Pistachio

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 * theme=mv
 * image=Pis00.jpg
 * name=Pistachio Maplewood
 * gender=Male
 * species=Canin
 * game=Magical Vacation Magical Starsign (mentioned)
 * manga=Knights of the Universe *Part Two *Part Four
 * jpname=ピスタチオ・メイプルウッド
 * spirit=Sticky (Wood 木)
 * birthday=April 15
 * age=12 (MV) 800+ {MS)
 * bloodtype=AB
 * height=97 cm
 * weight=23 kg

Pistachio Maplewood is a party member of the canin race in Magical Vacation who uses the Wood element, and is a student at Will-o'-Wisp Academy. He is a kind yet cowardly boy who suffers academically and can never seem to keep up.

Personality
Pistachio is very worrisome and seems to have an inferiority complex. He constantly puts himself down, openly frets about his grades, and is deeply concerned over the well-being of others. He is also known for his cowardly nature and tendency to panic in the face of danger. Despite his disappointment with himself, Pistachio takes pride in his fluffy ears and tail.

In the original Japanese version of Magical Vacation, he ends most of his sentences with a verbal tic, "-ppi" (っぴ), and his dialogue is written in messy hiragana when he feels discouraged. He also speaks informally, using slang words such as "oira" (オイラ) instead of "ore wa" (俺は).

Appearance
Pistachio's eyes are navy blue, and his fur is brown and scruffy. Since he cannot afford a hat, Pistachio wears a pair of green pants with crosses stitched along the waistband. His baggy robes are of the same color and also have identical stitching on the sleeves' cuffs. Tied around his neck is a red scarf with yellow polka dots, and he wears big green shoes.

Backstory
Pistachio came from a poor family, and although he was not given the most fortunate life, he had a surprising degree of infamy back in his hometown. The young canin became popular for his weak psychic powers and gift of Wood Magic. Some of his powers included bending spoons with his mind, and reading envelopes that have not yet been opened. Word of his impressive abilities eventually reached Biscotti, who went out to find and meet Pistachio. The townspeople bid farewell to the aspiring mage as he and Biscotti left for Will-o'-Wisp Academy, throwing a celebratory party in his name.

Unfortunately, Pistachio’s time as Will-o’-Wisp started off less than ideal. His academic and practical skills were subpar, and he did not stand out as much as he did back home. Once Pistachio’s parents learned of their son’s stressful time at the academy, they started to believe that him coming home and working for the family trade would be a better solution.

Epilogue
"Pistachio endeavored his studies, and after obtaining a PhD, he wrote many books to share his magical knowledge far and wide."

Magical Starsign


Pistachio does not make a physical appearance in Magical Starsign, but he is mentioned to be a professor at Will-o'-Wisp Academy by some students in his class, all of whom were given detention by him. The students blame their detentions on Pistachio for having a strict and unfair teaching style. In the Japanese version, a student comments on his "ppi" tic.

Pistachio's name is brought up again by a boy named Diecast in Chocomilk Caves on the planet Shadra. According to Diecast, Pistachio and many others from Kovomaka are wizards of legend, which earned it the title of "The Magic Planet".

Name origin
Pistachios are drupes encased in hard white seeds.

Trivia

 * His favorite food is donuts.
 * When Pistachio reaches Lv 40, his stats will begin to greatly increase with each subsequent level-up.