How to Act Like Kaoru Matsubara (PPGZ)

Kaoru Matsubara (a.k.a Buttercup) is one of the three main characters in the anime "Powerpuff Girls Z". Kaoru is the tomboy of the group, and is the most athletic girl in school. She hates girly things and girls who are too girly. She is overall the strongest member of the PPGZ. If you want to be like her (or at least close) then read on.

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(see Be a Tomboy and Be a Tough Girl)
Kaoru often goes for the boyish look and feel of guys clothes, so try venturing into the guys section once in a while.
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She's also seen wearing yellow and orange, most of your clothes should be guys clothes in these colors. Track suits are always a good choice. Look at Kaoru's two everyday outfits to get some ideas.
Don't gush or talk in a really high pitched voice. Find the right volume and pitch, and don't mumble. Make sure you sound confident. Swearing doesn't mean you're a tomboy, either, so don't overdo it. It can sound cheap and fake if overused. You don't have to use "dude" or "man" or "awesome", however, feel free to use slang, skater lingo, and Ebonics as much a possible.
Kaoru's favorite store is the sports supply store. She's always buying new sports equipment. You should probably make this your favorite store too. While your at it choose your sports. Soccer is a must, after that feel free to do anything. At school you should be known as the "jock" (see Be a Girl Jock for more on this)
Board sports are good (skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, body boarding), but if the guys you hang out with aren't into that, don't be afraid to try out paintball or football. And make sure you get good at it - but don't brag. It means you'll have a chance to hang out with them at the skate park/on the slopes/at the beach and join in with them rather than watching from the sidelines. Furthermore, you'll be able to discuss the sport with them, and last of all...guys like girls who aren't afraid to get a little scuffed around the edges and don't cry over a broken nail.
Learn to play a verity of games, like shooters (Metroid Prime 1, 2 and 3), fighting(SSB, Melee and Brawl, Street Fighter saga), Adventure, Action, MMOs, and MMORPGs.
After school you and your friends can go to the skate park and have skating contests. Kaoru's prized position is her skateboard, but if it's just not you that's cool.
It keeps you feeling cool in hot weathers and when you play some sports, especially running games.
You can bet they are gonna crack on you, so don't be afraid to rag on guys. This is an easy lead in to flirting though so be careful.
It's optional, but you could try it. Many guys are into Call of Duty, so consider yourself one of the guys if they invite you to play. Practice at home and/or look up tips so you can keep up and whop their butts.
Most guys don't even notice that new shirt unless it's so low cut they can't help it.
Guys are impressed with girls who don't just watch romantic comedies and like to broaden their movie horizons, so watch classic hits like Pulp Fiction, The Shaw-shank Redemption, Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Fight Club, Trainspotting, A Clockwork Orange etc, the more 'cult' they are the better. Make sure you actually understand the premise and various metaphors, as chances are one of these films will crop up in conversation and if you have an intelligent opinion you will be respected by the others.
If you know something about cars they don't, you can still talk about it. They will actually think it's kind of cool that you know cars.
Kaoru has two really girly friends, Blossom and Bubbles, so feel free to have girly friends, or just friends that are different from you. But don't just get new friends just because they fit their profile.
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Don't let girly girls be mean to you... or anyone else, for that matter. Learn to deal with it without screaming, crying or looking stupid.
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Be easy-going and talk however the boys talk. (usually joke around and talk crap XD) have fun!
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Be smart. Don't be stupid to fit in(EVER).
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Warnings

Don't try too hard. Change slowly, and just act how you feel. Besides, if you are comfortable acting like Kaoru, you won't have any problems. Everyone should be who they are, and if you don't like someone who is girly, don't point them out and say you hate them because their girly.
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Just because you're a tomboy doesn't mean that you have to forget your personal hygiene but you don't have to spend hours in the bathroom every morning. Shower at least once a day. Though the boys may smell bad after a game of football, try not to smell that bad. Wear deodorant and keep yourself clean.
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If you really don't like sports don't panic, you can still act like Kaoru. Do martial arts, that keeps you looking/acting like her. Watch sports like basketball, soccer,ext, on tv, you should be able to manage that. Play video games, I mean even the couch potato's like those, and if possible, subscribe to a gaming magazine. Work-out so your strong, if you ever change your mind about sports(you don't know what your missing).
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Don't be flat out rude to girly girls, it makes you out to be a jerk. Don't be exactly like Kaoru. Remember, this isn't an anime, it's real life.
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