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This is the Three-hundredth-eighty-fourth week of using the "Perfect Anime Girl Sheet". Notice: This Blog may contain Unmarked Spoilers.

*We see Topaz equipped in his standard crossing guard uniform with vest, helping kids through crosswalks. Once they're all safely across he finally gives his introduction.*

Welcome back everyone. Last month I was quite busy, doing the Smile Precure girls while facing down Melona's attacks. I even had to have a Pokémon battle last week! Hopefully this week will be less hectic. Oh, and you're probably wondering where Ririchiyo is this time. I'm not sure either, but she told me that she could trust me this week because-

*Topaz clears his throat and a near-flawless imitation of his assistant's voice comes out.*

: I'm pretty sure that I can trust you not to do anything disgusting to TRAPS. Please don't prove me wrong though.

She shouldn't worry though, I'm not that perverse. Oh, and I should mention that this week, as the first week in April, is my blog's annual trap blog. I figure that I should mention that.

*As Topaz is talking a figure that's about the size and figure of a short middle school girl sneaks up behind him. She has a knife drawn, the bright sun reflecting off the metallic blade. The girl also has a great amount of bloodlust in her glowing eyes, though the rest of her figure is undisguisable.*

But I wonder where he could be...

*Topaz seems completely unaware of the assassin behind him. Their hand is about to grab his neck while the knife approaches as well. However, completely coincidentally a volleyball is flying at him with high velocity.*

: OH NO! Topaz, watch out!

Gasp! A flying ball! I'd better use my mimicry to avoid it!

*Topaz thinks hard about the previous girl, picturing her in his mind-



-However, due to Miyuki's clumsiness he takes the ball directly to the face. This causes him to be flung backwards into the assassin, knocking both to the ground. The knife slides away harmlessly, but Topaz does take 10 damage from the speedy ball and impact of the ground. Akane runs up to the two.*

: Sorry 'bout that, Topaz. I guess I dan't know mah own strength sometimes.

*She picks up the ball and leaves, letting Topaz and the would-be assassin to get up. Topaz soon recognizes the not-female crossdresser behind him.*

You're Nagisa Shiota!

: Uuugh... I guess my cover was blown.

What are you doing here?

: I was told by Aldra to come kill you. Well, technically that one "Melona" girl told me to, but still.

But I thought you didn't want to be an assassin anymore!

: This is all a bit complicated...

==Flashback music==

*Nagisa is bowing in front of Aldra, who is up a few steps on her throne. Melona is standing beside the young boy.*

: What have we here? A pathetic MALE?

: He may be male, but that's just what we need.

: Elaborate!

: Obviously if we choose a girl to champion against Topaz he'll just blog about them and they'd decide not to attack. However, if we send a guy like THIS after him he has no hope but to give up.

: There's just one problem. I have no reason to listen to your requests. I'm not an assassin...

: Once you have a talent for assassination, it does not easily leave. And the seed of a beast has been implanted into you. Not literally, of course.

: I may have the talent, but that doesn't mean I'll work for such evil people!

: Oh? But I have someone very special to you!

*Melona pulls a cloth off a nearby cage, revealing a tentacled teacher.*

: NAGISA! Help me please!

: Korosensei? What are you doing there?!

: It doesn't matter, just do as they say and they'll let me go!

: Wait, wouldn't it be better if you just stayed in there?

: Nurufufufu... Am I such an unworthy teacher that you would not rescue me?

: I suppose you do deserve saving.

: That's good, because this is an Anti-Sensei cage and I can't get out on my own.

: Perfect. Now here's what I want you to do...

==Flashback ends==

That's quite the informational flashback. Though I wonder how they were able to capture Korosensei.

: I wondered that as well, and even asked Korosensei afterward.

==Flashback music==

*After the previous flashback, and both Aldra and Melona have left.*

: This is all your fault, Korosensei.

: Nurufufufu~ Think of it as a learning opportunity. But I do wish that you did not have to kill this Topaz fellow.

: So how were you caught?

: A carefully executed and devious plan, obviously!

==Flashback within flashback==

*Korosensei is hiding in the bushes, reading a gravure magazine with a huge grin on his yellow face. He hears some women speaking and looks over at them like a creep.*

: Oh my. My super-large breasts are so heavy! I'd better duck into this building, where anyone could sneak up and fondle them...

: Y-yes- *whispers* Are thou assured that this lecher shall fall for such an obvious falsehood?

: *whispers back* Maybe if ONE OF US was better at acting we wouldn't have had to rehearse so much!

: I take offense! Still thy tongue as at least I am still a woman of honor!

: Stuff that honor up that gigantic horse butt you have and swallow your pride. *back to talking loudly.* M-man, who knew that a totally topless hot tub would be inside this building. I can't wait to show everything off!

*She enters the building.*

: I-Indeed, mine shoulders doth hurt from mine hefty bosom...

*Centorea also enters, and Korosensei slides up behind them.*

: Nurufufufu~ Truly this will be an enriching day...

*As he enters the darkened building a cage falls on top of him.*

: Knew that would get him!

: Mayhaps this shall teach thou not to be a letcher, especially towards the upper region of females.

: Whatever. I'm just glad that we didn't catch another idiot this time.

: Quite. That male with the hand of drakes would not stop uttering that aggravating word.

: Not to mention the half-fiend with the powerful dimensional blade or the one who draws from perversion... Ever notice that guys are idiots?

: I agree with thou's statement. Although I am not a strong case I hath noticed a distinct lack of butt-loving males from your Japanese entertainment.

: I met one, once! His name was Zettai and it was loads of fun playing with him too!

*The two leave, still talking as they bring Korosensei with them back to the Aldra's fortress.*

==Flashback within ends==

: Is that supposed to encourage me to save you? Cause it doesn't help...

: Please! Please! Allow me to be your teacher once again.

: FINE! But I might still betray you and kill you myself.

: Nurufufufu~ I wouldn't have it any other way...

==Flashback ends==

*Topaz and Nagisa are sitting on a hill talking, as the crossing guard job has been long done.*

I'm glad my perversion didn't end up being used like that. Though at least I'm intelligent, most of the time.

: I can see that. So what is this "blog" thing Aldra wants to destroy you for?

I'm not sure why she wants to destroy me over it, but I just talk about girls.

: That doesn't seem too troubling.

If you only knew some of the things I've gone through... I've saved the world more times than I can count. Wait, no, it's about four, I'd say.

: Wow! You've really put yourself in peril quite a bit. Compared to me...

Nonsense, you're a great person as well. In fact, if you'd allow it I'd love to blog about you.

: I don't know if you know this, but I AM a boy...

I'll take your word about it... So then what's with that outfit?

: That Melona girl said I'd hide better like this and you wouldn't suspect me as much. I would like to take it off, but I don't have any pants.

That's fair. I can't say I disagree with her tactics as you did sneak up on me better. And don't worry, I have a tradition where I talk about cute boys like you.

: That kinda sounds gross...

Don't worry, I'm not a creepy person. Mostly.

: In that case, I suppose that I should allow it. Maybe it'll get me out of punishment from Aldra.

We can only hope that Aldra won't be angry as...



Head
Hair: Nagisa has a very unique hairstyle, and I can't say I enjoy it too much. Not that it's bad, but rather there's a lot of things that sorta bug me. The main problem is that it looks like he has short hair, but if it gets put down it reaches his shoulders. His hair length is a choice by his mother, and I'll get to that later on, but sadly this means that when he gets older in the epilogue he cuts it short. He also has his hair up in twintails of sorts, his hair being the spiked and plant-like variety. I liked seeing Kaede, another student, put his hair up like this as I found that to be a cute scene, but I'm not a big fan of Nagisa's hairstyle. Though even down it looks somewhat masculine, I'm not sure why I think that (possibly due to how messy it is), but probably my favorite hair from him is that in flashbacks he has a ponytail. Perhaps it's because her hair seems straighter, compared to his layered look having more curves. His hair is a light blue which contrasts with most of the cast having more realistic colors (in the manga it makes his hair white, which is cool but also doesn't really fit him). I would have liked if his hair was a darker blue. Oh, and he has cute ribbons in it when he's forced to crossdress. Overall there's a lot of gripes, and while I'm not a huge fan I will say that Nagisa has a very unique hair style.
Grade: C+

Eyes: Nagisa has much better eyes than he does hair, though. At first you might think that they're fairly standard, but he didn't get listed as one of the most beautiful eyes in anime for nothing (for all that MAL lists are important). But they do have a really great shape, even if it takes a bit for him to grow into his tsurime. Add that to the fact that his eye color matches his eyes and you've got a winner! I may have dismissed his hair before, but I do think that his eyes are a bit darker in the gradient near the top which helps a lot. His eye color also fits well with his outfit too, which is always good to see. Nagisa also only has two lines that make up his eye, the upper strong tsurime and about half of his eye facing outward. Okay, so he has a few more for emphasis, but the main point I'm trying to get across is that he lacks a lower line. This works well with the art style, which seems to focus on the unusual pupils of the characters. Nagisa has great eyes for me, though sadly he doesn't wear glasses. I will mention that he does wear safety goggle when in chemistry class, though we don't see that too much.
Grade: B

Face: Nagisa's face is pretty average, at least as far as the AssClass characters go. There's not much detail and the small features definitely help, especially with his dot nose. His head is acorn-shaped though he does have curve around his eyes. I do like a lot of the emotions he has though. There's the tough, bloodlust-filled version where he's smiling despite the combat and yet still looking intimidating, but he also has a cute blush when forced to crossdress. He also is said to look feminine, but I think that's just because he doesn't look GAR like Karasuma or especially notable as his face is similar to the likes of Karma and others. At least he doesn't get the titan-type face from his mother too (which is a nickname from her explosive personality in the second season of the anime where she looks similar to a titan from Attack on Titan).
Grade: B-



Body
Build: Nagisa is pointed out by the series to be the smallest boy in the class. And that's likely true as he's 159 cm tall and weighs 48 kg. He desires to grow taller, especially when he becomes an adult, but sadly for him (and a relief for me) he only gains a single centimeter in the seven year time skip. He's also fairly feminine in the way he carries himself, and is called androgynous by most of the cast. He even gets the nickname “Gender” during the nickname battle (though I'm not sure what the Japanese name was). They don't get confirmation until he swims in the class's pool and it's commented on. Nagisa does have a guy's body and has some muscle, but not enough to take away from his figure which I like. I also like him showing that, despite his size, he can be quite powerful. Body-wise Nagisa is fairly slim but has some wide hips (though it's likely just because the pockets on the outfit are rather bulky). Overall while Nagisa has a fairly standard shota-body it doesn't cater quite as well as it could as far as my scores go. Oh, and while I don't count it there is a moment in the Korosensei spin-off based on video games where Nagisa is affected by his bug, or a personal ability, and becomes super strong. Definitely not something I'm attracted to, but I found it funny that his head is still the same size xD.
Grade: C

Breasts: Like most traps Nagisa is flat here. Not much else to say, though I guess I can mention that in the pool episodes he doesn't wear a shirt and doesn't seem to have nipples.
Grade: D

Clothes: I really like the school uniforms in this series, so Nagisa scores quite well here. The uniform consists of a white shirt with either a grey blazer (with the girl's outfits) or a blue button-up vest (the boy's, which is what Nagisa wears), a black necktie, and some sort of bottom. In the boy's uniform, which Nagisa wears a majority of the time, has long grey pants with big pockets on the side and a black belt. It seems he has to hem up the legs though, due to being so short. The summer uniform has short sleeves and seems to lack the tie, sadly enough. I really like this outfit as it makes Nagisa look more like an office worker than a student and that's a cool effect. He does wear a blazer during the school festival, and due to plot reason he also puts on the plaid skirts of the female uniform. Technically this is the second time he crossdresses (and last “official” time), the first being during the summer break where he dresses in an outfit to get through a club. That outfit is sorta gothic or punk-like, having a black shirt that shows shoulders, red bracelets, a red and black skirt, and black thighhighs. I do like this outfit, but I also appreciate the fact that they don't force Nagisa to be a trap in every appearance either (despite Karma's best efforts. Though sadly this also means we don't get to see maid Nagisa or any of the other costumes he bought for Nagisa). In the manga Nagisa wears a fish swimsuit to help a teach a girl to swim, it makes sense in context, but I like how it showed a bit of his midriff. In the proper pool episode he wears trunks like the other boys. His casual outfit seems to consist of a jacket, a tank top, and jeans which works well for him (especially when he sheds the jacket when he gets really serious). There's also the battle outfits, which consists of a sorta-bulky military quality jacket, a black bodysuit, matching pants, and black boots. The color of that outfit changes to match his surroundings as camouflage. Finally, while he didn't technically wear it his mother did hold up a pink dress in the mirror for him. Overall I really like Nagisa's uniform, but while he does have a lot of variety it's nothing that appeals to me that strongly. Oh, and in the spin-off he apparently gets forced into a frilly bikini and charms the class, but that's overly pandering so I'd like to strike that from being official.
Grade: B



Mind
Personality: Nagisa is a pretty interesting guy. He is similar to a lot of traps, being shy and feminine, but that's more because of his self-depreciating personality than just being made to be “cute”. He's timid and cautious, but he also can keep a clear mind. He can hide his bloodlust in such a way that he can casually walk up to someone before attacking, meaning he has a real talent for assassination. He even uses several moves from other assassins, and his “victims” compare him to a serpent in the way he can glare and nearly crush someone even before making a move. I really like this serious side of him as it shows he's not a standard character. Incidentally he's also the fifth best marksman in the class among the boys. Fortunately he uses this talent to become a teacher, and is able to easily calm the delinquents using his skills. As far as school work goes, Nagisa is technically in class E, only doing well at English in the beginning but eventually becomes one of the top 50 students in the school.
That said, a lot of Nagisa's personality is because of his mother. He lives alone with her, though it seems that near the end of the series his father seems to have returned to help patch things up. However, this is not a good thing as Nagisa's mother seems to abuse him. At one point she even slammed his face repeatably against a table, and that's not counting all the verbal abuse either. It turns out that her parents wanted her to focus on studying and never allowed her to be a “girl” so she wanted a daughter to raise properly. However, instead she got Nagisa, a son, so she decided to raise him as a girl. This included forcing him to keep his hair long, dictating his life goals and education, and even forced him to crossdress. It seems that her favorite phrase to him is “I actually wanted a girl”, which really bothers Nagisa. Luckily, after seeing Nagisa protect her from an assassin his mother decided to hold back a bit. She shows not one, but two sort of redemption which is nice, and Nagisa helps her around the house more after that too. I bring up his history as it does well to show how his personality formed; his shyness is a result of not wanting to anger his mother while his observation skills are also developed as he tries to keep her from blowing up too badly. I liked looking at his past as it shows that he's more than just some fanservice trap character.
Nagisa is voiced by Nao Touyama in the OVA and by Mai Fuchigami in the proper series. Being more familiar with Mai's voice I'll say that it's a great one. She really gets his bloodlust when needed and meekness otherwise. I think that this is her first shota role, as she's more famous for Iona from Arpeggio, Alice from DokiDoki Precure, or Miho from Girls und Panzer, but she does have a great voice. Overall Nagisa is a great character, and the only problem is that we don't get to know his past for quite some time. Before that, and before he shows his true assassin qualities, he seems more basic sadly enough.
Grade: A-

Libido: Nagisa is likely the least perverse male in the series, at least as far as the students and Korosensei go. He seemed to mostly stay out of the tank activity, where the other boys were helping Iona with a remote control tank to look up girls' skirts. That said, there are a lot of characters who like Nagisa, so he does have a lot to discuss. First off is, well, pardon my language but there's a teacher called “Bitch-sensei” (her name is “Jelavić” but apparently Japanese pronounces Vs like Bs so she gained that nickname). Anyway, when she found out that Nagisa had information on Korosensei's weaknesses she decided to try and seduce him. This included marshmallowing and using her famed “30 hit kiss of death”, but outside of her introduction she eventually fell more for the other teacher Karasuma. He also managed to seduce a rich guy while in drag, which proved useful for another plot though Nagisa is less than thrilled at this. There's also Sakura, the rough girl from the cram school that Nagisa tutors after helping out her school. She also encouraged him to become a teacher, which is indeed what Nagisa became. There is a fair amount of years, and Sakura is fairly young for a serious relationship, they share one that's more based on respect than anything else.
There's a fair share of characters in class 3-E that seem to like Nagisa. I suppose that I should mention that Korosensei and Nagisa, being the two “faces” of the series, occasionally get paired but I'd like to bury that as I really don't approve of such things. There's also Karma, who seems to be another famous pairing for him. It's helped that Karma (along with Rio, a female student) is the main one that tries to get Nagisa to crossdress. He's also Nagisa's main rival, and they are also childhood friends. I suppose that yaoi pairings are famous among Shounen series, but considering that both seem to show more interest in girls means that I don't see how this got so popular. Karma even likes a meganekko! And yet this pairing gets more doujins than any other, grumble grumble. Anyway, we've come to Nagisa's most important relationship. Kaede Kayano, most often called “Kayano”, is the official female lead of the series. As a result, Nagisa and her should be paired up which is exactly what happens. And I approve too. Now, this isn't just pairing the two leads, the two do share a lot of moments together. They even look a little alike, both having non-standard hair colors and similar styles (though Kaede seems to dye hers). Nagisa even gave her a 15-hit kiss to keep her still, probably the only moment we have of him showing a bit of perversion. Which is a shame as I would have liked to see him do a bit more, like hug Kaede and compliment her beautiful flat chest (the poor girl needs it after all the insults she gets). Sadly the lack of perversion is what does Nagisa in here, though to be fair it's not like I expect him to be like Korosensei either.
Grade: C

Age: Nagisa is in his third year of middle school, making him about to graduate and a bit better than the standard middle school student. His birthday is also July 20th. We also see him after a time skip in the epilogue and it doesn't look like he has changed a bit.
Grade: C+

Total Grades: 57
Average score: 6.3
Final Grade: C+

And that's the blog for this week.

: Not too bad, I suppose. There were some weak points, but I'm sure that I can smooth them out before graduation.

Don't worry, I still really like you!

: I'm not sure if that's supposed to comfort me or creep me out.

It's supposed to be relieving...

*Topaz looks depressed.*

: Ah, er... Th-thank you, I guess. But I really have to get back or I'll never be able to save Korosensei.

: Do not worry, Nagisa. I'm right here.

*Unknown to both Topaz and Nagisa Korosensei has been spying behind them. The two are taken aback, while he is eating a cream puff.*

: Delicious. Your local cuisine is sweet and tasty, just how I like it.

: When did you get here!

More importantly, where did you get that cream puff?

: I've been here since Libido. Nothing more than a brisk walk from my location, so I decided to stop off for a bite. But now that I'm here that means that you may put your blade away, Nagisa. You do not need to fight.

: I'm mostly glad to see you again.

*Nagisa attempts to hug Korosensei, but the tentacled teacher backs away as he notices an anti-sensei knife in his student's hand.*

: Of course, you can always fight me.

So how did you escape?

: Nurufufufu~ you'll never know!

I assume that it has something to do with a horse or something. You have a big hoof mark on your face!

: What? No I - *Takes out a mirror and looks at himself* KYAAAA!

*Korosensei over panics in a comedic fashion, but soon brushes himself off and calmly takes a breath.*

: Ahem. Anyway, as an apology for my student distracting you from your work allow me to take it upon myself. I shall help you in whatever way you require. But, like all good teachers, I'll only aid you when you least expect it...

That sounds like foreshadowing!

: That would be giving Korosensei far too much thought...

True that. But it seems that our time is up for this week's blog.

: True, we should be getting back. How about a lift, Korosensei?

: With honor!

*Korosensei wraps Nagisa in his tentacles and flies off. As Topaz watches, another figure comes up behind him.*

: Seems like your trap blog is done.

That it is. So what made you come back so early?

: OH! I found out that you finally made enough money to pay off you loans. You're off the hook!

HUZZAH! It's been a fun trip, but now I have to collect my goods and then we can return home!

: I just hope it won't take a week or something...

It might, I have a LOT of junk.

*Ririchiyo sighs.*

: I suppose that we'll be at this school next week then.

I know. But who knows what kind of girl we'll see!