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Lily Hoshikawa is a deceased child actor resurrected as a zombie member of the idol group Franchouchou, publicly known by the alias Number 6. Originally named Masao Go, she discarded that identity upon embracing her identity as a transgender girl. Her human life ended at age 12 due to a heart attack caused by occupational stress and the shock of witnessing facial hair growth, which intensified her gender dysphoria. Several years passed before her resurrection.
As a human, Lily gained fame through prime-time television roles managed by her father, Takeo Go. Their relationship deteriorated under his strict expectations and refusal to acknowledge her gender identity, including his persistent use of her birth name. She consistently presented as female and used the name "Lily Hoshikawa" throughout her childhood career. Her profound fear of puberty stemmed from its conflict with her gender identity, a fear resolved by her zombie state halting physical aging. She explicitly expresses relief at avoiding future dysphoria from male puberty.
Resurrected, Lily retains her cheerful and playful nature, often using English words like "magical." She displays emotional volatility, crying when frightened or upset, and exhibits childlike behaviors such as arguing over food. Despite her youthful demeanor, she demonstrates professional maturity, leveraging her acting experience to rapidly master idol skills. Her abilities encompass musical performance, dance, improvisation, scat singing, rakugo storytelling, crafting costume modifications under pressure, and survival knowledge from past roles.
Her relationship with Takeo is revisited when he attends a Franchouchou concert. Flashbacks reveal his posthumous regret over pressuring her, while Lily wrestles with lingering resentment but ultimately acknowledges his love. Unable to reveal her zombie identity, she communicates forgiveness through a dedicated song performance, "To My Dearest," at a concert he attends. Franchouchou members fully support her upon learning her transgender identity, affirming it changes nothing about their bond. Their producer also demonstrates prior awareness and acceptance.
Later, Lily competes against child actor rival Light Oozora on a televised talent show. When Light performs her planned song first, Lily improvises a child-friendly scat-jazz rearrangement with a new dance routine, winning over the audience, particularly children. This event reinforces her identity as an eternal child star, contrasting Light’s focus on adult stardom. The narrative acknowledges her trans identity indirectly through a reporter referencing "Lily Hoshikawa, aka Masao Go" and her use of the boys' bathroom to confront Light.
Her design features bright blue pigtails with star-shaped hair ornaments: an orange star for Takeo, a red star for her deceased mother, and smaller yellow stars representing her past identity and true self. She removes the star symbolizing "Masao" after reconciling with her father’s memory. As a zombie, she retains her human appearance with blue-gray skin and a visible external heart. Her initial idol outfit is a numbered T-shirt, later changing to a red jacket and boots after a key performance.
Lily shares close bonds within Franchouchou, notably seeking comfort from Sakura Minamoto during emotional distress through tearful embraces. She recalls Sakura encouraging her star-like potential before Franchouchou’s formation. The group collectively supports her during crises, including Sakura’s temporary memory loss.
As a human, Lily gained fame through prime-time television roles managed by her father, Takeo Go. Their relationship deteriorated under his strict expectations and refusal to acknowledge her gender identity, including his persistent use of her birth name. She consistently presented as female and used the name "Lily Hoshikawa" throughout her childhood career. Her profound fear of puberty stemmed from its conflict with her gender identity, a fear resolved by her zombie state halting physical aging. She explicitly expresses relief at avoiding future dysphoria from male puberty.
Resurrected, Lily retains her cheerful and playful nature, often using English words like "magical." She displays emotional volatility, crying when frightened or upset, and exhibits childlike behaviors such as arguing over food. Despite her youthful demeanor, she demonstrates professional maturity, leveraging her acting experience to rapidly master idol skills. Her abilities encompass musical performance, dance, improvisation, scat singing, rakugo storytelling, crafting costume modifications under pressure, and survival knowledge from past roles.
Her relationship with Takeo is revisited when he attends a Franchouchou concert. Flashbacks reveal his posthumous regret over pressuring her, while Lily wrestles with lingering resentment but ultimately acknowledges his love. Unable to reveal her zombie identity, she communicates forgiveness through a dedicated song performance, "To My Dearest," at a concert he attends. Franchouchou members fully support her upon learning her transgender identity, affirming it changes nothing about their bond. Their producer also demonstrates prior awareness and acceptance.
Later, Lily competes against child actor rival Light Oozora on a televised talent show. When Light performs her planned song first, Lily improvises a child-friendly scat-jazz rearrangement with a new dance routine, winning over the audience, particularly children. This event reinforces her identity as an eternal child star, contrasting Light’s focus on adult stardom. The narrative acknowledges her trans identity indirectly through a reporter referencing "Lily Hoshikawa, aka Masao Go" and her use of the boys' bathroom to confront Light.
Her design features bright blue pigtails with star-shaped hair ornaments: an orange star for Takeo, a red star for her deceased mother, and smaller yellow stars representing her past identity and true self. She removes the star symbolizing "Masao" after reconciling with her father’s memory. As a zombie, she retains her human appearance with blue-gray skin and a visible external heart. Her initial idol outfit is a numbered T-shirt, later changing to a red jacket and boots after a key performance.
Lily shares close bonds within Franchouchou, notably seeking comfort from Sakura Minamoto during emotional distress through tearful embraces. She recalls Sakura encouraging her star-like potential before Franchouchou’s formation. The group collectively supports her during crises, including Sakura’s temporary memory loss.