Miwa Saitou
"Oh, are you asking me my advice? Well, I think it's always possible to go too far. Simplicity is best."
| Miwa Saitou | |
| Miwa Saitou | |
| Personal Information | |
| Real Name | 斉藤光輪子(さいとうみわこ) |
| Aliases | Miwa, Nosycakes |
| Arcana | XIV - Temperance |
| Nature | Persona-User |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 18 |
| Birth Date | September 16th, 1991 (Virgo) |
| Preferred Weapon | Light Bludgeons |
| Organization Information | |
| Faction | Darkside |
| Teams | Nosy People |
| Job | Model Senior |
| Assignment | Seven Sisters High, Third Year |
| Persona - Ratri | |
| Ratri | |
| OOC Information | |
| Origin | Original Character |
| Voice Actor | Maaya Sakamoto |
Contents |
Profile
A third-year student at Seven Sisters, Miwa Saitou started at the school in her first year, having then only recently moved to Sumaru from Nagaoka to live with her father. Despite starting her last three years of school in a new location, she's managed to create a fine reputation for herself. She's known foremost for her devotion to the school's music club, and in fact holds the first chair cellist position. Miwa is also known for being reliable, even under pressure, and a good listener; add in a sense of style, good grades, and you've got a girl who seems to embody the ideal young Japanese woman.
Skills
Core of Power Corona, Is it a Mommy or a Daddy Complex?, Here is the Key (But Don't Unlock the Door), Tamaso Ma Jyotir Gamaya, Morning Prayer, Guardian Spirit?, My God it's Full of Stars, Questionable Taste in Men, Magic! Wheel of Light~, Hands on the Altar, Endure the Rain, Bend with the Wind, Upended All the Same, Stars in Her Eyes
Brief Personal History
Daughter of Miyoko and Kouhei Saitou, Miwa was raised and grew up in Nagaoka. However, in the October of 2004, the city was rocked by the mid-Niigata Prefecture earthquake, and her mother was killed when their house partially collapsed. In the months following the disaster, her father took a job in Sumaru, supporting his daughter from afar while she lived with her grandparents. In early 2007, once he was finally financially secure once again, Miwa went to live with her father in Sumaru, starting her first year of high school in a new city. Currently she is in her third and final year.
Notable Social Links
- 0 - The Fool
- Tohru Adachi: "Respect" - A detective in Inaba. He helped stop a criminal who stole Miwa's purse. She's been very impressed by his survival in Mikage-cho in spite of not having a Persona.
- I - The Magician
- Shiki Ichimonji: "Regeneration" - A first year at Gekkoukan High. Miwa has ran into him and Itsuka several times. A rather foolish boy, but not without spirit and energy. Dating Itsuka, apparently. A member of SEES and a Persona-user who uses an Evoker.
- IV - The Emperor
- Kyo Enda: "Submission" - A fellow senior at Seven Sisters. A popular senior and Student Council President. Has a twin brother, Akatsuki. Miwa and he have begun dating. Miwa is head-over-heels in love with him. Has, as she's found, a bit of a temper; of late, she's been taking care not to upset him again. A Persona-user.
- Akatsuki Enda: "Nonaction" - A senior at Gekkoukan High. Kyo's twin, a handsome and charming young man like his brother. It seems their parents separated years ago which is why they don't live together anymore. He and Kyo seem to be on poor terms with one another. A member of SEES. A Persona-user, like his brother.
- V - The Hierophant
- Shinjiro Aragaki: "Discipline" - A senior (???) at Gekkoukan High. A member of SEES (?) and a street-smart Persona-user who uses an Evoker. He is very familiar with the Dark Hour. Has been helping Miwa learn how to better control the power of Persona.
- VI - The Lovers
- Tohya Kidzuki: "Understanding" - A senior at Seven Sisters High, and Miwa's classmate. A former delinquent, who seems to be striving to do better in school. Miwa and she have become friends after being stuck and surviving in Mikage-cho together. A member of KNOWS. A Persona-user.
- XIV - Temperance
- Naomi Suzuno: "Harmony" - A second year at Seven Sisters. A recent transfer student, and the heiress of a wealthy foreign company CEO. Interested in joining the Music Club. Miwa's taken a shine to her, and wants to be a good senpai for her. Apparently a member of KNOWS, much to Miwa's surprise. A Persona-user.
- Dona Kimura: "Discord" - A second year at Seven Sisters. A known witch/occultist. Miwa dislikes her and finds her exceedingly creepy; she also fears that Dona somehow knows her secret.
- XV - The Devil
- Itsuka Mizuhara: "Change" - A first year at Gekkoukan High. Miwa has run into her and Shiki several times. A nice, helpful young girl. The brains of her little group. A member of SEES, and a Persona-user who uses an Evoker. She and Miwa have become friends.
- XVI - The Tower
- Thora Kobayashi: "Misjudgment" - A second year at Yasogami High. Apparently at one point some sort of delinquent. Works part-time at a forge. She was apprehensive about her until Thora made a present of a new weapon to Itsuka in Miwa's presence. A Persona-user.
- XVII - The Star
- Hideo Aratami: "Apprehension" - A first year at Seven Sisters. Miwa and he have crossed paths several times, for better or worse. Has become a very different person after being possessed by his Shadow. Miwa would like to save him from his current state.
- XIX - The Sun
- Tatsuya Suou: "Trust" - A fellow senior at Seven Sisters. Miwa's run into him under odd circumstances. A very stoic and tough guy; she can see why a lot of girls have a crush on him. She's concerned he's romantically interested in her. Has proposed a Sumaru-based group to help defend the city against its supernatural elements. A Persona-user.
Persona
Miwa's Persona is Ratri, the Vedic goddess of the night. Sister to Ushas, the goddess of the dawn, she was invoked to protect those who must brave the dangers that lurked in the darkness, and to light the way with her many stars. She was also the bringer of the morning dew. However, despite her general benign depiction, Ratri possesses a grimmer aspect: she is not only the protector against the hazards of night, she is also those very same hazards.
| Power | Description |
| Aques | Moderate water damage to one target. |
| Hama | Small light damage to one target. |
| Mudo | Small dark damage to one target. |
| Maraqua | Small water damage to a group. |
| Mamudo | Small dark damage to a group. |
| Mediamai | Regen over time to a group. |
| Mudoon | Moderate dark damage. |
| Purple Wall | Improves one target's defense against dark. |
| Recarm | Removes bad status effects and minutely heals one target. |
| Third Eye | Removes positive status effects and deals small mystic damage to one target. |
Physical Attack and Special
Not all combat options are related to one's Persona alone. The following are open to Miwa no matter what Persona is active.
| Power | Description |
| Strike Attack - Bludgeon | Minor strike damage to one target. |
| Charismatic Kismet | Magic up, luck up, moderate healing on all allies. |
Resonance and Other Talents
Like most Persona users, Ratri grants Miwa a subtle boost to a mundane ability. In her case, her general presence seems to help her help others find what they're looking for, providing a slight boost to sensory Personas in particular. This doesn't help find undetectable users at all, of course (for example, Chidori Yoshino cannot be found). She's also as a result incredibly easily felt by other Persona users with even the slightest talent for detecting resonance.
Miwa can also detect the presence of Shadows (and only Shadows) with Ratri. However, as Ratri is not specialized for detection, her ability is very weak, worse than even Teddie's talent. She can only 'feel' them for about fifty yards from her exact position, and only at night. She cannot engage in combat while actively searching.
To other users, her resonance centers around the concept of a lamp in a dark room. Depending on the sensory details favored by the one detecting, how this translates may vary. She may sound like the low hum of a lamp with the occasional soft cry of a night bird, smell like a lamp that's been on too long, ozone mixed with the smell of night air after a long rain, or simply burn like a lantern in the darkness.
Logs and Cutscenes
Logs
- Pyro Granny visits the Internet - Three Seven Sisters High students meet a sweet old lady. But could there be more to her than meets the eye?! (Yeah.) (Hideo Aratami, Miwa Saitou, Tatsuya Suou)IC: Sept 4th, 2009 (Mar 6th, 2010)
- The Promise - Miwa meets up with Kyo for the evening at his house and makes a Very Important Promise. (Kyo Enda, Miwa Saitou) IC: Oct 30th, 2009 (OOC: May 1st, 2010)
- I'll see you on the other side - Getting ones bearings in hell is a tricky thing. Thankfully, immediate danger can paradoxically make it a little easier. (Miwa Saitou, Tohya Kidzuki) IC: October 31st, 2009 (OOC: May 2nd, 2010)
- Words make the delusion real - A reunion between boyfriend and girlfriend after she returns from Lunarvale/Mikage-cho does not go as (Miwa) planned, to say the least. Dysfunction junction occurs. (Kyo Enda, Miwa Saitou) IC: Nov 14th, 2009 (OOC: May 17th, 2010)
- Tatsuya's Angels?! - Tatsuya talks to Miwa after school. Supernatural matters and the need for Sumaru to have its own defense squad are discussed. (Miwa Saitou, Tatsuya Suou) IC: Nov 23rd, 2009 (OOC: May 25th, 2010)
Cutscenes
- Fifth Anniversary - Not all anniversaries are happy ones. (October 23rd, 2009)
- I'm Sorry - Sometimes promises are broken... (November 5th, 2009)
- Milestone - A visit to the Velvet Room results in some insight and a gift. (December 13th, 2009)
Extras
The nerdy stuff!
Equipment
- Weapon: Jitte - A baton-like weapon with a single pronged tine. It was once popular for police in the Edo period.
- Body: Cotton Shirt - A simple pink cotton top, accented with knit ornaments on the hem and around the collar.
- Feet: Black Flats - Plain black women's shoes, made to be both fashionable and easy to walk around in.
- Accessory: Chrysoberyl Choker - A simple black choker, accented with a chrysoberyl catseye pin. Cannot be unequipped.
Social Stats
- Courage: 1 - Prone to Worry
- Diligence: 4 - Dedicated
- Expression: 2 - Well Spoken but Demure
- Understanding: 3 - Compassionate
- Knowledge: 3 - Studious
- Occult: 4 - Is that a copy of the King in Yellow?
Contacts
- Fortune-telling: "Say, would you like me to tell your fortune? I can find out if we're compatible." Like it says on the tin. Miwa tells the demon's fortune.
- Plead: "Aaah, no, no, please don't hurt me!" Miwa pretends to be scared of the demon and begs for mercy.
- Occult: "I'm wondering, are you familiar with the concept of sympathetic magic at all...?" Miwa attempts to impress the demon with her occult knowledge.
- Praise: "Oh, Apep, you're such a wise demon! I can learn so much from you!" Miwa sings the praises of the demon, hoping to get it in a better mood.
Multi-contacts
TBA... maybe.
NPCS of Note
- Kouhei Saitou (Death Reversed): Miwa's father. A salaryman and an often-absent parent who works very late, Miwa and he have a very strained relationship. Has a very subdued personality.
- Miyoko Saitou (The Star): Miwa's deceased mother. Highly idealized by Miwa.
- Miki "Micchan" Hisakawa (Strength): A close friend of Miwa's. Kind of ditzy and over-talkative, but a steadfast friend in spite of all the upsets their relationship has had.
Trivia
- Miwa's legal name is, in fact, Miwako. Like many young women, she's dropped the -ko suffix because she feels it's childish. Her first name can be translated roughly as 'corona child' and her surname, 'equal wisteria'.
- It's also a slight nod to a singer by the same name[1] (different first name kanji, though).
- Her father's first name is written 黄平. It can be read as 'yellow peace'. Similarly, her mother's first name was written 美夜子. It can be read as 'beautiful night child'. This is an intentional nod towards her Persona.
- Her username on most websites is tenshikourin2304. Literally, it means 'advent of angel', but the kanji of 'kourin' is the same as her first name. The numbers are also significant: they're the day and year of the earthquake.
- Miwa plays the cello; despite her hobby, she has no interest in becoming a music student.
- Miwa's other hobby is plant terrariums. The apartment she lives in has very little room for large plants, and certainly no garden like her grandparents had, so she's tried to bring a little greenery to her home by carefully tending tiny plants in bottles and jars.
- Her dream is to own her own small business.
- Her favorite color is pink. This is sort of obvious.
- She is an adequate cook; no gourmet chef but can follow a recipe and can improvise without killing a man.
- Her favorite foods include: mizuyoukan (red bean paste block jelly), brown rice curry and kiritanpo (grilled rice-skewer soup). Her least favorite foods include anything deep-fried and greasy.
- Her homeroom is 3-A.
Soundtrack
- Apocalyptica - S.O.S. (Anything But Love) "Twisted Relationship" (Lyrics)
- Dare me to leave you, tell me I'll never forget.
- E Nomine - Mondengel [Moon Angel] "Ratri" (Lyrics)
- Angel of the night who is made from dreams. Wake up. The fire is kindling.
- Etro Anime - Summer Rain (Lyrics)
- But I think too much and I'm left to blame, feeling strangely the same.
- Florence and the Machine - Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up) (Lyrics)
- Here I am, a rabbit hearted girl, frozen in the headlights. It seems I've made the final sacrifice.
- Poe - 5 1/2 Minute Hallway (Lyrics)
- But there's only so far I can go, when you're living in a hallway that keeps growing.
- Poe - Terrified Heart "On Mom" (Lyrics)
- I'm just going to sing a little song and maybe... maybe you'll pick up.
- Repo! The Genetic Opera - Let The Monster Rise "The Shadow - Daddy Issues" (Lyrics)
- Didn't you say that you'd protect me? Didn't you?
- Sarah Brightman - Eden (Lyrics)
- Did you ever think of me, as your best friend. Did I ever think of you, I'm not complaining.
- Shinkichi Mitsumune - Illusion ~ Malice's Pupa
- Splashdown - A Charming Spell/Remix "The Shadow" (Lyrics)
- More sinned against than sinning, please, you're not above my suspicions. You're lamb and serpent just like me, it's more than just superstition.
- The Birthday Massacre - Lover's End "Bluebeardesque" (Lyrics)
- Calling for the other, searching for her lover. Secrets she discovers drain her face of color.
- The Crüxshadows - Ariadne "Love's Aftermath" (Lyrics)
- And what your life has failed to grant you, live to claim, and claim to live. So many paths lead to tomorrow, what love has lost can you forgive?
- Universal Hall Pass - Quiet Use of Charm (Lyrics)
- Of all the roads that stretch in their wake before me, I long to rise above all the seas that toss me to say hello! Hello and welcome!
- VAST - Thrown Away "On Dad" (Lyrics)
- There's a sun, there's a ground under my feet, there is almost nothing in between. Now I'm left like a flag atop a moon, precious one, you have abandoned me.
Images
- Miwaresize.png
Miwa and Ratri, by CR Frejzch
Player Information
- Played by ianthefira. Altchars and other information are on the userpage!
