When deciding on a story, she first creates the names, then the plot: Najika's name—meaning "seven", "rainbow" and "fragrance"—was designed to be "ethnically ambiguous" and carry a sense of nature, while Daichi and Sora's names, meaning "earth" and "sky" respectively, were meant "to match hers". Akane's name, which means "deep red," was intended to evoke the evening sun for the reader.
When developing her story, she first establishes the characters' identities, then crafts the narrative: Najika's name—meaning "seven", "rainbow" and "fragrance"—was chosen to be "culturally neutral" and symbolize nature, while Daichi and Sora's names, meaning "earth" and "sky" respectively, were selected to harmonize with hers. Akane's name, which means "deep red," was intended to represent the evening sun for the reader.