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Mitsuru Motoyama, known to her friends by the nickname Mossan, is a supporting character in the anime FLCL Alternative. She is a seventeen-year-old high school student and one of the closest friends of the protagonist, Kana Koumoto. Mossan is defined by her strong sense of determination and a hardworking nature that sets her apart from her more directionless peers. She harbors a clear and passionate dream of becoming a fashion designer, a goal she pursues with serious ambition. However, her family faces financial struggles, and the high cost of tuition for a design school after graduation creates a significant source of pressure in her life.
In the story, Mossan serves as the most grounded and motivated member of Kana’s friend group, which also includes the more whimsical Tomomi Pets Hetada and the mature but guarded Hijiri Yajima. Her role is often that of a steadying influence, encouraging the group to take action, such as when she inspires them to build a bottle rocket. Her relationship with Kana is a central pillar of the narrative; Mossan's focus and clear sense of purpose often highlight Kana's own uncertainty about her future. This dynamic leads to a key conflict in the series when Mossan takes on a strenuous part-time construction job to earn money for her fashion design aspirations. When her friends try to help her by also taking up the same work, she becomes angry, feeling that her dream will lose its meaning if she cannot achieve it through her own efforts. This incident showcases her fierce independence and pride. Ultimately, Kana helps her as an assistant on a dress for a design contest, and though Mossan does not win, she gains confidence and declares her intention to continue pursuing her path, demonstrating personal growth in accepting help while maintaining her resolve. Mossan does not possess any supernatural abilities; her notable traits are her work ethic, her loyalty to her friends, and her unwavering commitment to her dream of becoming a fashion designer and model, which define her character arc in the series.
In the story, Mossan serves as the most grounded and motivated member of Kana’s friend group, which also includes the more whimsical Tomomi Pets Hetada and the mature but guarded Hijiri Yajima. Her role is often that of a steadying influence, encouraging the group to take action, such as when she inspires them to build a bottle rocket. Her relationship with Kana is a central pillar of the narrative; Mossan's focus and clear sense of purpose often highlight Kana's own uncertainty about her future. This dynamic leads to a key conflict in the series when Mossan takes on a strenuous part-time construction job to earn money for her fashion design aspirations. When her friends try to help her by also taking up the same work, she becomes angry, feeling that her dream will lose its meaning if she cannot achieve it through her own efforts. This incident showcases her fierce independence and pride. Ultimately, Kana helps her as an assistant on a dress for a design contest, and though Mossan does not win, she gains confidence and declares her intention to continue pursuing her path, demonstrating personal growth in accepting help while maintaining her resolve. Mossan does not possess any supernatural abilities; her notable traits are her work ethic, her loyalty to her friends, and her unwavering commitment to her dream of becoming a fashion designer and model, which define her character arc in the series.