In visual novels, characters are not just simple drawings but a conduit for readers to empathize with emotions.

The key to creating appealing characters lies not merely in their appearance or personality, but in their 'Motivation,' which is the reason they act.

1. Motivation that starts from deficiency Great characters begin in a state of lack. Fundamental deficiencies such as revenge, love, recognition, or survival become a powerful engine that drives the character to make choices within the story. Readers feel empathy when they see the character struggling to fill their deficiency.

2. The conflict between external goals and internal desires Characters should have an outwardly visible 'Goal' and an 'Internal Need' that they themselves may not fully understand. For example, when a character chasing the external goal of 'winning' discovers the internal need for 'trust with companions' during the process, depth is added to the narrative.

3. Visualize the moment of choice Visual novels are a genre of 'choices.' If the character's motivation is clear, the choices presented to the reader become moments that test 'the character's beliefs' rather than simple yes/no options.

Set up situations that conflict with motivations to make readers ponder. Appealing characters remain in the reader's memory for a long time. Reassess what your character is currently yearning for.

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