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Yukina's Profile
Name: 雪菜 (Yukina)
Age: ??? (not yet one hundred years)
Gender: Female
Species: 氷女 (Koorime/Ice Maiden)
Place of Birth: Hyouga no Kuni (Land of Glaciers)
Personality:
Gentle by nature, Yukina is soft-spoken – depicting a flawless portrait of innocence. Her kindness is not only for her friends, but extends to strangers and even those who have caused her suffering. This is demonstrated in episode 25 of the anime when she implores Hiei not to take Tarukane’s life, saying “I don’t want to see any more of people injuring each other, and hating each other! No matter what sort of person they might be…” Yukina also possesses a naïve side – not quite comprehending Kazuma’s outbursts when in her presence. Despite her delicate demeanor, Yukina seems to hold great contempt toward her own race – going so far as to say they do not deserve to survive if they remain slaves to their own prejudice. In contrast to the popular belief on Hyouga no Kuni, Yukina chooses to follow her mother’s example; she does not discriminate against anyone regardless of their gender or sense of morale.
Abilities:
(氷涙石/Hiruiseki/Ice Tear Gem)
Hiruiseki are created when a koorime sheds tears. The only way an ice maiden can prevent production of these sought after jewels is not to cry. Although the gems possess a generic appearance, every one hundred years while giving birth a koorime will shed a tear which crystallizes differently than the others. It is then given to the infant as a memento of her mother, and without any question has greater value.
(治癒能力/Chiyu Nouryoku/Healing Talent)
It is exactly what it sounds like. Yukina is first shown using it to heal Kazuma’s injuries after he and Yuusuke rescue her from Tarukane. It is not specified if this is a technique learned of her own accord, or if all koorime are skilled healers.
(冷気/Rei Ki/Cold Spirit)
This technique is no doubt a defensive maneuver associated with the koorime. Similar to the women who likely forged it, it is a frigid technique that allows them to lower the temperature in an area, creating a layer of ice as a result. It is speculated (by me) if properly manipulated, it can also be used for offensive purposes.
Family:
Mother (deceased): 氷菜 (Hina)
Twin Brother (who isn't so long-lost after all): 飛影 (Hiei)
Mother's Best Friend/Surrogate Mother (Maybe): 泪 (Rui)
Background: (written in Yukina’s PoV)
(work in progress)
CV:
Japanese: Shiratori Yuri (白鳥由里)
English:
(Series) Jessica Dismuke
(Poltergeist Report/Honoo no Kizuna/Bond of Flames) Veronica Taylor
Extra Information:
It seems a lot of people believe all koorime have some shade of blue/green hair and red eyes. However, I do not believe this to be the case. While watching Eizou Hakusho, during Hiei no Sho, a woman with turquoise hair and purple eyes is introduced. I am under the impression that she may actually be Hina, which would contradict the popular theory of ice maidens being similar in appearance.
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