Saki Tsuzura

**Saki Tsuzura** is a playable character in the *Arcana Heart* series. A cool and calm young woman who cares deeply for her childhood friend, Heart, but struggles to express herself. After losing Fiona to the Elemental World, she made a vow to protect those close to her.

Her Arcana is **Bharni**, the Arcana of Thunder.

## Bio

*Unlike many maidens with the ability to see the Arcana, some girls abilities lay dormant until a truly shocking moment or tragedy occurs in her life. However, Saki hasn't let that stop her from training her skills and putting them to good use.

A volunteer of the Celestial Union branch in Japan, she fights to never lose another to the Elemental World. Even if this means having to beat it into someone to save them.*

## Appearance

Fair-skinned with sharp, caramel eyes. Saki is a few centimeters shorter than Heart, but with a slightly larger frame. Her long, flowing blue hair barely touches the knee with her bangs tucked beneath a gold headband, one portion on the left is layered over it and partially sticks up. Her forelocks frame her face.

Normally, Saki wears the Misono Academy uniform. But unlike Heart, she wears a maroon and white vest and white wristbands, and a pair of brown loafers with black tights.

## Personality

Impressively wise and sophisticated, Saki comes off to others as being perfect for her many talents, skill, and academic gifts. She is well-admired by others, but in her strive to continue being the best and desire to do things on her own, she chooses to keep them at arms length out of suspicion or to ensure they won't get into trouble on her behalf. Her determination and strong sense of duty are unmatched, and she always thinks things through before making her next move. She can become stubborn and bull-headed when provoked, and she's easily flustered when dealing with unexpected behavior or situations.

Around friends or those she trusts, Saki remains cautiously stern and usually worries over their well-being, so she doesn't hold back on criticisms. Despite how rudely she treats Heart, she deeply cares about her and is quick to envy if she thinks someone else is getting her attention. But in her desire to keep friends and others safe, she can become overbearing without realizing it.

When she's not with friends or those she's familiar with, she can be withdrawn and cold. She isn't good at small talk with those she's unfamiliar with.

## Story

### Arcana Heart

Two years ago, Saki was relocated to Greece due to her father's job as a Businessman. While attending school there, she met a girl named Fiona Mayfield and befriended her. One day the girls went to visit a mysterious Mountainside, where they were sucked into the Elemental World. After being rescued by Bhanri, they became partners and she was able to escape- but she was unable to save Fiona.

Since then, the guilt has been eating Saki alive. After noticing the strange occurrences within the sky, she became determined not to let anyone else get taken from her, and when she hears Heart will be going to investigate she decides to stop her to avoid letting her share the same fate.

### Arcana Heart 3

*Main article: Saki Tsuzura/AH3 Storyline*
Hoping to help eradicate the planar rifts that occasionally appear in the country, Saki overhears the rumors regarding the celestial stones emerging from the rift that can grant their finder a wish. While she remains suspicious, she hopes in finding one she will be able to bring Fiona back.

## Quotes

* *I can't let history repeat itself. It's up to me!*
* *Grand Arcana, I need you. Be my sword and shield!* (*Pre-Battle*)

#### Arcade Mode

***Arcana Heart***

* 1st *First place!? You did it! ...You're not as bad as I thought you might be...*
* 2nd *Number two on the score ranking... It's not bad, but are you sure that's right...?*
* 3rd *You made it onto the score ranking? That's pretty good. It's nothing new for me... but I'm sure you enjoyed it.*
* 11th+ *You finished Arcade Mode. Good job! I'm sure next time, you'll do even better, though.*
* 11th+ *How does it feel to play all the way to the end? I'd like to do that again sometime...*
* 11th+ *Thank you for playing with me. Maybe we should play again sometime, if you aren't doing anything later...*

#### Continue Screen

* Arcana Heart
* Arcana Heart 3

* *You know, I could keep going, if you... wanted me to...*
* *...Must... keep... going...*
* *What? Giving up already? That doesn't seem like something I'd do...*
* *It's not over yet. If I don't take care of this now... then when!?*
* *Losing isn't an option anymore. I need to win...*
* *I can't give up until I've saved my friends...*
* *→ + B is different from B Attack. You need to learn these things!*
* *I think Orna is a pretty good move! Press ↑ Hold ↓ + Attack.*
* *← + B is a unique attack in the air, so learn when to use it!*
* *Jump and press ↘ + C to drop quickly at your opponent. They won't know what hit them.*
* *Liath Fail is so easy to use in your combos. Just press ↓↙← + A + B (Gauge Used).*
* *Pound your opponents into the ground with Fragarach. Press →↓↘ + Attack in the air.*
* *When your enemies aren't looking, press ↓↘→ + A + B (Gauge Used) to chase them down. I call it Garbh Dagda.*
* *Brionac is used by pressing ← Hold → + Attack, but you knew that already, right?*
* *Use Claimh Solais by pressing ↓ Hold ↑ + Attack. Try all the different attacks, though.*

- *There's no point to any of this unless you win. Surely you understand that much, right?*

- *...I don't want to deal with you right now... Just try not to disappoint me...again...*

- *...*

- *Giving up so easily... That's not me at all!*

- *I can't go down in defeat...not like this!*

- *Um...well, we can still continue, but... Please don't make me repeat myself again!*

- *I'm still okay. I can keep going. Let's wrap things here, shall we?*

- *It seems like I was in too much of a hurry... So, shall we continue this?*

#### Story Mode

***Arcana Heart***

* Before Battle
* After Battle
* Revenge
* After Revenge

* *A dog-girl, huh? Let's find you your master, so you aren't roaming free. C'mon... g-good puppy...* (*Konoha*)
* *Please, Maori, don't say anything. Don't get in my way... I beg you...* (*Maori Kasuga*)
* *What's going on? There's no reason for us to fight, right...?* (*Mei-Fang*)
* *I don't have time to go skating with you, Lilica. Sorry...* (*Lilica Felchenerow*)
* *Are you the girl who's been trying to kidnap Heart? You stay away from my friend!* (*Lieselotte Achenbach*)
* *Yoriko, what's in your hands? It's not quite a cat's head, but... I think it's staring right at me...* (*Yoriko Yasuzumi*)
* *How can you walk around like that? Don't you have any sense of decency?* (*Kira Daidouji*)

- *I don't have time to play games with you. Go play fetch on your own.* (*Konoha*)

- *I'm sorry, Maori, but I need to handle this myself...* (*Maori Kasuga*)

- *I'm sorry. I don't know who you're looking for, and I don't have time to help you.* (*Mei-Fang*)

- *That's great, Lilica, but now how do we get down from here...? I mean, I'm not afraid of heights or anything...!* (*Lilica Felchenerow*)

- *I sense the same instincts in you that I feel in myself. Part of me is afraid of those feelings, to be honest...* (*Lieselotte Achenbach*)

- *Yoriko, Yoriko, Yoriko... You're already getting ready for Halloween, huh...? \*sigh\** (*Yoriko Yasuzumi*)

- *Go find some dolls to play with! I'm busy with things that don't concern you little girls.* (*Kira Daidouji*)

- *I've been waiting for you. What did you do to Heart? I'm sorry, but after what you did to my friend, I'm not going easy on you!* (*Heart Defeated*)

- *What was that!? Why did you even bother challenging me?*

- *I probably owe you an apology... I think I went a little overboard...*

- *Have you ever thought to look up 'self-defense' in the dictionary?*

***Arcana Heart 3***

* Before Battle
* After Battle
* Revenge
* After Revenge

* *Miss Tokinomiya, are you searching for the celestial stones as well? I take it you heard the rumors, too?* (*Kamui Tokinomiya*)
* *Every time I see you Miss Konoha, you seem to be enjoying yourself. Please share with me your secret.* (*Konoha*)
* *Maori, would you happen to know what celestial stones look like? Not that I have any interest...* (*Maori Kasuga*)
* *Miss... No, Maori. Maori, I beg of you, please give me that celestial stone. I know I'm asking for a lot, but... Please...* (*Maori Kasuga with Celestial Stone*)
* *You must be the exchange student from Rosenberg... If you require any assistance, please let me know.* (*Mei-Fang*)
* *Lilica, I see you are pursuing the celestial stones after all... I cannot allow you to have them.* (*Lilica Felchenerow*)
* *Miss Felche... I mean, Lilica... I feel really awkward asking you for a favor, but... Could you give me your celestial stone? I can't give you anything for it right now...* (*Lilica Felchenerow with Celestial Stone*)
* *Please don't tell me you believe the rumors about the celestial stones. Rocks that grant wishes? Really...* (*Lieselotte Achenbach*)
* *Do you think you could give me your celestial stone? I really, really need it for something...* (*Lieselotte Achenbach with Celestial Stone*)
* *Miss Yasuzumi, are you after the celestial stones as well? It seems that you have yet to locate them.* (*Yoriko Yasuzumi*)
* *Miss Yasuzumi, that celestial stone... Do you think I could have it? I know I'm asking for a lot, but...* (*Yoriko Yasuzumi with Celestial Stone*)
* *You agreed to a contract with the Celestial Union? Are you insane...? Or are you after the celestial stones?* (*Kira Daidouji*)
* *Hey Fiona, can I ask you something? Have you seen any celestial stones? I kind of need one right now...* (*Fiona Mayfield*)
* *Miss Mayfield, is that a celestial stone...? Please, can I have it?! I'll find a way to repay you eventually!* (*Fiona Mayfield with Celestial Stone*)
* *Miss Lager...no, Petra. I will not allow you to defeat me.* (*Petra Johanna Lagerkvist*)
* *Please Petra, could you give me your celestial stone? You'd be doing me a huge favor, so...please...?* (*Petra Johanna Lagerkvist with Celestial Stone*)
* *This can't be possible... I must be imagining things, but...are you Zenia Valov...?* (*Zenia Valov*)
* *Miss la Conti, is it true that celestial stones are only found in the spirit realm? I can't find one.* (*Elsa la Conti*)
* *Well, this is a...surprise. Who would've thought that you and Petra would ever come to Japan?* (*Clarice de Lanza*)
* *I understand your reasoning... But...but the idea of yet another giant robot is just...beyond absurd.* (*Catherine Kyoubashi*)
* *Have you decided to stay in Japan for good? So, will you be doing your magic show here, too?* (*Dorothy Albright*)
* *Do you know where I could find a celestial stone? Eliminating the rifts is important, but I...* (*Nazuna Inuwaka*)
* *Forgive my rudeness, but you look absolutely awful today. And why are you sprawled out on the ground?* (*Angelia Avallone*)
* *I have no time to argue with you. Petra is a tool of Rosenberg. We should be working together now.* (*Weiss*)
* *This is no place for children... Excuse me, this isn't a playground. So how about we go and play somewhere else?* (*Eko*)
* *Who are you, and what do you want? You seem like that one girl and Miss Valov, but...* (*Scharlachrot*)
* *Hey...! Isn't that a celestial stone? Um...do you think you could give it to me? I can't give you anything for it right now, but...* (*With Celestial Stone*)

- *Miss Tokinomiya, you know I'd never ignore any advice from you, but I have no choice but to continue on.* (*Kamui Tokinomiya*)

- *What makes you think I'm looking for Heart?! You make it sound like I'm stalking her or something! ...I'm not...at least not seriously...* (*Konoha*)

- *Thank you for the advice, Miss Kasuga. However, I have no intention of placing myself in any unnecessary danger.* (*Maori Kasuga*)

- *Miss Kasuga, how can you be so sure? ...If there is even the slightest chance... A slim chance is far better than none at all...* (*Maori Kasuga with Celestial Stone*)

- *And by "the rest" you mean the gathering of the celestial stones, correct? Sorry, but I cannot leave that task to you alone.* (*Mei-Fang*)

- *...Lilica. I think it's time for you to learn a very painful lesson about subjects you should never mention, either out loud or in the silence of your thoughts!* (*Lilica Felchenerow*)

- *Do you think I'm stupid enough to fall for that...? A-And I wouldn't want it anyway! N-No, n-not at all...* (*Lilica Felchenerow with Celestial Stone*)

- *Well, it looks like we finally agree on something. I have no intention of allowing anyone but myself to gain possession of the stones, either.* (*Lieselotte Achenbach*)

- *I refuse to be intimidated by threats! This stone is mine. My reasons are my own, but I will not give it up. So back off!* (*Lieselotte Achenbach with Celestial Stone*)

- *Miss Yasuzumi, I'm sorry it has to be this way. However, I have no intention of allowing anyone else to gain possession of the stones, nor to give up my search for them.* (*Yoriko Yasuzumi*)

- *I-Is it just me, or have you gotten unbearably pushy as of late...? I wonder if something happened... I always remember you as being a little more reserved.* (*Yoriko Yasuzumi with Celestial Stone*)

- *But, how are we to know if a rumor is true or not unless we investigate it? However, now that you mention it, I feel like a total failure as a human being right now.* (*Kira Daidouji*)

- *I was investigating the planar rift. And, it wasn't too much out of my way...I mean... Please, could you find it in your heart to overlook this whole little incident?* (*Fiona Mayfield*)

- *I'm sorry, but...I can't give it to you... Anyway, what are you doing here? Go back to the spirit plane before you die.* (*Fiona Mayfield with Celestial Stone*)

- *Is that so? I hardly think that you are in a position to give me orders. Anyway, I have no other option than to gain possession of the celestial stones.* (*Zenia Valov*)

- *My belief in the matter is irrelevant. However, the idea is intriguing enough to be worth investigating. Is that so strange?* (*Elsa la Conti*)

- *As much as I'd like to applaud your efforts, I'm looking for the stones as well. Best of luck to us both, I guess...?* (*Clarice de Lanza*)

- *Actually, I was about to ask you the very same question. As for the snack offer, thanks, but no thanks. Those things have a ton of calories.* (*Catherine Kyoubashi*)

- *I sympathize with you about your loss. As for Lieselotte not returning your property to you, unfortunately that is the type of person she is.* (*Dorothy Albright*)

- *Miss Inuwaka, I regret to inform you that you have just dug your own grave. That is one challenge that I will never back down from!* (*Akane Inuwaka*)

- *Y-Yes... They seem too fantastical to believe... I have that feeling, too. Maybe we should both, um...be careful or something...* (*Nazuna Inuwaka*)

- *You shouldn't say such ominous and demented things with a such a straight face. People might think you're being serious... You're not, are you?* (*Angelia Avallone*)

- *I'm really sorry, but I can't give up my stone. Really, I'm so very sorry... I hope you can understand...* (*With Celestial Stone*)

- *I'm really sorry, but I can't give up my stone. Really, I'm so very sorry...* (*With Celestial Stone*)

- *...I had a lot I was going to say to you, but... Forget I said anything. After seeing your face, I don't care anymore. I can't forgive you because you hurt Heart. That won't ever change.* (*Heart Defeated*)

- *Do you know what you did? Do you know how much Maori is doing for you and the others-- Your ignorance of her contributions is no excuse. ...Or are you just incredibly dense?* (*Maori Defeated*)

- *What did you do to Fiona...? What did Fiona do to earn your wrath? Wait, don't say anything. No matter what happened between you. I cannot see myself ever forgiving you.* (*Fiona Defeated*)

- *What a phenomenal waste of my time.*

- *You're easily impressed. How disgusting. Don't drag me down to your level.*

- *I apologize. It was entirely my fault. ...Is that what you want me to say? Don't be so foolish.*

#### Victory Screen (Versus Mode)

* Arcana Heart
* Arcana Heart 3

* *Thank you, Bhanri. You're always there when I need you.*
* *I never give up. Ever. And that's why I win...*
* *Leave me alone.*
* *Stand up for what you believe in. That's my motto, and I believe in never losing!*
* *Does it hurt? You know, falling off that high horse you were riding...?*
* *That could have been more exciting... Was there a point you were trying to make?*
* *It's over. There's no use in fighting me again.*
* *Don't mess with me, and I won't mess with you, okay?*
* *Beating you a hundred times is futile if I can't first beat myself.*
* *Admit you lost. Being a poor sport went out of style centuries ago...!*
* *How did you NOT predict this outcome?*
* *Yet another win... I'm beginning to lose count!*
* *I'm sorry I didn't let you win, but I need to win, too.*
* *Is this some sort of practical joke? Why are you dressed like me!?* (*Herself*)
* *That was a little disappointing... I'm not mad at you, but at least learn to fight when you pretend to be me!* (*Herself*)
* *I thought cloning was just science fiction... but I guess it's really possible.* (*Herself*)

- *Would you please not do something so embarrassing?* (*vs. herself*)

- *Thank you, Bhanri. Right now, all I can do is tell you how grateful I am... I promise I'll prove it to you with actions, someday.* (*Arcana Blaze Finish*)

- *I'm sorry. I thought I should just apologize.* (*Critical Heart Finish*)

- *...Say, Heart. What do you think "love" is...? I'm not really sure anymore...* (*vs. Heart Aino*)

- *Um... Kam- I mean Miss Tokinomiya... I mean... D-Do you think I've gotten stronger...?* (*vs. Kamui Tokinomiya*)

- *You know, you always seem so happy. I-It's not like I'm jealous or anything, but... is there a secret to your never-ending joy? And... could you share it with me?* (*vs. Konoha*)

- *Just a little bit... that's all I ask for. Like you, Miss Kasuga, I want the power... to protect what's important to me.* (*vs. Maori Kasuga*)

- *Th-There's something I've been meaning to ask you... How did you become so good at cooking? I mean, your caille en sarcophage is to die for...* (*vs. Mei-Fang*)

- *I've been thinking about this for some time now... Lilica, do you have some kind of grudge against me? Why are you always trying to push my buttons?* (*vs. Lilica Felchenerow*)

- *Go back to whatever hole you crawled out of! I will never allow the likes of you to set one foot in Heart's room! You might as well give up.* (*vs. Lieselotte Achenbach*)

- *Um, Miss Yasuzumi and... Mikey, was it? You're like friends... but almost married... and are mutually dependent... I mean...* (*vs. Yoriko Yasuzumi*)

- *Now missy, you just come right here! Where are we going? To buy you some decent clothes, of course! Did you think any of us were going to let you run around like that forever?!* (*vs. Kira Daidouji*)

- *Miss Mayfield, you must learn to control yourself. I mean, you trip over air, of all things! Will you ever learn to not be such a klutz?* (*vs. Fiona Mayfield*)

- *I will not lose to you... I cannot lose to you. I can't explain why I feel so strongly about it, but I will not fall to you!* (*vs. Petra Johanna Lagerkvist*)

- *To fight and emerge victorious and... decimate your opponents... That's not the kind of power I wanted...* (*vs. Zenia Valov*)

- *I must thank you. After fighting you, I feel like I've learned a little more about the source of your strength.* (*vs. Elsa la Conti*)

- *Miss di Lanza... I mean Clarice, um... P-Please do your best! I'm... I'm rooting for you...!* (*vs. Clarice de Lanza*)

- *I refuse to accept that this comic book-like monstrosity can actually move... How can you guys just shrug this off?! Seriously, HOW?!* (*vs. Catherine Kyoubashi*)

- *I expected nothing less from a master magician such as yourself. Your magic has the potential to make everyone happy... At least, that's what I feel.* (*vs. Dorothy Albright*)

- *Miss Inuwaka, you have to listen to me...! There have been so many girls flocking around Heart lately that I just want to ki-- Huh?! Why am I telling you any of this?!* (*vs. Akane Inuwaka*)

- *It seems like you spend more time worrying than you should, too... Why is it always so... uhh... difficault to look after someone so... innocent... You know what I mean, right?* (*vs. Nazuna Inuwaka*)

- *Boss and henchman? Master and servant? Either one of those sound like something a kid would come up with. I mean, you really need to grow up a little.* (*vs. Angelia Avallone*)

- *The National Academy of Metaphysics is your typical school, really... It just has a great many atypical students. I'm sure you'd fit right in.* (*vs. Weiss*)

- *Wh-What's going on?! A little girl... sitting on top of some grotesque sentient doodle...?! I-I must be seeing things... I need to get more sleep...* (*vs. Eko*)

- *So you're one of the Drexler Institute's angels... So strong... But it's more than that. I feel something... ominous... radiating from you.* (*vs. Scharlachrot*)

- *Can you quiet down already? ......Didn't think you would, but I just had to say it.* (*vs. Minori Amanohara*)

- *So it's you, huh? The one Heart has been going around sayingabout a new friend or something...... ......Um, keep your skinship to a minimum, okay?* (*vs. Pistrix*)

- *You seem to have some deep reasons in your actions, yes...? Regardless, I don't care for whichever reason it may be, I will not let anyone harm Heart.* (*vs. Dark Heart*)

## Etymology

* The name **Saki** means "be clear, serene, cold, skillful" (冴) (**sa**) and "princess, young lady of noble birth" (姫) (**ki**).
* Saki's surname **Tsuzura** means "three" (廿) (**tsuzu**) and "music, ease/easy, comfort" (楽) (**ra**).

## Trivia

* Saki comes from Ebisu, Shibuya.
* A majority of her attacks are named after legendary western weapons.
* Saki is afraid of heights and hates big crowds.
* Saki is the Student Council secretary in Metaphysics Junior High School.
* While Heart has been compared to main characters from a variety of series, like Ichigo and Naruto, Saki, has been compared to similar friends and rivals, like Athena and Sasuke from the same series.
* She is also similar to Ken Masters from *Street Fighter*, and Jin Kisaragi from *BlazBlue*.
* She resembles Chikane Himemiya from *Kannazuki no Miko*, having a similar hair coloring and protective nature.
* If defeated by a super move, her tights will get ripped.
* She likes black tea and monjayaki.
* She dislikes coffee and anything sour.
* Saki made a cameo appearance in Heart's ending in *Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel*.
* Some of her palette swaps give her resemblance to Akiha Tohno from *Tsukihime/Melty Blood*, Homura Akemi from *Puella Magi Madoka Magica*, Millia Rage or Ky Kiske from *Guilty Gear*, and the above mentioned Chikane Himemiya.
* Her voice actress, Yumi Shimura, retired from voice acting as of June 30, 2016.
* Saki Tsuzura was originally going to be a Playable character in BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle but he was accidentally in the assets files for DLC Season 2 til was the end with the Final Five Downloadable Content characters and she appeared as a Icon Customizable appearance In BBTAG.