TV-Series
Description
Momo Tanabe, a former high school dropout turned senior Reflector at Tsukinomiya Girls' High School, mentors newcomers Hiori, Ruka, and Miyako. Her long blonde hair and light blue eyes complement a sailor uniform with blue accents. As a Reflector, her hair shifts between blonde-green and blonde-pink hues, adorned with a pale blue flower accessory, and she wields a sword that transforms into a greatsword. She navigates her duties on a pink-and-white scooter, mirroring her blend of practicality and whimsy.

Her past is marked by academic challenges and personal loss, having repeated two grades before dropping out after her grandmother’s death. Living alone, she battles lingering guilt over pushing her grandmother away. In a prior timeline, these traumas destabilized her Fragment, leading Mio Hirahara to stabilize it and recruit her as an ally. Together, they confronted Sephira threats until Netzach killed them—an event erased by a timeline reset.

In the reset timeline, Momo receives a Blue Reflection ring from AASA, tasked with guarding Fragments—crystallized human emotions. Though she projects cheerfulness and protectiveness, she wrestles with deep-seated self-doubt and frustration over past failures. Resurfacing memories of the erased timeline, including her partnership with Mio—now her adversary as a Rouge Reflector—complicate her leadership.

Pivotal clashes include a duel against Mio, where unresolved doubts manifest as electrical surges that wound her physically. Learning of their shared demise in the previous timeline fuels her resolve to protect Hiori, Mio’s sister, while pursuing reconciliation. Her growth emerges through overcoming hesitation—shielding allies in battle and forging an emotional resonance with Mio despite their opposing roles.

Momo’s relationships showcase her loyalty and inner conflict. She bonds with Hiori and Ruka, offering guidance while concealing her knowledge of Mio’s true intentions. Her mentorship of Miyako fosters resilience, even without Miyako’s Reflector status. Her journey from self-doubting dropout to steadfast guardian culminates in unlocking enhanced abilities by reaffirming her vow to protect others’ emotions.