Hana

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Yurikawa Hana (华)
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Occupation/Role	High school student; Yotsuya Miko’s friend and partner
Status	Alive 146
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Background / History

Hana was initially an ordinary student unaware that ghosts existed. Miko first notices malevolent ghosts clinging to her at school, while Hana remains focused on everyday concerns such as snacks and food 3. Her naturally abundant Life Energy repels weaker ghosts but also makes her a conspicuous target for powerful ones, which are drawn to it as a potential food source 19 21 24.

Her Life Energy is continually replenished by food, explaining her unusually large appetite and frequent hunger. Miko recognizes that this energy draws ghosts toward Hana and begins making talismans, masking her aura, and hunting ghosts to keep her safe 20 21 23. After Hana enters the Cursed Building to help find a lost dog, Miko rescues her from the Kimono Ghost and uses a Womb Talisman to block her memory of the incident 21 22.

Hana eventually confronts Miko about being shut out of her fears and burdens. She tells Miko that she values Miko’s concern and wants the chance to protect her in return, leading Miko to admit how exhausted and frightened she has been 28. Their friendship is strained again when Hana feels ignored during a shopping trip, but Miko publicly insists that she does not want to lose her 39 44.

Yuria later explains the existence of ghosts and Exorcists to Hana. Though initially left out by Miko and Yuria’s shared supernatural knowledge, Hana quickly seeks to understand their world rather than reject them 83. She supports Yuria in facing her feelings for Miko, even though doing so forces Hana to confront her own jealousy 108.

Hana accepts Miko’s confession during their meteor-shower date, but wakes the following day without remembering the night’s events 132 133. She nevertheless remains close to both Miko and Yuria; the three keep their relationship private and continue to spend time together through the Cultural Festival and Christmas 125 142 145.

Appearance

Hana is a high school girl with short orange hair and a round face. Her classmates note her striking figure, particularly because she can eat far more than they can without seeming to suffer for it 27 107.

• Short orange hair 145
• Usually carries multiple Ram Rabbit ornaments on her school bag 145
• Known for her large appetite and energetic eating habits 21 103
• Often dresses warmly in cold weather, including a thick coat and scarf 145

Personality

Hana is cheerful, affectionate, and direct about her feelings. Her enthusiasm can overwhelm more reserved people—especially Yuria—but it comes from a sincere desire to include and care for them 19 51. Food is one of her greatest pleasures, and she often treats eating together as a way to share happiness with others 145.

Despite being easily frightened by haunted houses and ominous places, Hana can be courageous when someone needs help. She enters the Cursed Building to help a child find a lost dog, and later asks Miko to let her provide support rather than always being protected 21 28. She is also perceptive about Miko’s emotional distance, even when Miko refuses to explain its cause 39 43.

Abilities & Traits

Abundant Life Energy

Hana possesses exceptionally strong Life Energy, which is continuously replenished through food.

• Her Life Energy naturally drives weaker ghosts away 19.
• Powerful ghosts are attracted to her energy and attempt to taint or consume it 19 24.
• Her energy neutralizes hostile ghost-corroding mist that affects nearby spirits 22.
• Miko considers her constitution highly suited to body cultivation or rapid Spiritual Qi extraction, though Hana has not begun cultivation in the provided material 33 92.
• Her high energy consumption leaves her hungry often; if she does not eat enough, she becomes lethargic 21 145.

Courage and Compassion

• Entered the Cursed Building to help locate a child’s lost dog despite being afraid 21.
• Wants to protect Miko emotionally rather than remain only the person being protected 28.
• Encourages Yuria to acknowledge her feelings instead of silently giving up 108.

Equipment / Items

• Ram Rabbit talisman doll — A protective doll made by Miko. It disrupts or exterminates ghosts that enter Hana’s vicinity 20 23 24.
• Ram Rabbit hunger-suppression charm — A later charm from Miko that eases Hana’s hunger without preventing her from enjoying large meals 145.
• Prayer Beads — Miko gives Hana two strings of beads intended to offer protection and help suppress supernatural dangers; both strings are destroyed during a ghost encounter 10 12.

Relationships

• Yotsuya Miko — Best friend, protector, and romantic partner. Hana treasures Miko’s concern but resists being treated as helpless, wanting to support Miko in return 28 44 132.
• Futamido Yuria — Friend and fellow partner in Miko’s circle. Hana’s intense friendliness initially makes Yuria uncomfortable, but Hana later supports Yuria’s confession and the two become close friends 19 108 146.
• Yotsuya Kyosuke — Miko’s younger brother, whom Hana affectionately addresses and gives gifts to during Christmas 37 145.
• Yotsuya Touko — Miko’s mother. Touko accepts Hana’s presence in Miko’s life and accompanies her during the Cultural Festival 135 142.

Notable Quotes

“But why can't you let me protect you just once?” 28

“As long as I can be with Miko and Yuria, many things become interesting.” 145

Trivia

• Hana’s appetite is tied directly to her unusual constitution and Life Energy rather than an illness 139 145.
• She is willing to brave a haunted house for a reward of twenty donuts 29.
• Her fear of haunted attractions contrasts with her willingness to enter dangerous places when someone needs help 21 29.