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!!! Ivy Ling

* FamilyHonor: Ivy seems to have a deep connection to her Chinese heritage, although Chinese school is somewhat boring to her and she doesn't like to eat Chinese food every single day.
* ThePerfectionist: She loves gymnastics and hates to mess up in front of a crowd.
* TokenMinority: she serves as Julie's Chinese best friend in the line, and also happens to be the single Asian character to have been produced to date.
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* TokenBlack: among the American Girl dolls, being the only black character to have been introduced to date.

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* TokenBlack: among the American Girl dolls, being one of the only two black character characters to have been introduced to date.

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* TheDitherer: despite her headstrong and obstinate nature, Caroline is still a bit hesitant about actually following through with her own goals and making her own decisions.

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* TheDitherer: despite {{Determinator}}
* GreenEyedMonster: Quite often, particularly when
her headstrong and obstinate nature, Caroline is still a bit hesitant about actually following through cousin Lydia becomes friends with Rhonda, a girl staying with the Abbotts, leading her own goals and making to believe that they're excluding her own decisions.from their activities.



* HotBlooded: She is prone to making rash decisions, often times bordering between brave and foolish.



* BewareTheNiceOnes: Florecita in particular often managed to trigger Josefina's hidden temper.



* MotherlySidePlait: used perhaps to highlight her nurturing, maternal personality among her siblings.



* HiddenDepths: From Cecile's observations, Marie-Grace hides an adventurous spirit behind a shy demeanor.

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* HiddenDepths: From Cecile's observations, Marie-Grace hides an adventurous spirit behind a shy demeanor. demeanor.
* TheMedic: Marie-Grace often helps her father who is a doctor, and has shown herself to be very good at healing others.






* WiseBeyondHerYears

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!! Kaya'aton'my (Kaya)

* ActionGirl: Kaya is a very active young girl, fitting with an outdoor lifestyle.
* BraidsBeadsAndBuckskins: The only Native American doll, Kaya, is set in 1764. Guess what she wears.
* BraidsOfAction: her default hairstyle, considering that she's the [[TokenMinority single Native American]] character in the line.
* EmbarrassingNickname: her rash decision-making in ''Meet Kaya'' earn her the nickname "Magpie" among the villagers.
* FriendToAllLivingThings: She cares greatly for animals, [[AllGirlsLikePonies especially horses]].
* HotBlooded: Kaya often acts before she thinks, which gets her into trouble several times through the series.
* NatureLover
* OutdoorsyGal
* SmallNameBigEgo: Kaya is prone to boast or brag to seem important.

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* FriendToAllChildren: Marie-Grace is characterized as shy but caring, and is very good with babies and children.



* HiddenDepths: From Cecile's observations, Marie-Grace hides an adventurous spirit behind a shy demeanor.



* RomanticTwoGirlFriendship: with Cecile.

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* OddFriendship / RomanticTwoGirlFriendship: with Cecile. Cecile.
* TheQuietOne






* AttentionWhore: unlike her shy friend Marie-Grace, Cecile is characterized as being confident, curious, and loving the limelight.
* BlackBestFriend: to Marie-Grace.



* RomanticTwoGirlFriendship: with Marie-Grace.
* SassyBlackGirl

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* RegalRinglets
* OddFriendship /
RomanticTwoGirlFriendship: with Marie-Grace.
* SassyBlackGirl SassyBlackGirl
* SpoiledSweet: Cécile comes from a well-to-do and highly regarded family within the New Orleans community, but is still considerate and respectful of those around her.
* TheStoryteller: Cécile wishes to become a stage actress, and shows a talent for storytelling, recitation, and poetry when she volunteers her time at the Holy Trinity Orphanage.
* WiseBeyondHerYears
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* RomantictwoGirlFriendship: with Samantha Parkington, her wealthy neighbor.

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* RomantictwoGirlFriendship: RomanticTwoGirlFriendship: with Samantha Parkington, her wealthy neighbor.
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* QuirkyCurls: the only historical character to date to be seen sporting natural curls.

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* QuirkyCurls: the only historical character to date to be seen sporting natural curls. QuirkyCurls



* FearOfThunder: as revealed in ''Josephina Learns a Lesson''.
* LovableCoward: Josephina does not think of herself as very brave; she is scared of snakes, lightning, and guns to name some things.

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* FearOfThunder: as revealed in ''Josephina ''Josefina Learns a Lesson''.
* LovableCoward: Josephina Josefina does not think of herself as very brave; she is scared of snakes, lightning, and guns to name some things.
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!! Josephina Montoya

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!! Josephina Josefina Montoya



* TheMedic: Josephina is often regarded as being a natural healer, and this trait particularly surfaces once she saves her friend Mariana from a venomous snake bite in ''Happy Birthday, Josephina''.

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* TheMedic: Josephina Josefina is often regarded as being a natural healer, and this trait particularly surfaces once she saves her friend Mariana from a venomous snake bite in ''Happy Birthday, Josephina''.Josefina''.



* SpicyLatina: averted; Josephina is usually regarded as a calm, natural mediator and the most patient among her sisters.

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* SpicyLatina: averted; Josephina Josefina is usually regarded as a calm, natural mediator and the most patient among her sisters.
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* NaïveNewcomer: Marie-Grace, who'd recently moved to New Orleans a few

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* NaïveNewcomer: NaiveNewcomer: Marie-Grace, who'd recently moved to New Orleans a few
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!! Marie-Grace Gardner

* ExtremeDoormat: Marie-Grace is quite shy and often struggles to come up with the will to stand up for herself.
* GoodWithNumbers: Shopping for the household alone have made her excellent in mathematics.
* NaïveNewcomer: Marie-Grace, who'd recently moved to New Orleans a few
* OppositesAttract: with Cecile.
* RomanticTwoGirlFriendship: with Cecile.
* ShrinkingViolet: she's quiet, modest, and rather shy compared to Cécile, claiming that years of moving and not having a stable home has changed her.

!!! Cécile Rey

* ConstantlyCurious
* OppositesAttract: with Marie-Grace.
* PerformanceArtist
* RomanticTwoGirlFriendship: with Marie-Grace.
* SassyBlackGirl
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* MissingMom: her mother passed away a few weeks before the start of her series.

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* MissingMom: her mother passed away a few weeks years before the start of her series.

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* ConstantlyCurious TheCutie


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!! Josephina Montoya

* FearOfThunder: as revealed in ''Josephina Learns a Lesson''.
* LovableCoward: Josephina does not think of herself as very brave; she is scared of snakes, lightning, and guns to name some things.
* MissingMom: her mother passed away a few weeks before the start of her series.
* TheMedic: Josephina is often regarded as being a natural healer, and this trait particularly surfaces once she saves her friend Mariana from a venomous snake bite in ''Happy Birthday, Josephina''.
* TheQuietOne
* ShrinkingViolet: a painfully shy, timid girl who only fully opens up to her family members and closest friends.
* SpicyLatina: averted; Josephina is usually regarded as a calm, natural mediator and the most patient among her sisters.
* TokenMinority: the one Latina girl among the historical characters in the series.
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!! Molly McIntire

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!! Molly McIntire
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!!! Ruthie Smithens

* ConstantlyCurious
* GirlyGirl: to Kit's tomboy.
* LongingForFictionland: She was jealous of Kit at one point in the story as she looked at Kit's new lifestyle as being busy, interesting, and exciting, compared to the quietness of her own household.
* NaiveEverygirl: She loves romance, [[EverythingsbetterWithPrincesses princesses]] and movie stars and is depicted as an avid reader of fairy tales.
* RegalRinglets: her default hairstyle throughout the stories.
* SpoiledSweet: Unlike Kit, Ruthie's family is not financially affected by the Depression, which allows Ruthie to continue going to the movies and engaging in paid hobbies such as dance, tennis, vacations, and horseback riding lessons. Even so, she is generous to the Kittredge's and willingly tries to aide them in whichever way she can.
* WideEyedIdealist: Ruthie has an idealized worldview; due to this, she sometimes offends Kit by trying to help in not-so-tactful ways.

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!! Julie Albright:

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!! Julie Albright:
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* PluckyGirl
* PunnyName: Albright ("All Bright").
* RapunzelHair: her long blonde hair extends nearly past her waist.



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!! Kit Kittredge

* BobHaircut / BoyishShortHair
* [[DoNotCallMePaul Do Not Call Me Margaret]]
* DontYouDarePityMe: She also dislikes feeling dependent on charity from others, or being a "moocher", as she has called it.
* GoingForTheBigScoop: She is interested in everything and fancies herself a reporter and factual writer.
* OutdoorsyGal: She loves country life, [[NatureLover the great outdoors]], and adventures, often mentioning that she feels "stuck" with endless chores since her home became a boarding house.
* TheGreatDepression
* IntergenerationalFriendship: 9 year old Kit forms a friendship with Will, a sixteen year old "hobo from Texas".
* RealWomenNeverWearDresses: Kit is very much a tomboy who does not like pink or ruffles, and she cares little for baking, dusting, dresses, and dance class.
* [[TomboyishName Tomboyish Nickname]]
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* TheAmericanCivilWar: the time period in which her stories are set in.



* TokenBlack: among the American Girl dolls, being the only black character to have been introduced to date.

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* TokenBlack: among the American Girl dolls, being the only black character to have been introduced to date.date.

!! Julie Albright:

* AcademicAthlete: a PassionateSportsGirl who also happens to be the elementary school's student body president.
* BlitheSpirit: Heck, her first book is about Julie trying to have her new school accept girls onto the boys-only basketball team.
* CheerfulChild: a fun-loving, happy, spirited girl, full of energy and new ideas
* HairOfGoldHeartOfGold
* {{Tomboy}}: to Ivy's and Tracey's {{Girly Girl}}s.
* YouGoGirl: Julie's efforts to joint the basketball team serve as a kid-friendly representation of second-wave feminism.
* WideEyedIdealist

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* Pretty in Mink: Some of her outfits, most notably the white fur hat with a puffball at the top and white fur muff she wears in ''Changes for Samantha''.

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* Pretty in Mink: PrettyInMink: Some of her outfits, most notably the white fur hat with a puffball at the top and white fur muff she wears in ''Changes for Samantha''.



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* TheDitherer TheDitherer: despite her headstrong and obstinate nature, Caroline is still a bit hesitant about actually following through with her own goals and making her own decisions.


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!! Addy Walker

* BrainyBrunette: Addy is a very intelligent child and good in school; she learns to read and write within months of starting school, catches up to Harriet's level quickly, does well enough to win a spelling bee in her class, and later is invited to take further education at a prestigious school for colored children.
* ConstantlyCurious: Addy is very questioning of the status quo and also tends to leap before she looks; so far, having a curious outlook on things and wanting to surge ahead.
* IJustWantToBeFree
* PluckyGirl: Addy is a very brave and loving child, willing to risk her safety for the safety of others.
* TokenBlack: among the American Girl dolls, being the only black character to have been introduced to date.

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* PinkMeansFeminine: the Elizabeth dolls sport a pink PimpedOutDress.

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* PinkMeansFeminine: the Elizabeth dolls sport a pink PimpedOutDress. PimpedOutDress, possibly as a contrast to tomboyish Felicity.





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!! Caroline Abbott

* TheDitherer
* HairTriggerTemper: Caroline is often very stubborn, sensitive, and easily offended.
* LethalChef: her least favorite chore is baking, which she isn't particularly good at.
* OutdoorsyGal
* QuirkyCurls: the only historical character to date to be seen sporting natural curls.
* TomboyWithAGirlyStreak: she's usually outspoken, tomboyish, and adventurous, but also loves embroidery and sewing.

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* Pretty in Mink: Some of her outfits, most notably the white fur hat with a puffball at the top and white fur muff she wears in ''Changes for Samantha''.



* HappilyAdopted: by Samantha's Uncle Gardner and Aunt Cornelia as of ''Changes for Samantha''.



* RedOniBlueOni: the red Oni to Emily's blue.



!!! Emily Bennett

* BobHaircut
* BritishStuffiness: she fits into this initially.
* DefrostingIceQueen
* FishOutOfWater: once she comes to stay in America with the McIntyre's.
* NotSoStoic: she has been asked to act like a brave little soldier and so does not show her emotions much, although her armor tends to crack every now and then, allowing her true persona to shine through.
* RedOniBlueOni: the blue Oni to Molly's red.
* TheQuietOne
* ShrinkingViolet:she's very quiet and shy and rather difficult to get to know.




* {{Aloof Older Sister}}s: has them in Sadie and Sophie.
* [[NiceJewishGuy Nice Jewish Girl]]
* GenkiGirl
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* {{Aloof Older Big Sister}}s: has them in Sadie and Sophie.Sophie.
* BrainyBrunette
* GoodWithNumbers: her favorite subject in school is arithmetic, so much that her grandfather often calls her a "math wiz".

* [[NiceJewishGuy GreedyJew: averted, considering that Rebecca is usually very thoughtful and generous.
* DramaQueen: Rebecca is often described as having "a flair for the dramatic".
* ImmigrantParents: her family emigrated from Russia when she was young.
* [[NiceJewishBoy
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* GenkiGirl
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* WideEyedIdealist: she's very fanciful and romantic and often fantasizes about following in her cousin Max's footsteps to become an actress.
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* {{Aloof Big Sister}}s: has them in Sadie and Sophie.

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* {{Aloof Big Older Sister}}s: has them in Sadie and Sophie.
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!! Rebecca Rubin

* NiceJewishGirl
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* HairOfGoldHeartOfGold

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!!! Elizabeth


!! Kirsten Larson

* BreakTheCutie: once her friend Martha passes away from cholera.
* FishOutOfWater: once she and family first migrate to America.
* GirlishPigtails

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!!! Elizabeth


!! Kirsten Larson

Elizabeth Cole

* BreakTheCutie: once her friend Martha passes away from cholera.EmbarrassingNickname: "Bitsy", by Annabelle.
* FishOutOfWater: once she and family ExtremeDoormat: to Annabelle at first migrate although she eventually learns to America.
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* PinkMeansFeminine: the Elizabeth dolls sport a pink PimpedOutDress.
* ProperLady
* TheQuietOne: she's very soft-spoken and demure compared with feisty, sprightly Felicity.
* ShrinkingViolet: initially, although this character trait slowly seems to fade away.


!! Kirsten Larson

* BreakTheCutie: once her friend Martha passes away from cholera.
* FishOutOfWater: once she and family first migrate to America.
* GirlishPigtails
* HairOfGoldHeartOfGold
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!!! Elizabeth



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* NaiveNewcomer: in ''Meet Kirsten'' and ''Kirsten Learns a Lesson''.

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* SpoiledSweet

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* SpoiledSweet
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!!! Nellie O'Malley

* BobHaircut
* DeniedFoodAsPunishment: In ''Changes For Samantha'', she is regularly punished by the cold headmistress and given little to no food during her stay at Coldrock House.
* PromotionToParent: her parents both fall ill, leaving her orphaned at a young age.
* RomantictwoGirlFriendship: with Samantha Parkington, her wealthy neighbor.
* TroubledChild
* TheWoobie: she has a very poor home life compared with Samantha, who also happens to be an orphan.
* WiseBeyondHerYears



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* UndyingLoyalty: toward her loved ones, particularly her family.

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** TomboyishPonytail: her default hairstyle.

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!! KirstenLarson

* BreakTheCutie: once her friend Martha passes away from cholera.
* FishOutOfWater: once she and family first migrate to America.
* GirlishPigtails
* HairOfGoldHeartOfGold
* OddFriendship: with Singing Bird, a Native American girl from a neighboring tribe.
* ThePioneer: the story is set during the 1850s during the pioneer era.
* PluckyGirl: she's very spirited, optimistic, and determined.
* UndyingLoyalty: toward her loved ones, particularly her family.
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* SpiritedYoungLady: Samantha is an outspoken girl with an alternative perspective on life, despite her Grandmother's attempts to raise her as a ProperLady.

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* SpiritedYoungLady: Samantha is an outspoken girl with an alternative perspective on life, despite her Grandmother's attempts to raise her as a ProperLady.
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* SpoiledSweet
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* TheAmericanRevolution: the stories are set in the year 1775, at the heart of the Revolutionary War.



* RebelliousSpirit: she's pretty free-spirited and rebellious for the time period.



* {{Tomboy}}: to Elizabeth's GirlyGirl.

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* {{Tomboy}}: to Elizabeth's GirlyGirl.GirlyGirl.
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This is a character sheet for the AmericanGirlsCollection.

!The main Historical Characters

!! Samantha Parkington

* CompanionCube: her beloved doll Lydia, named after her deceased mother.
* CoolUncle: views her Uncle Gardner as one.
* HappilyAdopted: by her Uncle Gardner and Aunt Cornelia as of ''Changes for Samantha''.
* HeartWarmingOrphan
* TheMessiah: a compassionate and kind girl who speaks up for the impoverished and willingly takes Nellie under her wing as she befriends her and teaches her how to read.
* MyBelovedSmother: has the equivalent of one in her grandmother, who raised her after she was orphaned at a young age.
* RaisedByGrandparents
* RavenHairIvorySkin: an attractive feature she possibly inherited from her late mother.
* RedOniBlueOni: the passionate red to Nellie's practical, calmer blue.
* RomanticTwoGirlFriendship: with Nellie O'Malley, the Ryland's young servant.
* TheEdwardianEra: the time period in which her story takes place.
* SpiritedYoungLady: Samantha is an outspoken girl with an alternative perspective on life, despite her Grandmother's attempts to raise her as a ProperLady.

!! Molly McIntire

* AlliterativeName
* AnnoyingYoungerSibling: Brad.
* CheerfulChild
* DaddysGirl: she's incredibly close to her father and heavily impacted once he is sent to work at the Army's medical branch overseas.
* {{Meganekko}}: the only American Girl doll to date to ever be seen wearing glasses.
* GenkiGirl: she's perky, talkative, and excitable, with [[AttentionWhore a love of drawing attention to herself]].
* GirlishPigtails: her trademark hairstyle throughout the line.
* SillyRabbitIdealismIsForKids: she's starts out as very naïve and unware of things, but gradually becomes more perceptive as the stories goes on.
* WideEyedIdealist: she has a very fanciful perception of Britain and is obsessed with glamour, while generally unaware of how the war's circumstances have truly impacted people throughout the world.
* WorldWarII: the time period in which her story is set up.

!! Felicity Merriman
* AllGirlsLikePonies: she has a special fondness for Penny, a pony who was under the possession of [[GrumpyOldMan Jiggy Nye]].
* FieryRedhead: feisty, headstrong, and patriotic.
* HotBlooded
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold
* MayDecemberRomance: the Felicity/Ben pairing is rather popular among the fandom, despite their six year age difference.
* RedOniBlueOni: the red Oni to Elizabeth's blue.
* SpiritedYoungLady
* {{Tomboy}}: to Elizabeth's GirlyGirl.

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