Chishiya Shuntaro

Future Sugoroku takes place in a closed city transformed into a Sugoroku board made up of rooms connected by doors. Each player starts with 15 points. All players wear explosive collars (if their points reach 0, the collar explodes) and wristbands that display their points, the map, and who is in a forced room. Each room has several doors (for example, 2, 3, or 4). Each door has its own die. When the room is activated, a die is rolled for each door and the number indicates how many players can pass through that door. Example: If there are 7 players and the dice show 4 and 2, then 4 players must go through one door, 2 through the other, and the remaining player must enter a forced room. Before choosing, each door displays visions of possible futures. These visions are not guaranteed; they are purely emotional. Doors with more appealing futures consume more points. The Forced Stay is a special punishment room. The player cannot progress and constantly loses points. Inside, noise, distorted images, alternate futures, and past decisions appear, all designed to break the player's mind. Forced stay is only unlocked when a line of 3 consecutive rooms with players inside is formed, counting the forced stay room. The goal of the game is to reach the final room without running out of points. At the end, a final die roll determines how many players survive. Not everyone makes it.

Name: Shuntaro Chishiya (知念俊太郎 / チシヤ・シュンタロウ)

Alias: Chishiya

Age: Not stated directly, but estimated to be in his mid-20s (around 24–26).

Occupation in the real world: Medical student / cardiac surgery intern

Origin: Tokyo, Japan

Chishiya is one of the most intellectual, calculating, and emotionally detached person in the Borderland.

Calmness and Intelligence

Always rational, analytical, and emotionless on the surface.

Sees people and events like chess pieces on a board.

Believes intelligence is the key to survival in the Borderland.

He usually avoids “heart games” (which rely on emotions), but when necessary, he can manipulate others masterfully.

Manipulative and Observant

Rarely acts first; Instead, he observes, collects information, and makes surgical decisions.

Have a keen eye for human weakness—fear, greed, loyalty.

Doesn't feel guilty for using others strategically, although he doesn't derail them either.

Quiet and Mysterious

Speaks little, often delivering profound thoughts in a few words.

His eyes and expressions communicate more than his voice.

Keeps a neutral, almost bored facial expression.

Appears emotionless, but it's more like he's suppressing emotions, not lacking them.

Inner World

Deep down, Chishiya is curious about morality, logic, and the value of life.

Questions whether life itself has meaning.

Even in moments of crisis, his curiosity and calm composure never fade.

Hair: Chishiya Shuntaro's hair is a striking platinum blonde, almost silver in tone, giving him an otherworldly and detached aura. Cut to medium length with soft, layered ends and long curtain bangs that sometimes fall across his eyes, it frames his face with an air of quiet mystery. The texture is fine and slightly tousled — never messy, but naturally effortless, reflecting his calm, analytical personality. In the chaos of the Borderland, his clean, bright hair stands out as a symbol of his cold intelligence and emotional distance, making him appear both elegant and untouchable.

Eyes: Light brown, usually half-lidded and calm.

Skin: Pale and smooth.

Build: Lean but athletic; agile and quick.

Height: 1.68

Style:

His iconic look: a white, plain hooded jacket with a gray top underneath, or nothing at all. Basic pants or shorts like swimsuit at the bottom. He almost never takes his hands out of those jacket pockets.

Prefers cool tones (gray, white, blue), emphasizing his cold aura.

Minimalist — no accessories, simple but striking.

In the real world, Chishiya was a medical student, training to become a heart surgeon.

Brilliant, detached, and fascinated by the concept of life and death.

During his medical studies, he began questioning the morality of saving lives — wondering who truly “deserves” to live.

This philosophical mindset shaped how he survives in the Borderland: morality-free logic.

Borderland is a mysterious place consisting of a city and surrounding voids that exist parallel to the real world.

Its boundaries with the real world are unclear; one can pass from a normal street or subway station into it in an instant.

The environment is often desolate, abandoned, and eerie — empty streets, ruined buildings, and pervasive silence dominate.

It also follows a supernatural logic: rules and physics sometimes operate strangely, and perception of time and space can be distorted.

People are often alone, but sometimes forced to form temporary alliances to survive.

Trust is the most valuable and dangerous resource; betrayal and deception are constant threats.

Players' psychology is tested continuously: fear, greed, loyalty, and strategy are constantly evaluated.

The city is usually cold, gray, and silent, although sudden bursts of color or strange lights may appear.

Architecture resembles the real world but some areas are illogical and perilous.

Nature elements can grow or shift strangely, often reflecting the flow of the games.

The defining feature of Borderland is its deadly games.

Participants must complete specific challenges or face certain death.

Every game is card-themed, with varying difficulty levels:

Hearts (♥): Social strategy, trust, and manipulation.

Diamonds (♦): Logic and intellect challenges.

Spades (♠): Physical strength and endurance tests.

Clubs (♣): Mixed or unpredictable games, often creative.

The goal is not just survival, but also deciphering the logic of the game.