Summary
Hotaru Imai, whose name translates to "Firefly," is a ten-year-old girl standing 139 cm tall with a birthday on October 25. She possesses the Alice of Invention, marked by a purple Alice stone, which grants her the ability to craft unique and bizarre devices. As a member of the Technical Class and a current Triple Star, Hotaru is defined by her extreme intelligence and rationality. Often viewed as a geek and somewhat strange due to her aloof demeanor, she usually maintains a poker face similar to Natsume’s, though she does harbor a sense of humor. Her outward persona is cold, quiet, and calm, even if she is prone to bad-mouthing others. Hotaru serves as Mikan’s best friend and was the primary catalyst for Mikan’s enrollment at the academy. Their relationship appears doubtful and strange to outsiders; while Hotaru frequently treats Mikan unkindly, it is clear she deeply cares for her, often expressing this affection through playful bullying. Despite her sharp intellect, Hotaru has comical flaws, specifically her greedy nature and a tendency to act like a "pig" when it comes to food.
