I honestly hate to make posts like these because the common response are Yana bootlickers invalidating my say in issues affecting me and harassing me😭
But since I've seen not much people bring it up yet. In cased you didn't know New Year's Cater is fsr in Taisho Era clothing, which was an era of Imperial Japan. Thus, fashion from that era is seen as a symbol and glorification of Japanese imperial colonization and brutalization of Koreans, Chinese and Southeast Asians.
"Twst isn't the only game that does this though, I've seen lots of other media use it as an aesthetic fashion choice! You're overreacting/trying to stir up trouble" Yeah unfortunately this, along with Nazi imagery, are still very glorified in Japanese pop culture. Purposeful or not, it being downplayed as just a cutesy Japan aesthetic in popular exported media (their soft power), helps downplay the severity of what Japan did in this era and make it easier for the government to sweep it under the rug.
When it's brought up for popular anime like Demon Slayer by Korean, Chinese or even some SEAsian people, it's not usually heard because anime fans are so quick to shut us down or even joke about Imperial Japan being in the right despite all the cultural genocide and mass rape committed to spite us☠️ Like I said this only ends in harassment and mockery of us so I wouldn't be saying stuff like this just for fun☠️
They changed Trey's Vargas camp v-neck ingame after already releasing the promo image already so I hope they can fix this too😭
I hope if even not from me, you will at least share this information around for those who aren't aware and tell them how and why it's wrong. Hopefully if enough people bring it up they will notice and change it, if not, then at least do not roll for cater specifically ig😭 Other characters are wearing kimonos from eras without problematic implications on this scale afaik
Mademoiselle Bookworm (Rook) (Along with numerous other terms of endearment)
Angelfish (Floyd)
Little Mouse (Leona)
Voice Claim: Edelgard [EN] [JP]
Character Theme: Nevermore - sasalasa
Biographical Information
Gender: Female
Pronouns: She/her
Sexuality: Heterosexual (Sorry)
Relationship Status: It’s complicated!
Age: 19
Birthday: October 19th
Starsign: Libra
Height: 172 cm (5'6")
Eye Color: Sky Blue
Hair Color: Black
Homeland: ???
Family: Father, Mother (deceased)
Professional Status
Dorm: Pomefiore
Occupation: College Student
School Year: Sophmore (Original World), Freshman (NRC)
Class: 1-B, Student No. 15
Clubs:
Board Games Club: Mirabelle enjoys playing games to relax and figured that joining the board games club would offer a bit of respite from her hectic schedule. However her and Azul tend to get hyper competitive, making club meetings heated.
Best Subjects: Potionology, History of Magic, Alchemy
Worst Subjects: P.E., Summoning, Enigmics
Fun Facts
Dominant Hand: Right
Favorite Food: Boba Tea
Her go-to is green or taro tea, half ice, half sugar
Least Favorite Food: Tomatoes
Dislikes: Milk chocolate, jobs left half done, apathy, doing her own makeup
Hobbies: Reading novels, building miniatures and doll houses, puzzle games
Talent: Quoting Movies
She’s a big fan of sci-fi movies and has a knack for remembering lines verbatim. She mostly uses this talent for correcting people who have wrong opinions about said movies.
Appearance
Mirabelle is average height with a chubby build. Her black hair is usually unkempt due to her hectic schedule and if she had her way, she wouldn't spend a moment on something as frivolous as makeup.
Her sense of style is pretty modest, preferring long skirts and long sleeves.
Personality
At first glance, Mirabelle is a studious and serious girl who often keeps to herself. She has a tendency to throw herself completely into a task she's set for herself and loses track of more important things as a result (eating, sleeping, ect). She's highly motivated and driven and wants nothing more than to excel at everything she does. She highly values order, precision, and perseverance.
Because of her one-track mind, she feels awkward when it comes to reaching out to people and making connections and often feels lonely. Those she has managed to become close to have seen her softer side, a diligent and supportive girl with a uniquely dry sense of humor. She has a tendency to speak her mind freely and while capable of being straightforward and honest, she can sometimes be blunt to the point of cruelty. She’s new to the whole “having friends” thing and is actively working on her interpersonal skills.
Signature Spell
Her signature spell is called "A Quaint and Curious Volume of Forgotten Lore" (刹那的の図書館, lit. The Ephemeral Library.) When she asks a question aloud, she can conjure a book containing the answer (if such a book exists.) She still has to locate the desired information on her own. More esoteric questions may produce stranger (and much less helpful) books.
The summoned volume has to be a book (pages bound together with a cover) and is physically removed from its location. When she’s done, Mirabelle can will it to return from where it was taken.
Background
Wokin on it
Notable Relationships
Iadara Mythra [Lover]: He's the first friend she made at NRC and (along with Rook) the closest she has to a steady romantic partner. He immediately set himself up as her confidant, offering his extensive knowledge of campus gossip. He dotes on her constantly and loves to do her nails and makeup.
Rook Hunt [Lover]: Rook set his sights on her the moment they met and (whether she's aware or not) has been following her closely ever since. She's grown accustomed to his eccentric habits and finds his romantic advances rather charming. He's delighted by her competitive streak and will take any opportunity to play opposite her in sport and games.
Vil Schoenheit [???]: They both possess strong personalities so they clash often. Though she's often annoyed by his rigid standards and high-maintenance behaviors, she'd be lying if she said she wasn't utterly charmed by his beauty. Under certain circumstances, she actually enjoys it when he's strict 🥴
Epel Filmer [Friend]: She's sympathetic to Epel's desires to be taken seriously by those around him and has become protective of him. Though she's not adverse to telling him to take care of matters on his own in her usual blunt style. Either "excuse me he asked for no pickle" or "Well? Go tell them you want no pickle."
Azul Ashengrotto [Rival]: Mirabelle found him almost immediately off-putting and untrustworthy when they first met. And she was right!! They have an intense rivalry and are constantly trying to one up each other. But like........they still have angry make-outs sometimes.
Idia Shroud [Friend]: They become properly acquainted after Mirabelle joins the board games club. He's awkward at first because Idia but over time they find they have a lot in common (Mirabelle having also been a friendless loner in her original world.) He's also got a baby crush on her but values their friendship too much to risk ruining it by being cringe and having feelings.
Malleus Draconia [Friend/Secret Admirer]: They became fast friends as she was far more fascinated by him than afraid of him. While she genuinely enjoys his company, she remains blissfully unaware of the true depth of his affection. He's come to the conclusion that her arrival in this world was fate at work and she's destined to become his queen and remain forever at his side. He's extremely patient and decides not to tell her, she'll discover her true feelings in due time :)
Trivia
-She's never had a social media account of any kind as she considers it a waste of time. Vil made her a magicam account and while she checks infrequently, she indiscriminately likes any post from her friends.
-Tapping her foot or grabbing her sleeves are her tell when she's nervous or lying.
-Works extra hard in potionology classes as she harbors a secret desire to succeed Vil once he leaves campus.
"I dislike this person's content for personal, arbitrary reasons. So from here on out, I have decided that this person probably supports right-wing politics. I have nothing to back this up, I just don't like them. You will not be able to convince me of anything otherwise. If you ask me to explain, you must also support right-wing politics."
It always blows my mind when I see Frollo from the hunchback of Notre Dame drawn like an anime pretty boy, because like, compared to the other classic Disney villains he’s a way worse person? Like Ursula wanted to rule the sea, Maleficent was pissed she didn’t get invited to a party, Jafar wanted to be the sultan, but Frollo? A huge part of that guy’s character was that he’s violently racist against the Romani people! He’s a misogynist! He Stockholm syndromes a boy into thinking he’s an ugly monster because he’s disabled!! He was about to murder Quasimodo as a baby and only stopped out of catholic guilt!! What are you doing yassifying this guy?? The lack of discernment is astounding!
Love how when we are happy to have female mc finally, someone just has to go "um.. but you're wrong!" Can't say anything about wanting female mc without someone saying that we are spreading hate...
With Yuuka existing, that means it is fine to have female characters in NRC. All the "girls can't go to an all boys' school" people can shut up. We can have our fun.
Thank you for existing Hirasaka Yuuka. You are the real MVP
So happy to accept all female ocs! I'd love to see more people's female ocs.
