(its not much of a spoiler to say that yes, she is the protagonist)
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FINALLY. It really was a–
Actually, what are these? These vibes… Is she an amnesiac after all? Did she keep writing memos to herself?
(That just sounds like a bad idea. That way, it’s easy for anyone -including herself- to manipulate her own memories. Case in point: Plot of the crime thriller movie from 2000 called Memento.)
(Additionally: 音無涼子)
峽川梟花
…the 2nd and 4th kanji makes sense, but “owl flower” (梟花) really makes no sense compared to 鏡花 (mirror flower). It’s so weird that I couldn’t find it even after using this site.
Then there’s the surname… gorge/ravine river… I don’t even know where the “hage” pronounciation comes from, and if you google 峽川, then you’ll get Xiachuan; a Chinese town.
Perhaps it is time for me to stop reading into the names of these characters… Like, the best I can think of as to why the third kanji replaces mirror with owl is because she’s a birdbrain who forgets a lot of stuff.
But then I look at the first kanji, and then I just stop.
There is no logic that I can see behind that name. It’s like giving someone the surname “Beautiful” (which is a synonym for “gorgeous”) because their family lives near a gorge. The logic is so far-fetched, it might as well start its own religion.
(╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻
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…stuff like these is why I hate learning Japanese.
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I can’t find the place on Google.
Unless the Japanese referred Xiachuan as Hagekawa, or unless Hagekawa is one of the many old small towns that got absorbed into larger towns like Jousou, then I don’t even know anymore. How the heck that one website got hold of Hagekawa as a place is beyond my understanding. For all I know it could have been some coincidental bogus, and I would be none the wiser. I’ll just give up on names.
Protagonist? Oh yeah, Ranmaru mentioned her in their quote. Neat. I don’t know what to do with this information.
Prediction? Unless she’s a fake protagonist like 赤松楓, then there’s nothing that could possibly kill her because [plot armor]. There’s nothing to predict about her, because she can literally be anything.
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about the names
some of these names are puns in the japanese language, a la the ace attorney franchise. some are more stretchy than others (i am not a native japanes speaker). kanji analysis on these ones may not work.
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Time to quit a job I never started.
(Haha. Joking. Unless?)
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The saddest part of this kanji is that it can grow worse. Ever heard of biangbiang noodles?
(Never mind… the center character of that abomination is that of a horse; not a bird.)
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you know, i have 
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absolute paintchad
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Student Spotlight #10
Yumihiko Tatsuhashi, Ultimate Violinist
“I’m the world-renowned violinist, Yumihiko Tatsuhashi! Wait, y-you haven’t heard of me? What do you mean you think classical concerts are boring?”
“To be honest, I’ve always wanted to play pop music, but what kind of idol group hires a violinist?”
The son of the extremely wealthy old-money Tatsuhashi family. Since he was born, he’s always had a high profile—nobody was surprised at his admittance, given his family’s record. His technical skill on the violin matches the best in the world. He’s frequently gone on tours around the country, though the news doesn’t make it outside of classical music circles.
He thought that “abode” was the past tense of “abide” until the first year of middle school.
He’s a total dork and I love him for it.
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(and thats where im taking a break for the time being, glgl)
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Student Spotlight #11
Tomikazu Wagai, Ultimate Drummer
“Bring it on, don’t hold anything back! You better watch out, I’ll cook circles around you so hard that you’ll roll around in your ashes!”
“W-What do you mean I have ‘I’m so screwed, I can’t cook for shit’ written all over my face? I’d never put my foot in my mouth! T-That’s stupid! You’re stupid! Just wait, I’ll knock you out of your shoes the best meal you’ve ever seen!”
The prodigious drummer of a modern rock band, Tomikazu’s stage presence is known for being loud and firey. The band lifted him out of anonymity; before his musical talent came to attention, his family was quite poor. His fame was a windfall for them. Though not mainstream, his band has struck a few lucrative production deals—they aren’t struggling by any means. Although interviews have been conducted about his private life, like any public figure, it’s unknown how much of his answers are genuine and how much is a facade.
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hi <3
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(the character portraits are coming along very well, im almost done with them all)
(however, i am stuck on the writing so 
)
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Student Spotlight #12
Osamu Yamane, Ultimate Orator
“Ya gotta believe in yourself more, Kyou! Everybody here is a budding speaker, and if anyone judges you for your mistakes, I’ll make ‘em hear it personally!”
“C’mon, wear that smile! I know you’re beating yourself up over your sis, but I’m sure that her seeing you smile would be the best thing she could ever ask for. As a big bro, I guarantee it!”
Despite his brash, rough exterior, Osamu comes from a background of wealth and power in the Yamane family, with many of his family members occupying political positions in local and occasionally national governments. He’s built up his name with his wide range of delivery styles to match occasions, making tours delivering speeches in support of his relatives and various other issues, being able to be eloquent and refined, but also able to be brash and passionate in order to get across to his audience.
I probably know too much about him.
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Ultimate Yapper just dropped.
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osamu yap-mane do be yapping
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i ship them already
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