Appearance
Haruka is a teenage girl who is considered to be highly attractive by her classmates with waist-length blue hair that has bangs going on either side, orange eyes with a mole visible beneath her left eye, a well-endowed body and an average height.
She is mostly seen wearing the school's uniform, with the difference that she has the upper button of her shirt undone and her tie relatively loosened.
Personality
Haruka is a pretty normal person, but she is not very open to other people as shown when she didn't participate in the class's swimming session where she tends to prefer keeping to herself and not bothering people, simply to avoid trouble.
In the light novels, she is shown to be overly-conscious and uncomfortable with several boys giving her attention, due to her large bust. As a result, she tries to avoid flirty boys.
She speaks quite a lot but only with people that she is comfortable with such as those in the Ayanokōji Group. She also has a habit of nicknaming her friends, such as giving Kiyotaka Ayanokōji the nickname "Kiyopon" or "Ayanon" because they sounded cute, showing that she enjoys teasing others a lot.
Even though she enjoys teasing her close friends, she is also shown to be be firm at times as was shown in Volume 1 of Second Year Arc, when she called "Kiyotaka" (despite her habit to call him Kiyopon) in a serious tone.[1]
She is also shown to be a caring friend as she encouraged Airi Sakura to become bolder and attract Kiyotaka's attention by dawning the same revealing Bikini swimsuit as her. She took extra steps by confronting Kiyotaka and asking him what he thinks of her so that Airi doesn’t have to. She believes that the concept of love will elevate and develop Airi to become a better person, and questioned why Kiyotaka didn’t accept her even though he is aware of her feelings. She is aware and attentive to her close friends feelings, which Kiyotaka took advantage of by tasking her to take care of Airi's feelings once he decides to reveal his secret relationship, which will undoubtedly cause her a deep depression.
Airi got expelled from school in 2nd year volume 5, Haruka nominated herself to be expelled but it did not work.
She did not come to school for a week and then returned. Haruka said he wants to get back at Kiyotaka and Suzune.
Both Kiyotaka and Kikyo said Haruka is not worried at all about Airi, but Haruka merely enjoyed finding someone weaker than herself and then helping them liking that she is superior to them. Which Haruka said it was true. Haruka wass shown to believe only what she thinks is right and nothing else as she said that the reason this package was given to Kiyotaka was because of Airi's hatred toward Kiyotaka and she did not listen to Akito's word and just wanted to drop out and see Airi. Kikyo said Haruka is just like her family and this was the reason why she could not make one true friend before coming to school. When Haruka learned about Airi's idol life and she was doing her best Haruka decided to do her best too so she can graduate from A-class and see Airi with pride.
Plot
Haruka is first seen at D-Class's swimming sessions, she does not participate though, and sits in the bleachers as the rest of the class enjoy themselves.
Afterwards, she is mostly seen in the class doing her assignments or doing nothing.
She takes part in the survival test, where she is one of the girls who wanted the boys to be separated from the girls after Kei Karuizawa's underwear was stolen.
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Haruka revealed in her short story that she has never experienced love before, but when it comes to unrequited infatuation, she did once with an upperclassman back in her middle school. Her interest is mainly rooted in the physical prowess and athletism of a guy - to which she would dub, "the ideal guy". Amidst such circumstances, she never had the chance to make sure that what she felt would truly evolve into passionate and find genuine love. Days passed by and even after her crush graduated from their school, she never did anything to rectify her ambiguous feelings.
Unbeknownst to her, she would also meet a similar yet more engaging type of man than her former puppy love in her high school. Out of the male students in her class, surely, there are many possible options, Yōsuke Hirata - a full-spec D-Class leader who is supposed to be drafted into A-Class, Teruhiko Yukimura - a highly capable in academics and intelligent guy, or Akito Miyake - a physically fit person that is a member of Archery Club. However, none of them caught her interest but the mysterious guy, Kiyotaka Ayanokōji. This is due right after he showed his capabilities in the relay contest of the sports festival. Haruka displayed her interest with him by insisting to call him as "Ayanon" and in a first-name based nickname "Kiyopon" because they sounded cute. This is even before they got closer at their common study group, Ayanokōji Group. Even though its left unsaid, Haruka truly considers Kiyotaka as her ideal guy since he fit what she desired in a boy.
To ensure she would not make the same mistake and experience the same regret as she did back in middle school, she spent more time with Kiyotaka to test out her feelings — to make sure that she considers Kiyotaka as an ordinary guy and that her initial assessment is a fluke. This denial, though stems from knowing that her friend, Airi, is intensely vying for Kiyotaka's affection. Being a considerate girl, she instead gave way and proceeded in supporting the former in her endeavor — putting her own feelings away — isolated in the midst and for the sake of friendship.[2]
In the Volume 2 of the Second Year Arc, she was one of the people that stayed in the class during the heated discussion about Kiyotaka's true abilities, when he had gotten a perfect score in Math that was even considered to be impossible by the school itself. When the discussion was calmed down by Horikita, she firmly called him "Kiyotaka" (despite her habit to call him Kiyopon) in a strong tone, when he was leaving, since she believed that Kiyotaka was not telling the whole truth to their group.[3]
After the Uninhabited Island Exam, Haruka was the one bringing Airi Sakura out of her shell, even brought her to wear a bold swimsuit. However, as part of the deal with Airi, she herself wore the swimsuit as well, this as noted by Kiyotaka Ayanokōji was a very bold step on her part. At that time, Haruka was the one Kiyotaka told about the shock Airi Sakura might face in the near future. [4]
In 2nd year volume 5, Kei told everyone that she is Kiyotaka's girlfriend. Airi was the most shocked and she kept crying durning the lunch. Haruka found out this was the shock Kiyotaka was talking about. Haruka asked Kiyotaka to walk home with her since she wanted to ask questions about Kiyotaka and Kei's relationship. First she asked was that true, which Kiyotaka confirmed. Haruka said she know that Kiyotaka loved someone other than Airi but she won't have guessed that it was Kei. Haruka asked who confessed first and Kiyotaka said he did. Haruka said Airi will not give up on Kiyotaka even if there is 1 percent chance. Kiyotaka asked Haruka that can she and Airi be maids in cafe which Haruka said this is the worst timing because Kei told everyone about her relationship with Kiyotaka. When the last question needed an answer, Kiyotaka nominated Airi to be expelled because she had the lowest score of all, which angered Haruka, Haruka nominated herself to be expelled but it did not work and Airi was expelled.
In 2nd year volume 6, Haruka had not come to school for a week, then she returned. Haruka said that she is thinking of how she can get back at Kiyotaka and Suzune because they were the reason that Airi got expelled. She asked Kiyotaka does he think that keeping Kikyo in class was right. In the end of volume, Haruka talked with Akito about her plan and Akito wanted to help her.
In 2nd year volume 7, Kiyotaka found Haruka and Akito in the place that Haruka and Airi usually met. Kiyotaka gave Haruka a box and he wanted her to open it. But Haruka was not interested and just wanted to drop out and Akito too. Kiyotaka said some cruel things like he does not understand what Airi feels like and he does not care about people who got expelled because it's a waste of time. Haruka was greatly angered. Kiyotaka said that Haruka has a self serving fantasy, And Haruka in fact is not worried about Airi, she just loved finding someone weaker than herself helping her and liking being their superior. Haruka denied but her eyes wavered. Kiyotaka said that this box can give her answers and said this is Airi's last message to Haruka. Haruka thought Kiyotaka had prepared this but the adress proved it was not. Haruka opened it and there was a maid dress in it. Haruka cried when seeing it. But she was convinced that the reason Airi send it was because of hatred toward Kiyotaka and did not cared about what Akito said she just wanted to drop out to find out. Then Kikyo appeared and Haruka said that Kikyo is at blame that Airi got expelled. Kikyo said she does not regret it and now she has a new path. Kikyo said Airi is less shy than Haruka thinks and said Airi was weaker than Kikyo that was why she got expelled. Kikyo found out some details about Airi. Kikyo said to Haruka that Kikyo herself is a bad person but Haruka is the same, Kikyo said same words Kiyotaka had said that Haruka enjoys finding someone weaker than herself helping them and enjoying being their superior. Kikyo said Haruka is just like her family. Haruka said not to talk about it, Kikyo said if she is going to drop out it does not make any difference. Kikyo also said this was the reason Haruka did not have any true friends. Then Kikyo was about to leave but Haruka grabbed her and said what she knows about Airi. Kikyo showed Airi's idol page of Shizuku, Haruka thought it might be fake but after reading messages Haruka found out they were true. Then Haruka helped with festival as a maid. Haruka said she has not forgiven everyone but she heard Airi is doing her best so she wants to help everyone and graduate from class A to be able to go and see Airi with pride.
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Academic Abilities
Haruka is excellent at Science and tends to get relatively high scores in Math as well. However, she is quite bad at subjects such as World History and Language, but she has the capability to study hard in these subjects so she does not fail.
Her academic abilities are very similar to Akito Miyake (Haruka's friend), to the point that Kiyotaka Ayanokōji stated their answers were so similar some might think only one person had taken both of their exams.[5]
Name Etymology
- The name Haruka consists of kanjis that mean "wave, breaker" (波) (ha), "precious stone, gem" (瑠) (ru) and "add, increase" (加) (ka).
- Haruka's surname Hasebe consists of kanjis that mean "long, chief, boss" (長) (ha), "valley" (谷) (se) and "part, department, category" (部) (be).
Trivia
- Haruka enjoys spicy foods.
- Since D-Class is for those with defective traits, Haruka's defect is her nervousness around strangers.
- She shares this weakness with Airi Sakura.
- For the 2nd Year arc, when asked about her aspirations for the next year, Haruka answered 'I don't have the confidence to protect my classmates. But I want to at least protect those I see as my dear friends perhaps.'[6]
Featured
Light Novel Appearances
1st Year 2nd Year
Anime Appearances
1st Year
| Episode 1 | Debut |
| Episode 2 | Appears |
| Episode 3 | Appears |
| Episode 4 | Appears |
| Episode 5 | Absent |
| Episode 6 | Absent |
| Episode 7 | Absent |
| Episode 8 | Appears |
| Episode 9 | Appears |
| Episode 10 | Appears |
| Episode 11 | Appears |
| Episode 12 | Appears |
| Season 2 Episode 1 | Absent |
| Season 2 Episode 2 | Flashback |
| Season 2 Episode 3 | Absent |
| Season 2 Episode 4 | Appears |
| Season 2 Episode 5 | Appears |
| Season 2 Episode 6 | Appears |
| Season 2 Episode 7 | Appears |
| Season 2 Episode 8 | Appears |
| Season 2 Episode 9 | Appears |
| Season 2 Episode 10 | Appears |
| Season 2 Episode 11 | Appears |
| Season 2 Episode 12 | Appears |
| Season 2 Episode 13 | Flashback |
| Season 3 Episode 1 | Appears |
| Season 3 Episode 2 | Absent |
| Season 3 Episode 3 | Appears |
| Season 3 Episode 4 | Written |
| Season 3 Episode 5 | Appears |
| Season 3 Episode 6 | Appears |
| Season 3 Episode 7 | Appears |
| Season 3 Episode 8 | Appears |
| Season 3 Episode 9 | Appears |
| Season 3 Episode 10 | Appears |
| Season 3 Episode 11 | Absent |
| Season 3 Episode 12 | Absent |
| Season 3 Episode 13 | Absent |
Manga Appearances
1st Year
| Room 0.5 | Absent |
| Room 1 | Absent |
| Room 2 | Absent |
| Room 3 | Mentioned |
| Room 4 | Absent |
| Room 5 | Absent |
| Room 15 | Absent |
| Room 16 | Debut |
| Room 17 | Absent |
| Room 18 | Absent |
| Room 19 | Absent |
| Room 20 | Appears |
| Room 21 | Absent |
| Room 22 | Absent |
2nd Year
References
- ↑ You-Zitsu Light Novel — 2nd Year Volume 1
- ↑ You-Zitsu Light Novel — I, Haruka Hasebe, Don't Plan to Change Short Story
- ↑ You-Zitsu Light Novel — 2nd Year Volume 2
- ↑ You-Zitsu Light Novel — 2nd Year Volume 4.5
- ↑ You-Zitsu Light Novel — Volume 6
- ↑ Promotional Akihabara Posters
| Homeroom Teacher | Sae Chabashira |
|---|---|
| Class Representatives | Suzune Horikita • Yōsuke Hirata |
| Students | Kiyotaka Ayanokōji • Kikyō Kushida • Airi Sakura • Kei Karuizawa • Rokusuke Kōenji • Ken Sudō • Kanji Ike • Haruki Yamauchi • Teruhiko Yukimura • Akito Miyake • Haruka Hasebe • Mei-Yu Wang • Kokoro Inogashira • Maya Satō • Hideo Sotomura • Chiaki Matsushita • Satsuki Shinohara • Kayano Onodera • Nene Mori • Wataru Ijūin • Ryōtarō Hondō • Sōshi Miyamoto • Kyōsuke Okitani |
| Homeroom Teacher | Sae Chabashira |
|---|---|
| Class Representatives | Suzune Horikita • Yōsuke Hirata |
| Students | Kiyotaka Ayanokōji • Kikyō Kushida • Airi Sakura • Kei Karuizawa • Rokusuke Kōenji • Ken Sudō • Kanji Ike • Teruhiko Yukimura • Akito Miyake • Haruka Hasebe • Mei-Yu Wang • Kokoro Inogashira • Maya Satō • Hideo Sotomura • Chiaki Matsushita • Satsuki Shinohara • Kayano Onodera • Nene Mori • Wataru Ijūin • Ryōtarō Hondō • Sōshi Miyamoto • Kyōsuke Okitani |
| Leader | Kiyotaka Ayanokōji |
|---|---|
| Members | Haruka Hasebe • Airi Sakura • Akito Miyake • Teruhiko Yukimura |