Kalina

## カリナ (Karina)

Kalina (カリナ, *Karina*β), initially **Shosutsu** (処す津, *Shosutsu*β), is the main location of the *amoureuse - phobos* series, with most locations of the series being situated or directly located in the enclave of Kalina, including the entirety of Kyoto. In the world of *amoureuse - phobos*, Kalina is an enclave that enclaves most regions of Japan, different cultures, and the most foreign population over a singular "city" in the world.

## Layout

The overall appearance and layout of Kalina would be what one would depict off a Japanese city — very much crowded almost all the time; incredibly large and populated; exceptionally lively and practically never dirty or unclean; full of different buildings, ranging from arcades to cafés, such as ÷, and from businesses to malls and supermarkets scattered all over the massive area. As cited above, Kalina also is considered as an enclave, as it surrounds Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya, Yokohama, and Sapporo. Overall, the enclave of Kalina is located in the exact middle of the country of Japan.

## Notable Locations

### Kyoto

**Kyoto** (江戸, *Kyoto*β), also known as **Tokyo** (東京, *Tōkyō*β), is the most popular name given to Tokyo after its enclaving within Kalina, Japan. It is called a district, but is in actuality a full city. However, the district was renovated and now appears slightly more modern than it did in the past years of stillness in its architecture, leading up to some buildings and locations or public landmarks to come to life.

#### Ward 8

**Ward 8** (八区, *Hachi-ku*β), also known as **Sumida** (墨田区, *Sumida-ku*β) by some and **Hatae** (波多江, *Hatae*β), is the eighth ward in Kyoto. The English spelling of its Japanese self-designation is **Sumida City**. As of 13 SSFB, the ward has an estimated population of 390,892 and a population density of 27,078 persons per km2. Its total area is 13.77km2 Sumida's city office is located in Azumabashi, while its commercial center is the area around Kinshicho Station in the south.

**Hound:** The **Hound** (ホウンド, *Houndo*β) is a criminal bar and nightclub located in Hikifunegawa-dori St., Oshiage, Ward 8, Tokyo District, Kalina. In spite of being a nest for "criminals, dropouts, losers, nerds, and sick shits," the Hound is extremely well seen by the population of Ward 8 for its quick reception, safeness, and rules.

#### Ward 1

**Ward 1** (一区, *Ichi-ku*β), also known as **Nakano** (中野, *Nakano*β), is the first ward in Kyoto. The English translation of its Japanese self-designation is **Nakano City**. As of 13 SSFB, the ward has an estimated population of 498,385, and a population density of 41,401 persons per km2. The total area is 15.59 km2. Ward 1 is the most densely populated ward in Japan.

**Aosagibi:** The **Aosagibi** (青鷺火 (あおさぎび) , *****Aosagibi*****β lit. "blue heron fire"), also known as **Aosaginohi** (青鷺火 (あおさぎび) , *****Aosaginohi*****β)**,** is the headquarters of the Guille, and was given and funded to them by the Dracul Clan and the Bakurei Family, who both represent, possibly, the most noble families of their respective country, and the Guille themselves.

**Segen National High School:** **Segen National High School** (背現 (せげん) 国立高校 (くりつこうこう) , *Segen Kokuritsukōtō*β) is one of the background settings of the *amoureuse - phobos* series. It is a private high school located in the Tokyo District of Kalina, which many members of the main cast attend, including Mora, Ran Luyus, Levyll Bloodsyl, Tae Tetsukimi, Ehuang, Mami Tōnoharu, Baiko Kishimoto, Chiasa Arata, Minazuki, Hanako, Nana, Yuriko, etc.

#### **Tsunematsu**

**Tsunematsu** (常 (つね) 松 (まつ) , **Tsunematsu**β) is a district situated in Tokyo, Japan. It is a red-light district, a location with a high concentration of prostitution and sex-oriented businesses.

#### Ward 5

**Ward 5** (五区, *Go-ku*β)**,** also known as Itabashi (板橋, *Itabashi*β), is the fifth ward in Kyoto. Its English translation is **Itabashi City**. Ward 5 has sister-city relations with Burlington, Ontario, in Canada; Shijingshan District of Beijing in the People's Republic of China; and Bologna in Italy. As of 13 SSFB, the ward has an estimated population of 468,207 and a population density of 14,099 persons per km2. The total area is 32.22 km2.

**Palazia:** The **Palazia** (パラジヤ, *Paraziya*β) is **MCOD** (Main Center of Documentation) of the **Hangman** organization. It is the residence of most of the highly important members or leaders of Hangman.

#### Ward 2

**Ward 2** (二区, *Ni-ku*β), also known as **Toshima** (豊島, *Toshima*β), is the second ward in Kyoto. Located in the northern area of Kyoto, Ward 2 is bordered by the wards of Nerima, Itabashi, and Kita in the north and Nakano, Shinjuku, and Bunkyo in the south.

The ward was founded on March 15, 1947, and reached a resident population of 370,000 in 1965. As of 13 SSFB, the ward had an estimated population of 581,250 with a population density of 42,294 persons per km2. During the day, the population swells with commuters, resulting in a daytime population of around 627,475.

### Osaka District

**Mukei Nushiro-mu Shrine:** The **Mukei Nushiro-mu Shrine** (無形主代ムの宮脇, *Mukei Nushiro mu no Miya*β) is the residence of some of the highest personnel and leaders of the **Eidolon Purging Syndicate**.

**Kokuyotsu:** **Kokuyotsu** (穀 (こく) 四津 (よつ) , *Kokuyotsu*β) is an island originally created on Earth by the former goddess Schama during her deity-days. In the world of **YOZUKI**, it is where resided Asmodeus, Mora's slave, for some time, before being moved to the **Yojin Castle**.

## Notable Inhabitants

### **Guille**

Mora**:** Resides inside the **Aosagibi** and inside of **YOZUKI**'s **Yojin Castle**.

**Ran Luyus:** Resides inside the **Aosagibi**.

**Baiko Kishimoto:** Resides inside the **Aosagibi**.

**Levyll Bloodsyl:** Resided inside the **Aosagibi**.

**Frederika von Meyer:** Resides inside the **Aosagibi**.

**Einhardt Westheimer:** Resides inside the **Aosagibi**.

**Rozeki Bakeneko:** Resides inside the **Rabu Hospital**.

**Lasque Leausifar:** Resides inside the **Aosagibi**.

### Hangman

**Nel Nameless:** Resides inside the **Palazia**.

**Era of Scarlet:** Resides inside the **Palazia**.

**Koruza Mitannae:** Resides inside the **Palazia**.

### Yoko Osiris

**Toyo Shinohara:** Resides inside the **Rabu Hospital**.

**Chiaki Shinohara:** Resides inside the **314th Villa, Kalina**.

### EPS

**Ehuang:** Resides inside the **Mukei Nushiro-mu Shrine**.

**Chiasa Arata:** Resides inside the **Rhyolite Axis**.

**Minazuki:** Resides inside the **Mukei Nushiro-mu Shrine**.

**Yoku Yokuchi:** Resides inside the **Mukei Nushiro-mu Shrine**.

**Kotoharu Zanji****:** Resides inside the **Basalt Axis**.

**Madoka Yonamine:** Resides inside the **Mukei Nushiro-mu Shrine**.

**Neart Oe:** Resides inside the **Basalt Axis**.

**Nijitora Kakyuto:** Resides inside the **Asphalt**.

### Bloody Mary

**Wabisuke Sisters:** Reside inside the **Bloody Mary Graveyard**.

## Trivia

* As cited above, Kalina is the main location of the *amoureuse -* *phobos* series. Almost every single one of the most important locations are set inside Kalina or Japan in itself.