Overview

Outline

Kamisato Ayaka is a 5-star playable Sword Cryo character in Genshin Impact.

She is the daughter of the Kamisato Clan and younger sister of Ayato Kamisato, in charge of the clan's internal and external affairs. Being beautiful, dignified, and noble, Ayaka has earned the title Shirasagi Himegimi from those close to her, and is considered a model of perfection in Inazuma. Having more interactions with the common people, Ayaka's reputation exceeds that of her brother.

Personality

Ayaka is a kind-hearted girl with a pleasant temperament who treats others with politeness and courtesy. She holds the people of Inazuma dear to her heart and often goes out of her way to personally assist in all kinds of matters; being a member of the Yashiro Commission, she feels that she must meet the people's needs. She is a perfectionist with an earnest personality. Her dedication often moves people, and those close to her gave her the honorary title of Shirasagi Himegimi (Japanese: 白しら鷺さぎの 姫ひめ君ぎみ Shirasagi no Himegimi, "White Heron Princess"). People in the neighborhood always talk about her with sincere admiration.

Thanks to the influence of Ayaka's excellent upbringing, her heart is as pure as crystallized ice. Just like the splendid colors reflected as the ice crystals spin in the winter air, such is Ayaka's spirit. While the people of Inazuma love her, it is also well known that she has very few friends due to her upbringing — Thoma (Genshin Impact) is her only known friend until she met the Traveler. She is also busy to the point that she doesn't have much free time, to begin with, so she has trouble mingling with others. When not burdened with her duties, she shows a tender, cute side to her.

But if you want to capture a heart hanging high in the sky, you must have the ability to climb up the clouds. In other words, Ayaka is eager to associate with people capable of achieving great feats — in her eyes, friendships are dictated by fate, the same way she was destined to wield her frost-covered sword.

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Character Mentions

Ayato Kamisato

I am confident in Ayaka's abilities. But I want her to be able to hold on to her innocence. She shouldn't have to get personally involved in power struggles, or confront the darker side of life head-on. As her older brother, it's my job to shield her from all of that... Heh, just... between the two of us, of course. Sorry, that got a little more private a little more quickly than I'd intended.

Greetings. Ayaka has mentioned you on numerous occasions — alas, my schedule has been rather busier than anticipated recently, which belated our first meeting until today. Kamisato Ayato, head of the Kamisato Clan. Delighted to make your acquaintance.

Ayaka was always scared of thunder as a child — until one day, mother told her that the sound of thunder is the voice of the Almighty Shogun. After that, she would start focusing intensely every time she heard the sound of thunder, as if by concentrating hard enough, she'd be able to hear exactly what Her Excellency was saying.

Yoimiya? Ah, the fireworks store owner. Yes, a most... spirited young lady. The Kamisato Clan is on rather close terms with her. She is around the same age as Ayaka, and the two get along very well. I trust her direct and outspoken disposition won't lead Ayaka astray. Ayaka has always been staunchly true to herself, ever since she was a young child.

Thoma (Genshin Impact)

Milady is in all respects a well-rounded person: erudite, compassionate, well-mannered, and elegant... The one thing she could do better is to speak her mind more. In fact, watch out for this the next time you're talking to her — sometimes, she looks like she's about to say something, but then she holds back. If that happens, keep asking her opinion, see if you can encourage her to open up a little.

Traveler

Paimon (Genshin Impact): Hmmm...

Traveler: Paimon, you look so serious today.

Paimon (Genshin Impact): That's because Paimon's thinking about serious things.

Paimon (Genshin Impact): Paimon's jealous of people from wealthy and influential families. They have an endless supply of Mora and mountains of delicious food to eat...

Traveler: I can't disagree. Those are exactly the things you're fond of.

Paimon (Genshin Impact): But after getting to know Ayaka better, Paimon realized that a young lady from a noble family can also have her share of hardships.

Paimon (Genshin Impact): She needs to shoulder her clan's duties and responsibilities. She works so hard and has very little time for herself.

Paimon (Genshin Impact): Ayaka must be exhausted, she should try to relax a bit...

Paimon (Genshin Impact): Ah, that's right! Let's invite Ayaka to the next festival!

Paimon (Genshin Impact): If she got an invite from us, there's no way she'd refuse.

Traveler: Yeah, I'd like to go to another festival with her.

Paimon (Genshin Impact): Besides, if Ayaka's around, she can pick up the tab for us...

Traveler: ...I should've seen that coming...

Paimon (Genshin Impact): Ayaka gives a sense of noble elegance with every gesture she makes.

Traveler: Can you do an Ayaka impression, Paimon?

Paimon (Genshin Impact): Let's give it a try.

Paimon (Genshin Impact): "Oh my, you've been picking mushrooms so earnestly just to make Chicken-Mushroom Skewers for me?"

Paimon (Genshin Impact): "How cute..."

Traveler: That was nothing like Ayaka. But...

Traveler: Even though you didn't sound like yourself, it didn't feel completely out of place for you either...

("How cute" means "O kawaii koto..." (お可愛いこと). This is an easter egg for Paimon's Japanese voice actress - Aoi Koga, who also did this voice line for Kaguya Shinomiya in Kaguya-Sama: Love is War. )

Yoimiya

We cooperate a lot due to work. Unlike people in the other two Commissions, she always lets me finish speaking and answers me seriously without showing any impatience. I'd say that the word "ladylike" was practically made just for her.

We once discussed matters concerning the summer festival deep into the night. We were both really tired, and I invited her to go take a bath. But when she heard that it involved many people bathing in the same pool, she went red in an instant! That was when I first learned that noble ladies can't use public baths.

Ayaka once asked me during a ritual at the shrine if I could prepare some fireworks for the Lady Guuji Yae's leisure. I thought to myself, "isn't the Lady Guuji supposed to sit inside the shrine throughout the ritual?" So I watched her the whole time during the ritual, wondering how she'd like to release fireworks. I waited, and I waited, and then Ayaka came over at length to tell me that the Lady Guuji was most pleased. I mean, what? She'd already released the fireworks? Was the person sitting inside the shrine not her, then?

Sayu

As the eldest daughter of the Kamisato Clan, she always looks very graceful and elegant. But she got one of the shrine maidens to keep tabs on me and make sure I don't slack off... Why would she do that?

Guuji Yae

I'm very fond indeed of the Yashiro Commission girl. She adroitly handles every matter that comes before her. Unfortunately, it's often thankless work. Pity. Were she not a member of the Kamisato Clan, I would have long since snatched her up for the Yae Publishing House.

Hmm... ugh, what a headache. What should I have for lunch? Not Fried Tofu again, I'm in the mood for something a little lighter today. Ah — I know. I haven't seen the Yashiro Commission girl in a while. Let's get her to make us a little something.

Gorou (Genshin Impact)

The Yashiro Commission operates as part of the Shogunate, but on many issues they tend to side with the people of Inazuma. In fact, the Shirasagi Himegimi has managed to establish an excellent reputation for herself, despite facing pressure from both sides. I suppose she must know how to keep her composure at all times and navigate sensitive situations tactfully... There's much I could learn from her.

Kaedehara Kazuha

I'm sure everyone living in Inazuma has heard of the "Shirasagi Himegimi." The lady of the Kamisato Clan is as perfect as a person can be, though our paths have seldom crossed. I wonder what she thinks of the state of Inazuma today?

Kujou Sara

In the Kujou household, normally the only sound to be heard is that of soldiers training in the dojo. But in the Kamisato household, there is the sound of music, dance, bickering, and laughter... I have heard that Miss Kamisato is skilled in the game of Go, and have always hoped for an occasion to pay her a visit, but... I also worry that someone of a serious demeanor like myself may not quite fit in there.

Raiden Shogun

Kamisato... One of the most distinguished clans in all of Inazuma. Eh? That's exactly what the Shogun said? Well, A—Ayaka's also well-versed in the art of the sword.

Shikanoin Heizou

I'm barely acquainted with the daughter of the Kamisato Clan. I'm glad that I'm not from some sort of prestigious family like that... it's definitely not the kind of life for me.