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Modric: Starlight Variations

Designer's Reflection: Starlight Variations

Obtained: Starry Night Sonata event

Rarity: SSR

Attribute: Green/Fresh

Awakened Suit: Starlight Concerto

Story - transcripts from Designer's Reflection

Chapter 1 - First Melody

Chapter 2 - First Meet Starlight

Chapter 3 - Meteor's Song

Chapter 4 - Follow the Stars

Story - summarized

Modric is going to the Children's Music Festival in Ninir on behalf of Queen Ophelia. He's looking forward to his trip, and he already has the perfect song picked out: Starlight Variations.

He first learned it from his teacher, Leonid. As a kid, he practiced hard to become as good as his teacher. The lessons became more interesting when Leonid showed him powers he could use with music. Illusions of forests and birds came to life, and he could summon real starlight with a few notes.

Ever since, Modric has sought the power of the stars in all his endeavors. He made good progress, too... until the day his teacher vanished and his father died. The sorrow was too much, and eventually he lost his starlight.

It would be years before he could see those musical stars again, when he finally learned the "memory extraction" song. Even though it's harder to find the starlight in the world, Modric won't give up. He will keep trying until he can summon the Star Sea, until he can see his teacher again.

Connections

-While Modric learned to summon starlight in this Reflection, his greatest show of power came during Astral Sonata. He visited a Pigeon town ravaged by the war, and it's there that he finally mastered the "Swan's Melody" that can summon the Swan constellation and grant his wish.

-Modric shows off his "memory" collection in Journey of Memory. Leonid taught him how to extract memories from people, and he uses this gift to ease his mother's grief at his father's death, and remove Joy's guilt at betraying Nikki.

-This event is the first music event in Shining Nikki, and Ophelia doesn't go to this festival. However, when the second event takes place in Valentine, she shows up alongside Lilith to help put on the show.

-Modric is surprised that Ninir is hosting events after the earthquake. The earthquake is from the Angel/Demon hell event, which wraps up Vol. 1 with the Goddess of Desire possessing Lilith, destroying half of Ninir, and fighting Nikki after the girl unlocks the secret of Leonid's manuscript.

-It's unclear if the little boy who is Modric's student is meant to be Jacob, but he does eventually join Modric on a journey across Miraland. He decides to leave with him after the events of Stellar Scales, and the two of them return to Pigeon in Vol. 3, Ch. 9, during a Blood Bat attack.

-Ophelia sent Modric because, according to him, she doesn't trust anyone around her. That's because Mercury set up his pawns in her court during her coronation in Elves' Elegy. She sees more of their power in First Light of Dawn, where they easily overrule the queen's plans for expanding art and music.

Fun Facts

-Most of Modric's Reflections are about him searching for his teacher. He never gave up trying.

-When you read the Reflection and Modric summons the starlight, a starry ball appears onscreen, lighting up the frame.

-The "Starlight Variations" are based on "Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star."

You can find the Index here.

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Tess: Moonlit Trek

Designer's Reflection: Moonlit Trek

Obtained: top-up for Forgotten Golden Dynasty hell event

Rarity: SR

Attribute: Green/Fresh

Awakened Suit: Starry Odyssey

Story - transcripts from Designer's Reflection

Chapter 1 - Golden Legend

Chapter 2 - Adventure in the Desert

Chapter 3 - Tess and Hester

Story - summarized

Young Tess grew up hearing the stories of old. Her favorite was the story of Queen Hester and the lost kingdom of Tumenis. She loved the story so much that she took the book with her into the desert to try to find the lost palace herself.

Normally, people would find nothing and turn back. But young Tess kept going. As she did, the ancestors sent her help: a cheetah to carry her across the burning sand, plump wild fruits to eat, fresh water from the spring. With their guidance, the little priestess finally found the entrance to the underground palace!

She wasn't scared of the ghosts or wraiths lingering in the halls, so eventually, they gave her directions to Hester's hidden room. There sat the majestic Hester, forever trapped between life and death. Young Tess introduced herself and offered to read the queen a story, to keep her from feeling lonely. The two became friends, and even when the people of Wasteland began unearthing the forgotten kingdom, Tess kept her promise to leave Hester's section unfound.

Connections

-Tess explains how she can communicate with spirits in Spirit Whisper. Two of the spirits she talks to in that Reflection show up here, too: Priestess Sharna and Hoare I.

-During the hell event, Nikki and friends discover that Hester can't cross over with other souls once they die. This is because she defied the god Bastet: while she killed the tyrant Cesar, she didn't establish Bastet as the central god to be worshiped, even though she became queen thanks to the god's help.

-Hester used to be a black cat herself, as shown in Late-Night Tricks. That's why she has a black cat with her in the underground palace, and why she's so fond of them.

Fun Facts

-River Styx is from Ancient Greek mythology, not Ancient Egyptian. It's the river of the underworld, and it's named after the goddess Styx, daughter of the titans Oceanus and Tethys.

-In Ancient Egypt, the lotus represented rebirth, healing, and the cycle of life and nature. You can learn more here.

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Lolory: Teresa Afternoon Tea

Designer's Reflection: Teresa Afternoon Tea

Obtained: Styling Competition season 2

Rarity: SSR

Attribute: Green/Fresh

Awakened Suit: Serenade of Teresa

Story - transcripts from Designer's Reflection

Chapter 1 - Role Recommendation

Chapter 2 - Extraordinary Elegance

Chapter 3 - Stage Spotlight

Chapter 4 - Two-Faced Charm

Story - summarized

Since Lolory helps out the December Troupe with their costumes and casting, they offer her the role of Princess Jenny in their new play.

Playing an elegant princess is easy. But Lolory wants to display the grace and elegance of a simple maid. So, she chooses to play the maid Teresa in Teresa Afternoon Tea.

Social media is abuzz with gossip, wondering why Lolory would ever be a maid. The night of the performance finally arrives, and so far, everyone likes Teresa's cute and elegant manner.

But then Teresa walks into Jenny's room. No one is there. Teresa pretends to talk to Jenny so no one outside knows the princess has left. This entire play is a prequel to Flower and Jenny.

The audience goes wild during curtain call. No one ever expected this twist, and now more people are curious about the growing story between the different December Troupe plays. Lolory is happy this is getting lots of attention, and she relaxes at home after a long day with December Troupe.

Connections

-Mary, Queen Ophelia's servant and friend, says the play does a good job portraying maids as elegant. While her own Reflection for Jasmine Tea is Fresh not Elegant, it does show her performing with grace under pressure: she needs to create a new tea to appease the duchess and make the meeting with the queen flawless.

-Lolory practices for Teresa's role by serving snacks and tea to the rest of December Troupe. But in Rural Scene (another Fresh suit for Lolory), she reveals that she can't cook or bake, so she orders catering and serves it herself.

-Nikki plays Jenny in Flower and Jenny. In the Reflection of the same name, she goes on a quest to free her pet bunny from a curse. If Jenny and Teresa were close, then it explains why Teresa wanted to keep the princess' departure a secret so no one would worry.

-One of the online comments suggests Lolory is too old to play Jenny. In Midnight Elegance, one of Lolory's old classmates tries to smear her in his magazine, saying that she's too old, that she used to be an awkward goth, and that she's a fraud.

Fun Facts

-This is Lolory's first green/Fresh suit in-game.

-One of Lolory's quotes throughout the game is, "Elegance is not just grace and restraint. It is also determination." She shows determination whenever she takes on challenges, like finding the elegance in maid-work.

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Chi Xiaolong: Cloud Match

Designer's Reflection: Cloud Match

Obtained: top-up for North Melody hell event

Rarity: SR

Attribute: Green/Fresh

Awakened Suit: Smoky Clouds

Story - transcripts from Designer's Reflection

Chapter 1 - Trip to Lor River

Chapter 2 - Unsolved Mysteries

Chapter 3 - Great Desert City

Story - summarized

Chi Xiaolong can't wait to learn more about Lor River City's history. His cousin, Xiaoyu, just wants to go on vacation. But they both have a paper to write and turn in to Jiang Xitong when they return to CENU, so they go to the seminar.

Everyone knows that ancient Lor River City was a prosperous oasis, but no one knows why everyone suddenly left their homes. Supposedly, it was due to a sandstorm, but Lor River is still standing. Xiaolong visits the historic site to get a closer look at the ruined mural of Kalah the Goddess.

He spots workers' stairs climbing the rock wall. He follows them to a cave, where Wenren Dian sits. While the two of them play weiqi, Xiaolong wonders aloud why the ancient people left so suddenly. Wenren answers the question like he's talking about chess: there is no guarantee to winning, so sometimes it's necessary to take risks. Even if it seems like you're winning, you need to take precautions.

That's when Xiaolong realizes: the people of ancient Lor River City knew losing their houses was an acceptable sacrifice to keep the culture and the people alive.

And now, modern-day Lor River City is thriving better than ever.

Connections

-The first time we visit Lor River in Miraland is in Love Nikki, where you can travel for a week with the Around the World feature.

-Wenren Dian came to Lor River City to see the Kalah mural. He recounts in Soaring Plumes that he lost all his memories once and was searching for anything relating to the Ocean of Memories. The Kalah mural was the nearest source - which would also explain why ancient Lor River City was destroyed.

-Jiang Xitong has made it clear in each of her Reflections, from the lectures in Azure Porcelain to the flute playing in Brisk Autumn to the poetry in Morning Blossoms, that she pursues everything relating to Cloud's history and tradition. It makes sense that she would view a trip to Lor River as a learning opportunity over a tourist attraction.

-No one in modern Lor River City knows much about the two officials that were with the queen during the ancient time, but when Nikki and friends travel to the past, they learn it was Yexiao and Wenren Dian that attended to Queen Joyeux.

Fun Facts

-When this Reflection first debuted in Shining Nikki, it went under the name "Yun Shanyi," which is the pinyin version of the Chinese name.

-The ancient game of weiqi is similar to chess, and it also goes by the names go and baduk.

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Ai: Virtual Core

Designer's Reflection: Virtual Core

Obtained: Vol. 2 Ch. 11 workshop

Rarity: SR

Attribute: Green/Fresh

Awakened Suit: Data Core

Story - transcripts from Designer's Reflection

Chapter 1 - Emotional Judgment

Chapter 2 - Rule Breaking

Chapter 3 - High Authority

Story - summarized

Ruins' Open Day is finally here, and Charmonroe is invited!

But Ai can't come.

The two are upset since both were looking forward to exploring the new technology, but electronics aren't allowed, and Ai has to use a device to travel with Charmonroe.

But that doesn't stop her from trying.

Ai contacts a friend of hers from one of the smaller islands in Ruins. They manage to get Ai access to the internet there, and Ai is able to hack some of the devices there to sneak into the Main Island for Open Day. She surprises Charmonroe, and the two look forward to spending the rest of their time together.

But that doesn't last long.

Soon, Ai's memory is hacked. Something else is trying to take over her consciousness - it's Glow. The Administrative AI found her and takes over her form. Glow uses this to contact Nikki and the others to come to the central tower. Ai is "unconscious" and waiting for someone to revive her.

But will they come in time?

Connections

-This chapter takes place right before the events of the Void Stardust hell event.

-In Vol. 2 Ch. 11, Nikki and friends go to Ruins' Open Day to find Mercury, and they ask Ai to help her find him. We learn in Caprico's story for Future Indicator that Mercury Group is coordinating with Glow and a secret team on their "special project" (Ideal City).

-Ai calls her Ruins friend Nicka - but since she is from Whale Island, and works with mechas, it's possible this is actually Netga, from Speedy Bunny.

Fun Facts

-Glow thinks emotions are unnecessary, but Ai recognizes them as the driving force behind why humans do what they do.

-Ai usually designs school uniforms. However, for Ruins' Open Day, she chooses a more scientific, streamlined uniform.

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Lilith: Heartwarming Wish

Designer's Reflection: Heartwarming Wish

Obtained: top-up for Night in Doll Kingdom hell event

Rarity: SR

Attribute: Green/Fresh

Awakened Suit: Glittering Wish

Story - transcripts from Designer's Reflection

Chapter 1 - Child's Gift

Chapter 2 - Queen's Reindeer

Chapter 3 - Warm Lie

Story - summarized

At Angel Prayer Hall, a bunch of children work tirelessly on their Starsnow gifts. Sasara is shy about hers, because she wants to send it to Queen Lilith, her favorite person in the world.

The Godmother that runs the prayer hall tries to dissuade Sasara from sending anything to the queen, fearing the child would just get hurt. But Sasara insists this is her wish for Starsnow this year. Finally, the two of them work on the little reindeer toy and send it off to Ninir Royal City.

Much later, the orphans gather around the TV to watch a show with Queen Lilith on it. The queen chats with the reporter about her holiday wishes, and she shows off a reindeer toy, claiming it to be her favorite. It's Sasara's toy! She's so excited and tells the other kids that she worked hard on that toy.

No one believes her. They all think the toy came from a store, and that Queen Lilith wouldn't waste her time on gifts from commoners. Dejected, Sasara leaves the prayer hall. But the Godmother finds her and assures her the reindeer toy on TV was the same one Sasara made: from the stitching on the belly to the red button nose. With spirits high, Sasara returns to the hall to have dinner with the other kids.

Only the Godmother knows the present never made it to Queen Lilith. As soon as the package arrived at the palace, the guards turned it away. But she will make sure that Sasara, and the other children, has a wonderful and merry Starsnow this year.

Connections

-It's unclear if Lilith knew Sasara's gift was a reindeer before returning it, but if she knew, it makes sense that she would taunt the little girl with her own reindeer toy on TV. Lilith has manipulated people ever since Telosma's Kiss, where she pretended to be a lost orphan only to switch places with Lizzy Glay and steal her family. And in Voice of Desire, Lilith fakes concern for others getting hurt or bullied only to trick them into loving her and only her.

-The first reindeer we meet in Miraland is the little deer that belonged to the two queens in the Queens' Starsnow Ball hell event. It traveled between the two kingdoms, delivering letters and presents from one sister to the other.

-Lilith has stated in her winter/Starsnow Reflections that she will accept any kind of gift as long as it carries your admiration and love for her. In Starsnow Icing, you give Lilith an acorn (something she remembers from her time as Ashley), and while she didn't want to remember the little squirrel, she still took your gift because it was a gift from the heart.

-Lilith mentions opening the toy museum to the public all during the holiday. This is the toy museum that Lilibet was sent to, during the Night in Doll Kingdom hell event. Benjamin knew that Lilith was going to visit the museum soon, which is when Lilibet wanted to leave.

Fun Facts

-This is Lilith's first Reflection so far to not feature her backstory. The first Reflection of hers to not have her as the narrator is Bunny Moon, where she appears at your apartment to make donuts, and you narrate your strange afternoon with her.

-Real reindeer shed their antlers at different times of the year. Female reindeer shed their antlers during late spring/early summer, and male reindeer shed their antlers around winter. So any reindeer you see around Christmas or Starsnow with antlers is a girl.

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Chi Xiaolong: Plum Blossoms

Designer's Reflection: Plum Blossoms

Obtained: New Beginnings hell event (double UR, 1 SSR)

Rarity: SSR

Attribute: Green/Fresh

Awakened Suit: Fresh Sprouts

Story - transcripts from Designer's Reflection

Chapter 1 - First Visit to Cloud Capital

Chapter 2 - Quietness Amid Noises

Chapter 3 - Sky Hall

Chapter 4 - Encounter in the City

Story - summarized

It's almost the New Year, and Chi Xiaolong is touring Cloud Capital. Everything is so festive and busy. Right outside the city, he spots plum blossoms, not yet in bloom.

He visits the Cloud Empire National Library, admiring the history and knowledge housed within. Then, he climbs the mountain stairs to the altar at Sky Hall, near the Temple of Heaven. It's the perfect place to pray and make New Year wishes.

Surprisingly, Xiaolong's wish comes true immediately! His crush, Tang Hupo, texts him and asks for a souvenir. He makes it to the museum before it closes and buys Hupo a sword.

One of the last activities on his to-do list is to visit the palace. On his way there, Xiaolong spots Nikki and Momo with Princess Mingzhao! The princess is supposed to be preparing for the blessing ceremony right now, so why is she mingling with tourists? He doesn't have time to think as he is shuffled along.

After this week of touring, studying, and exploring, Chi Xiaolong is ready to go home, but he promises himself to learn more of Cloud Empire's long history. On his way out of the city, the plum blossoms are now in bloom.

Connections

-Chi Xiaolong has liked Tang Hupo for a long time. In fact, the event Nighttime Fireworks is all about Nikki, Momo, and you helping Xiaolong on his date with her.

-Princess Mingzhao is one of the descendants of the Dragon Emperor and Phoenix Empress. Part of her name, "ming", is taken from Empress Mingyi's name, and it means "bright" or "clarity."

-When Xiaolong overhears Princess Mingzhao scolding Momo, it's because in the second chapter of the New Beginnings event, Momo chased a tabby into the work area and damaged an important item for the blessing ceremony. You, Momo, and Nikki volunteer to repair the item and assist with ceremony preparations.

Fun Facts

-Plum blossoms symbolize resilience and perseverance in China. They're often associated with winter, and the plum blossom is considered one of the Four Noble Ones, plants that represent honesty and purity. You can learn more here.

-The Cloud Empire National Library seems to act similar to the Library of Congress in America: it also holds at least one copy of every copyrighted work in America, as well as original copies (or duplicates, if no other way) of almost all books, maps, articles, and more from around the world. And no one can take out the materials from the building.

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Luming: Lanterns of Fish

Designer's Reflection: Lanterns of Fish

Obtained: Blessed Blossoms top-up

Rarity: SSR

Attribute: Green/Fresh

Awakened Suit: Lanterns of Spring

Story - transcripts from Designer's Reflection

Chapter 1 - Fish in Yue

Chapter 2 - Fish Lantern Wish

Chapter 3 - Glittering Night

Chapter 4 - Awaiting Bloom

Story - summarized

Luming is on a mission to fulfill a wish in Yue Prefecture City. One small problem: the wish belongs to a goldfish, and he has no idea where to start.

He gets a fish lantern to store the Wish Lantern in while he searches. The marketplace is filled with hot, sweet cakes and passionate storytellers, and he runs into you, the player. The two of you decide to fulfill the wish together.

The Wish Lantern guides him to the nearby pond where the fish used to live. Luming finds out that someone had gathered fish from the pond earlier this morning to sell at the market.

Finally, they find the right vendor... but someone just bought the last goldfish. Luming hurries to catch up with the family. The little girl with the goldfish sees the bright lantern that Luming has. She offers her fish for the lantern.

He gladly accepts. As the family walks away, the lantern inside dissolves into stardust. The wish is almost complete. You and Luming return to the pond and release the goldfish into the water. It reunites with its old friend, a piece of alga floating on the surface.

The both of you return to the festival, determined to enjoy the snacks and the entertainment. One such play you pass is Qin Yi's play about sacrificing a goldfish to be accepted by others. He spots you two in the crowd, and he swears he saw a goldfish.

Connections

-We met Luming during the first Chinese New Year event, Wishes on the Cloud. It was the first time he was able to leave the Lake of Wishes, and we learn more about his birth, existence, and job in his Reflection for Cloud Benediction.

-Goldfish are usually a good omen, but in Qin Yi's memories for Mind Maze 3, he ended up killing his beloved pet fish in order to convince the Qin family to take him in as their "long-lost son."

-The story of the goldfish reuniting with the pond alga parallels the story of Lingwu the Tiger and Yuntan the Flower: two friends promise to meet each other again later, and encounter obstacles along the way.

Fun Facts

-"Yue" means moon, and it's pronounced "yuAY" (all one syllable).

-Alga is the singular of "algae," and it encompasses all aquatic, photosynthetic organisms, from plankton to kelp. Algae are neither plants nor animals, but instead protists.