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Kusukusu is a Guardian Character belonging to Rima Mashiro, born from Rima's deeply held wish to make everyone laugh. She appears as a petite, doll-like clown, wearing a full-body clown outfit and a hat, with distinctive face paint: a star under one eye and a teardrop under the other. Her hair is very long and blonde, her eyes are orange, and she almost never stops giggling, tumbling through the air with acrobatic flips. Her personality is relentlessly bubbly, cheerful, and devoted to the art of comedy. She spontaneously performs random gags and silly expressions, and when Rima is moody or upset, Kusukusu makes funny faces to coax a smile out of her. If Rima remains unamused, Kusukusu becomes visibly disappointed, showing how personally she takes her duty to brighten her owner’s mood. Essentially, Kusukusu is the living embodiment of Rima’s hidden, softer side that wants to connect with others through humor rather than standoffishness.
As Rima’s Guardian Character, Kusukusu functions as both a moral support and a source of power. Her role in the story is to help Rima reconcile her outwardly cold and mature persona with the playful, expressive person she truly wishes to be. In the daily life of Seiyo Academy and the adventures of the Guardians, Kusukusu stays close to Rima, nudging her to show laughter and affection, especially around friends like Amu Hinamori and Nagihiko Fujisaki. While Kusukusu herself does not undergo a dramatic arc, her steady presence supports Rima’s gradual opening up and her willingness to share her authentic self. Kusukusu’s comedic influence also lightens tense moments and brings levity to the group.
When Kusukusu performs a Character Change with Rima, the same star and teardrop markings appear on Rima’s face, and Rima’s demeanor shifts into that of a hyperactive gag character, often striking a signature pose and declaring “Bala-Balance.” This transformation references the gag manga Rima secretly cherishes. Full Character Transformation merges them into Clown Drop, a form that gives Rima clown-themed abilities used in battles against X-Eggs and to entertain. Through both small, everyday moments and combat, Kusukusu consistently uses her clownish talents and unwavering optimism to bring laughter, making her an indispensable partner to Rima and a memorable, lighthearted presence among the Guardian Characters.
As Rima’s Guardian Character, Kusukusu functions as both a moral support and a source of power. Her role in the story is to help Rima reconcile her outwardly cold and mature persona with the playful, expressive person she truly wishes to be. In the daily life of Seiyo Academy and the adventures of the Guardians, Kusukusu stays close to Rima, nudging her to show laughter and affection, especially around friends like Amu Hinamori and Nagihiko Fujisaki. While Kusukusu herself does not undergo a dramatic arc, her steady presence supports Rima’s gradual opening up and her willingness to share her authentic self. Kusukusu’s comedic influence also lightens tense moments and brings levity to the group.
When Kusukusu performs a Character Change with Rima, the same star and teardrop markings appear on Rima’s face, and Rima’s demeanor shifts into that of a hyperactive gag character, often striking a signature pose and declaring “Bala-Balance.” This transformation references the gag manga Rima secretly cherishes. Full Character Transformation merges them into Clown Drop, a form that gives Rima clown-themed abilities used in battles against X-Eggs and to entertain. Through both small, everyday moments and combat, Kusukusu consistently uses her clownish talents and unwavering optimism to bring laughter, making her an indispensable partner to Rima and a memorable, lighthearted presence among the Guardian Characters.