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Romaji: Usodere) is term for a character who at first pretends to have feelings for their love interest and creates a perfect facade for self-interested desires, but eventually starts to fall in love with them for real and becomes genuinely deredere for them. They are selfish characters who want something from their love interest so they fake their personality and scheme to manipulate their love interest into falling for them to make their desires come true. They will pretend to have romantic feelings for their love interest and create a perfect facade to hide their true nature that they think will help them get what they want, such as playing a cute childhood friend or an innocent sickly person. However, in the process they start to fall in genuine love with their love interest. The lies are followed by love and they gradually become attracted to their love interest. In short, this is an archetype where the lies become the truth. After falling in love with their love interest they will adopt a cute deredere personality and start being all lovey-dovey with them.
Strawberries were originally from southern America. Back then, you couldn't eat strawberries much. That was because back then, strawberries could run away, unlike today, so not many people could get ahold of them. —Takashi Yamazaki, from CardCaptor Sakura
HUNTER×HUNTER
After 50 years of lying through my teeth, I can tell whether someone's telling the truth. Ho Ho!" —Biscuit Krueger, in "Chapter 159: Aiai, the City of Love" from HUNTER×HUNTER
Machikado Mazoku
Despite all the trickery, I was being honest when I said that I want to get closer with you. —Lico, from Machikado Mazoku
Oshi no Ko
I am always putting on the smile that will please people the most. I'm made up of lies after all. —Ai Hoshino, from Oshi no Ko
Idols are objects of worship, you know? They sparkle through the magic of lies. Lies are the most exquisite love! —Ai Hoshino, from Oshi no Ko
A lie turning into a truth. I decided to become an idol after hearing those words. I want to love someone. I wanted something to love. I thought I'd be able to love my fans if I became an idol. I wanted to say "I love you" from the bottom of my heart. I just so badly wanted to say it. I kept lying, saying "I love you all". —Ai Hoshino, from Oshi no Ko
For me lying is a form of love. I was showing my love, in my own way. —Ai Hoshino, from Oshi no Ko
An unrivaled smile that ravages the media You want to know all her secrets, so mysterious Even all her flaws are within her area You are perfect, and you deceive, you are A first-rate, masterful idol
(You're my savior) (You're my saving grace)
"What did you eat today?" "What books do you like?" "If you went out, where would you go?" I haven't eaten anything That's a secret No matter what you ask, I answer elusively
Boring, Yet brilliant, Unseen secrets that taste like honey
I don't don't have this I don't don't have that "What's your type?" "Any partners?" Now, answer
"To fall in love with someone... I don't know what that's like" Impossible to tell whether its the truth or not, Another falls for those words Yet again, you get to have your way
Everyone's eyes are drawn to you You are the ultimate perfect idol You'll never appear again, a reincarnation of the first star
Ah, with that smile, You make one and all fall for you
Those eyes, Those words, Even if they're lies, that is the perfect "love"
Yes, yes, that girl is special We're extras from the start, B-actors for the star of the show There's no way everything is thanks to her
So cheeky Do envy and jealousy not exist? This isn't a joke That's why I can't forgive, Can't forgive the "imperfect" you Can't forgive myself I accept no one but the strongest you
Everyone believes in and admires The strongest, invincible idol You won't find a single weakness The brilliance of Venus is in you
Showing weakness is a no-go Don't let them know anything unknown It has to be unique Surely, that's real "love"
The media's in a craze over her signature smile Only this secret is fully concealed, A career built on fake "I love yous" This here is my own love
Sweat shining brightly like Aqua Ruby hidden beneath my eyelids Singing, dancing, fluttering, I am Maria Yes, lies are the best form of love
Even though I've never been loved by anyone, Nor have I ever loved anyone The lies I tell will one day become the truth That's what I believe
Someday, I'll obtain everything I want I'm such a greedy idol Because I want to properly love everyone, no matter who they are
That's why today I will lie again, Believing these words will become true one day. Yet still, You two were the only ones I never said anything to
Ah, I was finally able to say it These words are definitely not a lie I love you
(You're my savior) (My true savior) (My saving grace) —Idol by YOASOBI, first opening of Oshi no Ko
Pripara (spoilers)
As if I'd lie to you. Fuwari, I was only ever in love with you. *laughs* Did you take that seriously? To me, a performance like this is an everyday thing. It's easy to trick a country girl form the Palps. Would you like me to whisper more passionate words in your ear? *laughs* —Hibiki Shikyoin, from Pripara
Why, you ask? This world is a lie, a farce, you see. So what, pray tell, is the problem? —Hibiki Shikyoin, from Pripara
♫ I’ll pound away at the machine gun and deceive everything. Oh...
The key to this cell has been destroyed. If there’s a wish you want me to grant Then if you grab my hand, never let go.
Lady! The liar can find tomorrow. (Maybe!) Your voice won’t reach anyone either (Bang! x5) Lady! The liar can find tomorrow. (Maybe!) I know (love’s) liar! I know (love’s) fire! Countdown. Yeah, I’m astonished. “I can hear you!” See? I’m chanting it like a song.
(...)
I’ll outwit those who’d dare to pursue us and race to the east. Oh… Nothing’s gonna get in our way. I’ll turn the volume up to max. Let’s fly into the infinite sky. This melody is in praise of freedom.
Lady! The liar can find tomorrow. (Maybe!) No matter how far I travel through this world/stage Lady! The liar can find tomorrow. (Maybe!) I know (love’s) liar! I know (love’s) fighter! Countdown. Yeah, it’s simple. Ah, I knew it from the start.
(...)
Oh lady! The liar can find tomorrow. (Maybe!) Performing, too, is reality. (Bang! x5) Lady! The liar can find tomorrow. (Maybe!) I know (love’s) liar! I know (love’s) fire! I know (love’s) liar! I know (love’s) fighter! Countdown. Yeah, I’m astonished. I’m so moody. (Maybe!) Miracles are so common. (Maybe!) And so, I’ll embrace this world/stage. ♫ —Hibiki Shikyoin, from Pripara
Watashi no Yuri wa Oshigoto desu!
Of course, I'm just playing it up!! Eeeevery last bit of this act is for show!!! For as long as I can remember, people have called me cute. I've harnessed this and laid out my master plan! I've worked tirelessly to polish myself, to create a flawless adorable facade! —Hime Shigaraki, from Watashi no Yuri wa Oshigoto desu!
And that dream is to be the trophy wife of a billionaire!!! And to make that happen I'll keep on faking the cutest face that I can! —Hime Shigaraki, from Watashi no Yuri wa Oshigoto desu!
Quotes from Cartoons, Comics & Graphic Novels[]
Aladdin
Jasmine, I do love you, but I've got to stop pretending to be something I'm not. —Aladdin, from Aladdin (1992)
Meet the Robinsons
Lewis: "You lied to me?" Wilbur: "Nooo... yes?" —Wilbur Robinson to Lewis, from Meet the Robinsons
Quotes from Video Games & Visual Novels[]
Genshin Impact (spoilers)
The essence of magic is getting people to believe a lie and the most important part of this is what people see. People don't realize how much they expect their eyes to tell them the truth, but what you see is not real. It's all a show, and every part of the show is carefully controlled (...) by choosing the right time, the right place... and the right people. Whoever controls these three, controls everything, but keep your eyes peeled, and you might be able to turn things to your advantage. In a nutshell, magic is what you see with your own two eyes. —Lyney, from Genshin Impact
I didn't approach you with any ulterior motives of il-intent. I've spoken to you as myself, just plain "Lyney", this entire time. —Lyney, from Genshin Impact
I should probably emphasize again that I'm rarely so open with anyone — I guess it's because you're not just anyone. —Lyney, from Genshin Impact
Wow, you're not beating around the bush! ...Let me put it this way — delicious berries must often grow in areas thick with thorns, otherwise they would be devoured by greedy foxes. This is what we call self-defense! I mean, sure, I don't mind telling some small lies to others at times, but between the two of us, I've never done anything worse than omitting a minor detail here and there, right? —Lyney, from Genshin Impact
Magic isn't just a performance art, it's also a way of thinking. Many things in this world seem simple at first glance but play host to all sorts of secrets if you look deeper. —Lyney, from Genshin Impact
It seems we're both keenly interested in each other. Well, know that the honor is mine! Haha, relax. I couldn't ever tell lies to your mesmerizing eyes — not even if I tried! —Lyney, from Genshin Impact
Haha, so even now you still don't completely trust me, huh? You're a vigilant one — not that that's a bad thing. I'll never need to worry about you getting duped by someone else. But on the other hand, since you've taken it upon yourself to watch my every move, you'd better be careful when you blink... Who knows, I might just tell a huge, terrible lie while you're not paying attention! You'd be in a real pickle then, wouldn't you? —Lyney, from Genshin Impact
Actually, the real me is nowhere near as outgoing or chatty as I appear. More often than not, I only work my verbal "magic" as a means of getting closer to people. Sometimes I think people would feel sorry for the real me. Do you? *sigh* Or do you find my little games absurd? —Lyney, from Genshin Impact
Opera walks the line beween truth and fiction. For though the story is fictional, as far as the characters are concerned their fate is real. Therein lies the rub: are you and I the audience or characters on the stage? Nobody can know for sure. After all... Nothing is easier to fool than the senses. —Furina, from Genshin Impact
(thinking) No, this won't work... They'll suspect me again. I must play the role that they want me to play. —Furina, from Genshin Impact
And so... While fate may seem like it's playing cruel jokes on you... Only fate will not deceive you. Unless... You can first deceive... Fate itself. —Furina, from Genshin Impact
♫ The world is but a stage. Why cry, when you can laugh instead? For laughter is humanity's preserve. Laugh it all off, fret not, Let's just enjoy the moment.♫ —Furina, from Genshin Impact
No, I have nothing to say. I am Furina, the Archon of Fontaine! Everything will surely get better! All you need to do, dear spectator, is to witness my performance until the curtains fall. —Furina, from Genshin Impact
Kaeya? You can only trust half of what he says... at best. —Diluc about Kaeya, from Genshin Impact
Honkai Star Rail
It doesn't matter who I am offstage. All the audience needs to know is that when I'm on stage... I'm just Sparkle. It's you, my beloved mask. When I'm happy, you're smiling too. When I'm angry, you're still smiling. When I'm sad, you keep on smiling. You're like a veil that I can hide under. The one wearing the veil - that's Sparkle. It's you, my beloved mask. When I'm happy, you're smiling too. When I'm angry, you're screaming too. When I'm sad, you're crying too. You're like a mirror, showing my reflection. The one in the mirror that's Sparkle. It's you, my beloved mask. When I'm happy, you're screaming. When I'm angry, you're crying. When I'm sad, you're smiling. You're like a face, staring at me. I... I'm not Sparkle. No, I am Sparkle. So, when I realized life was just a play, I wanted to leave the stage. Because offstage... There's an even bigger stage. What do you say? Who's the real Sparkle? —Sparkle, from Honkai Star Rail
An abandoned orphan, a cursed little girl, the last descendant of the puppet clan... I can tailor it to the tastes of the individual⁓ —Sparkle, from Honkai Star Rail
This world's just like a big non-stop circus showcasing beasts brawling all day and night: bears on unicycles, lions leaping through fire hoops, monkeys juggling bowls... The only thing that sets us "Fools" apart from the rest of you is we're already in on the act. —Sparkle, from Honkai Star Rail
The life of a faker. —Sparkle, from Honkai Star Rail
Usodere!
Everything in him, from head to toe, is all in my control! Keep it in mind! —Izumi Arihara, from Usodere!
Wow, your attitude is completely different from before. You really have two sides to your personality. —Mutsuki to Izumi Arihara, from Usodere!
Using different faces is my way of getting by in life, do you have any complaints? —Izumi Arihara, from Usodere!
Quotes from Live-Action & Novels[]
Gone Girl (spoilers)
Nick loved a girl I was pretending to be. Cool Girl. Men always use that as the defining compliment, don't they? She's a cool girl. —Amy Dunne, from Gone Girl
Nick: "Alright, you can stop pretending now." Amy: "I'm not pretending." —Amy Dunne with Nick Dunne, from Gone Girl
Quotes from Other Sources[]
VOCALOID
Say, "Hello, Who are you?" And we'll start from scratch again "Gotta go, Talk to you soon!" Day by day, I'm fading away
We get along just fine I say everything you like to hear "It's funny how much I Feel like I'm looking in a mirror"
I can't remember... Who I am... Everything's a blur... Take me over...
I'LL BECOME WHAT YOU LIKE THIS IS WHAT YOU'VE WANTED, RIGHT!? SACRIFICE ALL I KNOW I WILL TEACH MYSELF TO LET GO Woah, woah COPY THAT, COPYCAT Woah, woah COPY THAT, COPYCAT —GUMI, from Copycat
♫ That bells sounds exactly like Cinderella I'll leave my glass shoe all alone for you Now that I've done that, find me quick, okay? Before these bad dreams begin teasing me...
Surely, she did the same thing too She lied that she dropped it accidentally That's right, I'll do the same thing too Because I want to be loved more
Look! I'm standing right here... ♫ —Hatsune Miku, from Romeo to Cinderella
♫ Rather than in the bigger box, happiness seems to be stored in the smaller one What should I do? If things are like this I'll be hated by you so much...
But rather than me, greedy dad and mom still remain unchanged even to this day Yes, that's right, being honest is good "What I've really lost is the Golden Axe..."
She's a liar too, that Cinderella She's said to have been eaten by the wolf What should I do? If things remain this way, Someday I'll be eaten by that wolf too...
So before that happens, please save me, okay? ♫ —Hatsune Miku, from Romeo and Cinderella
