Description
Mei Fan Liu arrives at Siegfeld Institute of Music as an exchange student from China, bearing the title "Frau Rubin" within the Stage Acting Department's elite Edels group. Her foundation as a child actor in China, combined with rigorous training in Beijing opera and martial arts, grants her formidable physical strength and distinctive stage presence. Witnessing Akira Yukishiro's performance in "Elysion" ignited her ambition, driving her to learn Japanese and pass Siegfeld's entrance exam as the sole foreign student accepted that year.
She presents a well-mannered, respectful, and cheerful demeanor, yet reveals deep emotion, readily moved to tears by touching moments. Fueled by fierce determination to surpass Akira's abilities, she vows never to be outdone by anyone, especially Akira. This persistence manifested when she relentlessly petitioned to join the Edels, initially rejected by Akira and Michiru Otori who deemed her desire to stand beside Akira selfish and misaligned with the Edels' duties. Undeterred, she demonstrated unwavering commitment by cleaning outside the student council room and performing a prolonged dogeza bow. Her passionate courtyard declaration, pledging to prove her worth through sheer effort, ultimately won them over.
Her personality includes a fondness for fortune-telling, though her accurate predictions of misfortune often lead others to avoid them. She enjoys collecting capsule toys, eating mooncakes and sweet bean paste treats, and dislikes raw egg on rice. She can be oblivious to teasing, particularly from close friend Yachiyo Tsuruhime, with whom she frequently shops for clothes. She treats Shiori Yumeoji like a younger sister, showing deep concern for her health. Her relationship with Michiru evolves from skepticism to mutual respect, as Michiru guides her to recognize her own strengths beyond emulating Akira.
In revues and performances, she embodies diverse roles reflecting her heritage and aspirations: a passionate Fire Goddess, the legendary Chinese warrior Lu Bu wielding a halberd, a caring Nurse, and Hikoboshi from the Tanabata myth. Her revue introductions weave Chinese phrases and cultural motifs, like offering her "burning passion" to forge a "noble path" for the king.
Comedic situations highlight her enthusiasm and impulsiveness, like shouting food orders with Akira without checking a restaurant's status or engaging fiercely in competitive auditions. Her growth is shown through dedicated vocal practice, physical training, and supporting fellow performers. She maintains tidiness, often offering to clean spaces or assist others, and values self-challenge through activities like mountain hiking.
Her appearance features purple hair in a long left-sided ponytail reaching her thighs, secured with a shrine-themed hair tie, and amber eyes. Her Siegfeld uniform consists of a beige jacket over a dark purple sweater vest, white collared shirt, dark purple bow, black pleated skirt adorned with stuffed animals, grey thigh-high stockings with gold trim, and black loafers. Casual wear includes a white "Los Angeles" turtleneck and purple shorts with a panda accessory. Revue costumes range from combat boots and armored dresses to culturally inspired designs like Lu Bu's warrior attire.
She wields the halberd Rubin Hellebard (Zhang Long) in performances, symbolizing her Chinese heritage and Siegfeld role. Her surname Liu (柳, willow) is rendered in Japanese as "ryuu" (dragon), echoed in revue lyrics referencing the "ruby hidden in the dragon's chest."
She presents a well-mannered, respectful, and cheerful demeanor, yet reveals deep emotion, readily moved to tears by touching moments. Fueled by fierce determination to surpass Akira's abilities, she vows never to be outdone by anyone, especially Akira. This persistence manifested when she relentlessly petitioned to join the Edels, initially rejected by Akira and Michiru Otori who deemed her desire to stand beside Akira selfish and misaligned with the Edels' duties. Undeterred, she demonstrated unwavering commitment by cleaning outside the student council room and performing a prolonged dogeza bow. Her passionate courtyard declaration, pledging to prove her worth through sheer effort, ultimately won them over.
Her personality includes a fondness for fortune-telling, though her accurate predictions of misfortune often lead others to avoid them. She enjoys collecting capsule toys, eating mooncakes and sweet bean paste treats, and dislikes raw egg on rice. She can be oblivious to teasing, particularly from close friend Yachiyo Tsuruhime, with whom she frequently shops for clothes. She treats Shiori Yumeoji like a younger sister, showing deep concern for her health. Her relationship with Michiru evolves from skepticism to mutual respect, as Michiru guides her to recognize her own strengths beyond emulating Akira.
In revues and performances, she embodies diverse roles reflecting her heritage and aspirations: a passionate Fire Goddess, the legendary Chinese warrior Lu Bu wielding a halberd, a caring Nurse, and Hikoboshi from the Tanabata myth. Her revue introductions weave Chinese phrases and cultural motifs, like offering her "burning passion" to forge a "noble path" for the king.
Comedic situations highlight her enthusiasm and impulsiveness, like shouting food orders with Akira without checking a restaurant's status or engaging fiercely in competitive auditions. Her growth is shown through dedicated vocal practice, physical training, and supporting fellow performers. She maintains tidiness, often offering to clean spaces or assist others, and values self-challenge through activities like mountain hiking.
Her appearance features purple hair in a long left-sided ponytail reaching her thighs, secured with a shrine-themed hair tie, and amber eyes. Her Siegfeld uniform consists of a beige jacket over a dark purple sweater vest, white collared shirt, dark purple bow, black pleated skirt adorned with stuffed animals, grey thigh-high stockings with gold trim, and black loafers. Casual wear includes a white "Los Angeles" turtleneck and purple shorts with a panda accessory. Revue costumes range from combat boots and armored dresses to culturally inspired designs like Lu Bu's warrior attire.
She wields the halberd Rubin Hellebard (Zhang Long) in performances, symbolizing her Chinese heritage and Siegfeld role. Her surname Liu (柳, willow) is rendered in Japanese as "ryuu" (dragon), echoed in revue lyrics referencing the "ruby hidden in the dragon's chest."