Funakubo, Hiroko
Summary
Hiroko Funakubo serves as a supporting character in the spin-off manga "Saki: Achiga-hen episode of side-A," where she is introduced as a second-year student at Senriyama Girls' High School located in North Osaka. Acting as the team's strategist, she dedicates significant effort to studying the capabilities and playing styles of opponents before major tournaments. Hiroko is the cousin of Hiroe and Kinue Atago, who attend Himematsu High School in South Osaka. Additionally, she is the niece of the supervisor for the Senriyama mahjong club. This familial connection causes her considerable distress, as outsiders often assume she secured her position within the team through nepotism rather than genuine talent.
