| Kokoro Himeoka | |
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| Age: | 15
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| Family: | Father and mother
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| Hobbies: | Baking cakes
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| Voice Actor: | Haneyuri
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Kokoro Himeoka (姫岡 こころ, Himeoka Kokoro) is the main protagonist and player character in MISS PRINCESS: Miss Puri!. Her name can be changed to the player's preferences, but she will be known by her default name in official media. If the player uses her default name in the game, it will be audibly spoken by characters.
Role in Game[]
Background Story[]
Kokoro, from a middle-class family, works at her dad's café, Zelkova Garden. At five years old, she believed she was the most beautiful girl until she met Anna, a popular contestant in the Miss Princess beauty contest. Initially jealous of Anna's attention, Kokoro soon realized her kindness and they became friends. Wanting to support Anna, Kokoro began watching the contest. However, just before the finals, Kokoro was almost injured by a falling object. Anna protected her but was unable to continue in the contest. Kokoro blamed herself for Anna's withdrawal and vowed to win the Grand Prix in the future, promising to gift Anna the diamond tiara. Anna, not upset about losing, wanted to encourage Kokoro and gave her a bracelet as a reminder of their promise.
Kokoro practiced ballroom dancing and remained hopeful of someday entering the competition. However, her family lacked the income to hire the mandatory steward she needs to be a participant. As she was coming back from school one day, Kokoro spotted an elderly woman who had trouble crossing the road and saved the woman from an incoming automobile. Keiko thanked her for the feat and inquired about Kokoro. When she learned that Kokoro aspired to enter the Miss Princess Contest, Keiko introduced herself as a sponsor for a steward company and promised to help Kokoro enter.
Story Events[]
Kokoro visits Keiko's lavish home and meets her stewards. Despite being unfamiliar with luxury, Kokoro excels in their lessons while balancing school and her family's business. She thanks Keiko for funding her entry into the game and vows to win. Despite being mocked for her traditional approach, Kokoro's genuine performance and her stewards' support silence the critics. After passing the first round, Kokoro rescues Ayano from a harassing judge, earning her gratitude. This makes Midori jealous, and she belittles Kokoro before tricking her into searching for a lost item. Kokoro apologizes for not finding it and gifts Midori a four-leaf clover, leading to Midori's change of heart and promise to compete fairly.
When Kokoro passes the second stage, she is congratulated by Ayano and abruptly sent to her rival's mansion. Kokoro enjoys the holiday and befriends Ayano and Maki. Before the girls can prolong their visit, Ayano's mother returns from her business trip and drives her daughter's friends away. In spite of Sumire's scornful comments to her, Kokoro reconciles her friendship with both her rivals in between her steward lessons and schoolwork. On the day of the third judging, Kokoro faces Ayano and immediately loses. Before the regrets of defeat sinks in, Maki demands for her performance to be rejudged and challenges Kokoro. Her wishes are answered and, thanks to Maki's rematch, Kokoro safely advances into the Grand Prix with Ayano as her final opponent.
Sumire merges her company with her steward's, dissolving it, to counter Kokoro's perceived threat. She then fires Kokoro's stewards using her newfound power. However, the stewards eventually return to Kokoro, sponsored by Keiko, and determined to help her win the Grand Prix. Keiko collapses and is hospitalized, further fueling their determination. Kokoro wins the Grand Prix, and during the celebrations, she saves Anna's son from harm. Kokoro offers Anna her tiara as a gesture, but Anna respectfully declines. Kokoro is congratulated by her friends and family on her victory.
Alternate Fates[]
The player can choose to intentionally lose the competition by failing to meet the requirements at any time. Kokoro may also choose to become intimate with one of the five stewards or her rivals to alter story events and the ending.
Personality[]
In spite of her determination to enter the contest, Kokoro hardly fits the expected mannerisms for a princess. She is obstinate and headstrong, hardly conducting herself with an iota of grace. Her friends at school even joke that she is better off posing as a steward since she is so tomboyish. Due to her common background, neither her decorum nor the importance of being tact is important to her. If she finds something hypocritical or in poor taste, she may lose her temper and berate the speaker regardless of their status or financial power. Many observers doubt her success throughout the competition and are skeptical of her abilities. Kokoro's initial clumsiness with her conduct formulates her rather unfavorable nickname from Yoh: "Monkey" (サル, saru).
Kokoro is a positive and determined person who doesn't let insults bring her down. She always tries her best and impresses others with her hard work. Even though some people look down on her because she's not rich, she believes in treating everyone with kindness and respect. She's also willing to help others, even if it means sacrificing her own needs. Kokoro has always dreamed of winning the Grand Prix, and she's focused on that goal instead of dating. When she does have feelings for someone, she's shy but honest about her emotions.
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