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Kira

Unwavering Gaze of the Snow

About

There is no other way in life but to move forward.

Within the Tianliu Clan, Kira is feared and respected; not only is she known as the Eyes of the Tianliu, being the backbone of the clan's intelligence network, but she also serves directly under Liu Minhua. But among her close circle, the easily flustered and insecure version of herself under her dignified image makes her seem like a different person.

Flirty
Observant
Cautious

Description

  • She is known to be observant and resourceful, doing everything and utilizing everything in order to soak up as much information and intel as much as she could. She is deemed as the Eyes of the Tianliu for being the Clan Head's main informant and connection to a large underground intelligence network.
  • Outside of her duty though, Kira is a lot more emotional than people think. She is quick to fluster and, due to her past, is greatly insecure. She is also prone to worry, but struggles when she's the subject of someone else's worry.
Title Unyielding Observer
Nicknames Kiki
Hometown Snezhnaya
Affiliation Tianliu Clan
Constellation Inexorabiles Oculos
Vision Element_Geo.svg Geo
Weapon Icon_Claymore.png Claymore

Likes

  • Snow. Kira considers her fondness for snow as something born out of familiarity, not something that she likes as how one would like things like trinkets. To her, the snow not only gives her a homely comfort, but also helps in hiding her fears and vulnerability.
  • Drawing. Having a hobby of noting down important memories but being unable to afford a Kamera, Kira opted to learn how to draw and eventually mastered the craft. Her favorite things to draw are landscapes of places she had gone to.
  • Tianliu Clan. Not only did the Tianliu Clan give Kira a sense of purpose, but it also pulled her out of the abyss that she was stuck in after losing her older sister. She considers them as her second home.
  • Qingxin Flowers. Qingxin Flowers were her sister's favorite flowers, and she would often give Kira a flower crown made out of Qingxin Flowers every time she would come home from Liyue.

Dislikes

  • Silence. Silence often leaves Kira under the pressure of her thoughts, causing her to face her insecurities and nightmares. This is also the reason why she hates being alone, and why she hated going home for a certain period of her life.
  • Liu Zhixin. The person who caused Kira's sister's death, as well as the one who left lasting trauma and burden on Xue's shoulder.
  • Blood. While Kira can tolerate small amounts of blood, as well bloods of monsters, she cannot handle seeing large amounts of blood from people - especially from her loved ones.
  • Coffee. While she doesn't particularly hate coffee, she would always remember the bitter taste of the coffee that Xue gave her on one of their busiest days. It was both strong and bitter, but also left a lingering spice that hurt her tongue. She would drink if needed, but would never accept a cup from her boss ever again even if her life depends on it.

Trivia

  • The name Kira is not her birth name. It was the name given by her older sister gave her upon adopting her. Her real name is currently unknown, and she refuses to reveal it or be associated with it, due to its link to her biological parents.
  • She allied herself with Xue three years prior to the main events of Genshin Impact. It was only when Xue reclaimed her role as the Tianliu Clan Head that she became officially affiliated with the Tianliu Clan itself.
  • She received most of her training from Xue and He Jianyu, having barely any fighting experience prior to meeting them.
    • Her initial fighting style was to disengage and flee, leaving no traces behind. As things will definitely get dangerous, Xue wanted her to become more adept at fighting.
    • Zivon was originally her mentor at mastering the claymore, before she agreed to Xue's arrangement on letting her friend, Skye, teach her.
  • Her habit of noting down her travels in the form of a journal or diary was a result of fulfilling her sister's wish that was left unfulfilled. Similarly, all the life skills she mastered were the result of living alone following her sister's death; prior to her death, she was heavily doted on and was even forbidden to enter the kitchen after causing a small explosion once.
  • Kira's mother is actually a Fontainian woman who was born and raised in Snezhnaya. Though this makes Kira indeed Half-Snezhnayan, she is actually a full Fontainian in terms of blood and genetics.

Story

I. Past

Kira was born to a Fontainian Columnist and a Snezhnayan Adventurer, and had always been fond and proud of her family. As with most families with Snezhnaya, she considers love and family as the most important things, and had subconsciously ignored the warning signs while growing up.

Separation

Since young, Kira had always admired her family, often puffing her chest out in pride every time she would hear people compliment her parents' love and care for one another. Unfortunately, when she turned ten, her family was covered in a veil of shame when the truth about her father was revealed. Not only was he a criminal in hiding, but he was still legally married to someone else. His pursuit for Kira's mother was so that he could comfortably hide within Snezhnaya, and never once being out of love as it was originally painted. Due to this, Kira's parents separated in a horrible manner.

Kira later found out, though, that the reason behind the exposure of her father's identity was because he and her mother went to Fontaine for a quick trip to the Fountain of Lucine prior to her birth. This made people investigate his current identity and state, finding the right time to expose him.

II. New Life

She was originally left under her mother's care, who became the shell of who she used to be. Her distraught state would continuously drill the idea that love is unreliable into Kira's mind, saying it was to prevent her from falling down the same pit as she did; however, it only manifested insecurities in Kira, which would continue to haunt her in the future. In the end, unable to look after Kira anymore, Kira's mother abandoned her in the middle of nowhere. Kira later found out that her mother chose to die out of misery and shame.

"Kira"

On the verge of freezing to death, Kira was then found by a young lady named Mila. Mila originally took her in out of pity, simply wanting her to warm up and survive. After realizing that Kira was alone, though, Mila eventually formally takes her in and gives her the name Kira. For the next few years of Kira's life, she was raised and cared for by Mila, whom she would view as her home and sanctuary.

III. Tianliu Clan

A couple of years prior to the events of the game, Kira came home to Mila's corpse, causing her to grow devastated. She ran around trying to look for clues, and eventually landed herself in a minor intelligence network. It was there that she received clues that her sister's killer is potentially the former Director of the Mercenary Faction, which prompted her to try honeytrapping the current Director, Zivon, to get more information. Although Zivon knew her goals from the start, he played along with Kira until the truth was finally revealed. Kira tried to attack Liu Zhixin after finding out the truth and almost died if it weren't for He Jianyu's intervention. It was then Kira met Xue, the true Head of the Tianliu Clan, and swore her loyalty to her. She then spent the next few years collecting information and working for Xue, all the while cultivating her friendship with, and feelings for, Zivon.

Eyes of the Tianliu

After Xue dealt with Liu Zhixin and reclaimed her position as the Clan Head, Kira kept her alliance towards the clan as well. Not only does she serve as Xue's right-hand man and assistant, but also one of the Clan's Elites and the leader of the Investigation Unit.

Relationships

Zivon

Lover / "Alik"


Zivon is not only Kira's lover, but also her home, safe place, and source of comfort. She was initially very insecure about their relationship, but grew more confident thanks to his support.


Alik, do you know that... I'm really, really happy that to be with you?

Xue

Friend/Boss / "Miss Liu"


Xue is Kira's boss who helped open up a new path in her life. Kira greatly respects and admires her, but wouldn't hesitate to act as an older sister to help the younger woman.


Miss Liu, if you don't take a rest right now, I will be really worried about you. So, can you please rest...?