Untold Story: Himeko

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Plot:

1. Kiana, Mei, and Bronya investigates a routine spatial anomaly.

2. Spatial anomaly sends the trio into the past.

3. The trio meets a young Himeko.

4. Kiana has a mental break down after seeing her teacher again.

5. The trio initially keep their distance but rises through the ranks.

6. Himeko challenges the trio and loses.

7. Bronya praises Himeko's potential (Himeko doesn't understand)

8. Mei steps up and trains Himeko.

9. Himeko starts to trust the trio.

10. The trio resolves the spatial anomaly.

11. The trio is forces back into their time before saying good by to Himeko.

12. A new record unlocks in the Character Trials for Himeko.

Character Trial Plot: (aftermath of the trio leaving)

1. Himeko relapses back to her old ways due to the trio leaving.

2. Himeko develops and uses a new battle suit to rise in ranks.

3. Ragna's actions reminds Himeko of the trio and eventually trust her.

4. Ragna's death causes Himeko to give up on gaining power and become a mentor.

5. Ending option 1: the battle suit Himeko uses is destroyed during the battle Ragna died. (clean end)

6. Ending option 2: the battle suit is passed to another Valkyrie after Himeko becomes a mentor. (future rival/villain end)

7. Himeko locks her own record after recognizing the trio from her past are her students.

Himeko's Battle suit mechanic:

Gameplay style from part 1, but with power to keep up with part 2.

1. No designated jump button and no astral ring.

2. Basic attack: 4-hit claymore slash

3. Charge attack: upward slash to launch Himeko into the air, 3 slash combo, and heavy downward slash (may include explosion)

4. Defend: block using energy shield or claymore. Perfect block result in counter.

5. Ultimate: multi-slash followed by firing a sword beam with the charged energy.

6. Optional gimmick: slashing or blocking builds up power for faster or stronger attack.

Himeko's Battle suit design:

Main focus on supporting movement and fierce fighting style due to physical deterioration.

1. light weight with focus on speed and heavy attack.

2. jet booster or small jet boosters.