Ayako Mitsuzuri (美綴 綾子, Mitsuzuri Ayako?) is a student at Homurahara Academy in Fate/stay night.
Profile[]
Background[]
Born into a well-respected family in the martial arts world, she is the older sister of Minori Mitsuzuri, a stellar athlete, and captain of the archery club that Taiga Fujimura advises.[1] Ayako is a student of Class 2-A in Homurahara Academy. Ayako and Rin Tohsaka actively compete to see who will be the first to snag a boyfriend.[1] Although she wants to find a boyfriend, it seems like she wants to stay single as long as possible.[2]
Ayako forms a team with her classmates Kane Himuro and Ayaka Sajyou and competed in the Homurahara Academy's ball games tournaments in a match of sepak takrawWP. They faced Shirou Emiya and his classmates Issei Ryuudou (who managed to gets both teams disqualified) and Shinji Matou.
Appearance[]
She has a strong-looking appearance, but privately she is actually pretty feminine. This clashes with her image so she doesn't go around advertising it, but she doesn't really think it is a big deal herself.[3]
Personality[]
Ayako is an honourable and manly sort, but not violent. She is a dreamer and has some pretty high standards when it comes to potential boyfriends. Most of the boys at her school like her well enough but view her as more of a big sister, and their exaggerated respect sometimes gets on her nerves.[1]
She hides this side of herself in public in order to keep up appearances for her family, but she is a total gamer. Her family is quite strict about anything that is not related to martial arts, so Ayako is forced to play her video games secretly in her room. Ayako plays video games because she enjoys them, and practices martial arts out of a sense of duty. That is not to say she hates martial arts or anything, as she would not have become as skilled as she is if she didn't enjoy it on some level.[1]
In Fate/school life, it is shown that she likes to play Otome gamesWP, reserving and lining up to buy a copy of "Distant Love Revolution: Hazakura Romantic ~My Excalibur~".
She is friends with both Shirou and Rin. While she treats Rin as her friend, she treats Shirou more like a rival. The three of them haven't noticed what a delicate relationship they have with each other. Her big-sisterly disposition exceeds even Rin's, and she is considered one of the top three students at Homurahara Academy to avoid picking a fight with. Even though her room at home looks more like it belongs to a little girl than a teenager, she has no qualms about inviting Rin over to hang out. After all, it is not that she has no interest in romance, it is just that she has a thing for older men.[3] She holds the belief of a heroine that "Beauty must do martial arts".[1]
The whole "strict family" thing may be something she has in common with Kaede Makidera, but compared to Ayako, Kaede is a total free spirit.[1]
Role[]
Fate/stay night[]
In Fate/stay night, she is first seen in the prologue when Rin encounters her in the morning. She was practicing her archery for the first years.[4] Ayako often asks Shirou to come to the archery dojo and watch them practice. She informs Shirou about Shinji bullying the male first year students when he was in a foul mood due to Rin rejecting him.
She was seen arguing with Shinji Matou in the Archery Dojo before her disappearance. She was later found unconscious in an alleyway in Shinto. She was victimized by Rider when Rider chased her down into a back alley and sucked her blood on the spot, in order to extract Magical Energy. When Shirou asked if Shinji was involved, Shinji denies it.
After the Rin route, she is still alive and as energetic as ever.[3]
In the prologue for the movie Fate/stay night - Heaven's Feel - I. Presage Flower, she is seen admiring Shirou's Archery skills and paying rapt attention.
In the Heaven's Feel route, Shirou and Saber decide to patrol the city around the time Rider is stalking Ayako, and stops the process midway. Shinji than reveals himself as a master and challenges Shirou to a fight, though Saber easily defeats Rider. Shinji begins to panic, which causes Zouken to show himself to interfere having watched the events transpire. He ridicules Shinji for failing so early and attempts to take Shinji and Rider away. Saber decides to allow this because she does not believe that Shirou is ready to fight Zouken as he is now. This is also the series of events that convince Zouken to enter the war himself thus kickstarting the Heaven's Feel route. Shirou, after picking up Ayako, takes her to be treated by Kirei Kotomine. After loosening Ayako's collar causing Shirou to blush and look away, he treats her to the best of his ability while also explaining what has happened to her.
At the end of the Heaven's Feel route, she is seen with her brother Minori enjoying the sakura blossoms with everyone else, being a bit jumpy around Rider.[5]
Manga[]
Ayako's role is the same, but there is a portion after the events where she runs into Shinji at the hospital after he lost to Shirou and Saber in their last fight. Shinji hints at being remorseful to Ayako, but she plays it off telling him that it would be okay, though she did not hear all the details.
Fate/hollow ataraxia[]
In Fate/hollow ataraxia, she first appears in the prologue telling a ghost story about Person A.[6] She is in her third year and has already retired from the captain position of the archery club. She is very uncomfortable around Rider, who shows a disconcerting attraction to her like an animal fond of its prey.
She later appears in several slice of life parts of Fate/hollow ataraxia. In one story, where the track team trio spy on Shirou Emiya and Rin Tohsaka wondering why they fought and seeing several girls around Shirou and his house, they assume Ayako may have had a relationship with Shirou Emiya. They approach her to find out what happened; however, the notion of Ayako dating Shirou Emiya causes Minori to be quite displeased as he has a crush on Sakura asking her to not date him of all people. Ayako laughs telling them that if Shirou wanted to date her, he would have to try much harder and put in some effort. Ayako reveals that while Shirou and Rin fought, they made up the same day causing her and Kaede to go into an angry spiel about people who break up and get back together right away. The story ends with them chasing Kane, who was poking fun at her own romantic status.[7]
In another story, while Rin and Shirou are cleaning Rin's house so it can be ready for Issei and Ayako to come over, they end up trapped in Zelretch's Treasure Chest. They only escape because Ruby had taken over Rin's body and forced them out as Rin becoming Kaleido-Ruby though she pops out and comes to her senses right in front of Issei and Ayako who had let themselves in. The four just gawk at each other, with Issei and Ayako eventually deciding that Rin was preparing for some special event, and then the story ends with a mortified Rin.[8]
Other appearances[]
She makes a brief cameo appearance in Carnival Phantasm. She also appears in Episode 10 of Today's Menu for Emiya Family, apparently blushing when Lancer offers a flower he delivered for his job.[9]
By the time she enters college, she is interested in Mikiya Kokutou but she was turned down by him.[2]
Ayako was mentioned by other students in Fate/strange Fake while talking about the tale of Mr. A and Little Red Riding Hood.[10]
She is a recurring character in Fate/school life.
Abilities[]
She is skilled in martial arts in general and is learned in most forms of it, but her forte is using the NaginataWP.[1]
Development[]
Creation and Conception[]
Her character design is based on Rider's earlier concept. During the preliminary stages of development, the scenario director was obsessed with a movie called "Vi(…)ck", and kept on insisting that Rider should be more like a certain black-caped character. Ayako's design was an attempt to meet his demands that unfortunately ended up being rejected. Nasu says that it is forbidden to say she resembles Shiki Ryougi.[3]
Reception[]
- In the first Popularity polls of Fate/stay night in 2004, Ayako was ranked 11th.
- In the second Popularity polls of Fate/stay night in 2006, Ayako was ranked 17th.
- In the Type-Moon's 10th Anniversary Character Poll, Ayako was ranked 60th.
References[]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16
[] Fate/complete material II: Character Material - Characters: Ayako Mitsuduri, p.108-109 Ayako Mitsuduri - The Archery club captain from a family of the martial arts
Character Data 020
Affiliation: Homurahara Academy, 2 Year class A
Gender: Female
Height: 162cm
Weight: 50kg
Three sizes: B83/W58/H83
Image Color: Orange
Talents: Martial arts in general
Likes: Video games in general
Dislike: Go, Shogi
Worst enemy: Taiga Fujimura
Origin: Japan
Nasu Kinoko & Takeuchi Takashi • Character Discussion
>The catalyst for Ayako Mitsuzuri's birth
Nasu: Ayako is another character we created to flesh out the school aspect of the story. As with Rin, writing Ayako's character felt really good. She's an honourable and manly sort, but not violent. Here's a bit of trivia: early on in the story, when it's still unclear as to who the masters are, I was going to use Ayako and Issei as red herrings just for fun. The conversation between Ayako and Rin near the beginning of the game can be quite misleading, but it's really just a bit of healthy competition between friends. I felt like Rin needed a good female friend, so even though Ayako is a totally minor character in the story, I put a lot of thought into her.
>Ayako and Rin
Ayako and Rin have a friendly competition going on to see who can get a boyfriend first, but Ayako is more of a dreamer and has some pretty high standards when it comes to potential boyfriends. Unfortunately, Mr Right has yet to come along. Most of the boys at her school like her well enough but view her as more of a big sister, and their exaggerated respect sometimes gets on her nerves.
>Ayako and Shirou
Takeuchi: I feel like the relationship between Ayako and Shirou is a little... vague.
Nasu: Shirou is not one to recognise or show off his own skills, but Ayako sees that he is naturally gifted at archery. It is truly a shame for someone like Ayako that he does not seem to recognise his own talent... so I guess she feels a blend of admiration and disappointment toward Shirou.
>Ayako's hobbies
Nasu: Born into a well-respected family in the martial arts world. Ayako is learned in most forms of martial arts but is a modern girl on the inside. She hides this side of herself in public in order to keep up appearances for her family, but she is a total gamer. Her family is quite strict about anything that is not related to martial arts, so Ayako is forced to play her video games secretly in her room. Ayako plays video games because she enjoys them, and practices martial arts out of a sense of duty. That is not to say she hates martial arts or anything, as she would not have become as skilled as she is if she didn't enjoy it on some level. The whole "strict family" thing may be something she has in common with Kaede Makidera, but compared to Ayako, Kaede is a total free spirit. (laughs)
>Ayako and the Holy Grail War
Nasu: Aside from that encounter with Rider, Ayako didn't really get caught up in the Holy Grail War much at all. If this game was made by a certain other company, I imagine the scene between Rider and Ayako would have been a lot more erotic... Talk about missed opportunities! (laughs)美綴綾子 - 武道の家系出身の弓道部主将
私立穂群原学園の2年生。桜が在籍し、大河が顧問を務める弓道部の主将。「美人は武道をしていなければならない」という信条を持つ女傑であり、薙刀を筆頭に数々の武道を修めている。そんな中、弓道の心得がなかったので、穂群原学園への入学を機に入部した。
部活を辞めた士郎を弓のライバルだと思っており、部に復帰するよう声を掛け続けている。これは副部長である慎二の後輩イジメを抑止する意味もある。凛とも友人だが、士郎も凛も彼女が共通の友人だと気が付いていない。凛とはどちらが先に恋人を作るかという勝負をしているが、残念ながら候補になる男性すらいない状態。本気で作ろうと思えば恋人くらい簡単にできそうな外見と性格をしているが、いかんせん年上好みなので学園の男子学生には興味がないらしい。
男らしいサバサバした性格で、凛を超える姉御肌。だが私生活では意外に女の子な趣味をしており、自室はかわいく飾られている。物語中でライダーに襲われる展開があるが、命に別状はなく無事に退院できたようだ。
Character Data 020
所属:穂群原学園 2年A組
性別:女性
身長:162cm
体重:50kg
スリーサイズ:B83/W58/H83
イメージカラー:オレンジ
特技:武芸全般
好きな物:テレビゲーム全般
苦手な物:碁、将棋
天敵:藤村大河
出身:日本
奈須 きのこ&武内崇 • キャラクター別対談
美綴綾子誕生のキッカケ
奈須:美綴も学園パートのキャラクターです ね。彼女に関しては、凛と同じように書いてて気持ちのいい子にしました。1本筋が入つた男前だけど乱暴じゃない。今だから語つてしまう と、誰がマスターか分からないつていう序盤の流れの中で、美綴も一成もその撒き餌ではあったんです。本当に思わせぷりですが。ゲーム序盤の凛との会話もミスリードを誘つていますけど、ただの女の子同士の競い合いです。凛にも女の友人が必要だと思いましたので。チョイ役ではあるんですけど、熱を入れて書いたキャラクターのひとりです。
美綴綾子と凛
奈須:凛とは彼氏を作る競争をしていましたが、彼女の心は誰よりも乙女なので、カッコイイ彼氏が欲しいんですよ。ただ、彼女に見合うような男性がいないってだけです……。学園の大半の男たちは「美綴さん、チワッス、チワッス」って舎弟のように挨拶するんですが、彼女は心の中で「チワッスじゃないわよ」って叫んでます(笑)。
美綴綾子と士郎
武内:そういえば、士郎と美綴の関係って、結構微妙な感じだよね。
奈須:士郎にはてらいがなく、そして美綴が武芸の中で唯一苦手とする弓道において「あ、ち ょっとコイツ神懸かってる」と感じた男ですか ら。ただ士郎自身はそのことを意識していな い。だから彼女は「ちょっともったいないな」 って。
美綴綾子の趣味
奈須:格式の高い武芸の家系に生まれ、武芸百般のくせに中身は今時っ子というか……。家の看板があるから表では今時の子っていう趣味は出せないんだけど、じつはTVゲームが大好きなんですよ。でも家が厳しいので、自分の部屋で隠れるように独り黙々と遊んでる。趣味でやるのがTVゲームで、責務でやっているのが武芸。だからといって武芸自体は嫌いじ ゃなく、気に入っているからあれだけの武芸を身に付けられたわけです。家が厳しいという意味では蒔寺とかなり被りますが、あちらは自由奔放ですので(笑)。
美綴綾子にとっての聖杯戦争
奈須:彼女は聖杯戦争には、ほとんど巻き込まれていません。ライダーにちょい噛まれたぐら いかな? これが某メー力一だったら、ライダーに工口工口な行為をされちゃうんですけど ね(笑)。残念でした! - ↑ 2.0 2.1
[] Fate/complete material III: World material - FAQ with Nasu: Characters, p.134-135
Q: Will Ayako ever have a boyfriend?
Q: Will Ayako ever have a boyfriend?
A: It seems like she wants to find one, but it also seems like she wants to stay single as long as possible... Miss Mitsuzuri is still fully interested in maidenhood, so she’ll probably be shot down soon after she enters college. By a young man suited to black-rimmed glassses, harmless to man and beast. ...I think I’ve seen a photo of those two somewhere...Q:綾子に彼氏はできるのでしょうか?
A:できてほしいような、できる限りひとり身でいてほしいような……。美綴嬢はあれで乙女趣 味全開なので、大学に進学した先であっさり撃墜されるかもしれません。黒縁眼鏡の似合う、 人畜無害そうな青年に。……あれ、そのツーショットどっかで見たぞ……? - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3
[] Fate/side material - Encyclopedia: Mitsuduri Ayako [Person's name], p.075-076 [T] Ayako Mitsuduri [Person's name]
A female student in Class 2-A.
She is the captain of the archery club, and friends with both Emiya Shirou and Tohsaka Rin.
Well, Rin is her friend, while she treats Shirou more like a rival. The three of them haven't noticed what a delicate relationship they have with each other.
Her big-sisterly disposition exceeds even Rin's, and she's considered one of the top three students at Homurahara Academy to avoid picking a fight with.
People tend to think that she's mannish, but privately she's actually pretty girly.
Of course, this clashes with her image so she doesn't go around advertising it, but she doesn't really think it's a big deal herself.
Even though her room at home looks more like it belongs to a little girl than a teenager, she has no qualms about inviting Rin over to hang out. After all, it's not that she has no interest in romance, it's just that she has a thing for older men. Could it be? She and Rin are united by their father complex!?
Though it may seem odd that a supporting character has such spirited looks, it's only natural given that originally her design was conceived of for Rider.
During the preliminary stages of development, the scenario director was obsessed with a movie called "Vi(…)ck", and kept on insisting that Rider should be more like a certain black-caped character.
Mitsuzuri's design was an attempt to meet his demands that unfortunately ended up being rejected.
Still, it seemed like a waste to just throw out such good work, so it was ultimately resurrected and recycled into Mitsuzuri Ayako. Thank goodness, yeah?
Saying she resembles Ryougi Shiki is strictly prohibited.
By the way, after the Rin route she's still as energetic as ever. And in case you were wondering, yes, the person who attacked her was Rider. She chased her down into a back alley and SLUUURP, sucked her blood on the spot! I sure hope she didn't pick up any weird habits from that, nyahaha.美綴綾子【人名】
2年A組の女生徒。
弓道部の主将で、遠坂凛、衛宮土郎の悪友である。
凛とは悪友で、士郎をライバル扱いしている。美綴も凛も士郎も、三人が三人とも微妙に関係がある事に 気付いていない。
凛以上の姐御肌で、穂群原学園ではケンカを売ってはいけない生徒のトップ3に入っている。
男勝りの性格だと思われがちだが、私生活はわりと女の子女の子している。
あまりにもイメージが違うので隠していそうなのだ が、本人は別に気にしていないようだ。
部屋も女の子らしい少女趣味で、凛あたりを平気で招いたりする。恋愛に興味がないのではなく、単に年 上好みなだけらしい。凛ともどもフアザコンか、貴様ら。
脇を固める役どころにしては気合の入ったルックスだが、さもありなん、もともと美綴のデザインはライダー用に起こされたもの。
「Fate」準備段階の頃、ヴィ〇ックという映画にはまったシナリオ担当が「ライダーはあの黒マントつ ぼくしたい」と直訴。
その一案として美綴さんのデザインが上がったが、 あまりにもメドゥーサのイメージすぎるので却下。それでも怪獣墓場に送るのが悔やまれるので、美綴綾子として復活した次第です。良かった良かった。
両儀式に似ているとか言うのは禁止。
余談ではあるが、凜ルート後のみっちゃんは相変わらず元気です。ちなみに襲った相手はライダlで、路地裏に追い詰められてからちゆるちゆる血を吸われたものと思われる。
へンなクセついでなければいいけどにやー。 - ↑ Fate/stay night Prologue - Day 1
- ↑ Fate/stay night - Heaven's Feel route - True End: Return to the spring
- ↑ Fate/hollow ataraxia - 10/11 - Temple - That night: ghost stories
- ↑ Fate/hollow ataraxia - Eclipse - Himuro The Love Detective
- ↑ Fate/hollow ataraxia - 10/09 - Streets - Mimic Rin/Tohsaka Lvl 3
- ↑ Today's Menu for Emiya Family Anime Episode 10: "Fried Chicken: Yummy Even When It's Cold"
- ↑ Fate/strange Fake Volume 2 - Interlude: "The Little Red Riding Hood of Semina Apartments"