Hinata Kazunori

Hinata Kazunori (一範 日向) was an El Kadsreian author who dominated the children's literature market for much of the late 20th century. Before becoming an author, she taught literature at various schools across Glonisla.

The Rainbow Mirror series (1989-2006)
Following the decline of her short stories, she wanted to write children's novels to fulfill her needs. Her husband suggested writing a novel where a girl must find a gemstone to rapidly grow into a nubile woman in order to find love from a man. Her husband also suggested setting the series in magical environments. In 1991, the first novel in the series, Akari Kagamine and the Rainbow Mirror, was published and became a smash hit, spawning an anime and numerous merchandise.

Decline of health and death (2006-2014)
Kazunori underwent a gastric bypass surgery in the fall of 2007 due to unstable health conditions. She stated that she had been suffering from obesity since she was a teenager. In 2011, she was diagnosed with esophageal cancer and underwent surgery to remove the tumor. On July 13, 2014, she was pronounced dead at the Glonisla Hospital after the cancer had returned. She was survived by her husband, two children, and four grandchildren.