Kyoko Koizumi

**Kyoko Koizumi** (小泉京子) is the first cure in *Tidal Song Precure*, as well as the team's leader. She is a third year (ninth grader) at Agave Junior High, and in the same class as Odessa, Emi, and Yuuna. She transforms into **Cure Delphin** (キュアデルフィン ), represents the heart of the sea and the creatures within, and the virtue of self confidence. Her catchphrase is "Something smells fishy about this", which she says when she's wary or nervous about something.

## **Appearance**

Kyoko is a young girl of Japanese descent. She is 5'2", has shoulder length magenta hair she usually wears down, with some hair pushed in the front framing her face. She braids her bangs along the left side of her face. Usually, she wears a bright pink tank top which is tied in front and a black fishnet style undershirt, along with a dark blue denim miniskirt and pink hightop sneakers. Her eyes are sky blue and she wears her Lapis Locket around her neck.

During school, she wears the standard female Agave Junior High with her pink sneakers, her hair tied up in a ponytail, her bangs unbraided, and a dark pink ribbon. She wears her locket underneath her school clothing.

As Cure Delphin, her hair turns hot pink with a blue ombre. It also becomes longer and wavier, now reaching her hips. Her bangs switch sides, and she gains a side braid held in by a dark blue shell-shaped hair clip. Some hair rests on her shoulders, and is curled at the ends. She wears a pale pink tube top with dark blue details resembling waves in the front, along with her Lapis Locket which rests on a sky blue piece of cloth on the center of her chest. Her main skirt is blue, and has two trailing tails of pink fabric lined with blue. She also wears pearly pink shoes with small heels, a pearl choker, and matching earrings.

In her mermaid form, her ears become a little pointy. She wears a pink crop top with puffy sleeves. Her tail is a blend of a classic pink and coral shade, and her fin is similar to a dolphin’s.

## **Personality**

Kyoko is fairly high strung. When caught in her worries, she tends to ramble, and often gets stuck in her own head. She struggles with low self-esteem and confidence issues, often sings the praises of others, and almost refuses to see her good qualities. While she puts others on a pedestal, she engulfs herself in her own flaws. When she gets overwhelmed, she'd rather isolate herself and shoulder her pain alone. With others, she tries to be as optimistic as possible, but when there's a dip in her confidence, there is little one can do to get her out of it.

Despite her faults, she cares deeply for those around her. Kyoko would gladly put someone else before herself, to the point of neglecting herself. She often brushes her own wellbeing to the side, feeling as if others are more important. However, this kindness far from selflessness, and more of a lack of personal concern and self-worth. Kyoko doesn’t hold herself to the same standards she does for others. If she were to, for example, make the same mistake a friend did, she’d be much harsher on herself.

Kyoko is extremely compassionate and empathetic, particularly towards marine life. She bonds with sea creatures much easier than the average human, and her connection to the sea has strengthened since she became a Precure. When she's not running errands for her parents, studying, or helping out a friend, she's found walking along the beach, collecting seashells along the shoreline.

As a child, Kyoko was terribly inquisitive, and often got herself into trouble with her curiosity. Although that isn't the case now, her curious nature may get the best of her on occasion.

## **Etymology**

**Kyoko** (京) - There are many meanings of Kyoko depending on the kanji used (such as respectful, mirror, echo, etc). Kyoko's name means "child of the city or of the capital", connecting to her past in her home city, Kirakono.

**Koizumi** (小泉) - Means "small fountain".

**Cure Delphin** - Delphin is a greek name meaning "dolphin". The name comes from **Delphin,** the God of dolphins in greek mythology. He was the deity in the form of a dolphin who succeeded in convincing Amphitrite to marry Poseidon. Poseidon, wanting to remember him, placed him in the sky as the Delphinus constellation. The name is derived from the Latin “delphīnus”, which in turn derives from the Ancient Greek “delphús ‎(δελφύς) delphís ‎(δελφίς)”, meaning “womb, a fish with a womb, a dolphin”.

Other names:

* **Kyo** ('Kyoko-chan') (by Emi, occasionally Odessa)
* **Koizumi** ('Koizumi-san') (formerly by Emi, Yuuna, and by some classmates)
* **Terra Dweller** (formerly by Odessa, Azure, occasionally by the Shoal of Lament)
* **Human Girl** (by the Shoal of Lament, Nerida in particular)
* **Kiddo, Sweetie, Sweetheart** (by various family members)

## **Precure Information**

***"The heart of the sea! Making waves, Cure Delphin!"***

**Cure Delphin** has power over water and all marine life. This grants her the ability to manipulate any source of water, and summon water from nothing. Her strength and stamina is also heightened greatly. Compared to her teammates, Delphin's magical prowess and connection to the sea is most powerful.

### Transformations

**Kyoko to Cure Delphin**

*Kyoko held the shell close to her heart, calling out the words that would change her.*

***“Precure! Marine Reflection!”***

A*s it popped open, a flurry of pink fish burst out, and she was bathed in a sea of light. When the light faded, she was floating in the ocean! She relished the moment, beaming as she reached a hand outward. As she outstretched her hand, the pod of fish returned, as if she’d summoned them.*

*“Would you mind helping me please?” Kyoko asked with a smile. They swam around different parts of her, starting with her ankles. A pair of pearly pink heels appeared on her feet, which Kyoko admired.*

*Next was her body. The fish spiralled around her hips, and a pink and blue skirt materialized with a loud pop. The same happened with her chest, and she donned a matching tube top.*

*The fish swam to Kyoko’s head, lightly pecking her there. She couldn’t help giggling as they kissed her, laughter bubbling as she spun. Her hair began to glow, and then grow. It brightened in hue, save for the blue ombré she now had. Bubbles weaved through one part of her hair, braiding it and sealing with a large seashell.*

*As the pod swam away, one little fish lingered behind, planting a kiss on her cheek before departing. Returning the favour, Kyoko blew bubbles and kisses to the fish. The bubbles shone, turning into a ring of pearls on her neck as well as corresponding earrings.*

*With a wave of her finger, the Lapis Locket appeared, its string dissolved into seafoam and the shell glittering on her chest.*

*She floated within a large pink oyster shell, and as it eased open, she struck a pose, declaring her new title.*

**“*The heart of the sea! Making waves, Cure Delphin!”***

### Attacks and Spells

* **Delphin Migration** - Her main and first attack. Delphin Migration doesn't require any additional objects, but its strength reflects Kyoko's state of mind. If she is distracted, the spell won't be as strong or fail entirely. As of Chapter 7-8, she can cast a modified version of this, by summoning her dolphins and ordering them to transport her, or someone else to a different location. She commonly uses this method for travel faster or to evacuate bystanders.

*“Precure...!”*

*Her Lapis Locket began to glow, dousing the sea in a roseate light. As she stretched out her arms, a pod of dolphins -- composed entirely of water-- swam next to her. Frolicking in a pink wave, the dolphins rushed past. One dolphin swam underneath, bumping into her and she tumbled onto its back. Now leading the fray, she pointed towards her target.*

*“Delphin Migration!”*

*With that declaration, the pod and wave engulfed the **○○**. Delphin cheered as her target was drenched, an endearing smile on her face. The **○○** collapsed, impotent yet blissful.*

## **Trivia**

* Kyoko's main hobbies are beachcombing, cooking, and baking. She learned to cook at a young age, and loves decorating the food she makes. Prior to meeting Odessa, she simply made food for the sake of making food, but after Odessa complemented the food she'd given her, Kyoko began indulging in her cooking again.
* Her favourite food is rice dishes, particularly her grandmother's negitorodon (a simple Japanese dish which consists of pieces of raw fatty tuna served over rice).
* When she was little, she had an axolotl as a pet. She’d often try to mimic their gills with her hands.
* Her favourite subject in school is science.
* Kyoko owns a lot of sea-themed plushies, most which she keeps tucked away in her closet. The only one that's on display in her room is a large dolphin plushie her grandfather gave her.
* Despite her distaste for it, she is a very good public speaker.
* She studies quite a bit and gets fairly good grades (high B's-low A's).