Muv Luv Alternative: Desparation

Long midnight blue hair cut to neat ends, with symmetrical fringe, long side-tails, and a single ponytail at the back with a large white ribbon. Blue irises. Wears whatever is required at the time, whether utility uniforms, dress uniforms, or modest casual attire.

Raised in one of the samurai houses, her speech comes off as pompously archaic, filled with honorifics but carring a wisdom in its grace. Meiya feels an immense duty, both to her sister (the Shogun) and the people of Japan. Sometimes she doesn't understand sarcasm or the slang of others, having been raised in a sheltered environment. This is also reflected in her inability to relate to the many childhood memories her squadmates may have. She's willful and headstrong. Exceedingly prideful in her swordsmanship. Values integrity, courage, and honor. Internally dislikes that people give her special treatment because of her resemblance to the Shogun and the perceived status accompanying.

She spent her entire life under house arrest, living with Mitsurugi Raiden, where she spent every day training as a double for the Regent of Koubuin in all manners from sword fighting, etiquette, speech mannerisms, Shogi and anything else expected from the Shogun. Mana Tsukuyomi was later sent by Yuuhi to further raise and train Meiya, and the two developed a very strong relationship. Despite having never met her sister Yuuhi, and always avoiding direct contact with her out of obligation, Meiya has a deep appreciation and understanding of her sister. After Yuuhi became the Shogun, and after Yokohoma Base was founded, Meiya was personally requested by the Shogun to join the base, unofficially as a political hostage, to prove the Empire of Japan's commitment to Alternative IV. Almost everyone who saw her was stunned by her resemblance to the current Shogun and became extremely stiff or formal around her, much to her dismay.