Axel Hachimitsu

**Axel Hachimitsu** works as a model and social media influencer in Saiba-Japan. He's best known for his social media activism, avid support for hon'nai rights, and status as the definition of a perky pixie.

## **Origins**

Axton Ellis Setsuna Hachimitsu - casually known as Axel Hachimitsu - is the eldest daughter of Saki Setsuna and Vidal Hachimitsu. He was raised moving between the Philippines and Saiba-Japan, but has settled in the latter in recent years. Faer rose to fame in the internet scene around 2049, after working as a model for the past year and using his popularity from the covers of magazines to develop a fanbase online. Xe can be most recognized for xer work as the Aftermath Host of KiraKira! seasons 1, 2, and 3, giving recaps following each episode and covering a lot of the official commentary for the show in those seasons.

## **Relationships**

### **Haru Sakura**

Axel claims to have "worked closely" with Haru Sakura in the past. The two are in the same industry, and Axel's follower count is about 2/3 of Haru's, referencing each of their main platforms. Haru was also one of the people who took over hosting the KiraKira! Aftermath Show when Axel stepped down, Haru has said that Axel is someone fae admires and doesn't wish to replace, rather to live up to the expectation of. In gossip, Axel has said that xe does not particularly like Haru as a person, but respects faer greatly.

### **Itsuki Danjua**

Having many friends among the influencer community, Axel has made connections across the country. One of the most relevant friendships at the moment is with Itsuki Danjua, a cast member of KiraKira! Season 6. They met when Itsuki was hired as a photographer for one of Axel's photoshoots, and they became fast friends. Publicly, Axel has said Itsuki is "absolutely core" and that she "loves faer energy." Upon discovering Itsuki's participation in KiraKira!, Axel noted that he's "very proud of him" and "excited to see what fae brings to the table."

### **Kaari Sakura**

In addition to Haru, Kaari Sakura also replaced Axel in the KiraKira! Aftermath Show in Season 4 of KiraKira!. The two frequently interact on social media, and seem to be extremely supportive of each other. They have also met up for conventions and events. Kaari, when asked about Axel in an interview, said "she has a wonderful work ethic and her motivation is truly inspiring."

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### **Toru Hayato**

In SCENE 4, Axel and V-R0Y mention Toru Hayato by name. Axel confirms that he "supports" Toru, and mentions that he's "still just a kid."

### **Ali Sheng-Komura**

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### **V-R0Y**

In the public world, Axel has no connection to V-R0Y, but in exclusive KiraKira! OOC lore, Ace has confirmed that Axel "canonically has a crush on victor." V-R0Y and Axel can be seen talking in the fourth sequential cutscene released by Ace in the past few weeks, and seem to have some type of familiarity.

## **Achievements**

### **KiraKira! Aftermath Show Host**

The KiraKira! Aftermath Show is a talk-show originally hosted by Axel Hachimitsu, and now hosted by Kaari and Haru Sakura. A lot of Axel's fame was gained before his work on the show, but he's since increased his follower counts plentily. When he stepped down from his position, he claimed it was because he had "personal projects to develop" and that the show was a lot of work and publicity that preoccupied him.

## **Trivia**

* His younger siblings are Aero Setsuna and Aryn Hachimitsu, neither of which are currently relevant to the KiraKira! lore.
* He speaks with a French accent, and he's confirmed that it is fake.
* Axel is fluent in Tagalog, Japanese, English, French, Spanish, Italian, and Latin, and semi-fluent in Portuguese, Romanian, and Greek.
	+ Fae also speaks Korean and Chinese conversationally.
	+ They claim that they learned these languages due to a "fascination with the western world."
* He first appears in SCENE 4 in the KiraKira! discord server's cutscene channel.