A/N: The itako, first female marriage prospect.

Disclaimer: I don't own Shaman King or any of the characters. They all belong to Hiroyuki Takei.

xxx KYOUYAMA ANNA

Appearance: Anna has should-length blonde hair and deep black eyes – known for their calm, unnerving gaze. Do not, I repeat, do not challenge this itako to a staring contest. You will fail miserably or get slapped. She's indeed pretty, but don't call her cute to her face even if it's true; Yoh did when he was ten (thank you to Akai Tsuki and bOw-doWn-tO-KeiKO for correcting this) and ended up in tears.

Clothing: Very casual, and feminine in a way. Anna wears sandals and a skin-tight, black dress that floofs out slightly as it goes down and ends mid-thigh. It's like a summer dress without the happy colors. And let's not forget the distinguishing accessories: blue beads around her neck and wrist, and a red bandana either tied around her neck or her head.

Intelligence: She knows everything, and has a way of obtaining the latest, most recent information quickly thanks to her spiritual powers. Anna seems to exceed academically, too. And she must have a creative and bright head on her shoulders to come up with all those torturous exercises for her fiancée. Be careful what you think, in case she decides to peek in your mind.

Personality/Socializing: Ice Queen is the first thing that pops to mind. Anna is a bit... cold to people. She doesn't seem to like getting close with anyone, really – maybe other than Yoh, of course. All in all, I think Anna's a "Miss Independent" type. She doesn't enjoy having to rely on others, but she will if she must. Who can blame her, after the things she's gone through? The relationships she'd made with others is mostly built on respect – you must respect her, or suffer painful physical abuse. But if you're able to thaw that icy exterior, she's really a caring person underneath it all.

Finances: Anna's looking forward to an easy life, so she's probably not going to work much. You'll probably have to do the providing. Should you complain, you'll find yourself sleeping outside with Mother Nature.

Home Economics: Anna can cook! Much to Manta's surprise in Volume Three of the manga. Other chores around the house would most likely belong to you.

Combat: Anna the itako. Sounds like a title you give to a serial murderer, but anyway. She's a very strong shaman, not in the way Yoh and the others are. Instead, she uses her beads to call upon spirits anywhere, even from Heaven. In other words, you can't escape her. Even in death.

Competition: One word: fiancée. Anna is determined to make Yoh the Shaman King, marry him and become the Shaman Queen, and live an easy life with him. Regardless of her cruel training, we all know she only does it because she cares and doesn't want him to get hurt/killed during the Shaman Fight. At certain times in the anime/manga, Anna even admits to loving him, and allows emotion to slip through her icy façade when Yoh is involved. This'll be a tough one, folks.

Family: From what I've gathered, Anna was abandoned at a young age and taken in by Kino Asakura. They're intent on preserving the Asakura's proud lineage of shamans, so they'll be pretty keen on Anna marrying Yoh. This could cause issues for you.

In Bed: For some reason, I keep thinking "dominatrix". And instead of the whip, she'd use her beads. Yes, Anna's a very in-charge woman. Better keep her satisfied.

Conclusion: If you're into tough girls and a challenge, Anna's the one for you. If you bruise easily, stay as far away from this itako as possible. Overall, I think Anna would make a good wife. She's able to support herself when needed, but she'd most likely rather let you do all the work instead.

A/N: Nichrome is up next. I'll do review replies then. And I have no clue who else after that. I just know it's 11:00 PM and I have school the day after tomorrow. My sleep schedule is uberscrewed. But hey, I got new flip-flops today so I'm happy. G'night folks.

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