Iku Nagae's usual outfit. It features a frilly shirt and veil with a long black skirt.
Heaven's Illumination
Iku's fancy winter wear. This outfit makes the most of Iku's height. Styled by: Kourindou.
White-Robed Messenger
Iku's Fantasy Rebirth outfit. It was fashioned at Kourindou based on information in the journal.
Broken Household Appliances
The outfit Iku was given when she began working as a maid. She didn't touch the appliances, but somehow, they all broke.
Beautiful Scarlet Cloth
Voice Lines
Gacha Pickup
I'm Iku Nagae, messenger of the Dragon Palace. Are you lost? Then grab onto my veil.
Introduction
Hm? Have you lost your way? Do you know where your home is? I am Iku Nagae. I am a messenger of the Dragon Palace, a bridge between dragons and humans. The surface has experienced its share of incidents because it lacks the Word of the Dragon. Taking shelter in Heaven would make you the Eldest Daughter's plaything so... I've just come up with a brilliant idea. I'll protect you until you find your way back home. Come child, into my veil.
Purple Heart
Going out alone can be dangerous. Please, stay with me.
Blue Heart
Well then, who shall we rely on to take you back to your homeland?
Green Heart
The ability to cross into other worlds? Is that true?! ...I apologize. That's... a lot to take in. Please, could you explain it in more detail?
Orange Heart
You don't remember how you gained your power, but... you can somehow control it to a certain extent. Or could it be that the opposite is the case? No, consider this nothing more than speculation, but...
Pink Heart
There are celestials that use tools imbued with special powers. The Eldest Daughter is among them, and she uses the Sword of Hisou. You look nothing like a celestial... Could you be...?
Summer
Summer-themed haiku often contain the word lightning because of its close association with the season. The young dragons in the Heavens are working a lot, as are we messengers.
Login
The weather is so nice. Now is the perfect time to wander the surface world. I'd really like to visit the rice fields near the Human Village. Would you join me?
Enhancement
The power of my thunder has increased. Be careful of static shock.
Return
I've returned. I thought your assistance and direction during the last battle of bullets was wonderful.
Home 1
You're asking what connection the Dragon Palace has with the Lunar Capital? I'm glad you've taken an interest. Now, how shall I explain it? Hm...
Home 2
Be careful getting involved with the Eldest Daughter. Lightning can strike at any time. Who calls down the lightning? Heehee, that's a secret.
Home 3
There's a hermit called Miko. I can't consider her a stranger, as she was originally a statesman. Could she have some connection to the envoys of the dragons?
Reaction 1
My clothes keep sticking to me.
Reaction 2
Do you want to talk? Come, sit beside me.
Reaction 3
You look like you can barely keep your eyes open. Have yourself a good rest.
Task
Tasks go like this and those go like that and... here, let me get a better look.
Task Complete
Task complete! Well done. Good girl.
Mail
A letter has arrived. It's my job to relay messages. First, I'll open the seal, then...
Errand Finished
Someone has returned from their errand. The both of us should greet them.
Start of Battle
Calamity will soon befall you... I hope you've come prepared.
Mid-Wave
I told you that calamity was on its way.
Victory
Harmony is a precious thing. To protect it, gratitude is necessary.
Defeat
I only meant to warn of the coming calamity. How troubling...
Spellcard 1 Chant 1
My drill is one
of good fortune.
Spellcard 1 Chant 2
If I just keep
digging, I will win!
Spellcard 1 Casted
Fish Sign: Dragonfish Drill
Spellcard 2 Chant 1
Thunder of the dragon, crash
through the darkness on the surface...
Spellcard 2 Chant 2
Oh light that spills from the heavens,
become the dragon's judgment!
Spellcard 2 Casted
Thunder Sign: Elekiter Dragon Palace
Last Word Chant 1
Dance for me!
Sing loud the praises of life!
Last Word Chant 2
Now watch the mesmerizing
dance of the Dragon Palace!
Last Word Casted
Diggin' the Shrine Princess
Boost 1
Haaaaaaa!
Boost 2
Oooooh!
Boost 3
I'm your opponent!
Graze 1
Haaa!
Graze 2
Oh!
Graze 3
Come at me!
Command A
That's a good decision.
Command B
OK, I understand.
Command C
Yes, let's do it.
Command D
Have you done enough to prepare for disaster?
Skill A
It's going to sting...
Skill B
It's going to tingle...
Shot A
You'll feel a slight shock...
Shot B
Can you dodge this?
Damage
Ugh...!
Heavy Damage
How outrageous!
Guard
I don't feel a thing!
Graze Activated
Oh my, heehee.
Change to Rear
I have news of an ill omen.
Change to Front
I have a feeling that a calamity is going to occur.
Buff/Heal
I owe you.
Knocked Out
But I have to convey the word of the dragons...
Voice Sets
Extremely Long Veil
VA: Uesaka Sumire
Veiled in Lightning
VA: Kusunoki Tomori
Courier of the Dragon
VA: Nakamura Sakura
Character Information
Temperament: Typhoon
Typhoon refers to a storm that occurs in the tropical waters of the northwest Pacific Ocean that ranks 8 or above on the Beaufort Scale (39 mph or above wind speed). This temperament is appropriate for Iku as she is the messenger of the dragons and tells of coming calamities. Iku is endowed with Wood Phase representing the air and lightning, and Moon Essence representing her ability to cross barriers.
The strong and kind Wood Phase resists Water Phase, because water nourishes wood, but it is weak to Metal Phase, because metal carves wood.
The cooperative and indecisive Moon Essence resists the alluring and arrogant Sun Essence, but it is weak to the diverse and uncooperative Star Essence.
Ability/Backstory: Capable of reading the atmosphere
Iku Nagae's ability as a messenger of the Dragon Palace. It allows her to, by every meaning imaginable, read the atmosphere.
"Atmosphere" has many meanings in Asian languages, and Iku's ability is thought to apply to as many situations. Though it differs in form somewhat, Meiling's ability is similar to Iku's in some ways. Iku's ability allows her to immediately grasp the context of a situation and smoothly insert herself.
Perhaps her ability is more related to mood than atmosphere. Maybe reading a room is evident in her gentle manner and her politeness... but this side of her is not always present while she is on a mission.
The ways she carries herself in battle, including her ability to so effortlessly dance through her enemies' attacks may be because she is skillfully reading her enemies' fighting spirit.
Her command of thunder and lightning may also be related to her reading the atmosphere because they are a product of the atmosphere surrounding the planet.
Electricity is energy of the Wood Phase, as is the wind, meaning they both share a root origin in the flow of air. If that's the case, then the atmosphere that Iku controls may not be limited to the Wood Phase, but because such a thing has not been directly observed, there are no details to speak of.
Atmosphere is an invisible force that affects everything within it, much like the atmosphere around the Earth that traps air within it.
Air may be the atmosphere closest to us, and by breathing it in, we take the atmosphere itself into our bodies. Because of this, in ancient times, breathing was considered the bridge between the air of the outside world and the air inside the body.
Iku's ability to read the atmosphere (or air) may be more closely linked to these two kinds of air... maybe.
Attacks
Electrostatic Guided Missile
Iku Nagae's Spread Shot. This attack fires a volley of bullets cloaked in electricity. Electrostatic induction is defined as the change in electric charge caused by being near an electrically charged body. This phenomenon is the basis of the study of static electricity. This attack appears to be more powerful than static electricity. It looks like it would really hurt...
Bullets
Electrostatic Guided Missile
Static Friction Missile
Separation Cloth Missile
Contact Cloth Missile
Resinous Electric Missile
Transparent Electric Missile
Veils Like Water
Iku Nagae's Focus Shot. A Bullet that hits with all of the grace of a veil in the wind. Iku can often be seen wearing a veil, which is believed to enable her to fly in addition to attack enemies. There is a veil that allows for space flight on the far side of the Moon, and it is unknown whether the one she wears is of the same design.
Bullets
Veil of Falling Petals
Songstress's Veil
Fragrant Veil
Dancer's Veil
Pine Branch Veil
Moon Palace Veil
Fish Sign: Dragonfish Drill
Iku Nagae's Spell Card. Iku's veil takes the form of a drill and surrounds her. It's surprising to see that her veil can be used in such a way. A dragonfish is a fish believed to have been around since ancient times (it is unknown what it looks like). It's often been said that it is particularly large. Seeing one allegedly signals good fortune. Also... drills are just cool, everyone knows that.
Bullets
Dragonfish Drill
Crocodile Drill
Ikuchi Drill
Orca Drill
Ghastly Drill
Makara Drill
Thunder Sign: Elekiter Dragon Palace
Iku Nagae's Spell Card. This attack calls down a barrage of lightning. Because thunder and lightning are representative of a dragon's power, that may have something to do with Iku's ability to control them. The Dragon Palace has a deep connection with the Legend of Hourai, and it is said to be built in the image of an island where divine immortals live. Furthermore, there is supposedly someone who referred to the Lunar Capital as the Dragon Palace...
Bullets
Rain of Thunder
Rain of Lightning
Fulminous Rain
Booming Rain
Voltaic Rain
Violent Thunderstorm
Diggin' the Shrine Princess
Iku Nagae's Last Word (a Touhou LW original).
This attack sets the skies alight with huge lightning bolts. The messenger of the Dragon Palace carries the words of dragons, a heavenly premonition of soon-to-come calamity. This makes the work of Iku and her kind very close to the work of shrine maidens. In Japan, there are stories of a strange fish that similarly has an association with prediction. Shrine princesses (messengers of the Dragon Palace) and their fish counterparts have one thing in common: If someone looks at their picture, they can avoid hardship. Does the quality of the picture affect its ability or...?
Bullets
Prophecy of the Shrine Princess
Prophecy of Himeuo
Prophecy of the Mermaid
Prophecy of Arie
Prophecy of Amabiko
Prophecy of Amabie
Skills
Skill: Earthquake Weather
Animals and bugs evacuate before a disaster. Using them as a premonition may in fact be a good idea.
Skill: Magnetic Induction
Electricity generates magnetism, and magnetism guides electricity. With this power, you could run a train.
Skill: Electromagnetic Field
In the physics of ancient times, it is said that spirits dwell everywhere. The basis for super-unified physics is essentially the same idea.
