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==Profile== | ==Profile== | ||
Hallelujah is a young member of the Ashura-Kai, having been adopted into the gang after being orphaned at the age of 10. He follows the lead of [[Abe]], whom he holds immense faith in that teeters towards idolization. At first appearing awkward and | Hallelujah is a young member of the Ashura-Kai, having been adopted into the gang after being orphaned at the age of 10. He follows the lead of [[Abe]], whom he holds immense faith in that teeters towards idolization. At first appearing awkward and timid, he expresses himself more openly as time passes. He also possesses a high level of emotional awareness and empathy, able to spot when others are going through their own turmoil and identify with their struggles. He later develops an admiration towards Nanashi for his strength in battle. | ||
He has tanned skin, blue eyes, and tousled ash blond hair, alongside pointy ears and sharp black nails. As per the typical formalwear worn by the Ashura-Kai, his outfit consists of a 2-piece suit paired with dress shoes and a striped tie. The yellow sukajan{{Note|A [[wikipedia:Sukajan|sukajan]] is a type of jacket inspired by baseball jackets that is best identified by it's elaborate embroidery with heavy Japanese design influences.}} he wears over his suit gives his appearance a delinquent touch<ref>{{Cite Book|quote='''Character File: ハレルヤ''' 阿修羅会らしさをスーツで表しつつ、不良の子供らしさをスカジャ ンで表現しています|translquote=|des=|chapter=|book=真・女神転生IV FINAL 公式設定資料集+神話世界への旅|author=|publisher=Ichijinsha|lang=Japanese|volume=|edition=1st|page=18|transl=|isbn=978-4758014953}}</ref>. In battle, he summons his partner demon [[Cironnup]], whom he has affectionately nicknamed "Chiro". | He has tanned skin, blue eyes, and tousled ash blond hair, alongside pointy ears and sharp black nails. As per the typical formalwear worn by the Ashura-Kai, his outfit consists of a 2-piece suit paired with dress shoes and a striped tie. The yellow sukajan{{Note|A [[wikipedia:Sukajan|sukajan]] is a type of jacket inspired by baseball jackets that is best identified by it's elaborate embroidery with heavy Japanese design influences.}} he wears over his suit gives his appearance a delinquent touch<ref>{{Cite Book|quote='''Character File: ハレルヤ''' 阿修羅会らしさをスーツで表しつつ、不良の子供らしさをスカジャ ンで表現しています|translquote=|des=|chapter=|book=真・女神転生IV FINAL 公式設定資料集+神話世界への旅|author=|publisher=Ichijinsha|lang=Japanese|volume=|edition=1st|page=18|transl=|isbn=978-4758014953}}</ref>. In battle, he summons his partner demon [[Cironnup]], whom he has affectionately nicknamed "Chiro". | ||
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The following day, when the party is tasked to escort the [[Crusaders]] to [[Kasumigaseki]], Hallelujah points out the similarities between their leader, [[Gaston]], and Navarre, only to have the samurai's anger directed at him. He shares the same sentiment the party has regarding Gaston's dreadful attitude and later makes quips about the man when he forces the party to bring him to [[Shesha]]. After the party defeats the serpent in [[Shibuya]] and returns to [[Kinshicho]], he notices Asahi is still upset from Gaston's earlier tirade. | The following day, when the party is tasked to escort the [[Crusaders]] to [[Kasumigaseki]], Hallelujah points out the similarities between their leader, [[Gaston]], and Navarre, only to have the samurai's anger directed at him. He shares the same sentiment the party has regarding Gaston's dreadful attitude and later makes quips about the man when he forces the party to bring him to [[Shesha]]. After the party defeats the serpent in [[Shibuya]] and returns to [[Kinshicho]], he notices Asahi is still upset from Gaston's earlier tirade. | ||
Later on, when the party infiltrates [[Tsukiji Konganji]] to rescue Flynn from the [[Divine Powers]], [[Krishna]] reveals the truth behind Nanashi's revival and how it led to his release, causing doubt to permeate the rest of the party. Despite this revelation, Hallelujah shoots Nanashi a sympathizing glance in | Later on, when the party infiltrates [[Tsukiji Konganji]] to rescue Flynn from the [[Divine Powers]], [[Krishna]] reveals the truth behind Nanashi's revival and how it led to his release, causing doubt to permeate the rest of the party. Despite this revelation, Hallelujah shoots Nanashi a sympathizing glance in the moment and later offers words of solace and reassurance once they escape the temple. | ||
When Nanashi's trial is disrupted by the activation of the [[Tokugawa Mandala]], Hallelujah tests out the Demon Summoning Program when prompted by a passing Hunter, only to find out the program is not working. Realizing that almost all of Tokyo is unable to summon demons outside of Nanashi, the party rushes to Kinshicho to defend its residents, which ends with the death of Asahi's [[Boss|dad]] and Asahi staying behind to mourn. Hallelujah offers his condolences to Nanashi and asks how he is faring, as the man had also been a father to him. Hallelujah then shares his own story of parental loss—having lost contact with his mother at the age of 10—and reassures Nanashi that while their grief may not be comparable, he and the rest of the party are there to support the two through their loss.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''No. 27 - You're not alone''' Seems like Asahi's got a lot going on right now... You shouldn't be so hard on yourself either. . . Look, at least you've got me. And Nozomi. And Gaston, sorta? Navarre, too. I can only imagine what it's like, to watch your dad die... Just remember that you and Asahi aren't alone, okay?|title=Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> | When Nanashi's trial is disrupted by the activation of the [[Tokugawa Mandala]], Hallelujah tests out the Demon Summoning Program when prompted by a passing Hunter, only to find out the program is not working. Realizing that almost all of Tokyo is unable to summon demons outside of Nanashi, the party rushes to Kinshicho to defend its residents, which ends with the death of Asahi's [[Boss|dad]] and Asahi staying behind to mourn. Hallelujah offers his condolences to Nanashi and asks how he is faring, as the man had also been a father to him. Hallelujah then shares his own story of parental loss—having lost contact with his mother at the age of 10—and reassures Nanashi that while their grief may not be comparable, he and the rest of the party are there to support the two through their loss.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''No. 27 - You're not alone''' Seems like Asahi's got a lot going on right now... You shouldn't be so hard on yourself either. . . Look, at least you've got me. And Nozomi. And Gaston, sorta? Navarre, too. I can only imagine what it's like, to watch your dad die... Just remember that you and Asahi aren't alone, okay?|title=Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> | ||
After this conversation, Hallelujah is surprised by Abe's sudden arrival, who gives Nanashi Myoko's Disc to summon [[Tenkai]] for information regarding the Tokugawa Mandala. Upon arriving at Tenkai's resting place in [[Midtown]], the party struggle to make sense of the divinity's solution, with Hallelujah assuming Nozomi would fit the criteria until [[Toki]] arrives to act as their solution. At first, he expresses distrust for her which quickly turns into concern when he realizes that she is essentially offering away her sanity. Once she finishes sealing the jars, he is the first to point out her change in demeanor when she thanks the party for saving her. | After this conversation, Hallelujah is surprised by Abe's sudden arrival, who gives Nanashi Myoko's Disc to summon [[Tenkai]] for information regarding the Tokugawa Mandala. Upon arriving at Tenkai's resting place in [[Midtown]], the party struggle to make sense of the divinity's solution, with Hallelujah assuming [[Nozomi]] would fit the criteria until [[Toki]] arrives to act as their solution. At first, he expresses distrust for her which quickly turns into concern when he realizes that she is essentially offering away her sanity. Once she finishes sealing the jars, he is the first to point out her change in demeanor when she thanks the party for saving her. | ||
With the Tokugawa Mandala lifted, the party returns to Kinshicho to check on Asahi and Hallelujah asks her how she is dealing with the death of her father. While she reassures him on her condition and requests to rejoin the party, Gaston derides her and calls her weak, leading to Hallelujah grabbing him by his collar and punching him in the face. Angered by his callous remarks, Hallelujah berates him for his stuck-up attitude and being unable to empathize with her. Asahi has to step between them to prevent their fight from escalating. | With the Tokugawa Mandala lifted, the party returns to Kinshicho to check on Asahi and Hallelujah asks her how she is dealing with the death of her father. While she reassures him on her condition and requests to rejoin the party, Gaston derides her and calls her weak, leading to Hallelujah grabbing him by his collar and punching him in the face. Angered by his callous remarks, Hallelujah berates him for his stuck-up attitude and being unable to empathize with her. Asahi has to step between them to prevent their fight from escalating. | ||
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Before Azrael can attack any further, Hallelujah steps forward and rejects the angel's notion that humans require the Lord's guidance to survive. He then addresses the party to reassure them that he will always be on their side despite the secret he is about expose. With his fears put aside, Hallelujah transforms into a demon, blasting away the reinforcements and supporting Nanashi in killing Azrael. Once the angel is dead, he explains that he was born a half-breed—having a human mother and a demon father he has never met. He apologizes for hiding the truth, but the party is unbothered by his background and accept him for who he is. | Before Azrael can attack any further, Hallelujah steps forward and rejects the angel's notion that humans require the Lord's guidance to survive. He then addresses the party to reassure them that he will always be on their side despite the secret he is about expose. With his fears put aside, Hallelujah transforms into a demon, blasting away the reinforcements and supporting Nanashi in killing Azrael. Once the angel is dead, he explains that he was born a half-breed—having a human mother and a demon father he has never met. He apologizes for hiding the truth, but the party is unbothered by his background and accept him for who he is. | ||
When the party returns to Tokyo and prepares for Armageddon, Hallelujah receives a message from Abe stating that the Ashura-Kai will side with Lucifer. Initially torn between his loyalty to the gang and his belief to do the right thing, he resolves to stay and fight with the party. As the party makes their way through [[Camp Ichigaya]], he catches a glimpse of Abe in the corridors | When the party returns to Tokyo and prepares for Armageddon, Hallelujah receives a message from Abe stating that the Ashura-Kai will side with Lucifer. Initially torn between his loyalty to the gang and his belief to do the right thing, he resolves to stay and fight with the party. As the party makes their way through [[Camp Ichigaya]], he mediates an argument between the Ashura-kai and [[Ring of Gaea]]. He also catches a glimpse of Abe in the corridors who later questions why he is disobeying orders. Although momentarily timid due to his insubordination, Hallelujah is left dazed when Abe tells him to explain in person and he will receive a truth in return. | ||
Once they find Abe in the depths of the Hall of Eternity, the man reveals himself to be [[Samyaza]]: a demon loyal to Lucifer and Hallelujah's father. Samyaza tries to persuade Hallelujah into siding with Lucifer, overwhelming the boy with his words. But after some reassurance from Gaston, Hallelujah reaffirms his decision to do the right thing and transforms to fight his father | Once they find Abe in the depths of the Hall of Eternity, the man reveals himself to be [[Samyaza]]: a demon loyal to Lucifer and Hallelujah's father. Samyaza tries to persuade Hallelujah into siding with Lucifer, overwhelming the boy with his words. But after some reassurance from Gaston, Hallelujah reaffirms his decision to do the right thing and transforms to fight his father, mentioning that a proper father would be proud to see his son grow well. Afterwards, he is unsure if killing his father was the right thing to do, but Nozomi comforts him by saying feeling unsure is a normal reaction to have while figuring out right from wrong. | ||
Later, when the party confronts Lucifer in the reactor room, the Ashura-Kai members present worry about the future of the gang without the demon's backing | Later, when the party confronts Lucifer in the reactor room, the Ashura-Kai members present worry about the future of the gang without the demon's backing, to which Hallelujah confesses to killing Abe and declares himself the new head of the Ashura-Kai. The gang members shrink away at the boy's newfound assertiveness and accept him as leader. After Armageddon, his new position is quickly instated,<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''No. 55 - This is kind of embarrassing''' . . .After I left you, things got pretty crazy. Some of the higher-ups were pissed. They swarmed me, saying that if I wanted to be the official leader of the Ashura-kai I needed to do this and that and that and this... I spent hours going through a whole mess of boring paperwork. . .|title=Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> with the shopkeepers even referring to him as "Boss".<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Shopkeeper:''' Welcome to the official Ashura-kai shop! Wait, Boss!? It's an honor to have you visit, sir!|title=Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> Despite this, he continues to accompany Nanashi and the party as they deal with the [[Cosmic Egg]]. | ||
====Bonds Route==== | ====Bonds Route==== | ||
If Nanashi chooses to side with his friends and rejects Dagda's plans, Hallelujah and the rest of the party backs him up in the fight against Dagda. Although the party disbands after defeating Krishna and rescuring Flynn, they reunite, Hallelujah included, one last time to slay [[YHVH]]. During the fight, he calls out how much YHVH asks for the belief of people yet never gives anything back in return, seeing belief in him as pointless. Once YHVH is defeated, Hallelujah leads the Ashura-Kai in rebuilding Tokyo. He notes that the job is more demanding than he originally thought, but is happy to know he is helping people out.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''No. 68 - This isn't what I had in mind at all...''' Running the Ashura-kai's a tough job. . . Of course, it's not like I'm doing all that alone, but I still need to approve every aspect of our operation, not to mention handle inspections and deal with people... Honestly, the gig's a lot different than I'd imagined. But I'm not complaining. Sure it's a pain sometimes, but it feels good to do something meaningful, something that helps people. . .|title=Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> | If Nanashi chooses to side with his friends and rejects Dagda's plans, Hallelujah and the rest of the party backs him up in the fight against Dagda. Although the party disbands after defeating Krishna and rescuring Flynn, they reunite, Hallelujah included, one last time to slay [[YHVH]]. During the fight, he calls out how much YHVH asks for the belief of people yet never gives anything back in return, seeing belief in him as pointless. Once YHVH is defeated, Hallelujah leads the Ashura-Kai in rebuilding Tokyo. He notes that the job is more demanding than he originally thought, but is happy to know he is helping people out.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''No. 68 - This isn't what I had in mind at all...''' Running the Ashura-kai's a tough job. . . Of course, it's not like I'm doing all that alone, but I still need to approve every aspect of our operation, not to mention handle inspections and deal with people... Honestly, the gig's a lot different than I'd imagined. But I'm not complaining. Sure it's a pain sometimes, but it feels good to do something meaningful, something that helps people. . .|title=Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> | ||
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===''Hidden Relics and The Man Who Hid Them''=== <!-- {Change this to romanized title instead of translated title} --> | ===''Hidden Relics and The Man Who Hid Them''=== <!-- {Change this to romanized title instead of translated title} --> | ||
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Hallelujah's childhood is documented in this short story written from the perspective of his mother and being read by an unknown man. At first, he is shown as a young child, giving his mother a pen and notebook which inspires her to journal her daily experiences. Her entries mention many moments with Hallelujah: he struggles to read kanji, he is curious about what lies beyond the underground district, and he wonders why his father is absent. Despite his mother hitting him twice, he deeply | Hallelujah's childhood is documented in this short story written from the perspective of his mother and being read by an unknown man. At first, he is shown as a young child, giving his mother a pen and notebook which inspires her to journal her daily experiences. Her entries mention many moments with Hallelujah: he struggles to read kanji, he is curious about what lies beyond the underground district, and he wonders why his father is absent. Despite his mother hitting him twice, he is shown to deeply care for her, culminating in his demon powers manifesting for the first time to protect her from an Ashura-kai money collector. | ||
After this incident, the story jumps ahead a couple of years into the future, with Hallelujah soon to be 10 years old. His mother tries her best to teach him about the world and notes that he has made a friend | After this incident, the story jumps ahead a couple of years into the future, with Hallelujah soon to be 10 years old. His mother tries her best to teach him about the world and notes that he has made a friend named Chiro. He also still bears a heavy attachment to her, becoming petulant when she implies he can do things on his own. However, a man who had been a client of his mother when they still lived in the underground district begins to tell Hallelujah that it was his mother's fault for why they had to leave the safety of the underground, straining their relationship. Trying to repair it, his mother confesses the truth that his father is actually a demon. However, this only serves to further distance Hallelujah from his mother, as he does not take the revelation well. A few days after this conversation, his mother leaves and never returns. | ||
In the present, the unknown man reading the journal is revealed to be Abe, who still awaits a reply from Hallelujah. <!-- {idk if i should even include this point here cuz i'm trying very hard not to summarize the entire story but moreso just what happens with Hallelujah} --> | In the present, the unknown man reading the journal is revealed to be Abe, who still awaits a reply from Hallelujah. <!-- {idk if i should even include this point here cuz i'm trying very hard not to summarize the entire story but moreso just what happens with Hallelujah} --> | ||