TV-Series
Description
Hinata Miyake is a sixteen-year-old girl and one of the main members of the expedition to Antarctica. Physically, she is notably short, standing at 145cm, with light purple eyes and long light brown hair that she typically ties up in a large, donut-shaped bun, leaving two shoulder-length bangs to frame her face. Her fashion sense is distinctive and playful, often involving quirky t-shirts featuring prints of food items like onigiri, fried shrimp, or sandwiches, which she pairs with casual jackets and skirts.
At first glance, Hinata is an extremely energetic, friendly, and sociable person who radiates positivity and often serves as the group’s primary source of humor and comic relief. She is quick to smile and good at reading the atmosphere, frequently using her wit to lighten tense situations. Beneath this cheerful exterior, however, lies a deeply private and scarred individual. Hinata dropped out of high school, a decision rooted in a painful past experience. She was a talented sprinter on her school's track and field team, and despite being a first-year student, she was chosen as a representative for a competition, displacing a third-year senior. While her friends and teammates initially encouraged her to do her best, they later turned on her out of jealousy, spreading malicious rumors and isolating her. This betrayal left her with a deep-seated trauma regarding interpersonal relationships; she became extremely uncomfortable when others tried to be considerate of her, as she could no longer trust their sincerity. This is the primary reason she chose to leave school and work part-time at a convenience store, preferring solitude to the risk of being hurt again.
Despite her academic path being interrupted, Hinata is highly intelligent and self-motivated. She passed the high school equivalency exam and is now studying independently for university entrance exams, consistently achieving top scores on practice tests. Her motivation for joining the Antarctic expedition is intertwined with this period in her life. She overhears the plans of Mari Tamaki and Shirase Kobuchizawa while working at the convenience store and is drawn to the opportunity to do something extraordinary before fully dedicating herself to her college studies, seeing it as a way to reject the stagnant, boring youth she felt trapped in.
In the story, Hinata plays a crucial role as the pragmatic and street-smart anchor of the group. She often acts as a realist, grounding the others' more idealistic plans and offering mature, level-headed advice. Her quick thinking is evident during chaotic situations, such as when the group is chased in Shinjuku or when she loses her passport in Singapore. She also frequently takes on the role of camera operator during their reporting duties, a job that suits her observant and slightly detached nature. One of her most notable abilities is her talent for improvising original words of wisdom or memorable quotes, which she uses to encourage her friends or provide a new perspective on a problem, even if they are sometimes met with teasing.
Her key relationships are central to her development. She forms a strong and natural bond with Mari Tamaki, finding her easy to get along with. Her dynamic with Shirase Kobuchizawa is particularly significant; while initially critical of Shirase's social awkwardness and leadership, Hinata finds herself the recipient of Shirase's fierce, unwavering loyalty. During a live broadcast from Antarctica, a confrontation with her former track teammates who try to offer false, televised apologies threatens to reopen her old wounds. It is Shirase who, understanding the depth of Hinata's pain, verbally attacks the insincere former friends, defending Hinata in a way that finally allows her to let go of her trauma. This act of genuine, thoughtless consideration from Shirase helps Hinata realize that not all care is a trap.
Over the course of the journey, Hinata undergoes significant development. Her arc is about overcoming the fear of betrayal and learning to trust and be vulnerable with others again. She evolves from a girl who kept others at a distance to avoid pain into a young woman who can openly accept friendship and support, culminating in a cathartic breakdown where she finally allows herself to cry and heal from her past, solidifying her place as a true friend and an integral part of the group.
At first glance, Hinata is an extremely energetic, friendly, and sociable person who radiates positivity and often serves as the group’s primary source of humor and comic relief. She is quick to smile and good at reading the atmosphere, frequently using her wit to lighten tense situations. Beneath this cheerful exterior, however, lies a deeply private and scarred individual. Hinata dropped out of high school, a decision rooted in a painful past experience. She was a talented sprinter on her school's track and field team, and despite being a first-year student, she was chosen as a representative for a competition, displacing a third-year senior. While her friends and teammates initially encouraged her to do her best, they later turned on her out of jealousy, spreading malicious rumors and isolating her. This betrayal left her with a deep-seated trauma regarding interpersonal relationships; she became extremely uncomfortable when others tried to be considerate of her, as she could no longer trust their sincerity. This is the primary reason she chose to leave school and work part-time at a convenience store, preferring solitude to the risk of being hurt again.
Despite her academic path being interrupted, Hinata is highly intelligent and self-motivated. She passed the high school equivalency exam and is now studying independently for university entrance exams, consistently achieving top scores on practice tests. Her motivation for joining the Antarctic expedition is intertwined with this period in her life. She overhears the plans of Mari Tamaki and Shirase Kobuchizawa while working at the convenience store and is drawn to the opportunity to do something extraordinary before fully dedicating herself to her college studies, seeing it as a way to reject the stagnant, boring youth she felt trapped in.
In the story, Hinata plays a crucial role as the pragmatic and street-smart anchor of the group. She often acts as a realist, grounding the others' more idealistic plans and offering mature, level-headed advice. Her quick thinking is evident during chaotic situations, such as when the group is chased in Shinjuku or when she loses her passport in Singapore. She also frequently takes on the role of camera operator during their reporting duties, a job that suits her observant and slightly detached nature. One of her most notable abilities is her talent for improvising original words of wisdom or memorable quotes, which she uses to encourage her friends or provide a new perspective on a problem, even if they are sometimes met with teasing.
Her key relationships are central to her development. She forms a strong and natural bond with Mari Tamaki, finding her easy to get along with. Her dynamic with Shirase Kobuchizawa is particularly significant; while initially critical of Shirase's social awkwardness and leadership, Hinata finds herself the recipient of Shirase's fierce, unwavering loyalty. During a live broadcast from Antarctica, a confrontation with her former track teammates who try to offer false, televised apologies threatens to reopen her old wounds. It is Shirase who, understanding the depth of Hinata's pain, verbally attacks the insincere former friends, defending Hinata in a way that finally allows her to let go of her trauma. This act of genuine, thoughtless consideration from Shirase helps Hinata realize that not all care is a trap.
Over the course of the journey, Hinata undergoes significant development. Her arc is about overcoming the fear of betrayal and learning to trust and be vulnerable with others again. She evolves from a girl who kept others at a distance to avoid pain into a young woman who can openly accept friendship and support, culminating in a cathartic breakdown where she finally allows herself to cry and heal from her past, solidifying her place as a true friend and an integral part of the group.