Summary
Honoka Shirahama, Kenichi’s younger sister, makes her debut in Battle 2. At thirteen years old, she stands at 140cm and weighs 32kg. A Dou user of Katsujin Ken, she possesses no formal martial arts skills. Deeply devoted to her brother, Honoka frequently competes with Miu for his attention. During her second visit to the Ryozanpaku dojo, she demonstrates proper tea-making skills to Apachai and Shigure, earning their admiration and leading to a close friendship that results in her regular visits to play with the masters. Physically, Honoka resembles her brother with short brown hair, though she lacks a front fringe. She typically wears striped shirts, her school uniform, or dresses. While Miu notes her cuteness, Honoka appears significantly younger than her actual age. Her personality is fundamentally kind and friendly, though she can be mischievous and prone to jealousy. She often follows Kenichi to the dojo, worrying that his training is too cruel and trying to persuade him to return home. She even breaks into his room to annoy him, driven by her desire to be near him. Honoka harbors a slight jealousy toward Miu, whom she nicknames "Titsy" due to her figure. Honoka mistakenly believes Miu is the sole reason Kenichi remains at the dojo, unaware that Kenichi’s true motivation is to grow stronger to protect those he loves. When upset, Honoka tends to lose her temper and retreat in tears, as seen when Kenichi refuses to go home. She is also easily impressed by her father’s dramatic actions, often viewing them as correct, particularly when they involve Kenichi. Honoka enjoys spending time with Tanimoto Natsu, regarding him as an additional older brother, a sentiment Natsu reciprocates by viewing her as his deceased sister. She frequently plays board games with Apachai and Shigure, teaching them practical skills like tea preparation that they previously lacked. Additionally, she possesses a basic understanding of martial arts techniques, having learned them by watching her mother train.
