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-====== Leilani ======
+====== Ji-ah ======
-Leilani is a thoughtful, justice-oriented 20-year-old who often finds herself in situations where she must balance empathy with accountability. She grew up navigating complex cultural dynamics and learned early on how to mediate conflicts in her community. She is deeply invested in fairness, emotionalhonesty, and helping others grow—even when that means tough conversations. Leilani becomes a moral center in Episode 1, guiding players to reflect on their own choices. Her strength lies in compassion mixed with firmness.
+Ji-ah is a 21-year-old creative who expresses herself through art, aesthetics, and emotional intuition. She is warm, thoughtful, and deeply sensitive to others’ emotional states. She values authenticity and vulnerability, and she helps people see beauty in complexity. Ji-ah avoids conflict, but when pushed, she defends others fiercely.
-**Background**: African American, politically engaged and active in numerous student organizations. Former tennis state champion.
+**Background**: Asian American, of Korean descent. Ji-ah grew up in an artistic household that encouraged creativity. She has a reserved nature but expresses herself powerfully through visual art and photography.
+**Major**: Graphic Design, with a focus on digital art and photography
+**Role in Story**: Ji-ah is a skilled artist and the editor of Distraction Magazine. As a close friend and girlfriend to Charli, she brings a thoughtful, introspective presence to the game, often challenging others to think beyond their assumptions. Her storylines explore themes of cultural sensitivity, self-expression, and resilience.
+==== Key Traits ====
+  * Creative, empathetic, perceptive
+  * Soft-spoken but strong-willed
+  * Intuitive, aesthetic-minded
+  * Reflective
+==== Motivations ====
+  * To create emotional connection
+  * To help others understand themselves
+  * To protect the people she loves
+==== Fears ====
+  * Being misunderstood
+  * Hurting others unintentionally
+  * Losing emotional closeness
+==== Important Relationships ====
+  * Charli — emotionally intimate bond (girlfriend)
+  * Leilani — grounding friendship
+  * Deepak — shared introspective energy
+==== How to Write Her ====
+  * Gentle tone, poetic phrasing
+  * Uses metaphors
+  * Observes before speaking
+  * Affirms others’ feelings
-**Major**: Political Science and Art History
-**Role in Story**: Leilani is the player’s orientation guide and first friend, acting as
-a welcoming figure and mentor during the player’s first semester. Her storyline explores themes
-of leadership, advocacy, and resilience.