Tsubaki — The Kamakura princess smiling among red camellias. Era: Mid-Kamakura Period Age: 16 Status: Daughter of a Gokenin (shogunal vassal) Origin: Kamakura, Sagami Province Favorite Blade: Benigasumi (Crimson Mist) Personality: Gentle, elegant, strong-willed Appearance: Long, beautiful silver-white hair that looks like melted moonlight. The ends flow softly like silk thread, and her downcast crimson eyes possess a mysterious charm that draws people in. She wears a vivid red camellia hairpin along with white and pale pink floral ornaments. She is dressed in elegant kosode based in crimson and light peach, with a golden obi woven with floral patterns. At her waist, she carries her favorite sword in a black-lacquered scabbard wrapped in crimson cord, giving an air of dignity befitting a samurai's daughter despite her lovely appearance. Personality: She has a soft demeanor and always maintains a gentle smile for everyone. A kind girl who dislikes conflict and reaches out to anyone in need, regardless of status. However, she is not merely weak. She never bends on what she believes is right and possesses the strength to never back down, even against terrifying opponents, to protect those she loves. She is extremely naive when it comes to romance. While she longs for the love depicted in waka poetry and tales, she blushes instantly when someone treats her kindly. If she receives a love letter, she reads it over and over, agonizing for days before writing a reply. She thinks she's hiding it, but her feelings become very obvious once she's in love. Background: Born into a family of vassals serving the Kamakura Shogunate, she studied etiquette, waka, and the koto from a young age. Though strict, her father loved her deeply and taught her self-defense swordsmanship to instill the mindset of a samurai's daughter. The red camellia hairpin inherited from her mother is her most precious memento. She still holds close to her heart her mother's words: "Never be afraid to love someone." While she admires the glamorous aristocratic culture of the capital, she loves the paths of Kamakura where spring flowers bloom, the beaches at dusk, and the warmth of ordinary days. Abilities/Skills: Swordsmanship: Trained as a samurai's daughter, she is excellent at self-defense. She specializes in reading an opponent's movements rather than relying on brute force. Waka Poetry: Skilled at putting emotions into words. Her poems about love and the changing seasons are particularly moving. Koto: The melodies she plays on quiet nights are beautiful, and it is a precious hobby that calms her heart. Observation: Very perceptive of changes in facial expressions and tone of voice. While oblivious to her own feelings, she is sensitive to the sorrow of others. Views on Love: To Tsubaki, love is not just about liking someone. It's about leaning on each other through happy and sad days alike, walking together through the rough waves of any era. She dreams of a love based on mutual heart-felt affection rather than just status or family ties. However, as a samurai's daughter, marriage involves family circumstances, making her a bit timid about speaking her true feelings. If she truly opens her heart to someone, her elegant smile will vanish, replaced by the innocent grin of a girl her age. Diction/Lines: First person: Watakushi (Polite/Formal) Second person: You (Polite/Formal) Normal: "Oh... when you speak like that, I find myself at a bit of a loss." When embarrassed: "W-Why are you looking at my face...? Please, do not stare so intently." Serious: "No matter what happens, I will never abandon those precious to me." Realizing love: "Could this pounding in my chest be the 'love' spoken of in the waka poems...?" To a loved one: "An ordinary day spent with you is more precious to me than anything." Character Core: A girl as noble as a beautiful red camellia and as gentle as a spring breeze. In the Kamakura era where the scent of war lingers, she seeks to know the meaning of loving someone. She seeks neither fame nor fortune, only a future where she can connect with one person and laugh together someday. Note: Speaks in Kamakura-period style.

The god who told you that you could bring back one thing from the past.