Fen

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Intro

won't you devote it all to me?


Name Fen Zhu
Kanji 朱徐
Age 23
Pronouns She/Her
Species Human
Occupation Tailor
Location Human Village
World Gensokyo
Status Living

Fen Zhu is a young, professional tailor that works in Gensokyo's Human Village. Growing up, Fen's parents owned a tailoring business that quickly fell into finacial stress after the Zhu family became ill. Desperate to improve the circumstances of her parents' health and business, Fen went about the creation of a wish granting hinnagami doll named Rika. As a result of Rika's wish granting, Fen's business has picked up and her parents have since recovered from illness.

However, since Rika's primary purpose is to grant wishes, it is basically the only reason for her existance. Her desire to grant Fen's wishes is insatiable, leading into an unending pattern of wish granting.


what is it that you desire?

Appearance

Eye Color Dusty brown
Skintone #fff3e8
Hair Color Peach pink
Hair Style Long; double buns

Voice HC: "I was only trying to help..."

Fen is frequently viewed as cheery and kind to those who visit her, often eager to continue busying herself with work. Fen herself is short, her feet typically bare while at her shop. Fen's hair is long, appearing a gentle peachy color.

Fen's choice of clothing are generally traditional styled clothed tailored either by herself or her mother. Fen enjoys wearing clothing decorated with floral patterns, or colored to match her peach pink hair. Fen's dresses are sometimes adorned with bells, to add more pep to her step. The same is true for the ribbons she typically wears in her hair.

Fen is Chinese.

Design Notes

  • Fen's buns are held in place with pink ribbons attached to large bells. Fen's obi is ribbon-shaped, and also has bells attached to the ends.
  • Fen is always barefoot.
  • Fen wears her kimono layered to the right, which is typically only done for funeral services. Fen does this purposely, to symbolize her dedication to Rika.

Reference Sheet

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About

As a result of her devotion to Rika and her insatiable desire to grant wishes, Fen now lives her life in constant exhaution due to the little doll's demands for attention. Fen disdains being away from home, and by extention Rika, for long periods of time; as a result, Fen may seem paranoid or overly cautious to those that do not know her well. The only place Fen truly feels safe is in her tailor shop, where her attitude changes massively.

While in the comfort of her shop, Fen is generally viewed as chirpy and friendly, always eager to take on a new project. Fen's favorite pieces are those made for specific events, such as custom prom dresses or professionally tailored suits. Those who have yet to speak to Fen outside of her shop find her to be likeable and generally enjoy chatting with her while awaiting orders. Despite her odd behavior, Fen is excellent at what she does. Professional work done by her is often recognized, and many of the village's residents stand by her. Although Fen enjoys chatting with her customers, she is quite introverted. After conversating for long periods of time, Fen feels the need to recharge by engrossing herself in her work.

Unfortunately her breaks do not last long until Rika calls upon her again for another wish. Despite the demanding nature of Rika and hinnagami dolls as a whole, Fen is grateful for Rika's contribution; she understood what she was getting herself into when she summoned Rika, and feels the sacrifice was worth the trouble for her parents' sake. Fen has a strong fondness for Rika, even though the doll's constant prying for attention can be troublesome. In fact, much of Fen's free time is spent sewing new clothing for Rika and generally conversing with her.

Trivia

  • Much of Fen's clothing have either been tailored by her mother, or herself. Growing up impoverished, Fen owns many hand-me-downs from her mother's childhood.
  • Fen's name is spelled 芬朱. "Fen" is a Chinese name meaning fragrance, while her surname "Zhu" means crimson.
  • Fen's specialty is decorative qi pao dresses.
  • Fen's parents don't know of Rika's existence. They believe their influx of customers was a blessing from the Gods. Fen is content with letting them think this, since if anyone knew that Fen summoned Rika, she may be ostracized from the village.
  • Fen's parents retired shortly after their business became successful again. Fen runs her tailor shop by herself.
  • Fen is familiar with many of the other humans in her village, such as Kozuzu and Rinnosuke.
  • Since business has picked up, Fen likes to donate extra funds to the Hakurei Shrine.

Magic and Abilities

List of Fen's Spell Cards

  • Shiny Needle 「Patchwork Heart」| 輝針 「ツギハギココロ」
  • Shiny Needle 「Red Kimono」| 輝針 「赤い着物」
  • Prayer 「Memories of a Rainy Summer Day」| 祈願 「夏の雨の日の思い出り」

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