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[[File:Kizuamireference.png|thumb|680x680px|One of the references I provided as part of the wish. There's a lot of emphasis on his princely nature.]]The seven pillars of Ylva are defined by easily identifiable character archetypes which are easily relatable to players familiar with modern Japanese media. Although there are nuances, after seeing their character designs and hearing some of their lines, you can make correct assumptions about what kind of people the gods are. | [[File:Kizuamireference.png|thumb|680x680px|One of the references I provided as part of the wish. There's a lot of emphasis on his princely nature.]]The seven pillars of Ylva are defined by easily identifiable character archetypes which are easily relatable to players familiar with modern Japanese media. Although there are nuances, after seeing their character designs and hearing some of their lines, you can make correct assumptions about what kind of people the gods are. | ||
In that sense, Kizuami is based on a combination of several character archetypes from otome VNs: a big brother and a prince who hides his mischief behind polite language and mannerisms. He's a two-faced and unpredictable person, so one moment he'll be kind and supportive, then tease and bully you the next. He speaks of of trivialities in extremely formal language, then | In that sense, Kizuami is based on a combination of several character archetypes from otome VNs: a big brother and a prince who hides his mischief behind polite language and mannerisms. He's a two-faced and unpredictable person, so one moment he'll be kind and supportive, then tease and bully you the next. He speaks of of trivialities in extremely formal language, then discusses important matters in an easygoing tone. | ||
You'll get mad and point, saying "you... you...!", then he'll pat you on the head and say how cute you are, and it's impossible to stay genuinely angry after that; he'll sweep you away in another hurricane of emotions and events, experience all the colours of mortal life, and there's no time to dwell on what made you angry in the first place. | You'll get mad and point, saying "you... you...!", then he'll pat you on the head and say how cute you are, and it's impossible to stay genuinely angry after that; he'll sweep you away in another hurricane of emotions and events, experience all the colours of mortal life, and there's no time to dwell on what made you angry in the first place. |
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