movie set. It’s widely known that some shops either open too frequently without offering anything new, or not often enough—even if they have great items. I aim to strike the perfect balance between consistent openings and delivering fresh, creative items each month. Sayonara will not fall into a pattern of irrelevance or gain a faulty reputation for any reason. I’ll stay on top of everything and continuously work to provide the best experience I can.

Items! I believe items are the main factor that drives players to visit a shop. Without exciting or well-thought-out items, there’s often little incentive to visit, which leads to low engagement. I already have three brand-new custom items that I’d love to introduce to the shop if given the opportunity! This includes, but wouldn’t be limited to: plushies, toy weapons, and earrings. Three staples to SRP's custom item offerings.

Since Sayonara has had a duck theme since it's very beginning, I figured I’d stay true to that and build on it with an animal-based direction. That’s precisely why I’d love to rename the shop to Fṹwa-Fṹwa, which means “Fluffy Fluffy” in Japanese! I think the name adds a more positive and playful image to the shop—and honestly, it feels pretty unique while being memorable for anyone asking.. "What was that shop's name again?"

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Engagement. Everyone knows to stay interested in a topic you must be engaged in the material, owning a shop is no different. If you're unable to engage your consumers then you're doing something drastically wrong and it should be evident to you. I plan to engage the community to the best of my ability and one of the largest ways everyone knows how to retain engagement is events! So let me speak about a few.

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Duck Day!
On par with the store's core theme, comes the exciting news of 'Duck Day' for Fṹwa-Fṹwa! An opening filled with quackful fun that will surely lead someone to buying mass amounts of plushes or silly objects. This entails for two main parts of the event, a discount on every item in the store, and many duck mascots. Many. As if it were a park people dumped their kid's Easter duck's off into, raising some awareness for the horrific side of parents getting and abandoning these poor animals!

All while keeping it light-hearted and palatable with fun games to play with the poor employees forced into a marketable duck costume. To announce this day of chaotic sales, the shop opening advertisement would be something like this: QUACK! The ducks of Karakura's ponds have gone crazy, forcing a discount on every item in Fṹwa-Fṹwa! Come help us calm these creatures while buying your own plush, fluffy-friend to spoil with a 15% discount on all items!

Not only will everyone be able to come but it'll be an experience for everyone to remember at that! Who wouldn't want to be violently quacked at by grown adults or teenagers? I sure know I would!! Anyways this is just the first even I'd have planned in a slew of many! Here are some others that come to mind.

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Fṹwa-Fṹwa Animal Show!
Come one and come all, big or small—to Fṹwa-Fṹwa's animal show! Do YOU think you have the best fuzzy friend in all of Karakura? Come showcase their skills and natural beauty in an annual battle of pet's beauty and brains, with a CASH PRIZE! This event would start with a sign-up sheet in Fṹwa-Fṹwa's discord server, listing the IGN of the person and the IGN of said animal; along with ICly names for each.

Contestants would have a week to prepare their actions and skills in three departments—beauty, talents, and activity! With Sayonara's size, we have the potential of making a mini-runway for each fashionable pet to strut their stuff for plenty of treats, as they action their little pawesome trot down a lane of animal lovers.

On the day of the event, each chosen contestant will be given a special role and pinged in a channel to bring everyone to the store; ready for fluffy-haven SUPERNOVA! This event's opening advertisement would look something like this: {Week Before} Lights, camera.. Quack?! Fṹwa-Fṹwa's annual pet show is taking applications for the cutest, smartest creatures Karakura has to offer!​

Event Advertisement Example:​

Come down and grab a form, or carry on and buy some new accessories for your own, very human, fashion show. {Day of} Do you hear all of that commotion? It's the day of Fṹwa-Fṹwa's annual pet show! Watch fluffy friends and their owners show bonding and experience while getting the excuse to be around as many cute things as possible. Not interested? Buy a few gifts for your friends, maybe they'll split the prize!​

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Prize Pool Includes:​

Event Advertisement Example:​

Every day... plenty of Fṹwa-Fṹwa plushes go unseen. Unloved.
Come get yourself a new family member—without the cost of food, water, or care needs!
Adopt one of our plushies, complete with its own certificate, and feel like you did something good for once!​

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Story-Mode! Everyone Loves some Lore!!

we all say in unison!! No but for real, who doesn't love a stuffed, soft companion by their hip whenever they please?! These three new plushies will add not only a companion that all citizens of Karakura can have for life but a friend too! now. . let's get into why Sayonara has such a Ducky & Quacky reputation!!

Lore is what creates SRP as the server it is, it's the backbone of any building or faction; let alone each character. Fṹwa-Fṹwa will be no different, and has quite the little tid-bits that have built it brick by brick, far more than the construction workers themselves. Fṹwa-Fṹwa, despite meaning 'Fluffy-Fluffy', has kept Sayonara's duck them present.

In Japanese culture, especially mandarin ducks (known as Oshidori), symbolize eternal love, devotion, and affection due to their lifelong monogamy! Often rare in avian species. In addition to their symbolism related of pure love, mandarin ducks are also seen as symbols of good fortune and prosperity! When featured on a kimono, mandarin ducks may convey wishes for prosperity, happiness, and success in various aspects of life.

While these aren't the same, cute little yellow duckies the shop mascots itself with—the symbolism remains! They're just far more marketable in the simplistic form of a yellow, fluffy creature. Simple minded in it's right! They can be magical creatures who simply want the best for themselves and who surrounds them, leading to the adoration they have been given to this day in Fṹwa-Fṹwa. However, they aren't the only 'magical' things the store fills itself with, and each plush has it's own adorable personality.

The shopkeeper takes his time with each new stocked, plushie friend, to observe how people react towards them. How do they make people feel? Usually overwhelming joy and cuteness aggression, however there is more than what meets the eye. Like a character, the eyes themselves can tell a whole tale of what something could be if it had a heartbeat, as well as the colors used to truly bring the sweet vision to life.

Especially in Japan, color can truly mean a world's difference in the design of a new cuddly friend. Color psychology is the study of how each different spectrum on the wheel can make living things feel, influencing emotional responses. Fṹwa-Fṹwa takes this with pride, and carefully selects each new family member to go along with it's perfected form and design.

But lore aside we all love being creative, and writing this lore is just one of the ways I plan to include unique ideas within my shop, being a shopkeeper will allow me to express all ideas I might have for the shop in general. I'm extremely excited to include all ideas for the shop I have and will come up with, the opportunities are truly endless

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Here's some ideas to support Diverse Roleplay Freedom, hopefully this'll grant the reader a bit of detail on what I'm trying to capture with my shop!

Core Staffing.​

Performative Mascots — Plushies With a Heart​

Event Coordinators — Creative Minds at Work​

Plushie Caretakers & Jewelry Polishers — Storytelling Through Stuffed Companions whilst maintaining a glint!​

Now for the more, 'creative' side of the roster list, 'Plushie Caretakers'. Sounds a bit ridiculous, but I wish for a big selling point to be of the stuffed animal's personality. What better way to showcase the plushies than to treat them like real animals? Having 'specialized' plushie units to clean, feed, and cuddle each display until someone takes note of how they act. These employees will use their actions to showcase each personality as we desire, and will be rewarded if they manage to help make a sale!

On the flip side of that we'll have Jewelry Polishers, these specialized employee's will ensure that all Jewelry inside the shop is up to code! Can't have paying customers putting dirty metal inside their body now can we! We all hate those pesky Law-Suits!

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Store Collaborations!
The shopping district's community is something I don't see mentioned or even acknowledged enough. We have an opportunity to create amazing collaborations with other shops in more ways than just selling each other's items—such as Yeobo, a candy store nestled not too far away from the Sayonara location, where Fṹwa-Fṹwa will hopefully reside. With the shopkeeper's help, we could host an event where a sweet treat could be sponsored by one of our characters, selling their items interactively in our shop.


Or, we can take it outside of the shopping district alone. As someone who is a member of Karakura's Journalism Club, I believe it'd be beneficial to get it involved alongside the Photography Club to bring our plushies, earrings, and accessories to life! A plushie photoshoot where customers could pay a small fee to take a picture with their favorite plush, earrings set or accessory, —maybe even a mascot of ours. KIDDING! you didn't really think we'd make our loyal customers pay for photo's did you? They come and spend their hard earned money and you expect to make them pay! Heck no!

While that's a cute idea, it's relatively 'useless.' How about involving another faction entirely? First aid classes were much more common at one point than they are now, and it could be enjoyable to revive it in a playful manner using our precious stuffed toys—a plushie first aid class with EMS for comedic effect. It'll be helpful and wholesome all at once and will allow the citizens of Karakura to get involved!!

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What Our Customers Should Expect
To put it in the simplest of terms, walking into Fṹwa-Fṹwa Shouldn't only just feel like you're entering a shop, it should always feel like you're stepping into a whole new pocket of Karakura, a new realm if you will. I don't only want my customers to shop and purchase items, I want them to be able to feel. From the exact moment they walk in they'll be engulfed in warm, cozy lighting that'll remind them of their grandma's house while she bakes cookies, cozy colors and a whimsical design that'll make one always feel refreshed to come into as soon as they walk inside.

I want every customer to feel like a childhood memory is being revisited, revived and reimagined. Soft, warm and full of wonder is what I want to aim for. Whether you're only coming into my shop to browse, window shop or even attend an event, the energy of Fṹwa-Fṹwa should feel as though one of our plushies are wrapping it's arms around you and giving you the biggest friendliest hug imaginable. A massive part of what we do involves building and generating emotions into not only our space but into everyones hearts. Cozy corners, calming music and characters that'll always continue to radiate friendliness

We'll continue to offer a constant rotating catalog of themed items, from plushies to earrings to quirky little accessories that'll have everyone doing grabby hands at the glass display case. But we're not going to be flooding the market with random and unnecessary content. Every item will be designed with a purpose to be used, enjoyed and remembered. Customers can and should always be expecting seasonal drops, event exclusive items and high quality designed items that mean something. You'll never leave thinking "That was boring."

And my conclusion on how I WILL make my customers feel. Everyone will feel Welcomed. No one wants to feel left out, every single customer that enters the shop whether new or old will be greeted with respect, kindness, and genuine excitement for their arrival. Seen. Our events and staff interactions are designed to make each person feel included and appreciated without making them feel like they aren't there and are a ghost amongst the slew of customers. Entertained. Whether through roleplay, performance or storytelling we'll continue to try out best to aim and shoot for joy every single day. Inspired. We want every customer to walk out thinking "That was creative, that was fun and that was different" As I mentioned before, Fṹwa-Fṹwa will never grant a dull experience.

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W-SEI
Is and will remain our shop motto from now till the end of every sunset, we'll aim to ;W; Welcome Everyone. ;S; make everyone feel Seen, ;E; aim to bring Entertainment to everyone and ;I; aim to Inspire every individual in Karakura.





What will you sell in your shop?:

Sayonara has always been known for selling a variety of things, from toy swords for cosplays to fluffy plushies to stylish glasses and piercings! Truly it's always been a loaded package and I plan to continue to keep this theme throughout my time as shopkeeper if I'm given the opportunity! Everyone will always need piercings, accessories, hangbags and I aim to deliver this. The items below will be some additions that'll be added to the shop immediately upon approval if I'm given the chance! Everyone loves furry friends so why not grant them the joy of it as early as possible?

Plushies, earrings, charms so sweet,
Little treasures you can't beat.
Soft to hug and cute to wear,
Sprinkling joy just everywhere!

Clip it, wear it, hold it tight—
Accessories that feel just right.
From fuzzy friends to shiny rings,
I simply love my pretty things!

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Items!

As I mentioned before, a driving factor of a shop's success is dependent on how the community receives your items, is it a good reaction? A lack-luster reaction? maybe a disappointed reactions? All these signs should inform you on whether you're running your shop right or wrong and should give you the best amount of insight on whether what your doing is either negatively impacting your shop or positively impacting it!

Bunny Plushie 'Floppy'
Here are THREE brand-new customs that would get introduced to my shop immediately! First up, we have Bunny Plushie 'Floppy'! This little furry friend will always accompany you through thick and thin—not to mention his overalls can carry numerous amounts of items to help you on your daily adventures! You need a map? He's got it! Maybe a sword to defeat the teachers at school who yell at you for being a teenager? He's got it! Maybe you need a hydro flask so you can tsk-tsk-tsk your way to getting a master’s degree? Guess what... he's got it!!! Anything you need, he’ll have—always and forever.

Shark Plushie 'Kamu'
Next up, we have Shark Plushie 'Kamu'! Although he may seem scary, Kamu is nothing but hugs & kisses! But beware... Kamu does and will bite if needed, and he doesn't take lightly to letting his owner be disrespected! Say the wrong words to Kamu's owner, and you'll be in for one rude awakening! That one tooth he has sure is lethal if used right, and in Kamu's two and a half months of life, he's sure made it a weapon to be afraid of. Kamu's mother got chased by poachers at a young age and was almost turned into soup! So take care of him and nurture him—he deserves it! We can't be letting our plushies have any trauma, only love and affection from here on out!!

Cat Plushie “Nemui”
And lastly, we have Cat Plushie 'Nemui'... Let’s be real for a second. Cats have a choppy reputation in the world—they’re vicious, ferocious, and savage beasts butt they are quite cute and fluffy!! Then you have Nemui... Nemui just lives, breathes, and eats love. There's realistically not a violent bone in Nemui’s body, but don't let her fuzzy and soft stature fool you! Nemui has a secret—a deadly one at that. If provoked, Nemui can transform... not into a savage beast, but into a savage that'll steal your food. You've heard of Goldilocks and the Three Bears!! And if you make Nemui mad, she’ll be sure to eat every single bowl of sweet porridge you’ll ever have on your dinner table!! Although the tale originates from three bears Nemui is nothing short of a ferocious, savage beast just like one! Only difference is that you're 12x her size and well, she's a cat. . But who cares!!

Showcase Of The Fuwa Family!!


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How many employees do you plan to have?:
At Fṹwa-Fṹwa I aim to change how employee's are paid and how many active employee's I have in general. The typical "Owe" is quite bland and unfortunately leads to some people feeling as if their doing more than their peers and are being rewarded less which is why I only aim to have. .

8-12 Full Time Employee's/Cashiers. 80% Owe
These employee's will maintain registers and be the typical run of the mill employee. The cream of the crop if you will. The people in this position will aim to consistently open the store with me along with providing customers with excellent customer service.

2 Performative Mascots. 15,000 - 50,000 Depending on Shift.
The role of the performative mascots will be to dress up as shop mascots, provide sufficient entertainment to customers whilst retaining light-hearted customer service.

2 Event Coordinators 75% Owe. Normal Employee's with special roles, will be a volunteer position.
Event coordinators will work closely along side me with management to direct, perform and act out any and all events the shop may have in the future, this'll include planning, building and performing.

2 Management Members 65% Owe
Everyone knows what managers do, maintain the store, maintain openings and simply manage the shop if I'm not around, these individuals will remain the backbone of my shop when I'm unable to be around.

And 3 Plushie Caretakers 75% Owe. Normal Employee's with special roles, will be a volunteer position.
Act out our custom plush personalities whilst maintaining the displays within the store and finally successfully and positively boost in-store engagement!

Full Roster 18-22 Employee's

Why do I only want 10-14 Normal employee's. Well I've worked at a bountiful amount of shops within my time on SRP and I've noticed that almost every shop has an insane amount of employee's but only a handful of active ones. . Why is this? Why does one store have 25 employee's but only the same 5 show up during openings? Dedication. It comes down to how much does someone want to be paid, how busy are people, how often do they want to work, does the shop's environment make them want to work? these are all things you have to look forward to when hiring new people and I'd always keep it at the forefront of my mind at all times. As I've mentioned at previous parts of my application, I'll always aim to make every employee feel as though it's a privilege to work there so activity should never be an issue for us!

Like I mentioned prior, I want to kinda ditch the typical "Owe" that's often used within shops and add a spin off of it. I want to include Fuwa Tickets! into their owe. For an example if a standard employee owe's 80% of their shift but they've earned 3 Fuwa tickets last month they'd be able to claim either 1, 2 or 3 of their tickets for an owe deduction. ;E.g; If they use all 3 ticket's that day they'd only owe me 65% of their entire shift!! This'll ensure that employee's aim to earn tickets in order to make more revenue for themselves, because as we all know. Effort = Results. And the more active and upstanding of an employee you are, the more ticket's you'll receive!

Uniforms!
Employee Uniforms! I know I know, Why do they have aprons? Well! If you've ever seen a movie with an old 60-80s diner then you'll remember they always wore white with some type of apron with stripes, I LOVE THEM so much infact that I decided to reimagine the way they look and incorporate it within the shops design. Considering the employee's are constantly dressing up and interacting with fur it's only fair that their protected! Right? Can't have any of those pesky plushie hairs constantly engulfing our uniforms!




Applications!
Along with that! I'd like to note that I have extensive experience with the panel and have created a simple but effective training method to teach anyone, new and old how it works! Everyone should be able to learn it simply with barely any time practicing it at all. This ties into my experience with hiring, in the many shops I've worked for I've became quite accustomed on how to engage new possible employee's on wanting to work at a shop! And I've already created and application that would be implemented immediately upon approval just so I'd be able to get everything up and running Asap!

Spoiler: Shop Employee Application!

Fuwa-Fuwa Application!

Discord Server!
Along side applications I've also gone ahead and created a fully functioning discord for the shop, as I mentioned before. I truly want to be able to get things up and running as soon as I'm able too, as I want everyone to be able to experience the shop in it's entirety. Feel free to join and take a look at what I've created! I'm sure it'll be a good experience for all.

Spoiler: Fuwa-Fuwa Discord Server!

Fuwa-Fuwa Discord Serer!

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As I mentioned for my creativity section a bit higher in the applications, I've wanted to use my building skills to bring my store to life, and I feel as though this is a representation of only a small part of what I intend to do with Fuwa-Fuwa! I hope you enjoy the images.

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Alast, who doesn't love a good wholesome character backstory?

Osamu Hanabatake

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"Ah!- Hello there, my little ducklings! Or large ones too, I don't judge one's wings by fluff!"

He chuckled softly, adjusting his mustache as he gazed around the cozy, warm shop filled with love.

“Welcome to Fṹwa-Fṹwa, my pride, my joy and my peace… A place where soft fluffy paws, the happiest of silly smiles, and stitched-up hearts find their forever homes and owners. You see, when I was just a wee lad, I had a plush bear named Nemi. Everywhere I went, Nemi came too—even when I shouldn’t have brought him he always stuck by my side regardless.”

He laughs to himself, eyes twinkling.

“I've grown quite old now, but my love for my little furry friends like him? Well, that'll never change and I can swear on that! And so I built this little cranny for the dreamers, the collectors and of course the kids at heart. "For as everyone should have a furry companion or a item made with love by there side to keep them warm and fuzzy inside." said my wife before her passing.”

He pauses, placing a hand over his chin.

“Every plush here, every item, every accessory, every little stupid but incredible item in this store has a story, some may even speak to you. Some have quirks, stories and charm and if you listen close enough. . I bet they'll tell you a thing or two about how to always stay true to yourself for YOU are one special lad, through and through.”

“So take a breather. . Hug a bear. .Hold a porcelain cup. .Dance a duck-walk, or attend one of our silly little events. There'll always be joy to be found here for everyone to experience. Whether it's in the stitching of a plush, the seams of a tailored bag or maybe the little pair or earrings dangling from the glass case, every item has a home here at Fṹwa-Fṹwa.”

He smiles warmly, tipping his little cap.

“So thank you for stopping by. A small laugh escaped his mouth I don't get many visitors anymore, but maybe this shop will help me meet more of you my children!

You'll always be welcome here at Fṹwa-Fṹwa For this world is cruel and it'll always be my mission to keep my little kiddo's warm and yes. . I'm speaking to you by the way”

A small lippy smile plastered his face, accompanied by his bright rosy cheeks as he'd wave to the camera

Osa's Personality
Osamu is a friendly old man, one that welcomes everyone with love and open arms. His heart and soul is in Fuwa-Fuwa. A cloud, soft-nestled in the corner of the town. With a starry twinkle in his eye and a chuckle that sounds like sunflowers swaying in the wind. He greets everyone who walks through his path like an old friend being re-met through the power of time.

Though his hands are wrinkled and a little show, they move carefully. Full of intent and grace of someone who's spent a lifetime craving comfort. Whether his hand is stiching a new plushie or woven a new piece of fabric to create a beautiful blouse Mr Hanabataka will always have warmth in his heart for everyone.


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Anyways. . Here's my story little one!​

Born in 1961, a young boy to a rather large family in Kotohira, Japan was adorned. Osamu Hanabatake was their family's first, and only son. Prized and cherished, with high expectations to behold. This moment of Japan was a changing era, from generations going from dirt floors and wood fired kamas to gas stoves and a 'Western' bath. While Osa was young, memories still remain.

His mother took every moment she could to be the doting caretaker, his father doing just the same; cherishing the boy like a golden pocket-watch. As he had grown older however, the moments of utter peace, like always, would reside with age. It wasn't until long his father's expectations were nothing short of harsh, albeit with much love to his only son. In 1970, Osamu's 9th birthday, it became apparent finally of what his job was.

The 'man' of the house! He took it with pride, maybe a bit too well? His father would laugh off the hints of sass the young boy would give him, often just sending him into his room to continue his studies as his sisters played with dolls and hair combs sprawled across the floor from their mother's collection. His precious grandparents sitting down peacefully in-front of the warmth, particularly Momoe Hanabatake. Oh how Osamu adored his grandmother, watching her knit precious stuffed animals and the like for his sisters. Anytime the sweet old lady would offer him one, her husband would quickly stop her, "That isn't for tough boys like Osa!" he'd say—the young boy would simply just agree. He was a tough one! But, couldn't tough boys have a soft spot for cuddly animals?

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Moving into the future of mid 80's Japan, life was booming! Osamu had gotten a typical job in an office life, hiding away his secret passion for anything adorable in fear of being seen in such a 'pathetic' way. It was simply the man's upbringing, his parents putting a down payment on a house for his future children, future wife. All horrified that somehow, it'd all disappear if he wasn't the man his father wished him to be. As he'd type away on the hottest new technology of a computer, fingers slower than someone who would've been raised on it; simply doing his tasks.. Dreaming about warm, fuzzy little ducks and rabbits. He was always seen as the quiet, 'mysterious' type for those around him. Osamu was quite the looker in his day! Attracting many ladies of the like, who fell for this 'cool' façade.

Ultimately, he knew it wasn't real; this wasn't the him he was meant to be. Wasting his early to mid twenties away in a bland office environment, going out drinking after work to come home to an empty room with no one to say hello to; except one thing.. "Fṹwa-Fṹwa!" Osamu would yell, his legs carrying him to the simple sofa where a cute plush of a mandarin duck, or oshidori, would reside. His pride and joy, see before he moved out; his sweet grandmother Momoe had made this little fella. She said it'd bring true and eternal love, prosperity! The boy holding it dear to him as life felt bleak.

One faithful day, the uncommon day off Osamu had, he decided to go out for the night after relaxing all day. He put on his best clothes, a fancy watch his father gifted him for his birthday—and slicked back his hair. Oh yeah, it was time for a day out on the town! '. . What now?' He'd think, actually unsure of what to do. Hoping it'd help him out, he clipped Fṹwa-Fṹwa to the side of his jeans for good luck.. Maybe it'd do something. Who knew that little decision, would change his entire world.

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As he walked to the karaoke bar recently instated in his new city with a mix of anxiety and pride, the music and drunken laughter had caught onto him. A dazed smile slowly piercing the cold, drastic gaze into something warm and sweet; approaching the stand quickly, just as a young lady had as well.. Osamu had never seen someone like her. Hair teased and fluffed up as if she was from the West, contrasting with her pale skin and slender hands decorated with short almond nails in a polite pink color as she grabbed the microphone.

"Oh! Sorry!" The sweet woman said with a chuckle, gap between her teeth shining like a million diamonds; suddenly, Osamu had truly felt his exterior melt. The two lovebirds stared at each other in awe for a moment, young and free in a Karaoke bar with everyone watching; but no eyes felt glued onto them. They were alone in their minds, grabbing the karaoke machine's microphone in a handhold, smiles wide and happy.

Apparently, Fṹwa-Fṹwa was far more important than he realized. He, worked. The time Osamu felt confident, playful and raw was when Fṹwa-Fṹwa was clipped onto his jeans like a tomogachi. The young lady's name was Chihiro, and he had never wanted to separate since that fateful night at a filled karaoke bar. She couldn't sing well, but something about it was captivating in a way he could never understand. Like petals falling into a flowing river, he wouldn't escape until picked out.

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As you could expect, the two hit off instantly. With a very, important note. She adored stuffed animals. Her little apartment was covered in them, cute momentos with underground J-Pop artists, she was so excited for it all that Osamu let Chihiro ramble on it for hours; never forgetting a word the young woman would say. Utterly head over heels, they were.

After dating for years, she grew his love for plushes. They weren't something to hide, but to show off and appreciate; just like Osamu would her. Day after day, when he came home from work; he'd simply ring her up from his landline and plan little dates. Anything in the world for her, after the huge promotion he had gotten? They were surely, set for life..

During their 5th anniversary, in a nice restaurant smack dab in the middle of Kyoto—Osamu popped the question with a quartz ring after asking her father for permission beforehand, he was a traditional man! To his hopes, Chihiro screamed yes to the top of her pretty lungs and hugged him tightly; planning the move-in.

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They built their life together, the few arguments they had would disappear within seconds, no matter how many years went by. A quiet life, one where Chihiro now had a baby on the way! It was all looking up, no signs of stopping down. Unfortunately, life cannot be perfect forever. Such a precious person couldn't last in this world, as anything and everything could be broken, wanting to take away the beauty out of selfish nature.

Sounds of car horns blaring with shattered glass interrupting a busy road, the horrified scream of a woman in pain and fear. Osamu had gotten a feeling he should've stayed home from work that evening, a pounding in his chest while sitting in the fancy office above all mind-dead drones working under his hands. It wasn't long before his office phone had rang, hearing the words he'd never want to have repeated again.

Clutching a briefcase filled with their life, Hanabatake had never ran so quickly in his life to the hospital. Thank goodness he was close by, Osamu kept repeating in his racing mind to find some form of peace. Checking into the front desk, they quickly led him to see his beautiful wife; laying on a hospital bed, covered in bandages and hooked to wires. Chihiro was awake, staring at him with a pained smile, trying to give her husband peace.

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The silence was deafening,". . Is the baby okay?" She'd keep asking the nurses, clutching her lover's hand weakly as the spare hovered over her stomach. Reassurance kept filling her mind, but it wasn't enough. "It'll be fine", "You're so strong", all words sent to her to keep her happy—just kept Chihiro horrified. As days went on; their daughter was delivered, naming her Chiharu.

Devastatingly, Chihiro wouldn't make the recovery, getting to spend time with her daughter and her husband in peace; with Fṹwa-Fṹwa grasped in her hands or between her arms. Eternal love, prosperity; all comes at a price.

One Osamu wouldn't forget ever again. To find peace in his utter depression, he raised his daughter well. Kind and smart, with a powerful message. To keep his wife's wishes alive, he built her interests of fashion and anything cuddly into a store. Keeping her name and love alive, in 'Fṹwa-Fṹwa!'


Extra : Even if I'm not accepted, this application was a blast to make. I genuinely put my all into it and if it get's denied it'll be a positive notion for my effort so it'll always remain a win for me! so I hope you all enjoyed reading it! But anyways, stay safe and positive. I love all you guys, always.​

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