Himuro, Maruko
Summary
Himuro serves as Hakushu’s manager and is a third-year student characterized by his serious demeanor and short black hair. His journey into American football was sparked by a middle school crush on her, leading him to vow to demonstrate "the morning sunshine after a victory" by winning the Christmas Bowl to win her affection. She eventually came to admire his ambition and optimism, resulting in a close, albeit unclear, romantic relationship between the two. He continues to address her with the nickname "Maria," which she finds irritating. Recognizing that he is two years her senior, Himuro understood that his freshman year in high school represented his final opportunity to fulfill his promise. However, after witnessing numerous players suffer injuries due to Gao’s overwhelming power, his perspective shifted, and he began to despise Marco’s ruthless determination to win at any cost. This ideological clash caused them to drift apart, though she remains a member of the team.
