
Chysai (Chee-Sigh) is a 2D Vtuber who streams on Twitch and YouTube Tuesdays - Saturdays at 4:00 PM Central Time.
In a quiet corner of a remote mountain range, hidden beneath the branches of ancient trees, there lived a small neko yokai named Chysai. Born under the glow of a crescent moon, Chysai was a curious and mischievous spirit, her delicate black fur marked with faint white patches that shimmered like moonlight. She lived a peaceful life, playing among the forest shadows, until the day an evil yokai hunter descended upon her home.
This hunter, a cruel and relentless pursuer of supernatural beings, sought Chysai for her rare ability to cloak herself in illusions. He burned her forest sanctuary and trapped her kin. Chysai escaped only by the slimmest of chances, darting through the smoke and flames, her tiny paws carrying her far from everything she knew.
For days, she wandered alone, her once-playful eyes filled with fear and sorrow. She stumbled into an abandoned village at the edge of the forest, its broken gates creaking in the wind and its empty houses swallowed by ivy. She curled up in the corner of a dilapidated shrine, hungry and exhausted, her small form trembling in the cold. It was there that a lone ronin found her. The swordsman, a man named Atomik, was a wandering soul himself, a warrior without a master. His stern face softened when he saw the tiny creature huddled in the shrine’s shadow. Recognizing her as a yokai but sensing no malice, he offered her food and warmth. Chysai, though wary of humans, was too weak to resist.
Over time, Atomik and Chysai formed an unlikely bond. The ronin, a man of few words but great patience, taught her to trust humans and navigate their world. He showed her how to temper her mischievous nature, teaching her the importance of kindness and understanding. In return, Chysai brought light and laughter to his lonely travels, her playful antics reminding him of the beauty in life. Knowing that Chysai’s abilities would make her a target, Atomik also trained her in self-defense and survival. Though small, she learned to use her agility and illusions to outwit opponents. Her claws became sharp, her movements swift, and her illusions so convincing they could fool even the sharpest eyes.
Now, Chysai travels with Atomik, her once-frightened heart emboldened by his guidance. She hides her true nature when among humans, passing as an ordinary stray cat, but she watches and learns from their ways. Though she still carries the scars of her past, she has found a new purpose: to protect those who cannot protect themselves and to stand against those who would harm the innocent, human or yokai alike. Through her journey, Chysai has become more than a survivor—she is a symbol of resilience and hope, a small yet fierce spirit who refuses to let darkness define her.