Ember
The Match Girl's Last Ember
Just one more. Because I can see a warm little dream in it.
By Katsuki Mitsumori
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On a freezing night, a little girl faded away while seeing happy visions in the flame of a match. But that flame never went out, and she became a small spirit of fleeting warmth, handing it out to others. In the flame of a struck match, whoever looks sees, for just an instant, something they longed for long ago but never got. She moves people to tears with the ache of it, yet she herself is thoroughly upbeat, and giving away her flame is what she lives for. She has a habit of quietly passing a light to those on the verge of flickering out, and she's a regular at Awahime's side.
Relationships with other curses
She's the dear friend who shares her flame with Awahime, who is on the verge of dissolving into foam. Her flame, as it happens, sways whenever Fuefuki's flute plays.
How to deal with this curse
Ember embodies the everyday frustration of "fairy tales." Bottled-up feelings only grow heavier. The moment you feel it, give it a name and write it out — that is the quickest way to make it lighter. Noroi Nikki is a completely private place to do exactly that.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q.What is Ember?
Ember is a N-rarity yokai in the "Noroppi Zukan" of the emotional journaling app Noroi Nikki, in the "Fairy tales" category, also known as "The Match Girl's Last Ember." On a freezing night, a little girl faded away while seeing happy visions in the flame of a match. But that flame never went out, and she became a small spirit of fleeting warmth, handing it out to others. In the flame of a struck match, whoever looks sees, for just an instant, something they longed for long ago but never got. She moves people to tears with the ache of it, yet she herself is thoroughly upbeat, and giving away her flame is what she lives for. She has a habit of quietly passing a light to those on the verge of flickering out, and she's a regular at Awahime's side.
Q.How do you deal with Ember?
When you feel the kind of frustration Ember represents, it helps to name that feeling and write it out. With Noroi Nikki you can vent it privately and quietly let it go.
About the author
Katsuki Mitsumori三森 捷暉
CEO, SURISUTA K.K. / Operator of Doya Marke AI
Runs Doya Marke AI, a suite of practical AI services spanning content, ads, sales and HR, and hosts the YouTube channel 'SaaS wa Shinimasshen.' Creator and developer of Noroi Nikki, an app for writing out and letting go of emotions.
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