Umi is a special Rail Lord who stands out because she was the only one built with sea-colored eyes among her sisters. She dreams of becoming the world’s very first Marine Rail Lord and treasures her fellow Rail Lords deeply. She is skilled at knitting, loves all kinds of marine activities, and has a unique taste for eating sashimi with diesel instead of soy sauce. Even when far from the sea, Umi tries her best to feel close to it and finds ways to record sea sounds in unexpected places.
Umi is recognized by her sea-colored eyes, which make her different from her sisters. Her eyes remind everyone of the ocean and make her easy to remember.
Umi is cheerful and determined, always aiming to become the first Marine Rail Lord in the world.
She cherishes her friends and wants to learn about the seas in other places.
She is kind and helpful, always trying to support her fellow Rail Lords.
Umi often says, “Umi will be the world’s first Marine Rail Lord!”
Umi is extremely good at knitting, a skill she learned from the fisherwomen in her hometown.
She is also very good at marine leisure activities, enjoying anything related to the sea.
Umi treasures her Rail Lord friends and is always eager to hear stories about seas from other regions.
She sees everyone as part of her crew and treats them with great care.
Umi loves eating sashimi dipped in diesel instead of soy sauce, which is very unique.
She learned knitting from fisherwoman leaders in her old fishing village.
The Unique Sea-Colored Eyes
Umi was one of many mass-produced Rail Lords, but because of a mistake during production, she came out with beautiful sea-colored eyes.
This difference made her special among her sisters right from the beginning.
Goal to Be the First Marine Rail Lord
Umi has a big dream: she wants to be the first Marine Rail Lord in the world.
She says her dream out loud often and works hard to make it come true.
Treasuring Her Friends
Just like sailors look out for each other, Umi deeply values her friends.
She loves spending time with other Rail Lords and is excited to hear about the different seas in other prefectures.
Life in a Mountain Valley and the Search for Sea Sounds
Even though Umi now lives in a mountain basin far away from the ocean, she tries her best to listen for sounds that remind her of the sea.
One day, she decides to visit a local shochu distillery named Migita Shuzo to search for sounds that are similar to the ocean waves (the real-life model is Yamato City Shuzo in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture).
Umi works hard and explores new places, always trying to stay connected to her love for the sea.
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