Guardian of the Snowfields

Against the snow-covered Hokkaido mountain range, a blonde girl stands proudly wearing traditional Ainu attire. Her white attush robe paired with a headband featuring purple embroidered patterns and a golden obi creates a unique atmosphere blending tradition with fantasy, while the fur cloak draped over her shoulders shows readiness for the harsh winter cold. Her determined expression in purple eyes and the decorative cord held in one hand reveal her presence as a guardian of the snowfields, with the snow-laden conifers and blue sky behind completing the majestic northern landscape. A piece where the bravery of a girl who has become the guardian of the snow country shines through.