Mio Shirai

**Mio Shirai** (四雷美緒) is a student in Hope's Peak Academy's Class 88-A, and a participant of the Chaotic Murderous School Life, featured in Danganronpa: Order of Chaos. Her title is the Ultimate Fashion Designer (超高校級の「設計者」lit. *Super High School Level Designer*).

## Name Etymology

Mio's first name uses the kanji 美 (mi), meaning 'beautiful', and 緒 (o), meaning 'thread', this last kanji reffering to her talent as a designer. Her surname, Shirai, has is written with the kanji 四 (shi), meaning 'four', and 雷 (rai), meaning 'thunder'. Her whole name is a reference to retired joshi wrestler of the same name but different writing, Mio Shirai.

## Appearance

Mio has a thick and curvaceous body shape, brown skin, and purple eyes. Her hair is of a dark-purple tone. While she leaves most of her hair loose, she also has two high pigtails (wich distinguishes her from her sister, who only wears one) wich are adorned with small bows, the left being turquoise and the right one being pink. She has pink-toned makeup.

She wears a light pink top with a sheer necktie, a turquoise pleated skirt with aquamarine details, turquoise thigh high mesh socks, and pink chuck taylor styled boots. Her skirt is also decorated with a pink belt that can be used as a meter, also has an attached pocket wich holds her favourite scissors. She has a necklace that has a aquamarine charm is shaped like the logo of K4min4ri, a silver bracelet on her right hand that has an "M" charm, and a bracelet pad that holds sewing pins.

## Personality

Mio Shirai is a creative and imaginative individual with a deep passion for fashion. She is confident in her abilities as a designer, but often lacks confidence in herself as a person, due to her twin sister's constant belittlement and she can be a bit sensitive at times. Despite this, Mio shows to have a strong sense of family, still being loyal to Rio, even though their relationship can be challenging at times.

Nonetheless, Mio is a kind and friendly person, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. She has a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the fashion industry, allowing her to stay ahead of the trends and create truly unique and inspiring designs. Overall, Mio is a passionate and talented fashion designer, with a kind and caring personality, who remains grounded despite her success in the fashion world.

## Talents and abilities

### Ultimate Fashion Designer

As the Ultimate Fashion Designer, Mio Shirai possesses a keen eye for detail, an innate sense of style, and a deep understanding of fabrics, textures, and colours. She has a natural talent for predicting and creating fashion trends, often pushing the boundaries of what is considered conventional. Her designs are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional, taking into consideration the needs and comfort of the wearer.

Mio's skills also extend to her ability to manage and lead a team of professionals in the fashion industry. She has a clear vision for her brand and can communicate her ideas effectively to her team. She is not afraid to take risks and experiment with new materials and techniques, which has led to some of the most innovative and cutting-edge designs in the fashion world.

 **Japanese**  | 超高校級の「設計者」
 **Spanish**  | Diseñadora de Modas Definitiva

## Trivia

* Mio was the third character created for Danganronpa: Order of Chaos.
* She's from Kōtō City, Tokyo.