Hasebe

Biodata

Background / History

Hasebe initially spends time alone at a secluded grassy spot, lying quietly beneath the open sky. Bai Ye joins her there, keeping a respectful distance; the two share the space in silence and agree to return the following day. Their repeated meetings become the foundation of their friendship 19 21.

As a child, Hasebe developed earlier than her peers and was teased by both boys and girls. The experience made her withdraw from close social relationships and distrust friendships she sees as merely superficial 23. Although she talks easily with classmates, she distinguishes casual conversation from the kind of friendship in which people can speak honestly and support one another 23.

After Bai Ye repeatedly joins her at the grass spot, she begins approaching him more openly, gives him the nickname “Little Yeye,” and offers to help with his worries 21. She later visits his dormitory to deepen their relationship, explaining that she wants him to become a genuine friend 23.

Appearance

Hasebe is a pretty, mature-looking girl with a notably curvaceous figure and a tear mole beneath one eye. Her early physical development was a source of unwanted attention and bullying during childhood 19 23.

• Tear mole beneath her eye, described as adding mature charm 19
• Full, curvaceous figure 19 21
• Fair complexion 23
• Her appearance draws attention from male classmates 19

Personality

Hasebe presents herself as somewhat cool and distant, but she warms up quickly once she considers someone a friend. She enjoys giving affectionate nicknames, teasing Bai Ye, and taking care of people close to her 21 23.

Her past bullying left her sensitive about her body and cautious about emotional intimacy. Despite this guardedness, she is proactive when she wants a closer bond, openly telling Bai Ye that she wants to deepen their friendship rather than remain at a superficial level 23 27.

She is protective and possessive toward Bai Ye. Her dislike of Horikita intensifies when she believes Horikita is treating him coldly, and she openly competes with Horikita for his attention 22 24 25. Even after learning that Bai Ye and Horikita are dating, she remains emotionally attached to him and struggles to conceal her disappointment 31 35.

Relationships

• Bai Ye / Jingu Byakuya — Close friend and the person Hasebe calls “Little Yeye.” Their friendship develops through repeated meetings at a secluded grass spot, shared outings, teasing, and mutual trust. Hasebe’s feelings become increasingly possessive and appear to extend beyond a sibling-like bond 19 21 23 25 31 35.
• Horikita Suzune — Romantic rival. Hasebe resents Horikita’s cold treatment of Bai Ye and clashes with her over eating lunch and spending time with him 22 24 25. She is upset when Horikita publicly declares that she and Bai Ye are dating 31.
• Sakura Airi — Friend. Bai Ye recommends Sakura as someone compatible with Hasebe, and Hasebe later succeeds in befriending her 23 35 49.
• Ichinose Honami — Hasebe envies Ichinose’s apparent ease in gaining friends and wonders whether her own guardedness is excessive by comparison 25 27.
• Wang Meiyu — Hasebe knows of Wang’s former relationship with Bai Ye and questions him about it 22.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Meeting Bai Ye

Hasebe meets Bai Ye at her usual grassy resting place after he notices her lying alone. They quietly share the space, and she agrees to meet him there again; their subsequent conversations turn them into friends 19 21.

Developing Friendship

She gives Bai Ye the nickname “Little Yeye,” invites him to confide in her, and proposes becoming his “older sister.” Her playful teasing and concern contrast with her initial distant image 21 22. She later visits his dormitory specifically to strengthen their friendship, shares the reason she avoids close relationships, and falls asleep on his shoulder while they watch a romance film 23.

Rivalry With Horikita

Hasebe becomes openly hostile toward Horikita after learning that Horikita has not formally acknowledged Bai Ye as a friend. She urges Bai Ye to spend time with her instead and challenges Horikita when both girls seek to have lunch with him 22 24. The confrontation leads to rumors that Bai Ye has chosen Hasebe over Horikita 28.

Feelings for Bai Ye

Hasebe begins acting increasingly like Bai Ye’s girlfriend while denying that label. She takes him shopping, worries over his interactions with other girls, and is visibly disappointed when he confirms his relationship with Horikita 25 28 31. Later, she admits that Bai Ye has “stolen” her heart, though Bai Ye recognizes that she is also trying to persuade him to leave Horikita 35.

Friendship With Sakura

Following Bai Ye’s suggestion, Hasebe befriends Sakura Airi. She later praises Bai Ye for helping Sakura gain a friend and remains beside Sakura while observing the class’s relationship drama 35 49.

Trivia

• Hasebe likes to give nicknames to people she considers friends, including “Little Yeye” for Bai Ye 21.
• She initially proposes that Bai Ye call her “Big Sister,” framing it as a role she enjoys 22.
• She considers most of her ordinary conversations with classmates to be superficial rather than true friendship 23.
• She leaves Bai Ye a thank-you note after spending the night in his dormitory 24.
• Bai Ye and Hasebe split the one million points awarded after exposing a store clerk’s voyeurism; Hasebe receives 500,000 points 26.