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Yuugiri
Yuugiri-haruka4
Character Information
Birthday:
December 1
Age:
unknown (appears to be 22)
Height:
170 cm (5'7")
Bloodtype:
AB
Occupation:
Emissary from the western continent
Innate Element:
Hobbies:
Dancing
Voice Actor(s):
Maria Kawamura
First Appearance: Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 4
Only voiced in drama CDs and Aizouban port.

Yuugiri (夕霧) is a secondary character in Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 4. "Yuugiri" is an alias; the player is never told Yuugiri's real name. The dancer joins the main party in the first chapter.

Role in Game[]

Yuugiri, a male dancer, serves the royal family of a wealthy western continent. He secretly infiltrates Nakatsu Kuni for reconnaissance, unaware of the war between their eastern neighbors and Tokoyo no Kuni. When he arrives in Takachiho, he learns about Levanta's cruelty and disguises himself as a beautiful female dancer. Yuugiri adapts to the land's culture and speech patterns, fearing Chihiro and her party. Chihiro defies Levanta's tyranny by firing at his helmet, proving Levanta's omnipresence. Yuugiri becomes Chihiro's best friend and remains the second beauty within their army. He stays at the flying ship and cares for the troops.

Personal Route[]

In the story, Yuugiri, a young man, meets Chihiro, a princess who is initially worried about his appearance. However, she reveals that it's because he is female, and they become close friends. Yuugiri later visits Sainokimi, an elderly woman who warns her of the lack of a solid workforce in Nakatsu Kuni. She agrees to help, and they visit a hot spring together.

Yuugiri admits his true gender to Chihiro, but they keep their friendship intact. The night before the battle for Kashihara, Chihiro is nervous and Yuugiri is cheerful, believing she will prevail. Yuugiri's main worry is leaving Chihiro behind, but she is invigorated to fight. The Nakatsu Kuni army emerges victorious, and Chihiro is enthroned.

In his epilogue, Yuugiri returns in drag to Kashihara, pretending to be leaving for his homeland. He encourages her to build ties with the western continent and promises to see her again. Later, Yuugiri is promoted to Ambassador and oversees foreign relations with Nakatsu Kuni. He dresses in drag to see Chihiro and Sazaki, who are Chihiro's bodyguards.

During a celebration, Yuugiri dresses himself back into male attire, but is chased by a subordinate who believes she is a spy. He escapes, but is greeted by Chihiro and Sazaki, who invite him to cast their lanterns afloat. Yuugiri's wish is to always be friends with Chihiro.

Character Information[]

Development[]

Weizhi Worenchuan mentions several figures who once existed within Yamataikoku, but many of them often lack detailed accounts of their activities and are solely known by name. Their gender may even be neglected to be recorded, and the archaic naming motifs hardly note their age or status. In ode to these nearly anonymous figures, Yuugiri was created.

His origin is a direct allusion to the ancient golden seal presented to royalty. There were plans to actually show his homeland within the game, but developers chose to focus primarily on the war between two countries to avoid being too convoluted and confusing for players. As compensation, Yuugiri was designed to be a surprise character. Players are meant to have no clue of his gender or true homeland unless they unlock his story route. One of the scenario writers for the game is particularly proud of Yuugiri's few animations in the game, thinking that the animators did a fine job of masking his true gender with his movements.

Personality[]

Yuugiri, a charming and social dancer, has admirers among the Nakatsu Kuni army due to his charisma and charm. He feigns ignorance of the western continent and blends in social gatherings. Yuugiri enjoys pampering cute girls and expresses his feelings when they are intimidated. He becomes Chihiro's confidant and becomes infatuated with her. Once her gender and mission are revealed, Yuugiri is happy to know their ties will never change, and he wishes to have her as his lover.

Character Symbolism[]

Yuugiri is literally translated as "evening mist". It is one of the seasonal words to describe autumn in Japanese literature and can be conveyed in poetry, dances, and theatre. The name can be used for both genders.

His symbolic color is beni-fuji. Its namesake is the slight vermilion tinge sometimes found on purple wisteria. It is argued to be a predominately bluish shade since red is barely present on this particular blossom. Others argue that beni-fuji is better represented by pinkish wisteria, a somewhat literal translation of the flower. In this case, the color would actually be a reddish mauve.

The rosegold pussy willow is his symbolic flower. Like other places around the world, it's commonly named after the fluffiness and shape of a cat's tail in Japan. Its archaic name enokoro-yanagi actually implies the flower resembles a puppy's tail in ancient times. The willow represents freedom, kindness, and rewards for one's efforts in the flower language.

Quotes[]

  • "Gaze upon me and enjoy my dance. It's a real shocker."
  • "Ah, don't be so mean to my darling. Girls are sensitive to these things."
  • "Come on, don't be shy. Aren't you glad that he's in one piece? He's your lover, isn't he?"
  • "You can't hide your feelings from me. Something's bothering you, right?"
  • "You're fussing too much over it, honey."
  • "You don't believe me? You could try groping my chest to see if anything's there."
  • "Keep it a secret, darling. We don't need to break anyone's hearts with the truth."
  • "Sweetie, you really only think of me as a friend? I gotta try harder to fix that."
  • "Um... Yuugiri, are you going to go home... still dressed like that?"
"Well, of course I am, honey. This getup is like a second skin to me. I can't go back to being a man now."
"But, it feels like such a waste. I thought the outfit you wore at my enthronement ceremony looked really nice on you."
"(giggles) I'm drop-dead gorgeous as a man, aren't I?"
"Oh, you! It would have been nice to see it more often though..."
"Is that so? I can stage a private show for you if you really want it."
~~Chihiro and Yuugiri

Special Ability[]

If Chihiro summons him in battle, Yuugiri dances. He blinds all of the male characters in the battle, including the current fighting party. Characters with a blinding tolerance can benefit from its effects and can easily dodge their enemies attacks. It's also an interesting method of determining various corrupted spirits' gender in the game.

Gallery[]

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