Note: Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch belongs to Michiko Yomote and Pink Hanamori.
Humans had always claimed to be the intelligent species and the most superior of animals, as seen from scientific observations in history and particular excerpts of religious texts. However, this does not appear to be the case, as there exists another species. Just by telling from a glance, few may claim that the other species surpasses humans (Hashimoto, XXXX).
There have been stories and tales told by of a world deep in the oceans, unable to be seen by humans - those living on the lands upon the watery surface. Such tales mention that there exists a thriving civilisation; those who inhabit the marine world are known as Mermaids.
These mermaids share the same appearance as the humans, at least on the upper half. Their lower half is a fishtail, rather than a pair of legs and feet. Alongside that, they can breathe in water and telepathically communicate with other mermaids and underwater animals. All this and many more abilities are what humans did not have. However, there was one thing the mermaids can harness that humans ever so desired – an innate form of magic power.
With that innate magic being a part of their life force, mermaids were able to take on the appearance of humans and live among them, and return to their true form whenever their entire body or at least their 'legs' are soaked or submerged in water.
Another power, which can only be harnessed by very few mermaids, was the ability to sing. With their songs powered by their feelings and emotions, it can impact almost anything or anyone. The songs that the mermaids sing are given by Aqua Regina, a goddess of the sea that the mermaids worship. Mermaids who can sing are deemed royalty, going by the title of Princess. As the world has seven oceans, there are seven mermaid princesses, who channel their voices with a one-of-a-kind pearl. These pearls are not only the mermaid princesses' life force but also a powerful symbol of pride for their respective kingdoms.
But despite their wondrous and mystical abilities, their life force has one lethal drawback. If a mermaid reveals her true identity to a human, she would turn into bubbles and seafoam and cease to exist.
Such an inherent curse would drive any mermaid to fear, discouraging them from dwelling upon the surface or at least, never mingling with humans. Yet, one generation of mermaid princesses slipped through this wall for the sake of their kingdoms to hide from an evil threat. However, they would be put to the test against that curse – some of the mermaid princesses fell in love with humans, and these newfound feelings for another race fuelled their power and will to protect both their homes. Even though the humans were unaware (within reason), they genuinely return the love that the mermaids gave them.
These are the stories of how both mermaids and humans made their love a reality, and how it affected their futures and the next generation's. Redemption between old enemies, a persistent and unwavering spirit of love, the discovery of a new enemy, and many more. It had been thirty years since they first met, and their actions between those years shake the very wall of fear, and the worlds separated by it.
While mermaids would indeed perish from revealing their identity to humans, there were various loopholes and ways to avoid this fate. If a human discovers the mermaid's identity by accident or on their own, the mermaid will not die. A mermaid can also give clues to a human about their identity without telling them directly or revealing their true self (Hashimoto, XXXX).
Hello there, name's Eucalyptus Paper. Whilst I've written fan stories before, this is the first I've written about Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch. I came across this manga and anime while scrolling through various types of anime, and I fell in love with it. Fairy tales hold a deep place in my heart when I was young, and seeing these twists of it by others is just as charming. So yeah, I hope you enjoy what's to come, and do review and let me know how you like (or dislike) it.
Coming up: What in the world happened in those 30 years? A pink mermaid princess is eager to know the story behind some of the mermaid princesses and former mermaid princesses, especially her mother and father.