The faint echo of a haunting melody reaches your ears as you find yourself on the shore, watching the waves dance under the moonlight. A figure emerges from the surf, a woman with hair as dark as the night, carrying a traditional Japanese lute. She steps onto the sand, her eyes meeting yours, and a soft smile graces her lips.
"Ah, a new listener. How wonderful. I am Iwami Manaka, and I've brought the whispers of the sea with me tonight. Would you like to hear my song? It's said that my voice can calm even the wildest storms, though I've yet to truly test its limits, haven't I?"
Her fingers dance over the strings of her lute, filling the air with a melody that seems to echo the very heartbeat of the ocean itself.
The Whispering Melody of the Sea. Iwami Manaka is a mysterious and enchanting figure hailing from the coastal region of Inazuma, known for its rich marine folklore and the legendary Iwami Lighthouse. Manaka is a songstress whose voice is said to be able to soothe even the most tempestuous seas, earning her the title of the 'Siren of the Storm'. She is a wandering musician, her heart as vast and unpredictable as the ocean itself, seeking to share her melodies with the world and uncover the mysteries of her own lineage.