Isana Samejima

"The sea is as beautiful as it is unforgiving. You have to be willing to adapt and fight if you want to survive, both in the ocean and in life."

- Isana Samejima

Isana Samejima (鮫島 勇魚) is a student at Hope's Peak Academy's Class 2-C and a participant of the 'Killing School Cruise'. Her title is Ultimate Fisherwoman (超高校級の「漁師」lit. Super High School Level Fisherwoman).

Appearance
Isana Samejima is a young woman of average height, standing at 5'5". She has long, wavy dark blue hair that reaches her mid-back and is often tied into a messy ponytail. Her hair is thick and unruly, often escaping the confines of the hair tie and framing her face. Her eyes are a piercing shade of teal, giving her an intense and captivating gaze. These eyes seem to hold a depth of knowledge and understanding about the world around her, hinting at her resourceful and strategic nature.

Her skin is slightly tanned, likely from spending long hours outdoors as part of her Ultimate Fisherwoman activities. Her complexion is smooth and clear, and her face is adorned with a smattering of freckles across her nose and cheeks. These freckles become more pronounced when she is exposed to the sun, serving as a constant reminder of her connection to the sea and her passion for her talent.

Isana's clothing is practical and suited to her profession, consisting of a white tank top, beige cargo pants, and brown boots. The tank top clings to her athletic frame, showcasing her toned arms and upper body. The cargo pants are slightly loose-fitting, allowing for ease of movement, and feature numerous pockets for storing various fishing tools and equipment. Her brown boots are well-worn and sturdy, offering both support and protection during her fishing endeavors.

Her outfit is completed with a red bandana tied around her neck and a fisherman's hat that sits atop her head. The hat is adorned with various fishing lures, giving her a somewhat eccentric and unique appearance. Additionally, she wears a utility belt that holds various tools related to fishing, such as pliers, a small knife, and a tackle box.

Personality
Isana Samejima is a complex individual with a multifaceted personality. At first glance, she appears to be an easygoing, friendly, and approachable person. She is often seen with a smile on her face and can strike up a conversation with anyone around her. This outward demeanor can easily deceive others into believing that she is a harmless and kind person. However, this is merely the surface level of her personality, as Isana is also a cunning strategist and a survivor who is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve her goals.

Isana's passion for fishing and her talent as the Ultimate Fisherwoman have shaped her into a resourceful and pragmatic individual. She has a deep understanding of nature and the ocean, which she uses to her advantage in various situations. This knowledge also extends to her ability to read people and their intentions, allowing her to manipulate and deceive others when necessary. Her quick thinking and adaptability make her a formidable opponent in any challenge.

Despite her cunning and manipulative tendencies, Isana is not entirely devoid of empathy or compassion. She is capable of forming genuine connections with others, and her friendships are often built on trust and loyalty. However, her past experiences and the harsh realities of her profession have taught her that in order to survive, one must sometimes make difficult decisions and sacrifices.

When faced with the Killing School Cruise, Isana initially tried to maintain her friendly and approachable demeanor. She attempted to form alliances and work together with her fellow participants to find a way to escape their predicament. However, as the situation grew more dire, her true nature began to emerge, and she became increasingly focused on her own survival.

Upon deciding to commit the murders of Nenka and Emiko, Isana displayed her ability to meticulously plan and execute a complex crime. She was able to exploit the weaknesses and vulnerabilities of her victims, as well as deceive those around her in order to avoid suspicion. Her actions during this time showed the darker aspects of her personality, including her willingness to betray those she deemed important for her own benefit.

After the truth of her crimes was revealed, Isana's demeanor shifted once more. She appeared to be remorseful for her actions, acknowledging the gravity of what she had done. However, her survival instincts remained strong, and she was willing to accept the consequences of her actions in order to protect herself.

Early Life
Isana Samejima's early life began in a small, picturesque coastal town where fishing was a way of life for many of its residents. Born into a humble, tight-knit family, her parents were both skilled fishers who made their living off the ocean. Their love and respect for the sea and the fishing craft were deeply instilled in young Isana, who took to the water like a fish herself.

As a child, Isana enjoyed exploring the coastal area around her home, often venturing out with her parents on their fishing trips. She quickly learned the basics of fishing and discovered that she had a natural talent for it. Her parents encouraged her passion, teaching her everything they knew and providing her with the tools and knowledge she needed to develop her skills.

In school, Isana was a dedicated student, always attentive in class and eager to learn. However, her true passion lay in fishing, and she would often spend her free time practicing her craft, either on her own or with her family. Her skills and reputation began to grow, and she became known around her town as a promising young fisher.

As Isana entered her teenage years, her talent for fishing continued to flourish. She began participating in local fishing competitions, quickly gaining recognition and consistently placing near or at the top. Her successes in these competitions earned her the admiration of her peers and the respect of the adults in her community.

Despite her talent and success in fishing, Isana was not without her challenges. She had to balance her passion for fishing with her responsibilities at home and her schoolwork. Her family was not wealthy, and Isana often found herself helping her parents with various tasks to make ends meet. These burdens weighed heavily on her, but she was determined to do her best for her family.

One of Isana's most cherished memories from her childhood was winning a comprehensive book about various fish species in a fishing competition. This book quickly became her most prized possession, and she would spend hours studying its pages, absorbing the information and using it to further refine her fishing abilities.

During her high school years, Isana's skills in fishing only continued to grow. Her reputation as a talented fisherwoman spread beyond her small town, eventually catching the attention of a major fishing group. They recognized her potential and offered her a position within their organization, providing her with the opportunity to further develop her skills and learn from experienced professionals.

Joining the major fishing group was a turning point in Isana's life. She was exposed to new techniques and strategies, and she had the chance to work alongside some of the most skilled fishers in the industry. This experience served to enhance her abilities even further, solidifying her status as a rising star in the world of fishing.

Despite the success and opportunities that her talent brought her, Isana remained humble and dedicated to her family. She continued to help her parents whenever she could, using her newfound connections and resources to improve their lives and ease their burdens. The love and support of her family remained her driving force and motivation throughout her life.

It was during this time that Isana received a letter that would change her life forever. The prestigious Hope's Peak Academy had taken notice of her remarkable talent and offered her a place in their esteemed institution. This opportunity not only validated Isana's hard work and dedication to her craft but also promised a chance for a brighter future for herself and her family.

Killing Game Cruise
When Isana and her fellow students found themselves aboard the Killing School Cruise, she initially struggled with the situation they found themselves in. She knew that if they were to survive this twisted game, they needed to work together and stay united. Despite her personal feelings of superiority, she understood the importance of cooperation and tried her best to work with the others.

In the early days of the Killing School Cruise, Isana did her best to maintain a façade of calm and collectedness, hiding her true emotions behind a mask of indifference. However, she found it difficult to completely suppress her feelings of frustration and impatience with her fellow students, whom she viewed as inferior and holding her back from finding a way to escape the ship. During the Chapter 2 Motive, her secret was that Isana had been involved in illegal fishing practices in the past to make a quick profit. She didn't want this secret to come out, as it could tarnish her reputation and affect her career.

As the days went by, Isana became increasingly two-faced with her emotions. On one hand, she would engage in friendly conversation with her fellow students, trying to build rapport and trust. On the other hand, she would secretly resent them, believing that they were a burden and an obstacle to her own survival.

During this time, Isana formed a close bond with Rinka Kirishima, whom she considered a genuine friend. This friendship provided her with a sense of comfort and stability amidst the chaos of the Killing School Cruise. However, this bond would also serve as a source of internal conflict for Isana, as she began to question her own motivations and priorities in the killing game.

Isana's relationship with Nenka was tumultuous from the start. Their personalities clashed, and they found it difficult to work together or even have civil conversations. As tensions between the two continued to grow, an incident occurred that completely destroyed any hope of a friendship between them. In a heated argument over the best course of action for the group, Nenka accused Isana of being selfish and reckless, prioritizing her own survival over the well-being of the group. This accusation deeply wounded Isana's pride and fueled her resentment towards Nenka.

Love's Sacrifice
As the killing game progressed, Monokuma presented the students with a new motive to encourage murder: "Love's Sacrifice." Each student was given a video containing a disturbing scene about someone they loved, and they were told that the only way to save their loved one from harm was to commit a murder and get away with it. For Isana, this motive struck a nerve, as the secret in her letter was about her close friend and confidant.

Isana's Motive Video
Isana Samejima's motive video begins with a serene scene of her childhood friend, someone she has known and loved for as long as she can remember. The friend is shown in their daily life, going about their normal routine, seemingly oblivious to the danger that lies ahead.

As the video continues, the tone shifts abruptly. The childhood friend is suddenly captured by a group of masked individuals who appear to have malicious intentions. Isana's friend is shown bound and gagged, struggling helplessly against their restraints, while the captors issue their threats and demands.

The video cuts to a close-up of Monokuma, who gleefully explains the terms of the motive to Isana. In order to save her beloved childhood friend from harm, she must commit a murder and get away with it. If she fails to do so, her friend will suffer dire consequences, including the possibility of death.

The video concludes with a final shot of Isana's friend, tears streaming down their face as they plead for help with their eyes. The scene is designed to elicit a strong emotional response from Isana, making her feel an overwhelming sense of urgency and desperation to save her friend at any cost.

The motive video shakes Isana to her core, as her love for her childhood friend and her desire to protect them overrides her moral compass. This ultimately leads her to take drastic measures, targeting and killing Nenka Hino and Emiko Kaetsu in an effort to save her friend and ensure her own survival.

This motive struck a chord with Isana, as she was deeply in love with her childhood friend, who she had known and cared for since they were young. The thought of losing this person was unbearable, and she became increasingly desperate to save them. It was this desperation that led her to target Nenka as her first victim, as she had come to view him as an obstacle in her path to survival. Their clashes had escalated to a point where Isana saw him as a threat to her own well-being, as well as to her chances of saving her loved one.

Isana's Plan
Isana's determination to save her friend and her growing resentment towards Nenka pushed her to carefully plan and execute his murder. She spent hours researching the ship and identifying potential murder locations and methods, trying to ensure that her crime would go undetected. This obsession with planning the perfect murder consumed her, causing her to lose sight of her own morality and compassion. When the time came to carry out the act, she was ruthless and efficient, channeling all of her resentment and anger into the brutal act.

As Isana carried out her plan, she was confronted by Emiko, who had accidentally witnessed the murder. Initially, Isana considered trying to persuade Emiko to keep quiet about what she had seen, hoping that she could avoid having to kill again. However, as her desperation and fear intensified, Isana ultimately decided that Emiko posed too great a risk to her chances of saving her loved one. In a moment of blind panic, she made the fateful decision to murder Emiko as well, believing that this was the only way to ensure her own survival and protect her friend.

Throughout the investigation and trial, Isana managed to maintain a façade of normalcy, engaging in conversation with the other students and even participating in the discussions surrounding the murders. She was careful not to reveal her guilt, skillfully deflecting suspicion and manipulating the evidence to lead her classmates astray.

Throughout the investigation and trial, Isana tried to maintain a facade of normalcy, engaging in conversation with her fellow students and attempting to shift suspicion away from herself. However, her guilt and anxiety began to take their toll on her mental state, causing her to act increasingly erratic and agitated. She began to lose control over her emotions, letting her frustration and fear show more and more.

Investigation and Trial
Despite her attempts to remain calm and rational, Isana found herself struggling to maintain her composure as the trial progressed. Her fellow students began to piece together the evidence, slowly closing in on the truth about the murders. As the evidence mounted against her, Isana's desperation grew, and she found herself resorting to more and more extreme measures to try to deflect suspicion and protect herself.

As the verdict was announced, Isana's desperation became apparent. She reverted to a childish state, pleading with Monokuma not to execute her and trying to convince her fellow students that she was innocent. She even attempted to bargain with Monokuma, offering to provide information about the mastermind in exchange for her life. However, her efforts were futile, and Monokuma showed no mercy.

As the time for her execution drew near, Isana felt an overwhelming sense of fear and dread. The reality of her impending death began to sink in, and she found herself unable to suppress the butterflies in her stomach. In a final, desperate attempt to escape her fate, Isana tried to flee from Monokuma and the other students. However, she was quickly apprehended and dragged away to face her execution.

Isana's Fate
As Isana was led away to face her execution, she was forced to grapple with the consequences of her actions. She had become a murderer, someone who had taken the lives of two of her classmates in a desperate attempt to save her own loved one. The weight of her guilt and the knowledge that she had allowed herself to become a pawn in Monokuma's twisted game crushed her spirit.

In a final, desperate act of defiance, Isana tried to run away from her execution. Her heart pounded in her chest as she sprinted through the ship's corridors, hoping against hope that she could somehow escape her fate. However, her attempt to flee was ultimately futile, as Monokuma's robotic minions quickly caught up to her and dragged her back to face her punishment.

As she was forced to confront her impending execution, the reality of her situation hit Isana like a ton of bricks. The knowledge that she had been so willing to betray her friends and classmates for the sake of her own survival weighed heavily on her conscience, leaving her to face her execution with a heavy heart.

As the killing game continued, Isana's actions would continue to cast a long shadow over the surviving students. Her crimes served as a stark reminder of the brutality and desperation that could arise in even the most seemingly ordinary of individuals when pushed to their breaking point. This knowledge would continue to haunt the remaining participants as they struggled to maintain their humanity in the face of Monokuma's twisted machinations.

Hook, Line, and Sinker
Isana's execution begins with her running away, desperately trying to escape her fate. As she sprints through the ship's corridors, Monokuma suddenly appears, casting a fishing line in her direction. The hook catches her by the collar, yanking her off her feet and dragging her along the ground.

Monokuma reels her in, and she finds herself on the deck of the ship, surrounded by a chaotic scene reminiscent of a twisted fishing competition. Monokuma and several of his robotic minions are seated in a row, each with a fishing rod in hand. They cast their lines into a large pool filled with mechanical fish, some of which resemble sharks, piranhas, and other dangerous sea creatures.

Isana is pushed into the pool, struggling to stay afloat as the robotic fish begin to circle her menacingly. She dodges their snapping jaws, attempting to escape the water, but Monokuma and his minions continue to cast their lines, hooking her clothing and pulling her back in.

In a cruel twist, the robotic fish start to emit electrical shocks, which course through the water and jolt Isana's body. The pain is unbearable, but she continues to fight for her life, trying to avoid both the fish and the fishing hooks that relentlessly pursue her.

Finally, one of Monokuma's hooks manages to snag Isana's leg, and he begins to reel her in once more. However, as she is pulled toward the edge of the pool, a massive mechanical shark lunges out of the water, swallowing her whole. The shark then crashes back into the pool, creating a huge wave that drenches Monokuma and his minions.

The scene ends with Monokuma triumphantly holding up the hook that had caught Isana, her lifeless body now forever lost to the depths of the pool.

Research Lab
Isana's Research Lab is designed to resemble a traditional Japanese fishing village, complete with wooden docks, small boats, and a variety of fishing equipment. The lab is equipped with everything she would need to practice her talent, including nets, fishing rods, tackle boxes, and a vast collection of lures and bait. There is also a large saltwater tank filled with various species of fish, allowing her to study and interact with marine life up close.

In addition to the practical aspects of the lab, there is a cozy corner dedicated to the study and appreciation of fishing as an art and culture. This area features a library filled with books on fishing techniques, history, and marine biology, as well as a small seating area where students can relax and discuss their findings. It is unlocked in Chapter 4 after her death.