History Literature / Rolitania

* BigDamnHeroes: Twice Kurokochōhime has had to save Sam. Once from [[spoiler: muggers.]] Once from [[spoiler: ‘‘himself’’]].

* ForTheEvulz: Clara’s reason for doing everything.

* PsychicPowers: There are several mental powers mentioned in the series. All of them are described as “Psychokinesis” or “PK”. The people who use such powers are called Espers. They are ranked not by level, but by class, and come in several different types. [[MindOverMatter Telekinesis]] is apparently the ‘standard’ set of powers that you receive when you become an Esper. Not all people are able to move things with their mind, however, and usually develop a second, stronger ability. {{Teleportation}} also comes with the ‘standard set’, but it takes far too much concentration and effort for most to want to master it.

* ShowWithinAShow : Mrs. Brooke is seen reading a manga called “Hollow Voices”, which is actually the name of the series that the author has written. The first book being about [[Literature/PleaseLetMeBeASeiyuu Seiyuu in America.]]
* TwinTelepathy: Samuel once joked about having this with his sister Belle, when they were younger.
* MeaningfulRename: Kurokochōhime. Her name, when translated, means “Black Butterfly Princess.” She doubles as both the ButterflyOfDeathAndRebirth, and the ButterflyOfDoom([[spoiler:for those who were responsible for Sam’s death]]).
* NinetyPercentOfYourBrain: What the E-23 serum added to [[spoiler:America’s]] drinking water does to part of the population.
* NoConservationOfEnergy:
** What Reality Breaker's nature really is, and, arguably, other Esper Powers as well.
** Lampshaded by Sam during his TrainingFromHell.

* {{Doppelganger}}: Kira for Kurokochōhime. Although, she has to wear contacts and dye her hair to do so.
* EmptyEyes: After speaking with Clara, Kurokochōhime dons these.
* FirstKiss: After having a very uneventful love-life, Sam has his [[ForcefulKiss first kiss]] behind the school in the playground.
%% * FictionalCountry: Rolitania.

* DiedInYourArmsTonight: Happens twice, but is averted once.
* DoubleStandardAbuseFemaleOnMale: Although he [[IJustWantToBeSpecial doesn’t mind]] being smacked with a riding crop, Samuel is punished for not ‘trying hard enough’ to lift the blocks with his PK. Doubles as a ShoutOut.
* DrivenToSuicide:
** Apparently, [[spoiler:Samuel]] was so upset over being manipulated by the school’s most popular meangirl that he tried to kill himself.
** [[spoiler:Kuro]]. Why she was acting that way is unclear, but evidently Clara had a lot to do with it.
* EvenEvilHasStandards: Apparently, 8-Track will allow for last goodbyes between lovers. But that doesn’t stop him from being evil.
* [[PsychicChildren Esper Children]]: Kira and Soul (mentioned briefly) are mentioned as such.
* GenkiGirl: Belle is shown to be somewhat genki at times. So much so that it contributes to her only real [[spoiler: Esper power. Namely, ''teleportation.'']]

* [[ShowWithinAShow Story Within a Story]]: Mrs. Brooke is seen reading a manga called “Hollow Voices”, which is actually the name of the series that the author has written. The first book being about [[Literature/PleaseLetMeBeASeiyuu Seiyuu in America.]]
* TheLostLenore: Being a male example, [[spoiler: Samuel]] is this for his entire army. Due to time travel, of course, he’s alive, much to the joy of everyone who knew him.

* NoConservationOfEnergy: What Reality Breaker's nature really is, and, arguably, other Esper Powers as well.
** Lampshaded by Sam during his TrainingFromHell.
* NinetyPercentOfYourBrain: What the E-23 serum added to [[spoiler:America’s]] drinking water does to part of the population.

* [[PsychicPowers Esper Powers]]: There are several mental powers mentioned in the series. All of them are described as “Psychokinesis” or “PK”. The people who use such powers are called Espers. They are ranked not by level, but by class, and come in several different types. [[MindOverMatter Telekinesis]] is apparently the ‘standard’ set of powers that you receive when you become an Esper. Not all people are able to move things with their mind, however, and usually develop a second, stronger ability. [[TeleportersAndTransporters Teleportation]] also comes with the ‘standard set’, but it takes far too much concentration and effort for most to want to master it.

* AnimalMotifs: Kuro's is a butterfly: she even has HairAntennae on the cover. Samuel is a lamb--usually surrounded by wolves.
* AmbitionIsEvil: Why the other countries are wary of Rolitania and decide to attack them.

%% * AxCrazy: Kurokochōhime.

* HundredPercentAdorationRating: The Queen. But that changes very quickly once a certain disturbing video is released.

* AxCrazy: Kurokochōhime.

* DeterminedWidow: The Queen.

* FictionalCountry: Rolitania.

* BewareTheNiceOnes: Actually, this trope very well applies to Kurokochōhime, who portrays herself as a very sweet, kind girl to her class. However, her dark side bleeds through whenever Sam is threatened.
** Sam, arguably, is also described as this. He normally is a very mild boy, but when he is angered — ''truly'' angered - [[OhCrap Look out.]]

* DrivenToSuicide: Apparently, [[spoiler: Samuel]] was so upset over being manipulated by the school’s most popular meangirl that he tried to kill himself.
** [[spoiler: Kuro]] also. Why she was acting that way is unclear, but evidently Clara had a lot to do with it.

* NamesToRunAwayFrom/ThePerson: The Guillotine, also known as [[{{Narm}} 8-Track]]. His title is quite literal. [[spoiler: That poor soldier. All he did was ask a simple question.]]

* RealPersonCameo: Sam and Kuro were fortunate enough to meet TobyTurner at Comic Con at once point.

* HolographicDisguise: Although holograms are the norm, there are no holographic suits. This, however, is contradicted, then justified by Chapter 15, since, Kurokochōhime is the one who invented the technology, after all. It’s also a

* DrivenToSuicide: Apparantly, [[spoiler: Samuel]] was so upset over being manipulated by the school’s most popular meangirl that he tried to kill himself.

* BewareTheNiceOnes: Acutally, this trope very well applies to Kurokochōhime, who, portrays herself as a very sweet, kind girl to her class. However, her dark side bleeds through whenever Sam is threatened.
** Sam, arguably, is also described by this. He normally is a very mild boy, but when he is angered—‘‘truly’’ angered… [[OhCrap Look out.]]

''''Rolitania'''' is a [[BlatantLies Young Adult Slice of Life romance about The Power of Love]] written by Olivia D. Knight. Published in late 2014, it stars an UnluckyEverydude who can’t seem to get a break in life. Set in a FictionalCountry called "Rolitania" that's {{Americasia}} placed on an unusually large man-made island.

* AManIsNotAVirgin: Averted with Sam. Especially him in the future. He lasted until he got married, which, considering his [[CovertPervert mind]], is quite interesting.

Samuel Stevens is an “ordinary” student who happens to live in a '''very''' strange country. All of the residents are hardcore [[OccidentalOtaku Otaku]] of varying interests, who take themselves very seriously. Actually, he’s somewhat normal, considering the fact that everyone around him is just as obsessed with…whatever they’re obsessed with. In this story, ‘otaku’ is used in the original sense of the word, and not just describing fans of anime.

* HunderedPercentAdorationRating: The Queen. But that changes very quickly once a certain disturbing video is released.

* OneHunderedPercentAdorationRating: The Queen. But that changes very quickly once a certain disturbing video is released.

* Animal Motifs: Kuro's is a butterfly: she even has HairAntennae on the cover. Samuel is a lamb--usually surrounded by wolves.

* GenkiGirl: Belle is shown to be somewhat genki at times. So much so that it contributes to her only real [[spoiler: Esper power. Namely, ''teleportation.''

[[spoiler:"I will keep you safe, My Dearest."]]

''''Rolitania'''' is a [[BlatantLies Young Adult Slice of Life romance about The Power of Love]] written by Olivia D. Knight. Published in late 2014, it stars an UnluckyEverydude who can’t seem to get a break in life.

Samuel Stevens is an “ordinary” student who happens to live in a '''very''' strange country. All of the residents are hardcore [[OccidentalOtaku Otaku]] who take themselves very seriously. Actually, he’s somewhat normal, considering the fact that everyone around him is just as obsessed with…whatever they’re obsessed with. In this story, ‘otaku’ is used in the original sense of the word, and not just describing fans of anime.

* AttackPatternAlpha:Also known as 'Void Formation Alpha'.

* OnlyKnownByTheirNickname:

* DumbBlonde: One of the few male examples. He happens to be quite naiive about the world, despite being so GenreSavvy. His common sense

->''quit his "respectable" job at Subday, quit school, locked himself in his room, spent all of his time watching anime or playing games, and occasionally went on forums to complain bitterly about 3D girls.''

* Animal Motifs: Kuro's is a butterfly: she even has HairAntennae on the cover. Samuel is a lamb--usually surrounded by [[Literature/Twilight wolves.]]

* ActionGirl: Kurokochōhime, who manages to scare three teenaged muggers. Well, scare and incapacitate, but still…
* AffectionateNickname: “Papa” for Jessie.
* AManIsNotAVirgin: Averted with Sam. Especially him in the future. He lasted until he got married, which, considering his [[CovertPervert mind]], is quite interesting.
* BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor: Sam has been hoping and dreaming for his life to become more exciting.
* BewareTheNiceOnes: Acutally, this trope very well applies to Kurokochōhime, who, portrays herself as a very sweet, kind girl to her class. However, her dark side bleeds through whenever Sam is threatened.
** Sam, arguably, is also described by this. He normally is a very mild boy, but when he is angered—‘‘truly’’ angered… [[OhCrap Look out.]]
* BigDamnHeroes: Twice Kurokochōhime has had to save Sam. Once from [[spoiler: muggers.]] Once from [[spoiler: ‘‘himself’’]].
* AxCrazy: Kurokochōhime.
* BigBrotherIsWatching: Basically what T.A.M.a.R.A. is.
* ColdBloodedTorture: What the United States administered to any captured Espers in the original timeline.
* CrapsackWorld: Due to the Espers ravaging the world with war, hardly anyone has survived. Food is scarce, and marauding bands of Espers fight each other into oblivion.
* DumbBlonde: One of the few male examples. He happens to be quite naiive about the world, despite being so GenreSavvy. His common sense
* {{Doppelganger}}: Kira for Kurokochōhime. Although, she has to wear contacts and dye her hair to do so.
* EmptyEyes: After speaking with Clara, Kurokochōhime dons these.
* FictionalCountry: Rolitania.
* FriendlessBackground: Samuel, very much so. He hardly interacts with most of his class before meeting Kuro. Earlier, he had been involved with an upperclassman [[spoiler: who was just stringing him along]].
* ForTheEvulz: Clara’s reason for doing everything.
* {{Hologram}}: Holographic displays and advertisements are nothing special in the cities—except the ‘Special District,’ which has a light pollution policy.
* HolographicDisguise: Although holograms are the norm, there are no holographic suits. This, however, is contradicted, then justified by Chapter 15, since, Kurokochōhime is the one who invented the technology, after all. It’s also a
* ImColdSoCold: A variation of the trope was used, although it was averted by [[spoiler: Kurokochōhime]], it was somewhat justified, since it was snowing.
* InterruptedSuicide: Well, a gas station bathroom isn’t the ‘‘best’’ place to try a suicide, especially if you leave the door unlocked. This has happened twice, if you count the second timeline, and for two different reasons.
* DiedInYourArmsTonight: Happens twice, but is averted once.
* DoubleStandardAbuseFemaleOnMale: Although he [[IJustWantToBeSpecial doesn’t mind]] being smacked with a riding crop, Samuel is punished for not ‘trying hard enough’ to lift the blocks with his PK. Doubles as a ShoutOut.
* DrivenToSuicide: Apparantly, [[spoiler: Samuel]] was so upset over being manipulated by the school’s most popular meangirl that he tried to kill himself.
** [[spoiler: Kuro]] also. Why she was acting that way is unclear, but evidently Clara had a lot to do with it.
* EvenEvilHasStandards: Apparently, 8-Track will allow for last goodbyes between lovers. But that doesn’t stop him from being evil.
* [[PsychicChildren Esper Children]]: Kira and Soul (mentioned briefly) are mentioned as such.
* GenkiGirl: Belle is shown to be somewhat genki at times. So much so that it contributes to her only real [[spoiler: Esper power. Namely, ‘‘teleportation.’’]]
* NamesToRunAwayFrom/ThePerson: The Guillotine, also known as [[{{Narm}} 8-Track]]. His title is quite literal. [[spoiler: That poor soldier. All he did was ask a simple question.]]
* NoHoldsBarredBeatdown: Happens offscreen to [[spoiler: Kurokochōhime]], who, despite being an excellent fighter in previous timelines, [[spoiler: is bloodied and mangled]] by the time that Sam shows up.
* OffWithHisHead: A random solider who questions [[spoiler: 8-Track]] is the unfortunate recipient of his blade.
* PreMeeting: The two main characters, Sam and Kuro, both meet in a very…strange way.
* [[ShowWithinAShow Story Within a Story]]: Mrs. Brooke is seen reading a manga called “Hollow Voices”, which is actually the name of the series that the author has written. The first book being about [[Literature/PleaseLetMeBeASeiyuu Seiyuu in America.]]
* TheLostLenore: Being a male example, [[spoiler: Samuel]] is this for his entire army. Due to time travel, of course, he’s alive, much to the joy of everyone who knew him.
* TooCoolToLive: Future![[spoiler:Samuel]]. Since, an Esper who can create matter from ‘‘virtually nothing’’ is actually quite the terrifying idea. Especially since he can manipulate existing matter, as well. He even got so powerful that he could make others see reality as he sees it--as an {{Animesque}} reality. Hence the nickname ‘Reality Breaker’. However, due to his naturally gentle nature, and mostly defensive strategies, it overlaps with TooGoodForThisSinfulEarth.
* TwinTelepathy: Samuel once joked about having this with his sister Belle, when they were younger.
* NinetyPercentOfYourBrain: What the E-23 serum added to [[spoiler:America’s]] drinking water does to part of the population.
* MeaningfulRename: Kurokochōhime. Her name, when translated, means “Black Butterfly Princess.” She doubles as both the ButterflyOfDeathAndRebirth, and the ButterflyOfDoom([[spoiler:for those who were responsible for Sam’s death]]).
* PsychicNosebleed: Samuel when he practices with his powers. Kurokochōhime in the flashback.
* [[PsychicPowers Esper Powers]]: There are several mental powers mentioned in the series. All of them are described as “Psychokinesis” or “PK”. The people who use such powers are called Espers. They are ranked not by level, but by class, and come in several different types. [[MindOverMatter Telekinesis]] is apparently the ‘standard’ set of powers that you receive when you become an Esper. Not all people are able to move things with their mind, however, and usually develop a second, stronger ability. [[TeleportersAndTransporters Teleportation]] also comes with the ‘standard set’, but it takes far too much concentration and effort for most to want to master it.
** Samuel apparently can move things with his mind, but that power is severely limited. His confirmed abilities include: Biopsychokinesis, Teleportation(also limited), [[spoiler: acting as a PsychicLink for his army, and [[RealityWarper creating things from nothing.]]]]
** Kurokochōhime’s powers are limited to [[ShockAndAwe Fulgurkinesis]], limited Teleportation, and very strong Telekinesis.
** Kira exhibits some sort of mind control powers upon her first meeting with Sam.
* RevengeBeforeReason: Despite the United States being a much bigger, older country with plenty of allies, Rolitania still picks a fight with them. Because, well, trying to [[spoiler: kill their Queen]] and subsequently invade are definitely reasons to make a world power try to crush you. Even if their only two allies look horrified at what Rolitania has done to defend itself, and may choose not to help you against the incoming threats.
* SetRightWhatOnceWentWrong: The whole premise is based on the fact that Future![[spoiler:Samuel]] died. Of course, driven to grief, his army, led by his wife, invents TimeTravel in order to go back in time to save him.
* WelcomedToTheMasquerade: Samuel is introduced to the world of Espers and time-travelers by none other than [[spoiler:the Queen]] of Rolitania.
* {{Yandere}}: [[spoiler: Kuro]]. She’s so far gone into her obsession that she created an entire country to trap—er, ‘‘save’’ him.

* ForTheEvlulz: Clara’s reason for doing everything.

* WelcomeToTheMasquerade: Samuel is introduced to the world of Espers and time-travelers by none other than [[spoiler:the Queen]] of Rolitania.