#sim island

Tsubaki was raised on a farm in Appaloosa Plains and was always constantly surrounded by all different types of animals and plant life. It was from a very early age that she found her love for biology but she always believed that there was something missing. Fast forward a few years, she and her friends are out in Isla Paradiso for their very first spring break. While there, Tsubaki found the thing she was missing, the beach. After spring break she switched her degree from botany to marine biology and that’s where she is now. She is currently in her final year at Sims University and is starting to open herself up again for love.

So Tsubaki, tell us a bit about yourself.

Hi, okay. Well, my name is Tsubaki Melana, I am 22 years old and am originally from a small farm in Appaloosa Plains. I love to spend time by the sea but I also enjoy going to large parties with my friends. Oh, I also really like puns, they are the best thing ever invented. 

What would you say is your type?

Since I haven’t dated in a while, I’m down to date anyone. Well, actually I take that back, almost anyone. As long as they aren’t a jerk to others than I would be willing to date them.

Okay, but if you had to choose three traits to describe them?

Fine, how about, funny, kind, and has some common sense. 

You said you haven’t dated in a while, tell us about that.

I’m embarrassed to say but my last relationship was in high school. I had a boyfriend for two years and we, er, he was very happy to be together. I ended up cheating on him a few times, he only found out about the first one and said we could work through it, we did somehow. After that, I found it easier to cheat on him as I grew more distant and he tried to pull me closer. At the end of the two years, when we were about to graduate he proposed to me. I declined because I learned that I didn’t want to be tied down so early. That was my last relationship, because of Uni I haven’t really had much time to date which is why, when I saw that spots were open for Sim Island, I was so excited to audition. 

As you have cheated, what exactly is your stance on it?

That’s complicated actually. I don’t know if it was because I was specifically in that relationship that I cheated or if I just don’t like being in one relationship. I won’t go and intentionally steal someone's partner intentionally, but if the other person is willing to cheat and they offer first then I’m down, so to speak. I definitely don’t believe that it is the worst thing in the world though. 

So to end this off, what are you hoping to gain from Sim Island?

Chett’s father’s family is from Taiwan, and his father came to America in his mid-twenties. However, Chett’s mother is not the first American in the family--his paternal grandmother was an American woman who moved to Taiwan permanently after a year-long stay there as part of a teaching program. Chett’s parents met in Taiwan when his mother was visiting, and after keeping in touch upon her departure his father decided to finally make the move to America. Chett keeps in touch with his family in Taiwan, but hasn’t visited them there--yet! 

But enough about Chett’s family, right? Chett is a bisexual cis man in his mid-twenties who loves nothing more than to be on the water! He learned to sail in high school when his boyfriend taught him, and though the boyfriend is long since gone, the passion Chett discovered for the ocean never left him! He tries to stay humble about his sailing abilities, but typically he can’t help himself from bringing them up if they’re relevant to the conversation--and even better is when he gets the ability to show people that he’s more than just talk! Chett has, quite predictably, always dreamed of a beach wedding--a boat wedding, even; a partner who gets seasick just might not be an option for him.

Chett has always found it easy to find people interested in him, as he’s never, ever been afraid of putting himself out there and testing the waters, so to speak. He’s dated very frequently, but has had only two serious relationships. (One of these was the high school boyfriend--they did date for three and a half years, after all.) He’s been remarkably good at remaining friends with people he only casually dated, and he gets along so well with others that he’s been recruited by friends and even past hookups as a fake boyfriend at family events. Despite his sociability, however, Chett needs alone time--and sometimes, lots of it. He often finds himself getting caught up in unlikely scenarios or very, very old situations, and his mood can really drop when he gets stuck in his own head. Sometimes all he needs is alone time, but sometimes a friendly smile and a friend is what will do the trick--though he never quite knows which until he’s tried both. His ADHD can make these feelings a lot worse, but over time he’s really improved in terms of calming himself down and realizing that either his feelings will pass or there will be somebody who can help him find the solution to whatever problem he’s facing.

Chett is looking forward to his time on Sim Island and hopes he can find a serious relationship while he’s there--or at least can stay friends with the people things don’t work out with. His biggest fear is getting kicked out of his partner’s bed, because that means he would’ve had to really, really piss them off.