Congrats on joining the tournament!

Thank you kindly. This is my first ever interview, so I must say I’m quite nervous.

You’re here by special invitation this time around. Are there any things you hope to achieve by going solo?

Hmm... Well, since it’s a tournament, I suppose aiming for first place would be one. The same goes for the other entrants, right?

Speaking of entrants, are you acquainted with any?

Not at all, actually. A few here and there that I myself know of, if that counts. I imagine competing with actual companions would be quite enjoyable, though, so would definitely like to try one day—given the chance.

Imagine teaming with any of the fighters in this tournament, then. Who makes the cut?

I’d prefer it to be someone noble-minded, with their own beliefs and values. Then again, something tells me there’s a lot of people like that, so it’s tough to name names! But since we’re around the same age... Chizuru Kagura, for starters. Elisabeth Blanctorche would be good too.

Is there anyone out there you’d call a rival?

Kim Kaphwan. He’s a good man, of course, but I do believe I need to enlighten him about what justice is—and what it should be.

In your eyes, what does placing an importance on “adequate etiquette” involve?

Not harboring thoughts or emotions that put others down. It’s honestly something I need to work on, though... I’ve still got a long way to go.

Do you know Dolores and Kukri?

Only that they might be familiar with what I’m pursuing. Not to say they themselves know anything directly, though.

Your profile says that you cherish your cosmetics. What do you like the most in that regard?

As in favorites? Hmm, I’ve got plenty of those... I will say I’m quite particular about lipstick, though. Been buying a lot of matte recently. But if I had to narrow it down, I suppose it’d be the... Oh, I’m guessing you mean one favorite, yes? In that case, I... Actually, you know what, can we come back to this one?

Next question, then. Is there anywhere you’d like to visit during the tournament?

I’m quite looking forward to stopping by all the different countries while it’s underway. The matches are important, yes, but I also want to experience each country’s culture. Oh, and theme parks too...

How did you learn umbrakinesis—your ability to manipulate shadows?

With this abaya I have on. It’s what granted me these powers in the first place. I guess you could call it the fruit of my labor; it needs very special training and a certain level of performance just to be able to keep on.

Is it hard to keep that power under control?

Possibly—for someone with little experience or who doesn’t know what they’re doing. Luckily that’s not the kind of person who normally wears this sort of thing, so no need to worry!

Your shadow seems to have a life of its own. Do you have a name for it?

I call it Aila. It’s like my very own spirit guardian.

I hear you’re in college. What do you normally talk about with your friends there?

Oh, just the latest makeup trends and things like that. We go window-shopping as well, I guess. Hmm... Doesn’t sound all that interesting, does it... Maybe I should touch on something a little more meaningful with them next time... Emotional attachments and human relationships and the like?