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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Minior is likely based on a {{wp|meteor}}, which are colloquially known as "falling stars" or "shooting stars". The colors of its exposed core roughly correspond with those of a classic {{wp|rainbow}}, or {{wp|ROYGBIV}}. Additionally, Minior's exposed core design may take inspiration from the Portuguese and Japanese star-shaped candy ''{{wp|konpeitō}}'', while its Meteor Form could be a reference to {{wp|gashapon}} machines, which | Minior is likely based on a {{wp|meteor}}, which are colloquially known as "falling stars" or "shooting stars". The colors of its exposed core roughly correspond with those of a classic {{wp|rainbow}}, or {{wp|ROYGBIV}}. Additionally, Minior's exposed core design may take inspiration from the Portuguese and Japanese star-shaped candy ''{{wp|konpeitō}}'', while its Meteor Form could be a reference to {{wp|gashapon}} machines, which dispense toys in capsules — the toy a machine gives is random each time, and the capsule must be opened to see it, just as Minior must break its outer shell to reveal which color it is. | ||
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