Mutsuki Tachibana | |
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Japanese name | 立花 睦月 |
Romaji name | Tachibana Mutsuki |
Other names | |
Age | 16 |
Hair color | Black |
Eye color | Unknown |
Occupation | Altar twin |
Cause of death | Crimson Sacrifice Ritual |
Encountered in | Nowhere |
Family | Tachibana family Itsuki Tachibana (twin brother) Chitose Tachibana (younger sister) |
Appearances | Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Director's Cut Fatal Frame II: Deep Crimson Butterfly (Wii Edition) |
Voice actor (Jp) | none |
Voice actor (Eng) | none |
Mutsuki Tachibana (立花 睦月, Tachibana Mutsuki) was the twin of Itsuki and older brother to Chitose. Mutsuki was born first, which in Minakami custom declared him the “younger” twin. The twins grew up aware of their potential fate regarding the ritual, but felt it was unethical and were determined to find another option. When the boys were 15, the area began to feel the effects of the Abyss, the ritual would have to be performed. The debated running away, however, they realized the next set of twins to be forced into the ritual was their good friends Yae and Sae Kurosawa. During this time, Mutsuki also grew weak[1], making the escape impossible. Resolved to at least not have their friend’s share their fate, the boys went to perform the ritual.
Unfortunately, their ritual ended in failure, the boy’s bond being too strong, resulting in Mutsuki never becoming a butterfly and the abyss continued to cause harm.
Mutsuki’s death created a resolve in Itsuki and that his death would not be in vain if he was able to help Yae and Sae escape their fate.
Etymology[]
- The name Mutsuki means "January" (睦月).
- Mutsuki's surname Tachibana means "standing" (立) (tachi) and "flower, blossom" (花) (hana/bana).
Trivia[]
- While he is mentioned frequently, Mutsuki only appears on the ghost list and in the Promise Ending of Fatal Frame II.
- In Deep Crimson Butterfly, his vanishing ghost appears twice in the Tachibana House, and during the Crimson Butterfly Ending, a brief glimpse of Itsuki and Mutsuki's ritual can be seen.