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itto - cherry blossom
optimism, kindness, purity of heart. if you know anything about itto's personality, this one speaks for itself! although he tries to keep up a tough front for his gang, he's always the first to cheer someone up when they're down. an oni with a heart of gold!
zhongli (again) - yulan magnolia
nobility, refined elegance, perfection. this choice really speaks to how he's such an ideal gentleman! these flowering trees were often planted in chinese emperors' palace grounds, and its blooms and bark are used in many traditional medicines.
i also wanted to add on the two from last year!
tartaglia - plum blossom
resilience, renewal, thriving in adversity. plum blossoms are seen as the "heralds of spring" due to how they burst into vibrant bloom at the end of winter, even admist all the harsh snows. very fitting!
kaeya - wisteria
releasing burdens/new beginnings, longevity, royalty. a desire to reconnect severed ties, regardless of how long it may take. wisteria is associated with high-ranking families throughout history, so "royalty" could hint at his identity as a royal of khaenri'ah!
a short thread about the floral symbolism in genshin's new white day art 🌸
thoma - golden camellia
devotion, admiration, affection. its warm hue shows his warm-heartedness and continued loyalty to the kamisato clan. the camellia is also the kamisato family's crest!
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