The Flower Meanings behind each P5R Flower Keychain Merch
After pre-ordering the P5R flower keychain merch, I decided delve into the flower meanings that each PT character is associated with in the new flower keychain merch.
Iโm going to research into the Hanakotoba (่ฑ่จ่) meaning of these flowers, the English meanings, and the relevant flower essences to hopefully get the right information. Then Iโll try to connect how they relate to the characters. Understand that what Iโll say may not be 100% right, because this is my own interpretation.
The flower meanings I gotten are based on the Japanese websites and English websites that I looked into. THIS IS GOING TO BE A VERY LONG POST so please excuse any potential grammar mistakes I may have made.
If I ever have time, I might make separate posts for each Phantom Thief regarding the history, folklore and meta of their flowers.
Ren Amamiya - Red China Asters & White Daisies
China Asters are called ่ฆๅคท่ (Ezogiku) or in Katakana, ใจใพใฎใฏ in Japanese.
In Hanakotoba (่ฑ่จ่) China Asters in general mean:
็งใฏใใชใใๆณใใงใใใ (I will think of you)
ๅคๅ (Change / Shapeshift)
ไฟกใใๆ (Believing in Love)
And Red China Asters in particular mean:
ๅคๅใๅฅฝใ (I prefer change)
The English meaning of these Asters are:
Daintiness (Gentle and Kind personality)
Afterthought (Remembering someone who is no longer with you / Thinking if things should have happened differently)
And the Red color in an Aster is the color of passion that expresses strong emotions towards these meanings.
So basically China Asters mean Change and Recollection (Remembering something/someone), and โ็งใฏใใชใใๆณใใงใใใ (I will think of you)โ.
Note: There are 2 different classifications of Aster flowers. One is the Shion (ใทใชใณ) Aster. The other is the China (ใจใพใฎใฏ) Aster. There is no such thing as a red Shion Aster. China Asters on the other hand, comes with a variety of colors including red. Therefore, the red asters are China Asters.
Shion Asters tend to have the meaning: โๅใๅฟใใชใ (I wonโt forget you)โ. China Asters tend to have a similar meaning which is: โ็งใฏใใชใใๆณใใงใใใ (I will think of you)โ. This indicates remembering someone who is no longer with you, or when they are far away and separated from you. It seems that Asters in general involve remembering someone and not wanting to forget them.
How this connects to Ren:
Since Red Asters in particular mean โchangeโ, I think this refers to how Ren is a โshapeshifterโ (from the Beneath the Mask song), since he is a WildCard user who uses different personas and masks. I think the โๅคๅใๅฅฝใ (I prefer change) โ meaning refers to how Ren wanted to reform society as a Phantom Thief.
China Asters in general also mean โrecollectionโ, I think this refers to what happened between Ren and Akechi. Ren deeply regretted how he wasnโt able to save Akechi in the engine room and wanted things to happen differently between them (Like peacefully playing chess with Akechi in his room in the โBad Endingโ).ย For Akechi to be present and by his sideโฆthat was his wish in the dream world. This can also refer to how Akechi said โIf only we had met a few years earlierโฆโ. Recollection is also connected to the "็งใฏใใชใใๆณใใงใใใ (I will think of you)โ meaning. Ren still remembers his promise with Akechi, even after the dream world ended. Akechi was separated from him twice but Ren still carries Akechiโs glove with him, thinking of him.
The meaning of these flowers are probably connected to the meaning of Akechiโs Forget-Me-Nots that I will mention later in this post.
Daisies are called ้่ (Hinagiku) or just ใใคใธใผ (Daisy) in Japanese.
In Hanakotoba (่ฑ่จ่) Daisies in general mean:
็ดๆฝ (Innocence / Purity)
็พไบบ (Beautiful person)
And White Daisies in particular mean:
The English meanings of these Daisies are:
If the Daisy color is White then that specifically means โInnocenceโ and โPurityโ.
How this connects to Ren:ย
Ren has his own sense of justice and righteousness, and he believes that what heโs doing is for the greater good. He is the Trickster who brings hope and drives away ruin. Shido falsely accused Ren of assault even though Renโs innocent. He gotten a criminal record even though he is innocent. Ren started off as a misunderstood heroโฆ and yeah I guess Ren is pretty good-looking too โ็พไบบ (Beautiful person)โ lol.
Ryuji Sakamoto - Sunflowers & Red Ace Hydrangeas
Sunflowers are called ๅๆฅ่ต (Himawari) or in katakana ใใใฏใช in Japanese.
In Hanakotoba (่ฑ่จ่) Sunflowers mean:
็งใฏใใชใใ ใใ่ฆใคใใ (I only have my eyes on you)
ใใชใใๅนธ็ฆใซใใ (I will make you happy)
ๅดๆ (Admiration / Adoration)
ใใชใใฏ็ด ๆดใใใ (You are amazing)
ๅฝใใฎๅฏ (False Riches)
The English meanings of these Sunflowers are:
So basically Sunflowers mean admiring someone or adoring someone and it also means happiness.
How this connects to Ryuji:
Ryuji is Renโs best friend, and he also greatly admires Ren for being the leader of the Phantom Thieves. Ryuji is also the type of guy who is loud, cheerful, and optimistic. This can connect to brightness and happiness.
Hydrangeas are called ็ดซ้ฝ่ฑ (Ajisai) or in katakana ใขใธใตใค in Japanese.
In Hanakotoba (่ฑ่จ่) Hydrangeas mean:
้ซๆ
ข (Boastfulness / Arrogance)
ๅท้
ท (Ruthlessness / Cold-Hearted)
The English meanings of Hydrangeas are:
In Japan, Hydrangeas are usually used to express apology for bad behavior. Thatโs why negative words like ๅท้
ท (Ruthlessness / Cold-Hearted) andย ้ซๆ
ข (Boastfulness / Arrogance) are associated with it. Itโs to apologize for behaving like that.
How this connects to Ryuji:
Ryuji is a delinquent and a troublemaker. However, heโs also the type to apologize for the things he messed up on. One example is Ryuji feeling sorry for his mother because attacking Kamoshida ruined his chances of making things easier for her (like getting an athletic scholarship). Another example is the 3rd Semester where he deeply apologizes to Ren for abandoning him to enjoy the dream world. For ้ซๆ
ข (Boastfulness / Arrogance), Ryuji wanted to have more fame and recognition as the Phantom Thieves were becoming more popular, but that was until the Okumura incident.
Ann Takamaki - Red Roses & Strawberry Blossoms
โA Beautiful Rose has thorns!โ - Ann
Roses are called ่่ (Bara) or they can be just called ใญใผใบ (Rose) in Japanese.
In Hanakotoba (่ฑ่จ่) Roses in general mean:
And Red Roses in particular mean:
ใใชใใๆใใฆใพใ (I love you)
็ฑ็ใชๆ (Passionate Love)
The English meanings of Red Roses are pretty much the same: Passionate Love, Romance, and Beauty. Roses are the most well-known flowers across the world.
How this connects to Ann:
Ann is associated with the Lovers Arcana. Annโs phantom thief attire is also associated around the themes of beauty, lust, and love. This is because her Persona is Carmen, who is a Femme Fatale (An attractive and seductive woman, especially one who is likely to cause distress or disaster to a man who becomes involved with her). Like what Ann said in battle: โA Beautiful Rose has thorns!โ
Strawberries are called ่บ (Ichigo) in Japan.
In Hanakotoba (่ฑ่จ่) Strawberry Blossoms mean:
ๅฐ้ใจๆๆ
(Love and Respect)
ๅนธ็ฆใชๅฎถๅบญ (Happy Family)
ใใชใใฏ็งใๅใฐใใ (You please me)
ๅฎๅ
จใชใๅ (Perfect Goodness)
The English meanings of Strawberry Blossoms are:ย
So basically Strawberry Blossoms mean perfection, love, and righteousness.
The essence of a Strawberry Blossom can help those who are going through a mental loop of fear and anxiety. For people who are worrying themselves to exhaustion and tears.
How this connects to Ann:
Ann is very kind, compassionate, and also cheerful when sheโs with the Phantom Thieves. When it comes to โrighteousnessโ, Ann has moral values and tends to reflect on whether herโs or the PTโs actions are right or wrong. She also has a strong desire to help those in need. I think โperfectionโ connects to how Ann is confidant about her physical appearance, but she also wants to be mentally strong and confidant like the female villains she watched.
The essence of a Strawberry Blossom (a mental loop of fear and anxiety) could connect to what Ann was going through during the Kamoshida arc. She worries a lot about Shiho, and was unfortunately put into a situation where she had to deal with Kamoshidaโs threats and sexual harassment. This is because she feared that Shiho would lose her position in the volleyball team. This situation was so stressful that she suddenly had to talk to Ren about it at the station.
Yusuke Kitagawa - Nemophilas & Lily of the Valleys
Nemophilas (aka Baby Blue Eyes) are called ็ ็ๅ่ (Rurikarakusa) or ย just ใใขใใฃใฉ (Nemophila) in Japanese.
In Hanakotoba (่ฑ่จ่) Nemophilas mean:
ใฉใใงใๆๅ (Success everywhere)
ใใชใใ่จฑใ (I forgive you)
The English meanings of Nemophilas are pretty much the same: Victory and Success.
Nemophilas have essences for anyone who during their childhood, had lack of support from their father figure or had issues with their father figure.
How this connects to Yusuke:
Sure the โsuccessโ meaning could probably connect to Yusuke trying to succeed his art career, but I think the Nemophila essence meaning connects to him more. Yusuke did have a father figure in his childhood who is Madarame. Madarame adopted him shortly after his motherโs death. He became corrupted by his distorted desires and treated Yusuke as a tool to help bolster his fame and riches. Yusuke had issues with Madarameโs abuse and eventually fought against him in the Metaverse.
However Yusuke still have this conflicting case of Stockholm Syndrome towards Madarame and it shows during the 3rd semester. In the dream world, part of Yusukeโs wish was to have Madarame be a supporting and sincere father figure towards him. This can connect to the Nemophila meaning of โfeeling supported and loved, especially by male figuresโ.
One of the birth flower dates for Nemophilas is January 28th, which is Yusukeโs birthday. So these flowers are REALLY for Yusuke!
Lily of the Valleys are called ้ด่ญ (Suzuran) or in katakana ในใบใฉใณ in Japanese.
In Hanakotoba (่ฑ่จ่) Lily of the Valleys mean:
ๅใณๅนธใใ่จชใใ (Return of Happiness)
The English meanings of Lily of the Valleys are:
You made my life complete
So basically the Lily of the Valley flowers mean โReturn of Happinessโ but it could also mean โMotherhoodโ, because this flower is considered to be the perfect flower for the month of May, and Motherโs Day takes place in May. On May 1st, it is a custom to give a loved one Lily of the Valleys.
Lily of the Valley also has essences for those who are yearning or desiring relationships that are unattainable.
How this connects to Yusuke:
The โๅใณๅนธใใ่จชใใ (Return of Happiness)โ meaning could refer to Yusuke becoming part of the Phantom Thieves and obtaining new friends. The PTs saved him from Madarame. Note that Yusuke first met the Phantom Thieves on the month of May, and Lily of the Valleys are heavily associated with that month.
I think this also relates to the Sayuri painting. The true form of the Sayuri painting expresses motherhood. The woman in the painting is holding a baby. Yusukeโs mother created this painting of herself happily holding her newborn son in her arms. โYearning for relationships that are unattainableโ could probably refer to how Yusuke deep down yearn for parental love. His biological parents arenโt present in his life and Madarame is a corrupted father figure. I mentioned before that part of Yusukeโs wish in the dream world was to have Madarame be a supporting and sincere father figure towards him.
Makoto Niijima - Canterbury Bells & Pink Tree Peonies
Canterbury Bells (aka Bellflowers), are called ใซใณใใใฅใฉ (Campanula) in Japanese.
In Hanakotoba (่ฑ่จ่) Canterbury Bells mean:
ๆใใๅใใ (Telling your Thoughts)
The English meanings of Canterbury Bells are:
So basically Canterbury bells mean โGratitudeโ and โTelling your Thoughtsโ.
The essence of Canterbury Bells are for those who are stressed and cannot think for themselves. Canterbury Bells can help clear their minds so that they can stand up for themselves and make their own decisions.
How this connects to Makoto:
Before she joined the Phantom Thieves, Makoto was considered to be an obedient โgood girl type of pushoverโ who followed the rules and couldnโt make her own decisions. During the Kaneshiro arc, so many things were happening to her at once such as the Principal giving her a difficult task, Sae getting angry at her during dinner, and Goro calling her a pushover. All of this really stressed her because her obedience is suffocating her. This connects to the โๆใใๅใใ (Telling your Thoughts)โ meaning because it wasnโt until she entered Kaneshiroโs palace that she was finally able to speak her mind and stand up for herself.ย
One of the birth flower dates for Canterbury Bells is April 23rd, which is Makotoโs birthday. So these flowers are REALLY for Makoto!
Tree Peonies are called ็กไธน (Botan) or in katakana ใใฟใณ in Japanese.
In Hanakotoba (่ฑ่จ่) Tree Peonies mean:
็่
ใฎ้ขจๆ ผ (Personality of a King)
ๅฏ่ฒด (Wealth and Honor)
ใฏใซใใฟ (Bashfulness)
ๆใใใ (Compassion)
The English meanings of Tree Peonies are:
In Japan, Tree Peonies are well-respected and known to be called the โKing of Flowersโ (่ฑใฎ็ๆง) or the โKing of a Hundred Flowersโ (็พ่ฑใฎ็). The reason why theyโre called that is because back in history, Tree Peonies were used to decorate throne rooms and royal palaces. Thatโs why Tree Peonies tend to have meanings relating to royalty and honor.
The essence of Peonies are for those who are overworking themselves and trying to work hard for everything.
How this connects to Makoto:
Makotoโs code name is โQueenโ, because of her bossy and strict personality. This also connects to the โ็่
ใฎ้ขจๆ ผ (Personality of a King)โ meaning. Makotoโs bossy personality can be a King-like trait. Also a Queen is just a royal female version of a King. Makoto also worked hard to keep her grades in check and studied a lot in order to go to a good college. This could connect to the Peony essence for trying to work hard for everything. Makoto also drove a lot in P5 Strikers and exhausted herself from it. This could mean that Makoto is also the type to overwork herself.
The โใฏใซใใฟ (Bashfulness)โ meaning could probably connect to how Makoto has vulnerable or cute sides to her. She is scared of paranormal activity and have cute buchimaru merch in her room.
Futaba Sakura - Dandelions & Red Carnations
Dandelions are called ่ฒๅ
ฌ่ฑ (Tanpopo) or in katakana ใฟใณใใ in Japanese.
In Hanakotoba (่ฑ่จ่) Dandelions mean:
ๆใฎ็ฅ่จ (Oracle of Love)
็ๅฟใฎๆ (Sincere Love)
The English meanings of Dandelions are:
Dandelions are known to be a fortune-telling flower which is why words like โ็ฅ่จ (Oracle)โ are associated with it. It seems like Dandelions also mean โHappinessโ but also โSeparationโ.
How this connects to Futaba:
Obviously Futabaโs code name is โOracleโ, so all of the โ็ฅ่จ (Oracle)โ andย โๆใฎ็ฅ่จ (Oracle of Love)โ meanings of this flower connects to her. The โๅฅ้ข (Separation)โ meaning could refer to how Futaba is separated from her mother because her mother died. The โๅนธ็ฆ (Happiness)โ meaning probably refers to how Futaba became happy again and gained new friends after the Phantom Thieves saved her.
One of the birth flower dates for Dandelions is February 19th, which is Futabaโs birthday. So these flowers are REALLY for Futaba!
Carnations are called ใซใผใใผใทใงใณ (Carnation) in Japanese.
In Hanakotoba (่ฑ่จ่) Carnations in general mean:
็กๅขใงๆทฑใๆ (Innocent and Deep Love)
And Red Carnations in particular mean:
ๆฏใธใฎๆ (A Motherโs Love)
The English meanings of Carnations are:
Carnations are known to symbolize Motherโs Day which is why โๆฏใธใฎๆ (A Motherโs Love)โ is associated with it. The Red color of that flower in particular are used the most for Motherโs Day.
How this connects to Futaba:
Futaba loves her mother (Wakaba) a lot and she also misses her mother a lot. The whole Futaba Palace arc was about Futaba struggling to overcome her motherโs death. She later realized in her Palace that her mother doesnโt hate her and still loves her. This connects to the โๆฏใธใฎๆ (A Motherโs Love)โ meaning. Futaba deep down still hasnโt overcome her motherโs death and it shows in the 3rd semester. Futabaโs wish in the dream world was to have Wakaba still alive. Futaba knew it wasnโt real early on, but she still rolled with it anyway because โIf I got to see my mom again, then it was okayโฆโ. She eventually apologized to Ren for this though.
Haru Okumura - Pink Roses & Hypericum Berries
As you already know, in Hanakotoba (่ฑ่จ่) Roses in general mean:
But Pink Roses in particular mean:
ใใจใใ (Graceful / Ladylike)
ๅฏๆใไบบ (Cute person)
็พใใๅฐๅฅณ (Beautiful Girl)
The English meanings of Pink Roses are:
Annโs Red Roses represent passionate love and romance. Haruโs Pink Roses on the other hand, have a different meaning. Pink Roses are more associated with beauty and grace.
How this connects to Haru:
Haru is the โBeauty Thiefโ, and is associated with the themes of classy elegance, beauty and grace. This is because her Persona is Milady, who is a sophisticated and elegant woman. Itโs also because Haru is rich. Haru is familiar with what itโs like to live in a high-class lifestyle.
Hypericum are called ใใใชใซใ (Hypericum) in Japanese
In Hanakotoba (่ฑ่จ่) Hypericums mean:
ๆฒใใฟใฏ็ถใใชใ (Sadness that doesnโt last)
The English meanings of Hypericums are:
Hypericums are usually given to those who are grieving or lost a loved one. They are also known to relieve depression, because the medicine that uses this plant are antidepressants. Hypericums are also used to drive away devils, witches, sorcery, and misfortune. This is the reason why Hypericums have โๆฒใใฟใฏ็ถใใชใ (Sadness that doesnโt last)โ as its meaning.
How this connects to Haru:
I think this is connected to how Haru lost her father and she was really sad about it. Hypericums are for those โwho are grieving or lost a loved oneโ. The meaning of โdriving away devils, witches, sorcery, and misfortuneโ could refer to how Haru had to fight against her father in the Metaverse in order to stop his corruption and save anyone (and herself) who were affected by his distorted desires. Even after the Okumura arc, she still grieved about her father to the point that her wish in the dream world was to have her father alive again.
The โๆฒใใฟใฏ็ถใใชใ (Sadness that doesnโt last)โ meaning could refer to Haru joining the Phantom Thieves and not being sad anymore. Her new friends relieved her depression.
Sumire Yoshizawa - Babyโs Breaths & Blue Star Milkweeds
Babyโs Breaths (aka Gypsophilas) are called ใใใฟ่ (Kasumisou) in Japanese.
In Hanakotoba (่ฑ่จ่) Babyโs Breaths mean:
ๆธ
ใใใชๅฟ (Pure Heart)
ๆฐธ้ ใฎๆ (Everlasting Love)
The English meanings of Babyโs Breaths are:
So basically Babyโs Breath mean โInnocenceโ, โPurityโ, and โEverlasting Loveโ.
How this connects to Sumire:
The name of the flower. In Japanese, Babyโs Breaths are called โKasumiโ (ใใใฟ) in hiragana. The name of Sumireโs twin sister is also in hiragana: ใใใฟ ย ่ณๆพค (Kasumi Yoshizawa). It appears that Kasumi is named after the Babyโs Breath flower. Sumire on the other hand, is named after Violets, and Violets are called ย ใใฟใ่ (Sumiresou). What is the Hanakotoba meaning of Violets? โ็ฝๆผๅคข (Daydreaming)โ and โใใชใใฎใใจใง้ ญใใใฃใฑใ (You Occupy my Thoughts)โ.
Kasumi = Babyโs Breaths (Innocence, Pure Heart)
Sumire = Violets (Daydreaming, You Occupy my Thoughts)
Sumire was the first to be affected by Marukiโs power. Her cognition was changed, causing her to believe that sheโs Kasumi. This is connected to the โ็ฝๆผๅคข (Daydreaming)โ meaning. During her time being Kasumi, she was completely oblivious that sheโs not Kasumi. This could connect to the โInnocenceโ meaning.
Itโs also the reason why the Sumire keychain have Babyโs Breaths flowers instead of Violets. This is the Sumire that thinks sheโs Kasumi. ย
The โๆฐธ้ ใฎๆ (Everlasting Love)โ meaning could probably refer to the bond between the two sisters.
The Blue Star Milkweeds (aka Tweedias) are called ใใซใผในใฟใผ (BlueStars) in Japanese.ย
In Hanakotoba (่ฑ่จ่) BlueStars mean:
ๅนธ็ฆใชๆ (Happy Love)
่นใใๅฟ (Rainbow Hearts)
ไฟกใใใๅฟ (Hearts that believe in each other)
The English meaning of BlueStars are:
BlueStars are one of the common flowers that are used in weddings in a brideโs bouquet. I guess thatโs why meanings like โๅนธ็ฆใชๆ (Happy Love)โ and โไฟกใใใๅฟ (Hearts that believe in each other)โ are associated with it.
The essence of BlueStars are associated with dream and reality. It helps balance the ability to daydream with the need to keep one foot fully grounded in reality.
How this connects to Sumire:
Sumireโs 3rd tier Persona Ella, represents Cinderella during her wedding day. The blue color of the BlueStars could also refer to the color of Sumireโs 1st Persona, Cendrillon.
But the essence of BlueStars seem to connect to her more. Regarding the Inharmonious Expression, Sumire wasnโt able to accept reality at first, and wanted to stay being Kasumi in the dream world. This could connect to her lack of ability to move forward and her inability to travel to another dimension (Reality). Then during her time in the 3rd semester with the Phantom Thieves and Akechi, Sumire eventually gained the courage to accept herself. She was finally able to keep one foot fully grounded in reality.
Goro Akechi - Lobelias & Pink Forget-Me-Nots
Lobelias are called ใญใใชใข (Lobelia) in Japanese.
In Hanakotoba (่ฑ่จ่) Lobelias mean:
ๆชๆ (Malevolence / Evil Intentions)
ใใคใๆใใใ (Always Charming)
The English meanings of Lobelias are:ย
So basically Lobelias symbolizes โMalevolenceโ. The reason why Lobelias have these negative meanings is because even though these flowers look pretty, they are really toxic flowers that can kill you.
How this connects to Goro:
Goroโs true nature is full of malevolence and hate. He had caused psychotic breakdowns, had killed some people, and had attempted to betray the Phantom Thieves and kill Ren. His hatred comes from his desire for revenge against Shido, because Shido is the one who ruined his life as well as his motherโs. The 3rd semester showed this side of him even more. He is more ruthless, vulgar, aggressive, and wildly feral especially towards shadows. He takes great pleasure in killing them. Goro can also make himself go berserk by using โCall of Chaosโ on himself.ย
Goro being a murderer and taking pleasure in killing things can connect to how the Lobelia flowers are really toxic and can kill you.ย
The โใใคใๆใใใ (Always Charming)โ meaning could refer to how Goro is still pretty and charming despite showing is feral side. Like come on, look at this baby face:
Forget-Me-Nots are called ๅฟใใช่ (Wasurenakusa) in Japanese.ย
In Hanakotoba (่ฑ่จ่) Forget-Me-Nots in general mean:
็งใๅฟใใชใใง (Donโt forget me)
And Pink Forget-Me-Nots in particular mean:ย
็ๅฎใฎๅๆ
(True Friendship)
The English meanings of Forget-Me-Nots are:ย
The meanings of โTrue Loveโ and โDonโt Forget Meโ came from legends of tragic romances in medieval times.
The essence of Forget-Me-Nots are for those who never fully resolved their isolation and abandonment issues after experiencing the death of an important family member or friend during childhood.
How this connects to Goro:
The โ็งใๅฟใใชใใง (Donโt forget me)โ and โRemembranceโ meanings refers to what happened between Goro and Ren. Goro made a promise with Ren and gave Ren one of his gloves. But then Goro โdiedโ in the Engine Room and Ren was devastated about it. Ren still kept the glove that Goro gave him and remembers him from it. This can also relate to the meaning of the China Asters that Ren is associated with: "็งใฏใใชใใๆณใใงใใใ (I will think of you)โ, and also relates to โMemory of a dead personโ.
The โ็ๅฎใฎๅๆ
(True Friendship)โ meaning from the Pink Forget-Me-Nots in particular could refer to how in P5R, Goro now has a manual confidant. Ren is able to have an โopen and honest relationshipโ with Goro because of this.
The essence of Forget-Me-Nots also relates to Goro. Goro does indeed have isolation and abandonment issues. He mentioned how heโs an unwanted bastard child, and in the engine room he mentioned how he wanted to be loved. He also deep down wanted to be acknowledged by Shido since Shido is his only biological link. Shido of course took advantage of that. All of this is because during Goroโs childhood, his mother committed suicide, leaving him feeling alone and unwanted. The death of an important family member.
Since Forget-Me-Nots gotten their name from tragic romances, this can connect to how ShuAke is a tragic and angsty romance as well. Since they have an โopen and honest relationshipโ, their โ็ๅฎใฎๅๆ
(True Friendship)โ can turn into โ็ๅฎใฎๆ (True Love)โ as the story progresses. Alsoโฆ their flowers communicated to each other like:
Goro: ็งใๅฟใใชใใง (Donโt forget me)
Ren: ็งใฏใใชใใๆณใใงใใใใ ๅใๅฟใใชใ (I will think of you. I wonโt forget you)
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Whewโฆ. I gotta say, making this post has made me learn a lot about flowers and the flower language. Thanks to this new knowledge, I will consider using the meaning of flowers in my future video projects from now on. Making this post also made me delve into the meta of the other Phantom Thieves and I began to like them more because of it.ย
Like I said, my interpretations arenโt 100% correct, so make what you will with this knowledge.ย
