Hanare

In-Game Information

Background

A Prince of Kuyou, Land of the Calendar. He is of the Boar Family. 

Though a male dancer, he is skilled in dances that are designed for women. He shows very little fluctuation in his emotions and constantly wears a near-emotionless expression. He can ascertain something’s true nature, but has very little self-awareness. He is often misunderstood based on the fact that he honestly speaks what is on his mind.

Introduction

You receive an invitation to the castle from Hanare after waking him. On the night that he invites you to watch him as he practices his dancing, you realize he’s unexpectedly mistaken about something…

Name

  • Hanare – from hanare (離), one of the eight trigrams in I Ching that represents fire and the south.
  • Kuyou – from the nine heavenly bodies (planets, sun, and moon) that are deified in Hindu astrology. Kuyou is translated from Japanese as meaning Navagraha, the cosmic influencers on life that are associated with the stars in the zodiac. They include the sun, moon (which actually has 3 deities), Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn.

Story Chapters

Pre-Awakening

Ch. 1: Eyes that Hide Intention

Ch. 2: A Sullen Face

Ch. 3: “Onnamai” (Woman’s Dance)

Ch. 4: A Lost Pouch

Ch. 5: Unexpected Confession

Ch. 6: The Meaning of One Way or Another

Sun Route

Ch. 7: A Red Face Disappearing Behind a Sliding Screen

Ch. 8: A Profile Dyed by the Setting Sun

Ch. 9: Straight-Forward Words

Ch. 10: Sudden Words

Secret Story: I Want to Tell You

Moon Route

Ch. 7: With a Serious Tone

Ch. 8: Words of Acceptance

Ch. 9: With Gift in Hand

Ch. 10: Feelings that Fail to Meet

Secret Story: Luscious Lips


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