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I first started writing this in 2019. That’s crazy. I’ve done so much since then. In a way, this book is kinda been a staple of my life since then. It’ll be odd to not be writing it for the first time in years. But, I’m glad to be moving onto other projects.
If you made it this far, congratulations! I don’t know how you did it. Thank you so much for sticking by me. Thank you to Nom, Chris, Lily and Para, specifically. This wouldn’t have been possible without you.
What next? Well, I’ll eventually wind down to only doing one ongoing series at a time. But after this, I’ll start work on a great ace attorney mini-project (AO3 only). My next big series will be once Extremis finishes (which will in turn be a sequel to another one). I’m winding down the ongoing series I do because of uni ramping up and also because I’ll spend time working on a possible novel. So, I won’t be spending any less time writing.
I also hope to do more one shots in the future. If you’ve been following me on AO3, you would’ve noticed the sheer amount of great ace attorney oneshots I have on there. The feedback on them has been really positive, which is why I’m doing a mini-project for that series. I know - me writing canon characters is unheard of.
Anyway… I hope you enjoyed this series! Before we get into the character profiles, some notes:
All ages are those shown by the end of the book (which is in January of the next year). Most characters were a year younger at the start of the book.
These profiles contain HEAVY SPOILERS for the entire book. There’s a reason they’re at the end!
For creators, here’s the key (all on ao3):
Hatty - me
Digital - digitaldreams
Ace - aceattorneyfan
Lily - guiltyxlove
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Name: Achlys
AKA: Alice
Age: 19 (Physically)
Gender: Female
Creator: Hatty
Likes: Her sisters, sad music, concerts
Dislikes: Pyrrha, hot weather, trophies
Achlys, also known as Alice, was one of Pyrrha’s daughters. She rebelled against Pyrrha and fled to Jansaai, building up a music career. Her talent for sad music shot her to the top of the charts, although, she was still unable to find Aion. When she finally did so, she found out that Aion was no more. In anger, she used her concert in Jansaai to trap the group, but failed.
Name: Aion
AKA: Ai
Age: 20 (Physically)
Gender: Female
Creator: Hatty
Likes: Exploring, sad music, snow
Dislikes: Pyrrha, cooking, rain
Aion was one of Pyrrha’s daughters. When Aion failed Pyrrha, she kicked her out, taking her memories with her. When Aion finally remembered, she confronted Pyrrha and took over. Pyrrha wanted to see if Aion could defeat Ebizo, so decided to let it play out. When Aion failed her, she killed her.
Name: Aki
Age: 5
Birthday: 1st Oct
Gender: Male
Arcana: Death
Creator: Hatty
Likes: Cookies, ice cream, walks
Dislikes: Getting wet, baths, big dogs
Aki’s past three owners all died months after getting him. Nobody would take him in, so he became a stray. Ebizo and Tasuku decided to adopt him into the family.
Name: Aite
Origin: Aite, Greek goddess of mischief, delusion, ruin, etc (Greek mythology)
User: Eriko
Likes: Playing cards, shogi, plays
Dislikes: Losing, being unlucky, being tricked
Aite is Eriko’s Persona. They helped save the group from Achlys when they were all captured.
Name: Atropos
Origin: Atropos of the three Moirai, one of the goddesses of fate and destiny (Greek mythology)
User: Akoto
Likes: Sharp objects, the colour red, sewing
Dislikes: Optimism, comedies, birds
Atropos is Akoto’s Persona. They helped save the group from Achlys when they were all captured - despite her pessimistic attitude.
Name: Chieko Atsudo
Age: 18
Birthday: 10th July
Gender: Female
Persona: Lilith
Arcana: Lovers
Weapon: Baseball Bat
Occupation: Student
Creator: Hatty
Likes: Fashion, cheerleading, baseball
Dislikes: Rock music, her natural hair colour, school rules
Chieko is the leader of the cheerleading squad. She was previously friends with Kinuya, and Shinsui’s girlfriend. Despite being seen as a nasty person by others, she helped the group when the time came thanks to her Persona. She’s currently dating Hayasaki, and seems happier in that relationship than she ever was with Shinsui.
Name: Beset
Origin: Feminine counterpart of Bes, seen is the protector of households (ancient Egyptian deity)
User: Tristesse
Likes: Hot weather, lions, jewellery
Dislikes: Cold weather, loud music, flying
Beset is Tristesse’s Persona of choice. Henry doesn’t entirely understand why she chose this Persona, but Tristesse seems to like them anyway.
Name: Brigit
Origin: Brigit/Brigid, goddess associated with poetry, wisdom, healing, etc (Irish mythology)
User: Aurora
Likes: Poetry, domesticated animals, blacksmiths
Dislikes: Pollution, war, violence
Brigit is Aurora’s Persona. They came to Aurora’s aid when she became trapped thanks for Achlys.
Name: Persia ‘Perrie’ Embra
Age: 18
Birthday: 4rd Nov
Gender: Non-Binary
Arcana: Justice
Occupation: Student
Creator: Digital
Likes: Family, music, being alone
Dislikes: Moving, cloudy days, fog
Perrie’s parents moved about a lot before finally settling in Jansaai. As a result, Perrie’s music taste is unique. They discovered Shinsui’s body by accident. They decided to start to write music, and promised Ebizo to send him some demos.
Name: Eriko Eyaa
Age: 18
Birthday: 3rd December
Gender: Female
Persona: Aite
Arcana: Star
Weapon: Axe
Occupation: Student
Creator: Lily
Likes: Horror films, bubble tea, manga
Dislikes: Drunk drivers, coffee, sweet foods
Eriko’s mother died when she was young, and her father found himself unable to cope with her death. He began to see her mother in Eriko, and obsessively takes pictures of her. To counter this, Eriko dyes her hair and developed a ‘bad girl’ personally. She ends up moving out and becoming independent to get away from her father.
Name: Asahi Haraki
Age: 36
Birthday: 1st March
Gender: Male
Arcana: Tower
Occupation: Teacher
Creator: Hatty
Likes: His daughter, festivals, organisation
Dislikes: Mess, being lonely, exams
Mr Haraki is Ebizo’s homeroom teacher. He was in the middle of a divorce, and was concerned about when he would see his daughter. By the end of the book, he finds out that he’ll see his daughter for the majority of the week, and becomes overjoyed.
Name: Akoto Henmi
AKA: Adikia
Age: 17 (Physically)
Gender: Female
Persona: Atropos
Arcana: Fortune
Weapon: Scissors
Occupation: Student
Creator: Ace
Likes: Dancing, baking, astronomy
Dislikes: Being alone, darkness, open windows
Akoto was created by Pyrrha as a way to find her own daughter, Astraea. She was given a false backstory and made to attend school. She made friends with Ebizo and the others, eventually gaining a Persona. Her friendship is what helped overcome Pyrrha’s control and set out a life on her own.
Name: Henry
Gender: Male
Age: 19 (Physically)
Persona: Snicket
Arcana: Magician
Occupation: Velvet Room Attendant
Creator: Hatty
Likes: Tristesse, blanket forts, stylish clothes
Dislikes: Being alone, repairing things, danger
Henry was the sole attendant of the Velvet Room. He came across Suzue when she was still in Luethea and made friends with her. When Suzue left, he became terribly lonely. One day, he found a human baby and decided to adopt her as his sister. He eventually had another little sibling when William materialised before them.
Name: Miama Hijirihara
Age: 16
Birthday: 1st May
Gender: Female
Arcana: Priestess
Occupation: Student
Creator: Lily
Likes: Piano, art, reading
Dislikes: Taking medication, spicy foods, energy drinks
Miama comes from a long line of scientists. After being denied human testing, her parents decided to use her as a lab rat. Her brother, Aoi, protected her by taking the medication himself. It killed him, and his death haunts Miama to this day. After hearing that the drug was about to go into production again, she attended a protest to get it banned.
Name: Koichi Ichizou
Age: 17
Birthday: 14th September
Gender: Male
Persona: Pan
Arcana: Moon
Weapon: Bow
Occupation: Student
Creator: Hatty
Likes: Anime, taking naps, incense
Dislikes: Candles, ugly sweaters, insects
Koichi’s parents treat him like a toddler despite his age. When Koichi gained his Persona, he realised that he would have to grow up himself, and demand that his parents treat him like an adult. He later found out that Natsumi was his missing sister.
Name: Natsumi Ichizou
Age: 19
Birthday: 2nd March
Gender: Female
Persona: Libertas
Arcana: Hierophant
Creator: Hatty
Likes: Darkness, pretty things, storytelling
Dislikes: Climbing, crowds, flashing lights
Pyrrha kidnapped Natsumi when she was just a baby, raising her as a replacement daughter. Natsumi eventually ran into Ebizo and the others, and assisted them with taking down Pyrrha. She found out that she was Koichi’s sister, and is currently trying to adjust to life outside of Luethea.
Name: Igor
Gender: Male
Occupation: Proprietor of the Velvet Room
Likes: Cryptic comments, tarot, Personas
Dislikes: Dollhouses, bright clothing, being called ‘big nose’
Igor is a servant of Philemon, and the proprietor of the Velvet Room. He assists Ebizo throughout his journey.
Name: Shinsui Izuhara
Age: Deceased
Birthday: 23rd May
Gender: Male
Occupation: Student
Creator: Ace
Likes: Horror movies, football, video games
Dislikes: His stepfather, public displays of affection, incense
Shinsui is the school bully. He also dated Chieko. When pursuing Ebizo and Aurora, he ended up being trapped in Luethea and dying at the hands of a shadow. Shinsui’s father was abusive towards him, as revealed by the scars Shinsui suffered.
Name: Mifune Kagami
Age: 3 months
Birthday: 25th Oct
Gender: Female
Creator: Hatty
Likes: Bright colours, the sun, sleeping
Dislikes: Being woken up, loud noises, thunder
Mifune arrived two weeks early. Juichi often takes her out so Teiko can get some rest. Despite saying that he’s only taking care of her as a favour for Teiko, Juichi seems to enjoy it a lot more than he lets on.
Name: Monty Kagami
Age: Deceased
Birthday: 5th May
Gender: Male
Occupation: Vice President of Interpol (Japan)
Creator: Hatty
Likes: Attractive people, long hours, fireworks
Dislikes: Children, flowers, cold weather
When Monty proposed to Teiko, she really couldn’t say no. He also insisted on having a child, despite Teiko wanting to focus on her career. He ended up dead after being unable to escape from Luethea, although it’s fair to say that nobody really misses him.
Name: Teiko Kagami
Age: 28
Birthday: 22nd July
Gender: Female
Arcana: Judgement
Occupation: Detective for Interpol (Japan)
Creator: Hatty
Likes: Puzzles, dogs, riddles
Dislikes: Alcohol, camping, surprises
Teiko was practically forced to marry Monty and have a child. She didn’t want to lose her career, so she went along with it. She was friends with Juichi’s sister, and looks after him in her stead. She’s hoping to jump straight back into her career once her maternity leave is up.
Name: Libertas
Origin: Libertas, Roman goddess of liberty (Roman mythology)
User: Natsumi
Likes: Freedom, coins, antiques
Dislikes: Chains, calligraphy, bells
Libertas is Natsumi’s Persona. They helped out in the final battle against Pyrrha.
Name: Lilith
Origin: Lilith, a demon (Judaic mythology)
User: Chieko
Likes: Pretty things, painting, astrology
Dislikes: Being taken advantage of, arguing, fireplaces
Lilith is Chieko’s Persona. They helped free her and the others when captured by Achlys.
Name: Aurora Lumiosa
Age: 17
Birthday: 14th August
Gender: Female
Persona: Brigit
Arcana: Sun
Weapon: Two Knives
Occupation: Student
Creator: Digital
Likes: Flowers, sunny days, accessories
Dislikes: Homework, mud, odd socks
Aurora transitioned before she moved to Japan. She moved to Jansaai recently, and quickly became the target of Shinsui’s bullying. She became friends with Ebizo and the others, eventually confessing her feelings towards Ebizo.
Name: Ebizo Niikura
Age: 17
Birthday: 5th Dec
Gender: Male
Persona: Tsuki-Yomi
Arcana: Fool
Weapon: Katana
Occupation: Student
Creator: Ace
Likes: Shonen manga, ramen, fishing
Dislikes: Insects, early mornings, physical exertion
Ebizo didn’t have a lot going for himself until he discovered Luethea. Afterwards, his life became a mess. He found out his mother was the daughter of his enemy, and that his close friend was a shadow. He did get some friends (and a girlfriend) out of it, though.
Name: Kinuya Niikura
Age: 17
Birthday: 5th Dec
Gender: Female
Arcana: Hanged Man
Occupation: Student
Creator: Ace
Likes: Cheerleading, basketball, reality shows
Dislikes: Junk food, summertime, fizzy drinks
Kinuya used to be friends with Chieko until she had a falling out regarding how Chieko reacted to Shinsui’s death. She promises Ebizo that she’ll seek help regarding her depressing thoughts and feelings, spurred on by Tasuku.
Name: Suzue Niikura
Alias: Astraea
Age: 39 (Physically)
Gender: Female
Arcana: Empress
Occupation: Housewife
Creator: Ace
Likes: Her family, gardening, the latest gossip
Dislikes: Luethea, Halloween, heights
Suzue was Pyrrha’s daughter. When she became friends with Henry, she realised there was a world outside of Luethea and longed to escape there. When she did, she found Taijo, and fell in love with him. She’s been dedicated to her family ever since.
Name: Taijo Niikura
Age: 46
Birthday: 9th March
Gender: Male
Arcana: Emperor
Occupation: Detective
Creator: Ace
Likes: Suzue, baseball, his children
Dislikes: Social media, corrupt officials, fog
Taijo ran into Suzue and agreed to house her until she found her family again. Whilst that never happened, he fell in love with her and married her. Even if Suzue was originally from Luethea, he loves her just the same. He worked on Shinsui’s case, eventually finding evidence that led to Shinsui’s father being arrested.
Name: Tasuku Niikura
Age: 8
Birthday: 24th June
Gender: Male
Arcana: Strength
Occupation: Student
Creator: Ace
Likes: His family, fantasy books, reptiles
Dislikes: Cats, school, bullies
Tasuku is the youngest child of the Niikura family. He was being bullied due to Suzue’s odd past, but Ebizo helped him overcome it.
Name: Oxylus
Origin: Oxylus, daimon of mountain beech forests (Greek mythology)
User: Hayasaki
Likes: Heights, clear skies, falling leaves
Dislikes: Planes, drama, money
Oxylus is Hayasaki’s Persona. They helped free him and the others when they became captured by Achlys.
Name: Pan
Origin: Peter Pan, a boy with a never-ending childhood (J.M. Barrie)
User: Koichi
Likes: Fairies, mermaids, flying
Dislikes: Pirates, drowning, being captured
Koichi’s Persona. Pan assisted with the defeat of Hook and also with freeing the gang from Achlys. They seem to be more mischievous compared to the other Personas.
Name: Pyrrha
Gender: Female
Age: 56 (Physically)
Arcana: Devil
Creator: Ace
Likes: Astraea, Luethea, Shadows
Dislikes: Humans, Taijo, her failed daughters
Pyrrha became enraged when Suzue left her and attempted to create replacement daughters. When that didn’t work, she vowed to hunt Suzue down and destroy Jansaai in the process.
Name: Juichi Rakuyama
Age: 17
Birthday: 2nd Feb
Gender: Male
Persona: Sherlock
Arcana: Chariot
Weapon: Pistol
Occupation: Student/Detective
Creator: Ace
Likes: Being right, ice cream, coffee
Dislikes: Long car rides, Monty, cemeteries
Juichi became a detective when his sister passed away. He was assisted by Teiko, and later, his Persona, Sherlock. He helps takes care of Mifune, named after his own sister.
Name: Sherlock
Origin: Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Conan Doyle)/Herlock Sholmes (Great Ace Attorney)
User: Juichi
Likes: Chemistry, solving mysteries, needles
Dislikes: Soap, boredom, waking up early
Sherlock is Juichi’s Persona. Unlike the other Personas, he seems to enjoy appearing in the real world a lot. He assists Juichi with mystery solving, but intentionally gets things wrong so Juichi can work things out for himself. Mifune seems to like him, too.
Name: Snicket
Origin: Lemony Snicket, ‘author’ of A Series of Unfortunate Events and All the Wrong Questions (pen name of Daniel Handler)
User: Henry
Likes: Photography, writing, spyglasses
Dislikes: Fires, newspapers, ink
Snicket is Henry’s Persona of choice. Apparently, the Persona comes from an author who’s an omniscient narrator of the events of some orphans. Fitting for Henry, don’t you think?
Name: Taro Tanaka
Age: Deceased
Birthday: 1st April
Gender: Male
Occupation: Office worker
Creator: Hatty
Likes: Comics, westerns, pottery
Dislikes: Politics, facial hair, technology
Unfortunately for Taro, he wound up as a victim when Aion found him. The investigation ran cold, as Juichi was unable to provide actual evidence that Aion did it.
Name: Tristesse
Gender: Female
Age: 10 (Physically)
Persona: Beset
Arcana: Temperance
Occupation: Velvet Room Attendant
Creator: Ace
Likes: Henry, mythology, snow
Dislikes: Spiders, thunderstorms, dolls
Henry found Tristesse when she was a baby and decided to take her in. Tristesse quickly surpassed Henry and became a better attendant than he ever was. She became overjoyed at the addition of William, since she’s no longer the baby of the family.
Name: William
Gender: Male
Age: One week (Physically)
Creator: Hatty
Likes: His siblings, sleep, blankets
Dislikes: Being cold, lightning, bright lights
William came into existence at the end of the book. As Tristesse and Henry’s sibling, he sure has a lot to accomplish. Even if he is currently a baby.
Name: Tsuki-Yomi
Origin: Tsukiyomi, moon god (Japanese mythology)
User: Ebizo
Likes: Being petted, night time, stars
Dislikes: The sun, disgusting food, standing still
Tsuki-Yomi is Ebizo’s Persona. At the end of the book, he evolved into Tsuki-Yomi NEO thanks to the power of Ebizo’s bonds.
Name: Hayasaki Yudai
Age: 17
Birthday: 7th July
Gender: Male
Persona: Oxylus
Arcana: Hermit
Weapon: Staff
Occupation: Student
Creator: Digital
Likes: Drawing, comedy movies, arts and crafts
Dislikes: Heavy metal, rumours, blood
Hayasaki became interested in Chieko after hearing some nasty rumours about her, and decided to investigate to see if they were true or not. He ended up with a Persona by the end of it. He’s currently dating Chieko, much to her enjoyment.