Character Style Guide (Manga – “The Last Message”)

Direct specifications for consistent visual design.

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1) Main Girl (17)

Build: Slim, average height
Face Shape: Soft oval
Eyes: Large, expressive, slightly downturned outer corners
Eye Color: Warm brown
Hair: Long, straight, dark brown; soft layers; moves noticeably in wind
Bangs: Light, slightly parted in the middle
Skin Tone: Light olive

Signature Details:
	•	Small beauty mark under left eye
	•	Star-shaped silver keychain always visible (attached to phone or bag)

Clothing Style:
	•	Oversized cream sweater
	•	Black pleated skirt
	•	Knee-high socks
	•	Simple white sneakers

Expression Style:
	•	Emotional range visible in eyes first
	•	Tears drawn glossy and reflective
	•	When nervous: fingers grip sleeves

Art Direction Tags:
Shoujo-inspired, soft linework, detailed eyes, subtle blush shading, cinematic lighting.

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2) Main Boy (17)

Build: Lean, slightly taller than girl
Face Shape: Defined jaw but still youthful
Eyes: Calm, slightly narrow
Eye Color: Dark gray

Hair:
	•	Messy black hair
	•	Slight volume at top
	•	Falls naturally over forehead

Skin Tone: Light tan

Signature Details:
	•	Small bandage on right cheek (adds personality)
	•	Relaxed half-smile

Clothing Style:
	•	Black hoodie
	•	Gray cargo pants
	•	Simple sneakers

Expression Style:
	•	Smiles subtly, not exaggerated
	•	Eyes soften when looking at her

Art Direction Tags:
Clean linework, light shadow under chin, soft glow in night scenes.

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3) Overall Manga Aesthetic

Line Style: Thin but confident lines
Shading: Minimal screentones, focus on lighting contrast
Mood Lighting:
	•	Warm orange during flashbacks
	•	Deep blue and purple for rooftop night
	•	Strong white glow for fireworks scene

Background Detail:
Moderate detail; sky and lighting more important than buildings

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If you want:
	•	More “anime modern” style
	•	Dark psychological tone
	•	Or cute chibi version

Tell me which direction and I’ll refine it precisely.

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Character Style Guide (Manga – “The Last Message”) Direct specifications for consistent visual design. ⸻ 1) Main Girl (17) Build: Slim, average height Face Shape: Soft oval Eyes: Large, expressive, slightly downturned outer corners Eye Color: Warm brown Hair: Long, straight, dark brown; soft layers; moves noticeably in wind Bangs: Light, slightly parted in the middle Skin Tone: Light olive Signature Details: • Small beauty mark under left eye • Star-shaped silver keychain always visible (attached to phone or bag) Clothing Style: • Oversized cream sweater • Black pleated skirt • Knee-high socks • Simple white sneakers Expression Style: • Emotional range visible in eyes first • Tears drawn glossy and reflective • When nervous: fingers grip sleeves Art Direction Tags: Shoujo-inspired, soft linework, detailed eyes, subtle blush shading, cinematic lighting. ⸻ 2) Main Boy (17) Build: Lean, slightly taller than girl Face Shape: Defined jaw but still youthful Eyes: Calm, slightly narrow Eye Color: Dark gray Hair: • Messy black hair • Slight volume at top • Falls naturally over forehead Skin Tone: Light tan Signature Details: • Small bandage on right cheek (adds personality) • Relaxed half-smile Clothing Style: • Black hoodie • Gray cargo pants • Simple sneakers Expression Style: • Smiles subtly, not exaggerated • Eyes soften when looking at her Art Direction Tags: Clean linework, light shadow under chin, soft glow in night scenes. ⸻ 3) Overall Manga Aesthetic Line Style: Thin but confident lines Shading: Minimal screentones, focus on lighting contrast Mood Lighting: • Warm orange during flashbacks • Deep blue and purple for rooftop night • Strong white glow for fireworks scene Background Detail: Moderate detail; sky and lighting more important than buildings ⸻ If you want: • More “anime modern” style • Dark psychological tone • Or cute chibi version Tell me which direction and I’ll refine it precisely.

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