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Kirara Amanogawa is a 13-year-old first-year student at Noble Academy, born September 12th under the Virgo sign. She possesses purple eyes, lightly tanned skin, and fluffy brown hair typically styled in low twin-tails secured with star-adorned hair ties or bows. Her everyday wardrobe reflects her junior modeling career, featuring fashionable pieces like yellow off-shoulder tops, striped shorts, and star earrings, changing seasonally to items such as ruffled halter tops in summer and turtleneck sweaters in winter.

Inspired by her mother, the renowned professional model Amanogawa Stella, Kirara actively pursues her own modeling career in magazines and fashion shows, aspiring to become a top model. This dedication initially caused tension; she stumbled during a joint fashion show with her mother, feeling inadequate and straining their relationship. When Dys Dark agents attacked that show and captured Stella, Kirara, as Cure Twinkle, vowed to protect her mother's dream, mending their bond and allowing them to walk the runway together later.

Kirara discovered the third Princess Perfume but initially returned it, dismissing it as a fan gift and declining the Pretty Cure role due to her busy schedule. During a subsequent photo shoot disrupted by Dys Dark, where Close created a Zetsuborg, Kirara witnessed Cure Flora and Cure Mermaid defeated. She intervened to protect her show, activating her Dress Up Key to transform into Cure Twinkle, the Princess of the Stars, with Aroma providing the Princess Perfume. She purified the Zetsuborg using "Twinkle Humming" but again returned the perfume, prioritizing modeling. After recognizing Haruka Haruno's unwavering support, she fully committed to the Pretty Cure team.

Her transformation phrase is "Pretty Cure, Princess Engage!" As Cure Twinkle, her appearance changes: her hair lengthens into orange pigtails with a reddish-orange ombre, held by pale yellow scrunchies. She wears a gold star tiara, star earrings, a pointed choker, and a star-shaped white top with an orange belt. Her primary weapon is the Crystal Princess Rod, later accessing the Music Princess Palace for enhanced abilities. She introduces herself as "The princess of sparkling stars! Cure Twinkle!" Her attacks include "Twinkle Humming," "Full Moon Humming," "Meteor Humming," and group techniques "Trinity Lumiere" and "Galaxy Chorus."

She achieves upgraded forms via Mode Elegant:
* **Mode Elegant Lunar**: Incorporates crescent motifs and a light blue skirt.
* **Mode Elegant Shooting Star**: Features gold star earrings and violet star gems.
* **Mode Elegant Ginga**: Showcases elongated hair with wing-shaped bows and a gold-star-adorned dress.
* **Grand Princess Form**: Includes a gold crown and a white-and-gold dress with a cape.
* **Mode Elegant Halloween**: Characterized by a puffy yellow-and-white dress with floral accents.

Kirara operates at her own pace but exhibits maturity and professionalism. She is friendly and playful with close friends, though sometimes headstrong. Her dedication to both modeling and Pretty Cure duties led her to consider quitting modeling temporarily, but she ultimately balanced both. She enjoys fashion, often advises others on style, and has a sweet tooth, favoring Marble Doughnuts.

Her relationships include:
* **Haruka Haruno (Cure Flora)**: Classmates and teammates; Kirara nicknames her "HaruHaru."
* **Minami Kaido (Cure Mermaid)**: Shares a friendly bond; Kirara calls her "Minamin" without formal honorifics.
* **Towa Akagi (Cure Scarlet)**: Initially struggled as roommates due to conflicting schedules but became close friends; Kirara uses the nickname "Towachi."

In the crossover film *Eiga Precure Dream Stars!*, Kirara/Cure Twinkle teams with the Kirakira à la Mode and Witchy Pretty Cure teams. They aid Sakura in rescuing her friend Shizuku and defending Sakuragahara from Karasu Tengu, who seeks to steal beauty across dimensions. Kirara participates in battles against Tengu's forces, contributing to group attacks like "Grand Liberation."

As an adult, Kirara achieves her dream, becoming a top model based in France. She is depicted with shorter hair, wearing a yellow outfit, star earrings, and a white headband, retaining a replica of her Dress Up Key as a memento.

Her surname "Amanogawa" translates to "River in the sky," referencing the Milky Way, aligning with her stellar theme. "Kirara" evokes "sparkly" or "glittery" connotations.