Fumi Ise

Fumi Ise is difficult to find via a cursory search on the internet, but her work has impacted lives all over Japan. While little is known about her personal life, as she notably prefers to have a private life separate from her work, information about the infamous letter writer Sakura Blush is easily accessible. It was only after her invitation to Hope’s Peak Academy that Sakura Blush’s identity was revealed, and thus, exposed as Fumi Ise.

In a day and age in which a handwritten letter is the sort of thing that people only do with great intention, it often occurs to people as a way to detail their feelings in an intimate way that doesn’t necessitate speaking in person. However, just because somebody wishes to make their feelings clear doesn’t mean they have the words required to say such important things in a charming or beautiful way. It’s for these people that Sakura Blush’s letter writing services exist.

Gifted with a romantic streak and a love for literature and the Japanese language, Sakura Blush can be hired on commission to write a letter to whomever your heart desires, on almost any subject matter. While initially her services were primarily love notes and confessions, she’s since branched out to any kind of letter from discussing the weather and events in one’s life to difficult break ups. She offers her expertise for anyone who lacks the words for it–whether that comes from illiteracy or simply not knowing what to say–without any judgement or complaint at a very reasonable fee.

She began in near-anonymity, naturally not wishing the recipients of her letters to know that they were written by a third party, but given the success of her business model, more and more people began to spread word and find her website and twitter and contact her looking for help. Discovering that she can mimic handwriting and tone at a moment’s notice, her professional and sweet demeanor, and her ability to write so quickly all added up and she became intensely popular.

There’s been some backlash online due to her work, however. Receiving a letter now comes with the worry that perhaps your beloved didn’t write this at all, and that a third party has been paid to learn your deepest and most intimate relationship details. While her invitation to Hope’s Peak Academy was issued at the height of her career, it has been in some reasonable decline due to these fears.