I want to know how others characters internally percieve the city in a philosphic/poetic way, not literally one. Do they feel like its a dark and cold city? Like they are walking under the sewers. Do they percieve it like a constant night party where they can have fun and romantic drama? Is it their only way to escape from a dark past and a new life?
My characters' view of Karakura is based on my OOC view of how players interact in it. Roleplay in large numbers like this makes it hard to build a kind or idyllic setting because everyone designs their OC to be the special, sad little meow meow with a tragic backstory, or the bada$$ that rules the streets at night. So if everyone in Karakura is a special meow meow experiencing tragedy or a street cruising bada$$ enacting violence, Karakura becomes
a very tragic and dangerous place, no matter which character I'm playing. But they interpret that tragedy and danger differently.
Ava: Has lived in Karakura since she was a kid. She's lived in nicer places, but Karakura is where she got to live with her big sister and start making choices for herself. Karakura hasn't been particularly kind to Ava, but she inexplicably loves it. She feels tethered to the city, unable to leave despite how many close friends have. So Ava's view is "
It's a wreck, but it's my wreck (affectionate)".
Scarlet: Ran to Karakura from what would've been an arguably better life. She's cynical and sees Karakura as a dump, but it's inadequacy makes it the perfect place for her to hide. She wants success here, but not because she cares about Karakura. She's just too prideful to let go of the view she has of herself, even in hiding. So Scarlet thinks of Karakura as "
It's a wreck, but it's gonna be my wreck (derogatory)".
Essentially, both Ava and Scarlet recognize Karakura as a rough place to make a life, but value the personal freedom and independence they've fostered there.