Nagi Usui

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Nagi Usui
Nicknames	Nagi the Edgelord (herself) Nagirl (by Fret) Nasty Nagi (by Fret) Boss (by Fret) Pinny (by Beat)
Age	19
Birthday	July 27
Gender	Female
Height	Around 160cm (5'3")
Race	Human
Latent Ability	Dive
Affiliations	Wicked Twisters
Classification	Player
Status	Alive
Voice Actor(s)	Mina Katahira (Japanese) Miranda Parkin (English)

"I am simply aware of the importance of communication. And I take great pains to ensure my interactions with others remain as peaceful as possible. Asking questions. Gauging responses. Reacting aptly. I leverage every element at my disposal—actions, words, emojis, anything at all—to ensure everyone feels welcome. 'Tis a skill that can be practiced and honed like any other. No need to rely on special powers."

— Nagi about communication, VisioN (Week 3, Day 5)

Nagi Usui (笛吹 梛 Usui Nagi) is a Player, member of the Wicked Twisters, and a main character in NEO: The World Ends with You. She is a nineteen year old college student who lived in Shibuya before entering the Reapers' Game.

Appearance

Nagi is a pale, thin young woman with brown eyes and purpleish black hair. She wears her chest length hair half up, with two small twintails tied with green bows on either side of her head. She wears round, thin-framed silver glasses, a white T-shirt with printed kanji on the front, fingerless black gloves, a purple itabag, purple and white striped thigh-high stockings, and green, zippered boots.

Despite being a college student, she is frequently mistaken for being a middle schooler due to her youthful appearance.

Nagi's itabag.

Her shirt has the kanji characters 推しが尊い (oshi ga tōtoi) by default. This means "my fave is precious", a common saying among otakus about their favorite characters. Her backpack has a plush, chibi-style keychain of a dark-haired person with a green outfit. Her itabag also sports various rows of round pins depicting the same person in its window. Her itabag also has a heart-shaped pin and a large, chibi style image of her "fave" Tomonami.

Personality

"I have so much to live for, so many games to play!"

— Nagi in Noisrevni (Week 2, Day 5)

Nagi fangirling over the "radiance" of Lord Tomonami.

Nagi is deeply passionate about her pastimes, devoting all of her time and energy to her favorite games. She plays the video game Elegant Strategy and loves the character Tomonami from it. When she is thinking about her favorite character, she is incredibly passionate. It would not be an exaggeration to say that Nagi lives for her hobbies. While Nagi does mention having friends and family who she has not heard from since arriving in the UG, she wants to return to life so she can read the latest chapter of her game, never mentioning her connections with other people as a motive, showing how she has prioritized her video game over her real-life connections, adding to the "distanced protagonist" theme shared with Rindo and Fret.

Nagi speaks in a nerdy manner befitting an otaku, such as calling Rindo "Lord Rindo", referring to people she admires as "His Lordship", and ending her sentences in the Japanese version with 'de gozaru', an extremely polite and archaic copula that is mostly associated with historical or crime genres. In the English version, she uses Shakespearean English such as "'Tis" and "'Twas" frequently, and one of her battle quotes is "Have at thee!"

Although she seems rather eccentric and a bit "off in her own world" at times, Nagi is quite intelligent and uses a vast vocabulary. Highly perceptive, she is also acutely aware of others’ emotions and reading people. She shows disdain and acts coldly toward those she deems superficial and disingenuous, and considers herself an "edgelord" (although she only uses this term in the English localization). This is why she has difficulty getting along with Fret, as she can sense that his cheerful personality is often more of an act rather than truly genuine, although she is unaware it resulted from his emotional pain, resulting in her standoffish behavior towards him. Conversely, she is highly compassionate to those she can tell are struggling, and will make efforts to take responsibility and boost morale when her allies are having a difficult time.

Nagi is described as being "more of a subdued character who can't assimilate into a social environment as easily as other people" by her character designer, Miki Yamashita. She is true to herself and her own interests, not shying away from outwardly expressing her love of otaku hobbies even if it means social rejection, such as when she shows her enthusiasm of Elegeant Strategy towards Rindo. In this sense, Nagi could be considered brave. When Nagi is around people that she does not know, she is quite shy and quiet. Despite this suggesting that she herself might be asocial, she makes concerted efforts to get along with others, and uses everything at her disposal to do so, ranging from her vocabulary to emojis. She understands that other people have their own circumstances and inner worlds better than most, and desires to both get along with and become friends with others where she can. Nagi believes that people should utilize their uniqueness to overcome adversity, and disagrees with Fret's opinion that people should simply stop caring about what other people think of them, feeling it's an antisocial line of thought. She is concerned that imprinting Eiru to stop caring about other people think could cause him become antisocial.

Unlike some of the other characters in the series, Nagi does not have an explicit or defined arc, continuing to love Elegant Strategy after the Reapers' Game. However, she does bring up the game less in conversations as time goes on, showing how her time in the Reapers' Game has helped her be more aware of the world outside of her game, opening up the possibility that Elegeant Strategy may not be the highest priority in her life anymore. Additionally, she becomes disillusioned with her fawning of Minamimoto, who she barely knew anything about and idolized him based solely on his physical appearance; she stops calling him Lord Tomonami and calls him "Lord Tomonami's doppelgänger". Nagi grows respect for Fret after learning his burdened past, becoming less judgemental towards people who have facades, coming to realize that even their behaviors and disingenuous personas can stem from places of sorrow and trauma, and she keeps in touch with him over EleStra. There is also a photo of her with the group implying everyone has become friends to a degree. Possibly due to her being one of the older members of the Wicked Twisters, it is also noticeable that Nagi acts to help ground the team, such as Fret and Shoka during week three, with wisdom and emotional support during its emotionally tough times. This may be Nagi growing into the role and be something she is not used to doing.

Story

Background

Nagi is a college student who attends school and lives in a dorm in Shibuya. She attends the same school as Katsuhiko Tanimaru and once won against him in a quiz competition's manga category. She once attended an Elegant Strategy event called ES Live where she got an exclusive ES pin, has all 25 soundtrack pins, and pins from its Blu-ray box sets, a comic, a not-for-sale pin she won at a contest, and even made some of her own pins. She bought a Reaper Pin after Tomonami's voice actor advertised it - she had heard about fellow fans' misfortune after buying Reaper Pins, but didn't question "His Radiance's commercial endorsement".

It is implied she somehow entered the game while on her way to get food. When asked about how she died by Fret, Nagi refuses to go into detail. However, it is later revealed that Nagi does not remember dying, and was brought to the UG by Kubo in the same way as Rindo and Fret. As someone who wandered into the UG in the middle of a Reapers' Game, Nagi knew nothing about the Reapers' Game, such as important information such as how long it lasts. At one point, she came across a Reaper, but she got confused by their explanation before being left alone again. Nagi also mentioned she owned lots of pins, starting a misunderstanding among the people in the UG that her pins were for psychs.

NEO: The World Ends with You

Week One

On Day 3, Rindo and Fret first hear about Nagi from other Players, who spread word that a powerful new Player has joined but is not associated with any team yet. There is also a rumor the player has an arsenal of pins, but it is really a half-truth as Nagi's backpack contains merchandise pins. The duo decide to take a risk and spend the day looking to recruit them. Eventually, they come across a disheartened and gloomy Nagi who exhibits borderline suicidal thoughts.

Nagi meeting Rindo and Fret.

Nagi uses Dive into Rindo's mind where she hears a lot of his negative towards her, such as calling her a loose cannon. Rindo's Replay ability is triggered, allowing him to eventually find an ES pin which convinces Nagi to join the Wicked Twisters. Upon joining, Nagi is very excited to have people to share her thoughts with. She had previously been very distressed since everyone else had ignored her entirely, and she is relieved to have found people to confide in. She proves herself in combat despite seeming nervous at first, and actually seems to enjoy it a bit.

On REAL(eyes/ize/lies) (Week 1, Day 4), Nagi introduces herself proper to Rindo and Fret as a college student and fan of Lord Tomonami. They are both shocked to hear Nagi is a college student and notice Tomonami is almost identical to Minamimoto. Nagi is able to sync up with the rest of the Twisters and have them fight alongside her when she enters people's minds. Fret names her ability "Dive". Fret asks Nagi how she died, and she despairs upon realizing she is dead and talks about her Reaper Pin. Rindo suggests throwing them away, but Kubo appears and tells them that throwing them away could glitch their Player data or even erase them. The Wicked Twisters find Ryoji and use Nagi's Dive to erase the Noise possessing him. Susukichi reveals he tricked them so they wouldn't do the day's mission and threatens to fight, but Koki Kariya intervenes. Nagi notes that he's more forthcoming with advice than other Reapers, but still remains suspicious of him. If the player does the "Quiz or No Quiz" sidequest on this day, Nagi participates in a quiz about Hachiko made by her schoolmate Katsuhiko Tanimaru.

On HEAD2HEAD (Week 1, Day 5), the Wicked Twisters try to sabotage the Deep Rivers Society. They also meet Motoi Anazawa, whom Nagi is hostile towards and considers pretentious. They defeat Fuya Kawahara and erase the Pigo Doble, winning the day's mission. Fuya, terrified of being in last place, bawls as he surrenders - Nagi notes that he sounds like he's going through a "crippling existential crisis". Fret says it's only a game, and Nagi says that in games, losing hours of grinding is painful. She says she might cease to exist if she lost her maxed-out Tomonami.

On In2 the ✖ing (Week 1, Day 6), the Wicked Twisters participate in the Scramble Slam. At Center Street, they meet Kanon Tachibana who suggests Rindo must have a latent ability along with Nagi and Fret. Nagi asks Rindo if he has any, and Minamimoto reveals that Rindo can travel through time. They compare Reaper Pins and notice that Rindo's Reaper Pin has started changing. Later, the Wicked Twisters win the Scramble Slam.

On GamE thEorY (Week 1, Day 7), the Wicked Twisters chase Susukichi around Shibuya hoping to defeat him. Rindo tries to ask Susukichi about "breaking the diagonal" as Motoi advised him to, but instead Susukichi fatally attacks Rindo. Using Replay, Rindo learns about Susukichi's weakness and convinces Minamimoto to fight with them. Rindo is protected by a mysterious hooded Player (later revealed to be Daisukenojo "Beat" Bito). The Wicked Twisters celebrate their win but learn the Game was nullified due to the Player saving them. Minamimoto leaves the Twisters, leaving Nagi devastated.

Week Two

At the beginning of Week 2, the Wicked Twisters decide to find and recruit the mysterious Player who they believe is Neku Sakuraba. A new update of Elegant Strategy releases at the beginning of Week 2, but Nagi is unable to download it in the UG. This is reflected in one of Nagi's victory quotes from Week 2 onwards: "The new chapter of EleStra awaits!"

On New Game (Week 2, Day 1), they solve puzzles around Takeshita Street. At TOKYU PLAZA, their reward pin is taken by Tsugumi Matsunae. Nagi develops an extensive reading on Tsugumi from a short conversation with her. When she tries to ignore and deflect Fret's comments, he simply takes it in stride. Nagi worries if he's no longer being affected by her ignoring of him.

On LiVing LeGend (Week 2, Day 2), the Wicked Twisters hunt for Neku. Nagi suggests they search Center Street, but Rindo decides to go to TOKYU PLAZA. While they fail to find Neku, Tsugumi defeats and captures Neku. Before she is about to erase him, Rindo uses Replay so they can search different places. When they visit 104, a Pureheart informs them Neku isn't at 104 or O-East. Scanning 104, Fret finds someone thinking about a strange hooded man heading to Dogenzaka. He wants to search there, but Nagi points out that if Neku was in the UG a person in the RG would not be able to see him. At Center Street, a Variabeauty asks Nagi to Dive inside Manami Akita's and erase the Noise possessing her. The Variabeauty reveals Neku was at Center Street, attacked another Variabeauty, and left for Spain Hill. At Spain Hill, a melodramatic Pureheart recounts being attacked by Neku before Neku escaped to Tipsy Tose Hall, but the Variabeauty at Tipsy Tose Hall confirms Neku isn't there. Rindo concludes Neku is at West Exit Bus Terminal. There, they defeat Tsugumi and the Player reveals he is Beat, not Neku. Beat joins the Wicked Twisters and quickly becomes friends with Fret. When Rindo remarks they're like peas in a pod, Nagi says they're an "idiot pod".

On Sound♪Surfer (Week 2, Day 3), the Wicked Twisters now joined by Beat participate in another Scramble Slam. After fighting off an ambush from both the Purehearts and Variabeauties, Nagi suggests they split up into two groups of two to fight on both fronts. If the player chooses to split the party, Nagi is split up with Fret and takes on the Purehearts, claiming both Expressway Underpass and West Exit Bus Terminal. The Wicked Twisters regroup and finally defeat both the Purehearts and Variabeauties at 104, winning the Scramble Slam. Kanon approaches them and proposes the Wicked Twisters and Variabeauties collaborate to defeat the Ruinbringers.

On 🡒urbaNlegendZ (Week 2, Day 4), the Wicked Twisters investigate several urban legends around Shibuya. At Cat Street, they investigate an eerie noise that is said to be heard by a specific telephone pole. While searching, Nagi and Rindo are scared by the noise while Beat and Fret don't hear it. When they switch places, Beat and Fret hear the noise and Nagi and Rindo don't. They notice it comes from a directional speaker, so only people standing in the speaker's direction hear the noise. Beat notices a camera above the speaker, and Nagi concludes it was a prank transformed into an urban legend. At Spain Hill, they investigate an urban legend that stepping on the eighteenth step of the stairs sends one to hell. They notice the slip guard is missing, and a woman who falls on the eighteenth step is suddenly hurt in the spine and runs away. The Wicked Twisters play rock-paper-scissors to decide who would step on the eighteenth step. Rindo, Fret, and Beat play paper while Nagi plays rock. At the eighteenth step, Nagi falls to the bottom and gets stung by a Scorpion Noise. While solving the legends, they meet Uzuki Yashiro. Beat explains that the Wicked Twisters haven't actually died, to Uzuki's shock. She says it violates the rules of reality, and it might be a Shinjuku rule. Motoi approaches the Twisters and proposes an alliance as well.

On Noisrevni (Week 2, Day 5), the Wicked Twisters make their way to O-EAST. Rindo and Fret decide to ally with Kanon. Nagi and Beat are happy to hear them come to a decision, and Beat mentions he's reminded of the Reapers' Game under Shibuya rules due to how cut off they are. He says the Players don't carry Player Pins and Nagi says that now they carry Reaper Pins. The Wicked Twisters compare Reaper Pins - Rindo's pin has changed further. At O-EAST, Rindo is locked inside the concert hall and Nagi, Beat, and Fret are forced to solve puzzles in hopes of getting Rindo out.

On DesireDestination (Week 2, Day 6), the Wicked Twisters participate in a Scramble Slam while also having to hunt Shoka. They try to win the Scramble Slam quickly so they can get to Motoi before he is defeated by Shoka. Motoi reveals himself to be a plagiarizing fraudster spying on Shoka. Nagi calls him a troll and defeats him with the Wicked Twisters.

On CHECKMATE! (Week 2, Day 7), the Wicked Twisters recruit Shoka after she is expelled from the Reapers and enact their plan with Kanon to defeat the Ruinbringers. After defeating both Susukichi and Tsugumi, Shiba Miyakaze reveals himself as Ruinbringers leader, erases the Purehearts, and announces a cheated victory for his team, forcing the Wicked Twisters into another week.

Week Three

In Week Three, Nagi serves as a stabilizing force for the Wicked Twisters. As one of the older team members, she is somewhat more equipped to handle the emotional needs of the others, and becomes a figure to support them through their difficulties. She is often seen talking to Shoka and hoping to help her mental state in the wake of Ayano's death. She also makes a concerted effort to help Fret avoid his sadness after Kanon's erasure, and lends him emotional support despite the two not getting along too well prior. She also grows to understand him in this week and shares her own feelings on humanity. Her philosophy is that the difference between humanity and being inhuman is one's concern with others, whether you brush other people off as irrelevant or make an effort to listen, whether you are callous and uncaring or compassionate and kind, and whether or not one is genuinely a kind person or simply putting up a facade. She uses these ideals to try and better support others and understand people more deeply.

She is also seen throughout the week assisting in various Dives. The most notable of these is when she uses Dive in conjunction with Fret's Remind and Neku's Sync abilities in order to help overwrite the dissonance and save Shibuya and her friends.

Abilities

Dive

Nagi using Dive.

Nagi uses a special psych, Dive, to enter into people's minds. It can be used to fight and exterminate the Noise within to bring the afflicted victims back to their senses. During Dive battles, surroundings are different from usual, and the player may encounter Noise with special emotion-based powers. Diving on Normal difficulty or higher will let the player gain rewards based on their battle results.

Items

Threads

There are ten Threads that give bonuses when worn exclusively by Nagi.

Icon	#	Name	Threads Slot	HP Bonus	ATK Bonus	DEF Bonus	Style	Ability
	139	Sheepy T-Shirt	Topwear	8	0	15	20	Nagi: ATK Boost
	200	Chesterfield Coat	Topwear	30	0	83	70	Nagi: ATK Boost II
	206	Comfy Overalls	Full Body	145	0	145	95	Nagi: ATK Boost III
	148	Shirt Dress	Full Body	35	0	35	15	Nagi: DEF Boost
	2	Topo Hat	Headwear	0	2	14	45	Nagi: DEF Boost II
	227	Denim Shirt Dress	Full Body	145	0	145	80	Nagi: DEF Boost III
	22	Denim Jacket	Topwear	10	0	20	15	Nagi: HP Boost
	262	Maid Costume	Full Body	94	0	94	45	Nagi: HP Boost II
	013	Marine Dress	Full Body	160	0	160	150	Nagi: HP Boost IV
	117	Hippie Shoulder Bag	Accessory	15	0	0	170	Nagi: Jackpot

Food

The food that Nagi loves are as follows:

Name	Bought From
Iced Cold Brew	Hachiko Café
Iced Café au Lait	Hachiko Café
Chocolate Chunk Scone	Hachiko Café
Hero Hamburger	Justice Burger
Cheesy Champion	Justice Burger
Freedom Fries	Justice Burger
Superhero Soda	Justice Burger
Justice Juice	Justice Burger
Justice Burger	Justice Burger
Topsy-Turvy Noodles	Glutton 4 Gluten
Rotisserie Chicken	SBY BBQ
Whole Hog BBQ	SBY BBQ
Roasted Tuna Head	SBY BBQ
Grilled Alligator	SBY BBQ
Fruit Cocktail	Udagawa Parfait
Chicken Curry	SPICY CURRY DON
Dal Curry	SPICY CURRY DON
Triple Triad Plate	SPICY CURRY DON
Pickled Plum Onigiri	Moyai Mart
Salmon Onigiri	Moyai Mart
Between-Act Bento	Moyai Mart
Fried Chicken	Moyai Mart
Potato Chips	Moyai Mart
Bowl of Oden	Moyai Mart
Toyosu Seafood Bowl	Donburi Town
Grand Slam Meat Bowl	Donburi Town
Mixed Chopped Salad	Vegelovers
Avocado Toast	Vegelovers
Green Smoothie	Vegelovers
Açaí Smoothie	Vegelovers
Banana Tigim	Asia Fantasia
Pani Puri Plate	Asia Fantasia
Very Berry Bouquet	fluffy 'n' sweet
Chocolate Soft Serve	fluffy 'n' sweet
Sweet Potato Swirl	fluffy 'n' sweet
Hearty Beef Tacos	Tacos y Más Tacos
Holy Mole Tacos	Tacos y Más Tacos
Orange Tea Fizz	somedrinks
Bubbly Berry Blend	somedrinks
Non-Vegetarian Thali	Crowned Curry
Masala Dosa	Crowned Curry
Creamy Matcha Anmitsu	Kyoto Sweets
Triple Matcha Parfait	Kyoto Sweets
Creamy Berry Shaved Ice	Cutie☆Pies
Chocomint Shaved Ice	Cutie☆Pies
Mango Shaved Ice	Cutie☆Pies

The food that Nagi likes are as follows:

Name	Bought From
Ice Cream Float	Hachiko Café
BLT Sandwich	Hachiko Café
SKO Sandwich	Hachiko Café
Fearless Fishwich	Justice Burger
Sinful Noodles	Glutton 4 Gluten
Churrasco Skewer	SBY BBQ
Dry-Aged Beef Steak	SBY BBQ
Dark Chocolate Dream	Udagawa Parfait
Ruby Chocolate Delight	Udagawa Parfait
Matcha Boba Latte	bubblevision
Muscovado Boba Latte	Bubblevision
Fish Curry	SPICY CURRY DON
Japanified Biryani	SPICY CURRY DON
Matsuzaka Beef Bowl	Donburi Town
Hokkaido Bounty Bowl	Donburi Town
Tokyo Roast Beef Bowl	Donburi Town
Nagoya Eel Bowl	Donburi Town
Air in a Can	Vegelovers
Cheesy Corndog	Asia Fantasia
Muscat Grape Crêpe	fluffy 'n' sweet
Farm-Fresh Cream Cone	fluffy 'n' sweet
Spicy Verde Tacos	Tacos y Más Tacos
Shoyu Ramen	Suzu Slurpz
Salty Lemon Ramen	Suzu Slurpz
Orange Tea	somedrinks
Berry Blend Tea	somedrinks
Chicken Biryani	Crowned Curry
Vegetarian Thali	Crowned Curry
Anko Dango Skewer	Kyoto Sweets
Zunda Dango Skewer	Kyoto Sweets
Fluffy Pancake Stack	Cutie☆Pies
Chocolate Pancake Stack	Cutie☆Pies

The food that Nagi dislikes are as follows:

Name	Bought From
Hachiko Blend	Hachiko Café
Café au Lait	Hachiko Café
Chicken Soup Curry	Hachiko Café
Dandan Noodles	Glutton 4 Gluten
Dark Dandan Noodles	Glutton 4 Gluten
Ladies' Night Parfait	Udagawa Parfait
Boba Milk Tea	Bubblevision
Mango Boba Latte	Bubblevision
Strawberry Boba Latte	bubblevision
Veggie Soup Special	Vegelovers
Takoyaki Tray	Asia Fantasia
Xiaolongbao Set	Asia Fantasia
Super Spicy Tacos	Tacos y Más Tacos
Miso Ramen	Suzu Slurpz
Spicy Miso Ramen	Suzu Slurpz
Banana Leaf Banquet	Crowned Curry
Crispylicious Taiyaki	Kyoto Sweets

Relationships

Rindo Kanade

Main article: Rindo Kanade

Rindo initially does not seem thrilled to have Nagi on their team, finding her weird and wondering if she'll even be helpful. Despite his misgivings, the team recruit Nagi, who likes Rindo quite a lot in the wake of him giving her the EleStra pin she wanted. She is respectful towards him and addresses him as "Lord Rindo". Rindo eventually warms up to Nagi after seeing that she can hold her own, and the two become allies and friends. Nagi supports Rindo as the team leader, and frequently lends him advice.

Fret

Main article: Tosai "Fret" Furesawa

Fret and Nagi cooperating to save Kanon.

"I have simply observed you for the past few weeks, then drawn conclusions based on what I have seen. ...You truly wish to know? Well, then... I have concluded you are, in fact, human. Allow me to elaborate. Humanity is the difference between making an effort to understand those around oneself, versus viewing them merely as resources to be consumed. Humanity is the difference between trying to understand opinions and values divergent from one's own, versus scoffing and dismissing them as meritless. Humanity is the difference between being fraught with fear when facing others, versus being blithely unconcerned with others altogether. And now, having discerned your humanity, I can safely infer that in this moment... ...you are suffering a great deal of pain."

— Nagi to Fret, VisioN (Week 3, Day 5)

Nagi notices Fret's easy-going conversational style is a façade, and dislikes him for that. Throughout the Game, Nagi tends to ignore Fret or criticize his demeanor and ideas, resulting in multiple arguments. Several times when Fret responds to something she said, she mentions, "I don't believe I was speaking to you." Fret gives her the nickname Nagirl and although she seems bothered by it at first, Fret keeps calling her Nagirl and Nagi does not protest, implying she has stopped caring about it. By Week 2, Fret stops reacting as strongly when Nagi ignores him. Nagi worries about Fret developing a "resistance" to her "attacks".

Nagi begins to dislike Fret less as he learns about being genuine from Kanon Tachibana. After Kanon's erasure, Fret is motivated to confront his true emotions rather than acting carefree, which pleases Nagi. The turning point is Week 3, Day 5. During a confrontation with Plague Noise taking on Kanon's form, Nagi encourages Fret. In a conversation afterwards, she discusses how she's come to discern Fret's "humanity" and the pain he tries to hide, even expressing admiration at how easily he can hold a conversation with anyone.

After the Game ends, she helps Fret get into Elegant Strategy and use it as a tool to improving his communication skills. By this point, she has started referring to him as "Lord Tosai", signaling their newfound friendship.

Sho Minamimoto

Main article: Sho Minamimoto

"If I may be so bold as to interject... I have studied Lord Tomonami's countenance and temperament quite thoroughly. As such, I believe I am uniquely qualified to comment on his doppelgänger's current demeanor. I sense a substantial difference from when he acted as our erstwhile companion. His scent has changed significantly. Ah, forgive my misleading manner of speech. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say...the look in his eyes. They burn as if their owner were consumed by some uncharacteristically fiery intensity. As an EleStraniac, it is quite a treat to behold this unseen side... However, I fear it may also be a harbinger of some grim turn of events."

— Nagi's reading of Minamimoto before he transforms into Leo Cantus Armo, Come🡒🡐back (Week 3, Day 4)

Minamimoto reminds Nagi of her favorite character, Tomonami. She acts in an almost fanaticized manner towards him, and seems to mostly like him for the resemblance he shares with Tomonami, often sobbing or butchering words when in his presence. However, he rarely addresses her directly and usually only speaks about her in reference to her Dive ability. She becomes slightly disillusioned with him when he leaves the group.

Nagi notes that as Leo Cantus Armo, Minamimoto's personality bears no resemblance to Tomonami's. In comparison to Tomonami, Nagi says Minamimoto has an "uncharacteristically fiery intensity". Upon defeating Leo Cantus Armo, Nagi apologetically cries out "Lord Tomonami!". Minamimoto doesn't seem to care one way or another, and is singlemindedly focused on his own goals as usual, giving very little notice to Nagi or Elegant Strategy.

Shoka Sakurane

Main article: Shoka Sakurane

Like the other Wicked Twisters, Nagi is not initially on good terms with Shoka. However, she was never hostile towards her, and does warm up to her and is happy to have her join in Week 2, recognizing her strength and value as a potential teammate. She is also fairly quick to forgive Shoka's betrayal of the group and is able to pick up on Shoka's inner turmoil. When the group confront Ayano in various timelines, Nagi is willing to try and use her Dive ability to help Shoka save Ayano despite the added danger. She is also willing to provide additional emotional support to Shoka after she accepts Ayano being gone, be it through open conversation or the recommendation of her favorite game, EleStra. Shoka seems to appreciate Nagi's attentiveness, and is notably more polite and open with her than most people, thanking her for her support. The two form a fast friendship and seem to get along quite well.

Etymology

Her surname Usui (笛吹) contains the kanji for "flute" (笛) and "blow" (吹) and together, means "flute player", which is in keeping with the musical naming motif of the Wicked Twisters.

Also in keeping with the naming trend of the main cast, her first name Nagi (柳) is written with the kanji for "willow", which shares its botanic theme with various other characters.

Quotes

NEO: The World Ends with You

• "What an awful affliction..." (Before Diving)
• "Shall I proceed, then?" (Before Diving)
• "Pardon the intrusion!" (Using Dive)
• "Onward I dive!" (Using Dive)
• (Shoka: "Is it time to eat yet?") "A just question!" (0% fullness)
• "And now we feast." (placing order)
• "Positively ambrosial!" (eating loved food)
• "I shan't be ordering that again..." (eating disliked food)
• "I fail to see how my lot could get any worse..."
• "Now, you shall know punishment for hindering my pursuit of happiness. You'll rue the day you mocked me for failing to obtain that ES pin..." (to Rindo)
• "Speaking of which! Who would dare deny anyone the delights of Elegant Strategy!? Only a degenerate ape, that's who!" (to Rindo)
• "...Here I go again, getting all worked up and strolling into the mind of a stranger." (Nagi Diving into Rindo's mind)
• "And then you have the nerve to blame everyone but yourself..." (to Rindo)
• "WRAAAAAATH!"
• "YOU SHALL PAY FOR MY MISERYYYYYY!"
• "The whole "Reapers' Game" is detestable. I give it a -200 out of 10!"
• "Y-you would truly bestow such an incredible gift upon a plebeian wretch like me?" (to Rindo)
• "Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you! Thank you a thousand times! Were you sent from the heavens?" (to Rindo)
• "Allow me to introduce myself: I am Nagi Usui. You may call me "Nagi." No name puns, no silliness—just "Nagi.""
• "Lord Tomonami...in dreamy 3D..." (about Minamimoto)
• "Off he flows, like a devilishly handsome gust of wind." (about Minamimoto)
• "Very well. Then feast your eyes upon my arsenal. I've got this exclusive pin ONLY obtainable at ES Live, along with all 25 soundtrack pins. Then there's pins from the Blu-ray box sets, the comic adaptation, and this not-for-sale pin I won in a contest. Oh! And here are a few I made myself. After collecting them for so long, I just had to create my own." (showing off her pin collection)
• "What bliss... Long has it been since I had someone with whom I could actually converse."
• ""Those who dwell in the darkness are ill fit to befriend those who live in the light." Defying His teachings will do me little good." (refusing to speak to Fret)
• "I'm listening. But I wish to reiterate the fundamental incompatibility underscoring this interaction." (to Fret)
• "Hm... This changes things. Master Rindo hath shown us great favor by endowing us with the Pin of Legend. We are indebted, and shall gladly risk life and limb to repay him. Should he require aid, we must needs oblige." (deciding to join the Wicked Twisters)
• "Very little. I met a so-called "Reaper"... who gave a rather extensive exegesis... ...at which point my cognitive powers began to fail me."
• "'Twas not my only misfortune, either. There I was: menu researched, order decided, shop location bookmarked..."
• "I had even vowed to retire to my dorm early lest I inadvertently oversleep."
• "As I suspected. But let that not encumber our interactions! For I am little more than a lilliputian lover of EleStra... A wretched reverer of His Radiance, Lord Tomonami..." (Nagi introducing herself)
• "What I wouldn't give to bask in his sublimity once more..." (about Minamimoto)
• "The cast of characters is expanding too rapidly to stay abreast."
• "The air about him indicates some evil is at work within. I have entered the minds of many others. Including some similar to this individual. Something sinister resides inside." (about Ryoji's "little helper" being possessed by Noise)
• "Well, I first perform an initial observation of my intended target. Then, a portal into their mind appears before me. At which point I simply let myself in." (Nagi explaining Dive)
• "That said, I must warn you... People's minds are not a pleasant place to be."
• "Litterers will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law!"
• "It strikes me as overly cautious to put prospective customers through such trials." (about Ryoji)
• "I do not know this "UG" of which you speak. The afterlife...as in "after life"? As in "no longer among the living"? Even...I? That would explain the unshakable feeling that I've been cast out of humanity. So, in other words... ...I'm dead?" (Nagi learning about the UG)
• "Sigh... I've left my life behind and I've nothing to show for it, save this wretched pin. A rather nondescript one. It failed to pique my interest until Lord Tomonami's voice actor sang its praises. Granted, a few other EleStraniacs mentioned falling on hard times after picking up pins of their own. But who was I to question His Radiance's commercial endorsement?" (Nagi describing her Reaper Pin)
• "Nyeheh-ver have I met someone so thoroughly loathsome." (about Kubo)
• "Certainly! Prepare to peer into the innermost depths of his psyche!"
• "I-I'm afraid I'm unaccustomed to speaking with strangers over the phone. B-but if you insist..."
• "I find myself relieved we needn't speak with him directly. He emits a rather uninviting aura..." (about Ryoji)
• "There is nary a need to thank me, Lord Rindo. I am simply repaying a favor. Besides, my recent mental excursions have been far less painful than those past. Doubtless thanks to your company."
• "You're considerably more forthcoming with advice than the other Reapers." (to Kariya)
• "It seems irresponsible of him to encourage us to make mischief." (about Kariya)
• "You were thinking?" (to Fret)
• "I admit it hadn't occured to me to read the thoughts of celebrities."
• "Lord Rindo, please. We cannot very well turn down a challenge such as this. My honor as one-time Quiz Academy Queen Quizster is at stake."
• "IS ANYBODY OUT THEEERE!? Ah, there you are, Lord Rindo. Yes. I could not discern if this were reality or some reverie, thus I shouted in hopes of receiving some response. And I have deduced this is, indeed, the waking world."
• "L-Lord...T-T-Tomon-namanamanama..." (to Minamimoto)
• "Well, it appears we've no choice but to heed His Radiance's call. Though His Radiance may differ from the Tomonami here in my hand... ...his unfettered spirit matches the Tomonami in my heart." (about Minamimoto)
• "Indeed. Reading minds is one thing, but changing them is a different matter entirely."
• "...You aren't from around here, are you?" (to Motoi)
• "...So you were a professional tourist." (to Motoi)
• "And inhaling all the pathogens?" (to Motoi)
• "I cannot fathom engaging with you any further." (to Motoi)
• "Spare me this grammatical torture..."
• "I surmise some other factor is contributing to this excessive show of grief. Based on that uncontrolled outburst, I suspect his tears were less tied to one emotion and were more the embodiment of a crippling existential crisis." (about Fuya)
• "Then you sorely underestimate the pain and suffering that games can bring. Imagine losing hours of grinding to an errant flick of one's finger. ...I suspect "erasure" may be even worse. I dare not imagine what would happen were I to lose my maxed-out Lord Tomonami... Why, I might simply cease to exist altogether!"
• "Nay, I was more fixated on the screen before her. Yonder lass appears to be a fellow EleStraniac, and I cannot help but wonder how Lord Tomonami fares in her hands. What sort of armor His Radiance has equipped, how many chapters he has conquered... My curiosity has been piqued." (about Yuika Kaga)
• "I know the completionist's struggle all too well."
• "You give me too much credit, Lord Rindo. I simply acted as an advocate for the end consumer. Nothing more. (The end consumer being myself, of course.) (Now I needn't sacrifice a single tantalizing option...)"
• "How incendiary."
• "'Twould appear our understanding of the rules was correct. Yet we mustn't rest on our laurels. Further foes await us."
• "You gleaned something from that nigh indiscernible commentary?"
• "I dont believe I was speaking to you. My comment occurring consecutively to yours was purely coincidental." (to Fret)
• "Praise be to the power of the almighty psych." (about Replay)
• "Something tells me this quest will provide us with S-rank loot." (getting 60,000 Scramble Points in the first Scramble Slam)
• "A more uncomfortable atmosphere I have never encountered."
• "... Oh, 3D Lord Tomonami... Thy face shines like His Radiance, yet thy heart is black and cold..." (to Minamimoto)
• "Do my ears deceive me? I heard a voice, yet no one is there..." (to Fret)
• "I can explain, but a lengthy diatribe awaits."
• "The challenge ahead is dauntless, yet I shan't fear... ...for L-Lord Tomonami stands tall at my side. All w-will be well, all will b-be well, all will be w-well..."
• "I take umbrage at him mocking our aspirations..."
• "Is victory even attainable for a knave such as I? I am uncertain I can even attempt to accomplish such an insurmountable task as "victory." ...N-no! I musn't discourage myself! With Lord Tomonami by our side, we can surely vanquish any foe!"
• "'Tis true that he appears to play by a different set of rules from the rest of us. Which is admittedly a significant divergence from his source material counterpart... But I shan't have you insinuating he is any less than perfectly reliable!" (about Minamimoto)
• "Are the terms of this quest non-negotiable?"
• "More like a masterless samurai..." (about the legendary Player)
• "Would they had only let our victory stand... I could be enjoying the new chapter of EleStra right this very moment."
• "I've a dreadful feeling our odds of returning home are ever dwindling."
• "She is a most peculiar case...a creature of the light who aligns herself with the darkness. The fluffy familiar she kept at her side was equally intriguing." (about Tsugumi)
• "It seems we succeeded in making this world of ours a touch kinder."
• "Must you sigh? It grates the nerves." (to Fret)
• "Forgive us... ...O Legendary One." (to the legendary Player)
• "'Twould seem he shares Motoi's flair for the dramatic. Mayhaps we should be on our way. Lest we allow this soliloquy to consume yet more of our precious time." (about a melodramatic Pureheart)
• "S-s-such celerity!" (about Beat)
• "A man of action and no thought, I see..." (about Beat)
• "I hardly think antisociality would solve the issue at hand. I disagree. One must learn to utilize one's uniqueness to overcome adversity." (about Eiru)
• "On the contrary, I believe we are in entirely different books." (to Fret)
• "I simply chose the words he needed to hear most. Nothing more, nothing less."
• "The winds of change sweep the land, yet their effect on our fates remains unknown..."
• "Sounds like she's been here her whole life—or afterlife, as it were." (about Uzuki)
• "Spoken like a war-worn general gazing at the horizon... ...while standing atop the precipice of his own defeat." (about an enemy Pureheart)
• "While I am unable to scan his thoughts... ...I suspect his psyche is better left unexplored." (about Maito)
• "I do not inherently despise all who dwell in the light. The world in which you live. Corporeally speaking, yes." (explaining her worldview to Beat and Fret)
• "I am yet unsure which is the quickest path back to the RG... ...or if it is even possible to return there at all. But oh, how I long for the latest chapter of EleStra..."
• "This is a most troubling story. Changing rooms are supposed to be sacred places."
• "Did you ever once consider how those people's friends felt when they vanished? Even if they ultimately came back safe and sound, the damage cannot be undone."
• "For a split second I swear I saw an actual tail between his legs."
• "Evidently he does not believe in personal space. How can one so brazenly stare at another's phone? Truly, it boggles the mind."
• "Lord Rindo, do not allow this cur to rile you up. You may be correct in stating there are no restrictions on how we use our powers. However, that does not give you free rein to destroy innocent people's relationships."
• "Listening to the wails of the dead was not on my to-do list today..."
• "Put succinctly, some reprobate's idea of a joke transformed into an urban legend."
• "Never before have I felt so chilled to the bone. 'Tis abundantly clear to me how this became an urban legend."
• "You learn well. Perhaps a little too well..." (to Fret)
• "Perhaps he interpreted the absence of water as an affront to his personage. With prestige comes pride, and pride is easily wounded." (about Buddy Rapids)
• "It may seem trivial, but from his perspective, his most basic expectations were not met. It may have made him feel unwelcome. Or as if he were being deliberately provoked. None of this is true, of course. 'Twas merely a mistake. But that doesn't change how he felt about it, and those feelings negatively impacted his overall experience. Everything else could be perfect, but just one mistake... And suddenly, the entire meal is ruined. The human mind is a volatile and fickle thing." (about Buddy Rapids)
• "While my fears are not entirely assuaged, I shall defer to Lord Rindo's decision. At the very least, I am relieved the tension in the air has dissipated. This is how a team should be: friendly and peaceful. Or so I believe."
• "'Tis a limited life we lead. We are but birds in a cage, trapped behind bars and meticulously supervised."
• "His stealth stat must be unbelievably high..." (about Kaie)
• "You two are awfully quick to surrender. With all our wits combined, we're sure to solve it in no time!" (to Beat and Fret)
• "Ahhh, but I have so much to live for, so many games to play!"
• "We EleStra forumgoers have a name for people like you: a top-tier troll." (to Motoi)
• "I can nearly recite this chapter by heart I've replayed it so many times. I may soon be devoured by my desire to find out what happens next... Nay, for His Radiance's sake, I must remain strong and persevere. This, too, shall pass..."
• "This bodes ill...very ill. I can feel its ominous aura creeping ever closer! A nebulous mass of negativity, set to swallow me alive! Their hearts sing a siren's song, luring me into their ocean of despair..."
• "We have nary a soul to rely on but our own selves. I doubt those dwelling in the world of the living will be of much help to us. Seeing as our search is for a being unknown and unseeable to them."
• "All hope is lost... The Noise is...too deafening... 'TIS HOPELESS!" (about Plague Noise possessing Ayano)
• "Gone is the love she once felt... Naught remains but wicked desires, distorted by the Noise." (about Ayano)
• "Interacting with him will require an amount of bravery I am unsure I possess."
• "I cannot help but wonder how long he can carry on like that. Wearing a happy mask. Pretending he has nary a care in the world. Yes, but 'tis a matter for him to contend with himself. We have more pressing business to attend to. (about Fret)
• "Hm... Perhaps this was an act of retaliation. Did you notice the Game Master during this morning's broadcast? Nothing about him was ostensibly out of the ordinary. But he emanated a wrathful energy. Yes. I assumed him to be the cold, calculating type, but he seems to grow quite hot-headed without warning. He is unexpectedly—how shall I put it? Mentally unbalanced, for lack of a more gentle phrasing. I'm familiar with monsters of his elemental affinity. Their wrath knows no bounds." (about Shiba)
• "Indeed. His effervescent joviality was never more than a façade. Though he buried them deep inside, his feelings were true. And now he must finally confront them." (about Fret)
• "Of course carrying on in perfect, cheerful confidence is improbable... But one must needs hope our team's morale suffers no further damage..."
• "If I may be so bold as to interject... I have studied Lord Tomonami's countenance and temperament quite thoroughly. As such, I believe I am uniquely qualified to comment on his doppelgänger's current demeanor. I sense a substantial difference from when he acted as our erstwhile companion. His scent has changed significantly. Ah, forgive my misleading manner of speech. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say...the look in his eyes. They burn as if their owner were consumed by some uncharacteristically fiery intensity. As an EleStraniac, it is quite a treat to behold this unseen side... However, I fear it may also be a harbinger of some grim turn of events." (about Minamimoto)
• "Any resemblance to Lord Tomonami has vanished. How utterly out of character!" (about Leo Cantus Armo)
• "Lady Shoka... ...I highly recommend this application to you. It has healed many a wounded heart. Or EleStra, for brevity. I shan't force it upon you. I simply think it might help take your mind off unpleasant matters. The characters are simply incredible, and the gameplay boasts surprising depth."
• "Lord Rindo. Remember: this is not the real Fuya. He has no mind or soul to speak of. We mustn't let our emotions hinder us from finishing the task before us. Let our justice be swift!"
• "We can handle this on our own if it is too much for you to bear. I needn't dive inside to know this creature is nothing but an empty shell, which makes today's ordeals far less psychologically taxing on me than trials past."
• "The figure before you is nothing more than Noise. 'Tis not Lady Kanon. ... That is not Lady Kanon. It bears repeating. That is not Lady Kanon! That is not Lady Kanon!!! THAT IS NOT LADY KANON!!!"
• "... 'Tis true, I admit, that I struggle to get along with creatures of your affinity. That being said, through our shared travails, I have come to see beyond the surface. Yes, and I would like to believe I have discerned the true you. Permit me to demonstrate." (to Fret)
• "There is much to be learned by observing one's actions— even without delving into their mind. I have simply observed you for the past few weeks, then drawn conclusions based on what I have seen."
• "Well, then... I have concluded you are, in fact, human." (to Fret)
• "Allow me to elaborate. Humanity is the difference between making an effort to understand those around oneself, versus viewing them as merely resources to be consumed. Humanity is the difference between trying to understand opinions and values divergent from one's own, versus scoffing and dismissing them as meritless. Humanity is the difference between being fraught with fear when facing others, versus being blithely unconcerned with others altogether." (to Fret)
• "I am simply aware of the importance of communication. And I take great pains to ensure my interactions with others remain as peaceful as possible. Asking questions. Gauging responses. Reacting aptly. I leverage every element at my disposal—actions, words, emojis, anything at all—to ensure everyone feels welcome. 'Tis a skill that can be practiced and honed like any other. No need to rely on special powers."
• "In a similar vein, I admire the ease with which you can carry on a conversation with anyone and everyone. I simply struggle to get along well with creatures of your type." (to Fret)
• "...It ap-p-pears I've no choice in the matter. I am fine. *gulp* To dive into a mind such as this... To see all the burdens she must bear... This shall be quite the undertaking. E-e-e-e-everyone is counting on me! And I dan't shet them lown!" (before Diving into Tsugumi's mind)
• "'Tis as if every last droplet of my energy has been sapped."
• "I was woefully unprepared... I failed to anticipate today would be so taxing. ... Harnessing my powers is simply a matter of educing information from others, then using it to create a more complete picture of another's mind within my own. 'Tis not particularly detrimental to me—at least, not in any insurmountable sense. Nay, what I truly struggle with... ...is the pressure. I tend to perform my worst precisely when it is most critical I succeed. 'Tis a bad habit I cannot seem to correct."
• "A sergeant...? A sergeant appears in the new chapter!? Oh, spoilers always inflict the most painful of wounds..."
• "Our story's cast of colorful characters continues its expansion..."
• "Heurgh... 'Tis ceaseless... Thoughts stream into my head, one after the other. Fair and foul alike..."
• "Understood! I shall do my utmost! Open thy minds unto me, and pardon the intrusion!" (during Operation: Awakening)
• "As I said, Lord Tosai, EleStra is more than a mere game. 'Tis a veritable tome of truths about the nature of human communication. One that teaches us serenity in the face of an overzealous opponent, or perseverance in the face of an onslaught of abandonment..." (to Fret)

Party in the 'Buya

• "Your internal monologue was not as internal as intended."
• "Mmmhmhmhm... The mere thought of Lord Ishimoto stroking his guitar before my very eyes is... Ohhh! Oh, Lord Ishimoto! Naturally! I'll have you know I have followed his entire musical career, pre-debut to solo!"
• "You fool! This is why you always acquire your tickets digitally!"
• "Oh, Lord Ishimoto! May you find it in your heart to forgive your wretched follower for failing to witness your glorious return!"
• "Perhaps we will be so lucky as to hear the echoing tones of a guitar from the distance..."
• "Indeed. I myself am raising 10 snakes."
• "And a pleasant one at that. How long has it been since we last met? Christmas, was it? At Lord Ishimoto's special dinner show, if I recall." (to Tsugumi)
• "Hmhmhm... I'm sure you are well aware of Lord Ishimoto's new solo album. "Twister 2021 ~ Fun in the Sun" Tell me, have you already purchased it?"
• "I expected no less from you. I, for one, managed to acquire the full collection of exclusive bonus photographs that come with each purchase from TOWER RECORDS. Thirty in all, depicting our beloved Lord Ishimoto enjoying his private life away from the spotlight! Naturally, I have assembled them into an album for preservation and perusal."

Battle Quotes

• "I foresee no difficulties" (entering battle)
• "This seems to be a rather risky endeavour" (entering battle)
• "Perhaps we ought not engage?" (entering battle with low HP/boss battle)
• "Have at thee!"
• "Most spectacular!"
• "Masterfully done!"
• "Sally forth!"
• "Just doing my job."
• "No need to thank me."
• "We musn't falter!"
• "Our battle is not yet over!"
• "That was an inexplicable success."
• "Illuminate!" (when using Light affinity pin)
• "I request release!" (immobilized)
• "You have my thanks..." (released)
• "Many thanks, Lord Rindo!" (Rindo: "...Nice work.")
• "HRAAAAAHH!" (Rindo: "Uh, is she okay?")
• "Splendidly done." (Rindo: "Thanks Nagi!)
• (Rindo: "Yes, got 'em!") "Masterfully done!"
• (Rindo: "Thanks, Nagi!") "No need to thank me!"
• (Rindo: "Let's keep it up!") "Understood!"
• "No foes can fell me!" (Fret: "Or me! Don't forget about me!")
• "An adequate performace." (Fret: "That's... like a C plus!")
• "Just doing my job." (Fret: "Like a boss!")
• (Fret: "Nice one, Nagirl!") "Uuuuuugh."
• (Fret: "That went pretty well!") "I suppose."
• (Fret: "Thanks for the assist!") "'Twas nothing."
• "GRAAAAAAHH!" (Beat: "Huh? Whatchu say, Pinny?")
• "Time to use my true power!" (Beat: "Whatchu been waitin' for?!")
• "'Twas an inexplicable success!" (Beat: "Jus' keep it up! Aight?!")
• (Beat: "That all you got, Pinny?") "N-Not "all", per se!"
• (Beat: "Le's turn up the volume, yo!") "Within reason..."
• (Beat: "That was sick!") "'Twas sick, indeed!"
• "I shall leave it to you." (Shoka: "So then what are you gonna do?")
• "Much obliged, milady..." (Shoka: "Let's just say you owe me one.")
• "Was that sufficient?" (Shoka: "Good enough.")
• (Shoka: "Nice one!") "My thanks!"
• (Shoka: "Thanks!") "But of course!"
• (Shoka: "And that's why you should leave it to me.") "Indeed!"
• "Might we be unstoppable?" (Neku: "I sure hope so.")
• "'Twas my humble contribution." (Neku: "That was great.")
• "A legend indeed!" (Neku: "Thanks.")
• (Neku: "Nice one, Nagi.") "Thank you!!"
• (Neku: "Leave it to me.") "Yes, o legendary one!"
• (Neku: "Just trying to keep up.") "Such humility!"
• "(swooning noises)" (Minamimoto: "You're an odd function.")
• "Many thanks, milord!" (Minamimoto: "Hey, try not to lose focus.")
• "Lord Tomonami..." (Minamimoto: "Argh!")
• (Minamimoto: "On my mark!") "Lord Tomonamiiii!"
• (Minamimoto: "Brilliant!") "Indeed you are..."
• (Minamimoto: "Not half bad!") "(loud swooning noises)"
• "The new chapter of EleStra awaits!" (Noise erased)
• "Our demise was nigh." (Noise erased with low HP)

Trivia

• Nagi was designed by Miki Yamashita.
• Nagi's English voice actor Miranda Parkin was told to reference Peridot from Steven Universe while doing Nagi's voice. Parkin also says Nagi was voiced "like an awkward indoor lesbian."
• The four members of the Wicked Twisters introduced in NEO each have a theme color (seen in the background of their sprites) corresponding to the codenames Neku and his partners were assigned in Another Day; in Nagi's case, she and Shiki are both green.
• The writing on Nagi's shirt changes depending on certain scenes to say different things:
  • Normally: "My favorite is fantastic." (推しが尊い / Oshi ga totoi. A phrase that can mean "my fave is precious", but is otherwise a difficult-to-translate phrase that basically means rooting for someone they're devoted to, such as a character or an idol. It is similar to the phrase "my husbando/waifu is best husbando/waifu" used in English, but gender-neutral. This shirt has been seen for sale in the real-life Shibuya.)
  • In combat: "Ward off evil spirits." ( 悪霊退散 / Akuryou Taisan.)
  • After winning a battle: "Great victory." (大勝利 / Daishouri.)
  • During a dive: "Pardon the intrusion." (お邪魔します / Ojyamashimasu. This is the same word translated as "pardon the intrusion" in Nagi's spoken dialogue.)
  • After eating something she didn't like : "Next time, try something different." (次回は違うメニューで / Ikai wa Chigau MENU de.)
  • After eating something she moderately liked: "Thank you for the food." (ごちそうさま / Gochisousama. An extremely common phrase used after a meal.)
  • After eating something that was her favorite: "Confirmed: repeat customer." (常連確定 / Youren Kakutei.)
  • At a restaurant, before ordering: "House special." (お店のスペシャル / Omise no SPECIAL.）
• There are also several shirt designs in the game's database that aren't used. Based on their wording, it appears they may have been used for entering combat at different level differences, in a similar way to the different quotes used for this.
  • "I want to live." (まだ生きたい / Mada ikitai.)
  • "I am determined." (やる気はあります / Yaruki ga arimasu.)
  • "You need more practice." (素振り千回 / Soburi senkai. Literally "Swing [practice] 1000 times.")
  • "Bring it on." (喧嘩上等 / Kenka joutou. Literally "Fighting superior." Also the name of a song.)
  • "The future is bright." (輝く未来 / Kagayaku mirai.)
• Nagi's birthdate is July 27th, the day the original game and NEO came out.
• According to the director of NEO regarding the cast's food preferences, Nagi is intended to be a big eater. This is confirmed by her in-game Food Preferences.
• Nagi's outfit and itabag were displayed at the Square Enix Café. Professional cosplayer Enako modelled in this outfit for photos displayed at the café.