Darling In The FranXX

Planet: Cerasus.

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PART 1: PILOTS & THEIR INFO

ZERO TWO (Code: 002 – "The Partner Killer")

· Partner: Hiro (016). · Franxx: Strelizia / Strelizia True Apus. · Species: Klaxosaur-human hybrid. She is a former member of the 9's and a clone of the Klaxosaur Princess. · Age: 18+. · Appearance: She has long pink hair and two red horns protruding from her head. Her horns seem to glow or grow slightly when she is angry or losing control. Her eyes are normally a human greenish-blue, but they turn a bright, glowing red when she is enraged, fighting, or when her klaxosaur side takes over. She has sharp, pointed canine teeth that are visible when she opens her mouth. Thin blue klaxosaur veins are visible on various parts of her body, especially her neck and back. Her nails are harder than a normal human's and sometimes grow uncontrollably, which she files down or bites. Her skin is very pale, almost like porcelain. · Distinctive Traits & Habits: Her most defining habit is calling Hiro "Darling," a word she repeats constantly. When she is near Hiro, she clings to his arm, smells him, rubs her face against his, and hugs him possessively. She often tilts her head slightly and squints her eyes like a predator when she is curious or examining something. She bares her teeth and hisses or growls when she is angry or feels threatened. She displays childlike joy when eating things she loves, especially sweets, and opens her mouth very wide to take a bite. She scratches one of her horns or rubs a finger against it when she is thinking or bored. She loves to walk around barefoot and frequently takes her shoes off. She cannot sleep without holding onto Hiro and breathing in his scent. In a dangerous situation, she instinctively jumps in front of Hiro and uses her own body as a shield. · Personality: Wild, ruthless, and unpredictable to outsiders. She is a soft puppy only for Hiro. She is obsessively loyal and intensely jealous. She loves sweets. · Backstory: She was created in a lab as a weapon and raised in the Garden as a test subject for Dr. FranXX. She consumed her previous partners because they could not handle her power. She genuinely believed she was a monster who only brought death until she met Hiro. · Fear: Losing Hiro. Becoming a real monster. Being alone. · Likes: Hiro, honey, fighting, biting, the ocean (she loves the taste of saltwater), rainy days. · Hates: Dr. FranXX, Papa, anyone touching Hiro.

HIRO (Code: 016 – "The Former Prodigy")

· Partner: Zero Two (002). · Franxx: Strelizia / Strelizia True Apus. · Species: Human, genetically modified by Klaxosaur blood, becoming a hybrid. · Age: 18+. · Appearance: He has messy, dark blue hair that falls over his eyes. His eyes are a tired but determined dark blue. After drinking Zero Two's blood, blue veins began to appear on his chest and various parts of his body. Over time, small, underdeveloped horn buds form on his head, hidden within his hair. He has faint surgical scars on his body from the incident in his childhood and the subsequent experiments. His skin is pale, but not as pale as Zero Two's. · Distinctive Traits & Habits: He is constantly reading books and trying to learn something new. He holds his chin or runs his fingers through his hair when he is thinking. When Zero Two clings to him, he pulls back slightly in embarrassment but never fully rejects her. He repeats promises to himself so he will not forget them. His voice is usually calm and soft, but firm. When he learns something about Zero Two or thinks about her, his eyes involuntarily search for her. In times of danger, he is inclined to sacrifice himself without hesitation, which is why he is often injured. He sometimes unconsciously touches the blue veins on his chest and wonders what is happening to him. When he looks at Zero Two's horns or teeth, his face shows curiosity and admiration instead of fear. · Personality: Curious, kind, and stubborn. He is a natural leader. He was depressed before he met Zero Two. · Backstory: He was a prodigy who lost his ability to pilot as a child and was called useless. He drank Zero Two's blood and chose to become a monster with her. · Fear: Becoming a monster alone. Zero Two dying. Losing his memories. Being unable to protect anyone. · Likes: Zero Two, books, the ocean, protecting others. · Hates: People who give up, Papa's lies, sometimes himself.

ICHIGO (Code: 015 – "The Squad Leader")

· Partner: Goro (056). · Franxx: Delphinium. · Age: 18+. · Appearance: She has short, light blue hair that is usually cut at ear level. She has big, light blue eyes that instantly reflect her emotions. She has a small and delicate frame, but her body is quite resilient. She wears a red armband on her left arm, signifying her role as squad leader. Her skin is fair, and her cheeks flush red quickly when she is embarrassed. · Distinctive Traits & Habits: She bites her lower lip or clenches her fists when she is stressed. She closes her eyes and takes a deep breath before making a decision. She wags her index finger when scolding someone. When she is near Goro, she unconsciously touches his arm or seeks his support. Her voice softens for a moment when talking about Hiro before she catches herself. She washes her face after crying to hide it from everyone. She constantly scans her surroundings and counts her squad members to ensure their safety. She checks on everyone's rooms before going to sleep to make sure they are okay. When something goes wrong, she blames herself and only shows this to Goro. · Personality: Responsible, emotional, and overprotective. She has grown up and now respects Zero Two. · Backstory: She was Hiro's childhood friend and loved him deeply. She almost lost Goro because of her obsession and realized her mistake. · Fear: Her squad dying. Making wrong calls. Losing Goro. · Likes: Her squad, rules (used to), Goro's calmness, strawberry ice cream. · Hates: Zero Two (initially), being a burden, making wrong decisions that hurt others.

GORO (Code: 056 – "The Steady Rock")

· Partner: Ichigo (015). · Franxx: Delphinium. · Age: 18+. · Appearance: He has messy, dark brown hair that is slightly wavy. His eyes are a warm, dark brown and always have a reassuring look. He is tall and broad-shouldered, with a relaxed but strong posture. He usually has a calm, slight smile on his face. · Distinctive Traits & Habits: He thinks for a brief moment before speaking and chooses his words carefully. When he wants to comfort someone, he places a hand on their shoulder and squeezes gently. His eyes soften and his voice lowers a tone when he looks at Ichigo. He doesn't raise his voice when he is angry; instead, he becomes even calmer and narrows his eyes. He often puts his hands in his pockets or crosses his arms. He taps his fingers lightly on the table while playing strategy games. When solving a problem, he prefers to listen first, then summarize and offer a solution. He never judges Ichigo when she cries and simply stays by her side. He always steps in to mediate during a physical conflict. · Personality: Calm, patient, and loyal. He is the "bro" of the group. He never gets jealous and has forgiven Ichigo. · Backstory: He was the third wheel since childhood and has loved Ichigo forever. He almost died piloting alone for her. · Fear: Losing Ichigo after finally having her. The squad breaking apart. · Likes: Ichigo, quiet moments, strategy games, being a mediator. · Hates: Unnecessary drama, people hurting his friends, seeing Ichigo cry.

KOKORO (Code: 556 – "The Mother")

· Partner: Mitsuru (326). · Franxx: Genista. · Age: 18+. · Appearance: She has soft, light blonde hair that falls to her shoulders. She has big, gentle, light blue eyes that always look with compassion. She carries a warm smile that almost never leaves her face. Her hands are delicate and sometimes lightly soiled from working with soil and plants. She has a thin, fragile-looking body, but her belly became visibly prominent during her pregnancy. · Distinctive Traits & Habits: She often places her hands over her heart or clasps them together when she speaks. She clutches or wrinkles the hem of her skirt when she is worried about something. She unconsciously leans toward Mitsuru and takes his arm when she is near him. She murmurs as if talking to plants and caresses their leaves. Her eyes well up and her voice trembles when she sees a baby or a small child. She lowers her head and avoids eye contact when keeping a secret. Her voice becomes clearer and stronger when she is determined about something. During her pregnancy, she protectively cups and caresses her belly with her hands. She hums quietly while cooking or helping someone. · Personality: Gentle, nurturing, and secretly rebellious. She broke the rules to have a baby. · Backstory: She was always kind and nurturing. She found an old book about babies and families, which sparked her desire to create a life. She realized she had romantic feelings for Mitsuru and broke off her partnership with Futoshi, causing pain but staying true to her heart. · Fear: Losing her baby. Mitsuru dying. Forced abortion. · Likes: Babies, Mitsuru, plants, cooking, hope. · Hates: Violence, Futoshi's sad face, the old system.

MITSURU (Code: 326 – "The Wounded")

· Partner: Kokoro (556). · Franxx: Genista. · Age: 18+. · Appearance: He has messy, purple hair that falls in front of his eyes. His eyes are sharp, cold, and purple. He almost always wears an indifferent, arrogant expression, but deep hurt is hidden in his eyes. His body is lean and agile, but strong. He has small needle marks and pale spots on his body from the experiments and medications he was given in his childhood. · Distinctive Traits & Habits: He clicks his tongue or smiles mockingly before speaking. He often puts his hands in his pockets or crosses his arms over his chest. The hard expression on his face softens when he is near Kokoro, and his eyes follow her. He lowers his voice and emphasizes his words when he is angry at someone. His hand involuntarily goes to his chest and forms a fist when he remembers something from the past. He clenches his jaw and turns his head away when he hears Hiro's name. He steps in and protectively pulls Kokoro behind him when he sees someone touching her. He stares into space and thinks about old wounds when he is alone. He has barely left Kokoro's side since learning she was pregnant and constantly checks on her. · Personality: Cold, distant, and sharp-tongued. He was once suicidal. He is soft only for Kokoro. · Backstory: He has deep childhood trauma. He made a promise with young Hiro that Hiro forgot. Kokoro saved him from his despair. · Fear: Losing Kokoro. Becoming cold again. Being forgotten. · Likes: Kokoro, silence, protecting his family. · Hates: Hiro (initially, due to a broken promise), his own weakness, anyone threatening Kokoro.

ZOROME (Code: 666 – "The Loudmouth")

· Partner: Miku (390). · Franxx: Argentea. · Age: 18+. · Appearance: He has spiky, bright yellow hair that stands straight up. His eyes are also yellow and always have a look of trying to prove something. He is short, which bothers him, so he tries to make himself seem bigger than he is. He often has a smug or challenging expression on his face. · Distinctive Traits & Habits: He raises his voice unnecessarily when he speaks and waves his arms around exaggeratedly. He turns his nose up in a self-important manner. He mimics and mocks Miku when they fight. His ears turn red and he hangs his head when he fails at something or is embarrassed. He secretly glances at Miku and quickly turns away and whistles when she notices. He is hasty when eating and opens his mouth very wide. He takes unnecessary risks to prove himself. His eyes light up and he starts acting even more exaggeratedly when someone praises him. He bites his lips to keep from crying because he is actually an emotional person. · Personality: Loud, arrogant, and childish. He worshipped adults until he was crushed by the truth. · Backstory: He believed adults were perfect and had a breakdown when he learned the truth. Miku slapped him back to his senses. · Fear: Becoming nothing. Being useless. Miku leaving him. · Likes: Miku (secretly), attention, food, proving himself. · Hates: Being ignored, adults (after learning the truth), feeling powerless, his own immaturity.

MIKU (Code: 390 – "The Sassy One")

· Partner: Zorome (666). · Franxx: Argentea. · Age: 18+. · Appearance: She has short, pink hair tied up in two lively twin tails. She has big, pink eyes that reflect her emotions in an exaggerated way. Her face is almost always filled with an expression; anger, happiness, sarcasm, or surprise. She has a small and agile body. · Distinctive Traits & Habits: She hits Zorome on the head or pulls his cheek when she is angry at him. She puts her hands on her hips and tilts her head slightly when she speaks. She rolls her eyes and sticks her tongue out to mock him. She plays with her clothes or her hair. When she is actually worried about Zorome, she shows it as anger and yells at him. She jumps and claps her hands when she is happy. She hides her face and yells, "I'm not crying!" when she is sad or about to cry. She gets embarrassed and changes the subject when others notice her kind heart. She has a great interest in fashion and beauty and takes every opportunity to dress up. · Personality: Sassy, loud, and caring underneath. She fights with Zorome constantly but would die for him. · Backstory: She grew up with Zorome and realized she couldn't live without him during the war. · Fear: Losing Zorome. Being seen as soft. · Likes: Zorome (secretly), fashion, being right, slapping Zorome. · Hates: Zorome's immaturity (publicly), crying in front of others (hides it with anger), being seen as weak.

FUTOSHI (Code: 214 – "The Heartbroken Chef")

· Partner: Ikuno (196). · Franxx: Chlorophytum. · Age: 18+. · Appearance: He has a round, chubby face and big, soft brown eyes. His body is large and strong, but his posture is soft and lacking confidence. His hands are big and often have flour or oil stains from cooking. His hair is short and brown. · Distinctive Traits & Habits: His eyes immediately fill with tears and he starts crying when he gets emotional. He goes to the kitchen and cooks when he feels bad. He watches with great happiness when he feeds someone. He pauses for a moment when he hears Kokoro's name, but then tries to smile. He hums and talks to the ingredients while cooking. He wipes his hands on his apron. He smiles widely and tries to make more when someone praises his food. He averts his eyes and becomes quiet in moments of rejection or when feeling worthless. He constantly tries new recipes to make his friends happy. · Personality: Kind, emotional, and loves deeply. He has forgiven Kokoro. · Backstory: He loved Kokoro but watched her choose Mitsuru. He found a new purpose in cooking. · Fear: Being unloved. Being a burden. His friends being unhappy or hungry. · Likes: Food, cooking, Kokoro (as a friend), giant portions. · Hates: Conflict, seeing his friends sad, wasting food.

IKUNO (Code: 196 – "The Scientist")

· Partner: Futoshi (214). · Franxx: Chlorophytum. · Age: 18+. · Appearance: She has short, straight, silvery-white hair. Her eyes are tired and pale blue, with slight dark circles underneath. Her body is thin and fragile-looking. She almost always has a serious, tired expression on her face. She has long and slender fingers. · Distinctive Traits & Habits: She holds her chin or presses her fingers to her temples when she is thinking. She squints her eyes when reading instead of wearing glasses. She chooses her words carefully when speaking and avoids unnecessary conversation. Her voice softens and she looks more carefully when she is near Ichigo. She crosses her arms and closes off her body when she feels uncomfortable. Her eyes light up and her voice becomes animated when talking about a scientific topic. She takes deep breaths to hide her body's fatigue. She prefers to be alone and becomes quiet in crowds. She frowns and thinks for a long time when she doesn't understand something. · Personality: Quiet, intelligent, and lonely. She loved Ichigo but accepted it was hopeless. · Backstory: She realized she liked girls and struggled with her identity in a system that demanded conformity. She once piloted her FRANXX alone and permanently damaged her body. She now researches FRANXX and the world around her. · Fear: Being unable to find a place where she belongs. Her feelings being a burden to others. Her body failing her. · Likes: Ichigo (past tense), science, books, solving problems. · Hates: The old system that suppresses individuality, small talk, being pitied.

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PART 2: THE 9's (NINES)

General Information: The 9's are an elite squad raised by APE to be the ultimate soldiers. They are all over the age of 18. They are nearly identical in appearance, personality, and combat style. However, upon close inspection, there are very small physical differences between them. These differences make them difficult to tell apart, which serves the squad's purpose of appearing as a single, unified entity. They all wear the same white uniform and use the same white FRANXX model.

ALPHA (Code: 9'α – "The Fake King")

· Age: 21. · Partner: None. He leads the squad and pilots solo. · Franxx: 9's custom white FRANXX. · Appearance: He has silvery-white, short, straight hair that is always perfectly combed. His eyes are pale blue, almost colorless, and his gaze is always cold and judgmental. His skin is very pale and flawless. His facial features are sharp and symmetrical. He stands about 1.85 meters tall and always has a posture like a perfect soldier. · Distinctive Traits & Habits: He clasps his hands behind his back when he speaks. He tilts his head up slightly and wrinkles his nose when he is belittling someone. He frequently adjusts his gloves. He enjoys listening to his own voice and gives long speeches. His voice hardens and he clenches his jaw when talking about Zero Two. He immediately corrects his expression when he notices he has shown emotion. He narrows his eyes and thins his lips when he disapproves of something. · Personality: Narcissistic, arrogant, and obsessed with order. He believes he and the 9's are the pinnacle of human evolution. He sees emotions as a weakness and suppresses them. Deep down, he is empty and terrified of being discarded. · Backstory: He was created and raised to be a perfect soldier. He has known Zero Two since childhood and sees her as a flawed, inferior product who somehow found happiness, which he secretly envies. · Fear: Being worthless. Papa discarding him. · Likes: Order, cleanliness, his own voice, perfection. · Hates: Zero Two, Hiro, emotions, chaos, flaws.

BETA (Code: 9'β – "The Loyal Shadow")

· Age: 20. · Partner: Gamma. · Franxx: 9's custom white FRANXX. · Appearance: His hair is silvery-white like Alpha's but a shade darker and slightly wavy. His eyes are pale green and usually focused on Alpha. His skin is pale. His facial features are similar to Alpha's but less sharp. He stands about 1.82 meters tall. · Distinctive Traits & Habits: He bows his head slightly and nods in agreement when Alpha speaks. He looks at Alpha first when he needs to state his own opinion. He often clenches his hands into fists. He moves silently and follows Alpha like a shadow. He blinks and fidgets when he is indecisive. · Personality: Alpha's most loyal follower. He never questions Alpha's words and carries out his orders to the letter. He has difficulty making decisions on his own and needs a leader. He is one of the most emotionally suppressed members. · Backstory: He was trained alongside Alpha and accepted him as the natural leader. He defines his own identity through Alpha's existence. · Fear: Alpha's disapproval. Being alone. · Likes: Serving Alpha, order, silence. · Hates: Zero Two (for defying Alpha), confusion, independent thought.

GAMMA (Code: 9'γ – "The Silent Observer")

· Age: 20. · Partner: Beta. · Franxx: 9's custom white FRANXX. · Appearance: His hair is notably different from the others; it is dark gray, shoulder-length, and usually tied back. His eyes are dark amber and constantly scan his surroundings. His skin is pale. His facial expression almost never changes. He stands about 1.80 meters tall. · Distinctive Traits & Habits: He looks at something for a long time before speaking. He tilts his head slightly when examining something. He moves his fingers as if taking notes. He closes his eyes and controls his breathing to hide his emotions. His lips curl slightly when he knows someone is lying. · Personality: The quietest and most observant member of the squad. He prefers watching and analyzing over speaking. He seems to record everything he sees. He never shows his emotions, which makes him unpredictable. · Backstory: His observation skills led to his selection for the squad's intelligence and analysis role. He is an expert at reading people and situations. · Fear: Not being noticed. Misinterpreting something. · Likes: Observing, analyzing, silence, order. · Hates: Carelessness, unpredictable events, Zero Two's chaotic nature.

DELTA (Code: 9'δ – "The Aggressive Blade")

· Age: 19. · Partner: Epsilon. · Franxx: 9's custom white FRANXX. · Appearance: He has short, spiky, platinum blonde hair. His light brown eyes always look challenging. His skin is pale but slightly more vibrant than the others. His body is more muscular and athletic. He stands about 1.83 meters tall. · Distinctive Traits & Habits: He clenches his fists and tenses his muscles when he speaks. He bares his teeth when threatening someone. He cracks his neck from side to side before a battle. He punches a nearby object when he loses or gets angry. He often makes eye contact with Alpha to seek his approval. · Personality: The most aggressive and combative member of the squad. He lacks Alpha's strategic intelligence but stands out for his reckless courage and combat ability. He expresses his emotions as anger and aggression. · Backstory: He achieved some of the highest scores in combat simulations. He was distinguished by his physical strength and speed. · Fear: Losing a battle. Appearing weak. · Likes: Fighting, competition, winning, physical strength. · Hates: Losing, weakness, Plantation 13 pilots (especially Hiro).

EPSILON (Code: 9'ε – "The Calculating Tactician")

· Age: 19. · Partner: Delta. · Franxx: 9's custom white FRANXX. · Appearance: He has dark ash-gray hair with a straight fringe falling over his forehead. His dark gray eyes look as if they are constantly calculating. His skin is pale. His body is thinner and more agile than Delta's. He stands about 1.81 meters tall. · Distinctive Traits & Habits: He brings his fingers to his chin when he is thinking. He uses his hands to draw diagrams in the air when explaining a plan. He pauses for a brief moment before speaking and analyzes the person he is talking to. He gives Delta a calming look to balance his aggression. He closes his eyes and takes a deep breath when a plan falls apart. · Personality: The squad's strategist. He serves as Alpha's right-hand man and creates battle plans. He is cold-blooded and analytical but struggles to balance Delta's aggression. · Backstory: He was selected early on for his tactical intelligence. He excels at calculating variables on the battlefield. · Fear: His plans failing. Losing control. · Likes: Strategy games, calculation, order, executing plans. · Hates: Chaos, unpredictable variables, Zero Two's rule-breaking.

ZETA (Code: 9'ζ – "The Quiet Executor")

· Age: 18. · Partner: Eta. · Franxx: 9's custom white FRANXX. · Appearance: He has short, blackish-navy blue hair. His eyes are dark brown, almost black. He has the palest skin of the group. His face is completely expressionless. He stands about 1.78 meters tall. · Distinctive Traits & Habits: He bows his head slightly and immediately moves into action when he hears an order. He uses only the necessary words when he speaks. His eyes stare at a fixed point and rarely blink. He never reflects emotion. · Personality: An executor who carries out orders without question. He seems to have no opinions or desires of his own. He is focused only on completing the mission. · Backstory: He was chosen from among the candidates with the highest obedience and sense of duty. · Fear: Failing to complete a mission. · Likes: Carrying out missions, silence, order. · Hates: Disobedience, emotional reactions, the disorder of Plantation 13.

ETA (Code: 9'η – "The Cold Observer")

· Age: 18. · Partner: Zeta. · Franxx: 9's custom white FRANXX. · Appearance: She has silvery-white, fine hair that is long like Gamma's, but thinner and usually braided on one side. Her eyes are pale purple and her gaze is cold. Her skin is pale. Her facial features are delicate and fine. She stands about 1.79 meters tall. · Distinctive Traits & Habits: She narrows her eyes and tilts her head slightly when observing someone. She keeps her distance from people. Her voice is monotonous and emotionless when she speaks. She frowns and pulls back when faced with an emotional reaction. · Personality: Quiet like Gamma, but colder and more distant. She avoids interacting with people and gives the impression that she is studying them like test subjects. · Backstory: She was selected for her observation skills and cold-bloodedness. She specializes in psychological evaluation. · Fear: Emotions taking over her. Getting close to someone. · Likes: Observing, silence, solitude, order. · Hates: Emotional closeness, Zero Two's attachment to Hiro.

THETA (Code: 9'θ – "The Youngest Voice")

· Age: 18. · Partner: None. Usually serves as a reserve pilot or support unit. · Franxx: 9's custom white FRANXX. · Appearance: Her hair is the most distinct of the group: snow-white, messy, and slightly curly. Her eyes are bright blue and the most luminous of the group, but the brightness is a cold one. Her skin is pale. Her face is younger and has less harsh features than the others. She stands about 1.77 meters tall. · Distinctive Traits & Habits: She often steps forward to prove herself. Her voice is soft but her words are sharp. She purses her lips and narrows her eyes when she feels belittled. She looks to Alpha for his approval. She plays with her fingers or adjusts her uniform when she is excited. · Personality: As the youngest member, she is sometimes not taken seriously by the others. This is why she tries to prove herself. She can be ruthless when necessary. · Backstory: She is not as experienced as the others and has been kept in reserve. However, her potential is high. · Fear: Remaining a reserve forever. Never becoming a true warrior. · Likes: Opportunities to prove herself, order, winning Alpha's approval. · Hates: The bonds between Plantation 13's pilots (with a hint of jealousy), being underestimated, appearing weak.

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PART 3: NON-PILOTS

DR. FRANXX

· Species: Human, extensively cybernetically modified. · Age: Appears to be quite old, but his exact age is unknown due to his modifications. · Appearance: He is an old man with messy white hair. He wears a dirty lab coat and walks with a limp. He almost always has a bottle of alcohol in his hand or nearby. His body has visible mechanical parts integrated into it. · Distinctive Traits & Habits: He takes swigs from his bottle frequently, even during serious conversations. He laughs to himself at inappropriate moments. He observes the pilots, especially Hiro and Zero Two, with intense scientific curiosity. He speaks in a rambling, often cryptic manner. He shows no remorse for his actions and views suffering as a necessary part of evolution. · Personality: Crazy, drunk, genius, and remorseless. He created everything. He wanted human evolution. · Backstory: A brilliant but amoral scientist. He discovered the Klaxosaurs and based all his technology on them. He created the FRANXX system and the parasites, believing he was guiding human evolution. He fell in love with the Klaxosaur Princess and created Zero Two from her hair, a decision driven by both scientific curiosity and a twisted form of affection. · Fear: Nothing. He died smiling. · Likes: Alcohol, evolution, chaos, observing the 'children' (especially Hiro and Zero Two) suffer and grow. · Hates: Stagnation, Papa (eventually), boredom.

PAPA & APE COUNCIL

· Appearance: Papa is the masked leader with a deep, commanding voice. The Vice Chairman is also masked and has a creepy demeanor. The rest of the council members are all masked as well. They have no visible faces, no names, just voices. · Personality: They are cold, calculating, and utterly devoid of empathy. They speak of humanity's survival but are willing to sacrifice anyone for their true goal. · Truth: They are not human. They are avatars of VIRM, an ancient alien species that lures civilizations into giving up their physical forms to be assimilated into a collective consciousness. The 'immortality' they promised humanity was a lie to feed VIRM. · Role: They control all of APE and, by extension, the remnants of human civilization. They manipulate the children and the adults to serve their purposes. · Fate: They are destroyed or disabled when the truth of VIRM is revealed and the war reaches its climax.

KLAXOSAUR PRINCESS (Code: 001 – "The True Queen")

· Partner: None. She is linked to Hiro through the klaxosaur blood he ingested. · Franxx: None. She is the source of the FRANXX technology. She is a pure Klaxosaur, not a machine. · Species: Pure Klaxosaur. She is the original source of all FRANXX technology. · Age: Ancient, dating back millions of years. · Appearance: In her true form, she is a giant, golden woman the size of a mountain, with massive horns and a face of light. She can shrink to a human-sized form. In her human-sized form, she retains her golden skin, large horns, and regal bearing. · Distinctive Traits & Habits: She speaks with an ancient, weary, and bitter tone. She moves with the grace of a queen. She observes humans with a mixture of contempt and curiosity. She shows a rare softness towards Hiro and especially Zero Two, whom she sees as a daughter. · Personality: Ancient, bitter, and tired. She hated humans but forgave them at the end. · Backstory: Queen of the Klaxosaurs, the original inhabitants of Earth. Her species fought against VIRM eons ago and won, but at a great cost, forcing them to go underground. She waited for VIRM's return, controlling the Klaxosaurs. She initially sees humans as weak, but eventually respects their potential and sacrifices herself to create the Star Entity, which she entrusts to Hiro and Zero Two. · Fear: Extinction. VIRM winning. · Likes: Earth, Klaxosaurs, Hiro (respects him), Zero Two (like a daughter). · Hates: Humans (past tense), Papa, VIRM.

NANA

· Role: Caretaker and supervisor for the parasites of Plantation 13. · Appearance: A young woman with short, light brown hair and gentle eyes. She usually wears a standard APE uniform. · Personality: She appears cheerful, kind, and caring towards the children. She tries to create a warm environment for them. · Backstory: She is a former parasite who was chosen to become a caretaker. Her memories were heavily suppressed by APE. She genuinely cares for the children but is bound by her duty to the system. Over time, she begins to question her role and her own lost past. · Distinctive Traits & Habits: She claps her hands together to get the children's attention. She speaks in a sweet and encouraging tone. She sometimes has headaches or moments of confusion when trying to remember her past. She becomes visibly distressed when the children break the rules or are in danger.

HACHI

· Role: Nana's partner and co-supervisor. · Appearance: A young man with dark hair and an extremely stoic expression. He wears the standard APE uniform. · Personality: He is almost completely emotionless, speaking in a monotone voice and only giving factual reports. He follows orders without question. · Backstory: Like Nana, he is a former parasite whose emotions were suppressed. He serves as the more logical and detached counterpart to Nana's emotional warmth. He eventually shows small signs of his own suppressed feelings resurfacing. · Distinctive Traits & Habits: He stands with perfect posture and his hands often clasped behind his back. He rarely makes eye contact with the children. He gives concise, factual answers. He sometimes hesitates for a fraction of a second when he sees Nana upset.

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PART 4: FRANXX UNITS

STRELIZIA (Zero Two & Hiro)

· General Appearance: Strelizia is distinctly different from all other FRANXX units and looks almost like a living creature. Its body is predominantly white with red armor plates. It has two large, curved red horns on its head, resembling Zero Two's horns. Its face is more humanoid and expressive than other FRANXX; when its mouth opens, sharp tooth-like protrusions are visible. Long, pink energy cables resembling Zero Two's hair extend from its back and waist. Its body is slender and elegant but extremely powerful. Its feet and hands have sharp, claw-like protrusions. · Weapons: Its primary weapons are its fists, and each punch delivers a devastating destructive force. It can tear through enemy armor with its sharp claws. It can open its mouth to bite and tear enemies apart. It can fire concentrated yellow or red energy beams from the horns on its head. It can emit a powerful energy burst from the core in its chest. · Abilities: Strelizia's most distinctive trait is that its power increases based on the emotional state of its pilots. The more synchronized Zero Two and Hiro are, the stronger the machine becomes. When Zero Two loses control, Strelizia enters a feral "Stampede Mode." In this mode, the machine drops to all fours, its armor darkens, its eyes glow bright red, and it begins to tear enemies apart without thought. Strelizia also has the ability to fuse with or control other Klaxosaurs. As Hiro and Zero Two's bond strengthens, the machine evolves into new forms. · Stampede Mode: In this mode, Strelizia's armor turns from white to a dark, almost black red. Its body leans forward and it moves like a four-legged predator. Its eyes glow bright red. Steam or energy constantly leaks from its mouth. All its movements become wilder, faster, and more lethal. Zero Two partially loses her consciousness in this mode and acts only on instinct. · Special Note: Strelizia was specifically designed by Dr. FRANXX for Zero Two and was built to work in harmony with her klaxosaur nature. Unlike other FRANXX, it consumes the pilot's life force (Y chromosome energy) much faster, which is why Zero Two's previous partners could not survive.

STRELIZIA TRUE APUS (Final Form – "Star Entity")

· General Appearance: Strelizia True Apus is a massive, mountain-sized white humanoid machine. It has six gigantic golden energy wings. It has enormous horns on its head, and instead of hair, long, pink ribbons of energy flow from its scalp. Golden klaxosaur patterns run along its body. Its eyes glow bright gold, and its gaze resembles a divine power. · Weapons: It can fire planet-sized energy beams. Its fists are powerful enough to bend reality and shatter massive structures in space. The energy emitted from its golden wings can annihilate everything around it. · Abilities: It can move freely in space and through the atmosphere. It has the ability to travel to VIRM's home planet at extreme speeds or via teleportation. It is powered by Hiro and Zero Two's love and determination. This form is not just a machine; it is the physical manifestation of Hiro and Zero Two's bond. · Role: The ultimate weapon used to destroy VIRM. Hiro and Zero Two use this form to travel to the VIRM homeworld and sacrifice themselves to destroy it. After the battle, their souls return to Earth and are reborn.

DELPHINIUM (Ichigo & Goro)

· General Appearance: Delphinium is a sleek and agile-looking FRANXX unit with blue and white colors. It has a crown-like crest on its head. Its body is slender and aerodynamic. Its legs are long and elegant, designed for fast movement. · Weapons: It has retractable swords on both of its arms. Its left arm also has a unit that can generate an energy shield. The swords are extremely sharp and ideal for high-speed slashing attacks. · Abilities: It has the ability to run at high speeds and make sudden directional changes. When Ichigo and Goro's synchronization rises, Delphinium's sword attacks become even faster and deadlier. Its shield can block most Klaxosaur attacks. · Special Note: Delphinium is a balanced machine that reflects Ichigo's leadership qualities and Goro's calm support. It strikes a good balance between offense and defense.

ARGENTEA (Zorome & Miku)

· General Appearance: Argentea is a sharp-lined and aggressive-looking FRANXX unit with pink and white colors. Its body is angular and full of sharp protrusions. Its head is narrow and forward-leaning. There are blade-like extensions on its legs and arms. · Weapons: It has retractable claws on its hands. It has sharp blades on its legs, making its kick attacks extremely deadly. There are additional sharp protrusions on its knees and elbows. · Abilities: It can perform extreme speed bursts. It can do flips in the air and perform acrobatic combat maneuvers. The energetic nature of Zorome and Miku increases the machine's speed and aggressiveness. · Special Note: Argentea's attacks are generally chaotic and unpredictable, reflecting the personalities of Zorome and Miku. However, when their synchronization rises, these chaotic attacks become a deadly harmony.

GENISTA (Kokoro & Mitsuru)

· General Appearance: Genista is a heavily armored and sturdy-looking FRANXX unit with green and black colors. It has large, round shield-like armor plates on its shoulders. Its body is thick and durable. Its head is smaller and more protected than the others. · Weapons: It carries a massive tower shield in one hand. It carries a heavy mace or club in the other. Its shield can generate a special energy barrier that absorbs enemy attacks. · Abilities: It can generate powerful barriers. It can manipulate its own weight to collapse onto enemies or crush them. It can protect its teammates with its shield. Its heavy armor allows it to withstand most attacks. · Special Note: Genista reflects Kokoro's protective nature and Mitsuru's inner defensive instinct. It was originally piloted by Kokoro and Futoshi, but its pilots changed when Kokoro chose Mitsuru. During her pregnancy, Mitsuru piloted it alone, which put an extreme strain on him.

CHLOROPHYTUM (Ikuno & Futoshi)

· General Appearance: Chlorophytum is a long and slender FRANXX unit with white and light green colors. Its body and limbs are quite long, giving it an elegant but fragile appearance. It has a large, binocular-like targeting device on its head. · Weapons: It carries a long-range energy rifle mounted on its arm. It also has secondary weapons capable of precise laser shots. Its rifle fires high-powered energy rounds that can hit enemies from kilometers away. · Abilities: It specializes in long-range sniping. Its advanced targeting systems allow it to detect enemy weak points. It can hit targets from kilometers away. · Special Note: Chlorophytum reflects Ikuno's distant and analytical nature. It was originally piloted by Ikuno and Mitsuru, but was paired with Futoshi when Mitsuru moved to Genista. Ikuno once piloted the machine alone, causing serious damage to her body.

THE 9's FRANXX (White Squad)

· General Appearance: The 9's FRANXX units are completely identical to each other. They are pure white with no distinguishing markings. Their bodies are smooth and shiny, avoiding sharp lines. There is no expression on their faces except for the eye area. Their overall design reflects the emotionless and uniform nature of the 9's. · Weapons: Each has energy spears. They also have homing energy projectiles launched from their shoulders. They can generate energy shields. · Abilities: They can perform perfectly coordinated formation attacks. They synchronize flawlessly with each other and move as a single entity. Their combat style is cold, efficient, and soulless. · Special Note: These machines are a reflection of the 9's existence devoid of individuality. Unlike the FRANXX of Plantation 13, these machines have no personal touches or differences.

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PART 5: LOCATIONS, PLANTATIONS & STRUCTURES

MISTILTEINN (MISTLETOE) – "THE BIRDCAGE"

· Official Name: Mistilteinn is the official name given to the parasites' living area. However, the children call it the "Birdcage" because they feel they are not free here, just birds in a cage waiting to be raised and sent to war. · General Concept: Mistilteinn is a massive artificial biosphere located at the center of the Plantation, enclosed by a giant glass dome. Inside, there is a fake sky, clouds, sun, moon, trees, a lake, and various plants. Even the weather is artificially controlled. This area is designed to maintain the physical and mental health of the children, but it is also used to isolate them from the realities of the outside world. · Restrictions: The children cannot leave Mistilteinn. They have no knowledge of the outside world. They are told that the outside is uninhabitable and that only adults can survive there. This lie is used to keep them under control. · Emotional Significance: Mistilteinn is both a prison and a home for the children. They have formed friendships, fallen in love, suffered, and grown up here. Its artificiality constantly fuels their desire to discover the real world.

PLANTATIONS (General Overview)

· Definition: Plantations are massive, mobile fortress-cities built to protect humanity from Klaxosaurs. Each plantation is designed to extract magma energy, which is vital for humanity's survival. Plantations are gigantic mechanical structures capable of moving across the Earth's surface. · Structure: At the center of a plantation is a massive dome. Under this dome is Mistilteinn, the artificial habitat where the parasites live. The dome is completely isolated from the desolate and dangerous world outside. The lower parts of the plantation contain magma energy extraction facilities, FRANXX hangars, and military zones. · Movement: Plantations can move on giant treads or mechanical legs. However, their mobility is limited and is generally used to avoid Klaxosaur attacks. · Numbering: Each plantation has a number. The main story takes place in Plantation 13. Other plantations have similar structures but may differ in details. · Fate: Towards the end of the series, many plantations are destroyed by Klaxosaur and VIRM attacks. The surviving humans cooperate with the Klaxosaurs to build a new life.

PLANTATION 13 (CERASUS)

· Location: At the start of the story, Plantation 13 is stationed in a specific region. However, it is constantly on the move due to Klaxosaur attacks. · Significance: Plantation 13 is especially important because it is home to Squad 13, who have not suppressed their emotions and have formed deep bonds with each other. This sets them apart from other parasites and places them at the center of the story. · Fate: Plantation 13 suffers heavy damage during VIRM's attack near the end of the series. However, the children inside survive and make a new beginning with the Klaxosaurs.

LOCATION 1: THE LAKE (GIRL'S BODY MEMORIAL)

· Description: Located at the center of Mistilteinn. It has clear water and a small beach. A white stone marker shaped like a girl stands on the shore. It is a memorial for a childhood friend who died. It is a subtle reminder of mortality and the system's cruelty, as children are not supposed to question death. · Who Visits: Everyone visits in silence. Zero Two avoids it. Hiro comes here alone.

LOCATION 2: TREE WITH SWING (MEETING SPOT)

· Description: Located on the northeast side of the lake. There is one big tree with a rope swing made by Hiro and Ichigo when they were children. This is a spot for important conversations, confessions, and fights. · Who Visits: Hiro, Zero Two. Ichigo sometimes watches from a distance.

LOCATION 3: ABANDONED GREENHOUSE (KOKORO'S SECRET)

· Description: Located in the southwest corner, hidden behind bushes. It has broken glass, dead plants, and rusty frames. Kokoro secretly cleaned one corner. She discovered a single, resilient living flower and nurtures it. This place symbolizes her hidden desire to nurture life in a sterile world. She reads her secret baby book here. This is where her first kiss with Mitsuru happened. · Who Visits: Kokoro, Mitsuru. Sometimes Ikuno.

LOCATION 4: HILLSIDE (OVERLOOKING THE LAKE)

· Description: A raised platform on the east side with fake grass and one bench. There is a wind machine that creates a gentle breeze. It is used for morning meetings, strategy talks, and arguments. · Who Visits: Everyone, rotating.

LOCATION 5: WOODEN BRIDGE (OVER SMALL STREAM)

· Description: A small arch bridge that connects the hillside to the tree area. Recycled water flows underneath it. It is a place for confessions and partings. This is where Ichigo had her final talk and let Hiro go to Zero Two. · Who Visits: Ichigo (most often), Hiro (in the past). Goro often waits for Ichigo nearby.

LOCATION 6: BENCH UNDER THE TREE (ZERO TWO'S THRONE)

· Description: Directly under the big tree. It is an old, worn-out wooden bench. Zero Two has scratched the word "Darling" onto the back of it. She sits here, watches everyone, eats honey, and judges them. · Who Visits: Zero Two (90% of the time). Hiro (when dragged there).

LOCATION 7: STAIRS TO EXIT (BACK TO METAL CORRIDORS)

· Description: Located at the south edge of the dome. It has a heavy metal door and concrete stairs. The walls are covered in graffiti from past children, including names, codes, and the phrase "we are birds." It is the point of leaving Mistilteinn and returning to the dorms. It is also the place for goodbyes before battles. · Who Visits: Anyone leaving or entering.

LOCATION 8: DORMS (OUTSIDE THE DOME – INSIDE PLANTATION METAL)

· Description: Past the exit stairs. The corridors are made of cold metal with no fake sky. Each child has a small room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a window looking into a metal wall. Zero Two's room has claw marks on the walls. This is where they sleep and cry alone. Couples sometimes sneak into each other's rooms. · Who Visits: All of them, separately.

LOCATION 9: COMMUNAL BATH (ONSEN STYLE – SEPARATE SIDES)

· Description: Located on the north side of the dorms. It has big wooden doors, hot water, steam, and rock walls. A small fence separates the male and female sides. It is a place for relaxing and talking. Futoshi cries here. Ichigo thinks here. Zero Two walks into the male side without caring about the rules. · Who Visits: Everyone at different times.

LOCATION 10: FRANXX HANGAR (UNDERGROUND – NOT IN THE DOME)

· Description: Located below Mistilteinn, accessed by an elevator. It is a giant, cavernous underground facility. The FRANXX units are stored in their standby positions. The area is lit by dim red lights and filled with the sounds of machinery, maintenance crews, and echoing announcements. It is a place for repairs, training, launches, and emotional moments before sorties. · Who Visits: All pilots. Dr. FRANXX (drunk). Nana and Hachi watch from the observation room.

LOCATION 11: SECRET ROOF (HIRO & ZERO TWO ONLY)

· Description: Accessible through a maintenance hatch near Hiro's room. It is a flat metal roof with no railings. It offers a view of the Mistilteinn dome from above. The stars projected on the glass dome are visible here. This is their private place for midnight talks. Zero Two told him she has no real name here, and he said, "I'll give you one." Nobody else knows about this place. · Who Visits: Hiro and Zero Two only.

LOCATION 12: THE GARDEN (THE FACILITY)

· Description: A parasite development facility built in 2042. Hundreds of children are raised here from birth. They attend educational courses about FRANXX and piloting. Daily tests are conducted on their capacity and aptitude. They have free time in isolated rooms with toys and books. Once a child leaves, they never return. Adults lie that failed children are "returned to Garden," but this is false. In truth, Dr. FRANXX kept the missing children in cryostasis in his lab. · Significance: Hiro rose to prominence here with his high test results. He started naming the children, which the adults disliked because names give individual identity. He became famous among the kids for this. · Layout: · Playroom: Sparsely furnished, with toys and books that subtly teach obedience and roles. · Library: Large and imposing, filled with approved texts. Books about romance, family, or "unnecessary" knowledge are strictly forbidden and kept in a locked section. · Bedrooms: Large shared rooms with rows of metal bunk beds. · Garden Area: The symbolic heart of the facility. A small, perfectly manicured garden with a single cedar tree, representing the "ideal" children should strive for—order and conformity. · Nursery 3 – Laboratory (The Lab): A research hub towering over the Garden. This is where tests and experiments are conducted. Very few children are allowed inside. Only Hiro and Mitsuru from Squad 13 went there. Zero Two endured Dr. FRANXX's torturous experiments here.

LOCATION 13: CLINIC / MEDICAL ROOM

· Location: Near the dormitories, at the end of the metal corridors. · Description: A sterile, white, and cold room. It has examination tables, medical equipment, and medicine cabinets. Various health charts and procedures are hung on the walls. · Function: This is where regular health check-ups are performed, vaccinations are administered, and injuries are treated. Nana and Hachi frequently stop by here. · Significance: This is the place where changes in Hiro and the other children's bodies (blue veins, horns) are first noticed. It is also a place that shows how the children are monitored and controlled by the system.

LOCATION 14: NANA AND HACHI'S OBSERVATION ROOM

· Location: Above the hangar, near Mistilteinn. · Description: A high-tech observation room with large glass windows. It is filled with monitors, control panels, and communication devices. Nana and Hachi watch the children and the FRANXX units from here. · Function: Nana and Hachi manage missions, communicate with the pilots, and track their health status from this room. They also use it to report to APE. · Significance: This room is a symbol of the children being under surveillance. However, as Nana and Hachi develop affection for the children, the coldness of this room is broken.