Yang Qiu

Biodata

Background / History

During a midsummer thunderstorm, Yang Qiu is playing a game and pushing high ground when lightning causes a power outage in his apartment. Angry at losing the match, he goes to inspect the circuit breaker but notices an indistinct off-white object lying in his darkened living room. Frightened, he retreats to his bedroom, locks the door, and retrieves his phone for its flashlight. 141 143

A Fireball manifests outside his bedroom. Yang Qiu immediately shuts the door, but after a minute passes without an explosion or further disturbance, his curiosity overcomes his fear. 141

Using his phone light, he discovers that the object is an unconscious young girl with long off-white hair and two black horns. Once the lights return, he notes her pointed ears, fair skin, dark gray dress, and an unexplained tattoo on her arm. Unable to account for her entering his tenth-floor home or creating a Fireball, he considers supernatural explanations but decides to wait for her to awaken rather than contact the police. 154 163

Personality

Yang Qiu is easily startled by the inexplicable intrusion into his home; his first reaction is to flee, lock himself in his room, and steady himself before investigating. 141 159

Despite his fear, he is strongly curious. He cautiously returns to investigate after the Fireball fails to harm him and chooses to remain with the unconscious girl in order to understand what happened. 141 143

Relationships

• Mysterious horned girl — An unidentified girl who appears unconscious in Yang Qiu's living room during the blackout. Her Fireball ability frightens him, but he chooses to wait for her to wake and learn who she is. 141 143

Story Role / Major Arcs

Encounter During the Blackout

• A thunderstorm cuts power to Yang Qiu's apartment while he is gaming. 141
• He finds an unknown off-white shape in his living room, retreats to his bedroom, and uses his phone flashlight to investigate. 141 159
• He discovers the unconscious horned girl and witnesses evidence of her unusual Fireball ability. 141 163
• The girl's presence introduces supernatural events into Yang Qiu's otherwise mundane home life. 154 163