Description
Lily Hoshina is a detective in the Royal Investigative Services (RIS), hailing from a family deeply involved in violin repair and craftsmanship. Her father, Yukio Hoshina, runs a violin shop where her younger brother Kai and their unnamed mother work. During high school, Lily dated a boyfriend fascinated by astronomy; they frequented a planetarium near a church before separating for unspecified reasons.
Her career path began at the police academy after high school, where she forged connections with future colleagues Mario Luis Zurita and Brian Brandon. Graduating into the RIS, she joined Eric Toga’s investigative team alongside Mario and Brian. Within the RIS, she reports to Boris Meyer, who assumes a paternal role, frequently worrying over her safety—a concern she reciprocates, though Boris strongly disapproves of her reckless driving.
Lily maintains a close friendship with Koku, an apprentice at her family’s violin shop whom she views as a younger brother. She remains unaware of his dual identity as the vigilante Killer B until witnessing his transformation firsthand. After learning the truth, she actively assists both Koku and RIS consultant Keith Flick, later extending her support to Koku’s companion, Yuna, once their conflicts resolve. Her interactions with Keith Flick are initially strained; Keith avoids her due to her resemblance to his deceased sister, Erika. Lily resents this comparison and perceives Keith’s protective actions as condescending. Over time, their relationship evolves into a professional partnership characterized by persistent friction yet mutual respect for each other’s deductive abilities.
Personality-wise, Lily maintains a cheerful, energetic demeanor but exhibits impulsiveness and occasional unprofessional conduct, sometimes appearing scatterbrained. Despite this, she possesses sharp analytical skills and latent investigative talent noted to rival Keith’s. Her enthusiasm for food—especially red bean buns—and techno music are defining traits. Physically, she has straight, shoulder-length black hair, brown eyes, and Asian heritage; she is left-handed and alternates between the standard RIS uniform on duty and casual attire off-duty.
Her involvement intensifies during the "Killer B" investigation, where her team leads the case. Her investigative approach blends instinctual reasoning with detailed sketching of crime scene evidence to decipher patterns. During a high-stakes incident involving a stolen infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), she participates in a perilous pursuit, employing unconventional tactics like driving through pedestrian areas to intercept the target, ultimately aiding the resolution despite institutional obstacles. Following the Killer B case, specifically during Kirisame’s resurgence, Lily remains actively engaged in field operations. Her driving skills and persistence prove critical during missions, though her team’s prominence diminishes as external conflicts involving Koku and Keith dominate events.
Her career path began at the police academy after high school, where she forged connections with future colleagues Mario Luis Zurita and Brian Brandon. Graduating into the RIS, she joined Eric Toga’s investigative team alongside Mario and Brian. Within the RIS, she reports to Boris Meyer, who assumes a paternal role, frequently worrying over her safety—a concern she reciprocates, though Boris strongly disapproves of her reckless driving.
Lily maintains a close friendship with Koku, an apprentice at her family’s violin shop whom she views as a younger brother. She remains unaware of his dual identity as the vigilante Killer B until witnessing his transformation firsthand. After learning the truth, she actively assists both Koku and RIS consultant Keith Flick, later extending her support to Koku’s companion, Yuna, once their conflicts resolve. Her interactions with Keith Flick are initially strained; Keith avoids her due to her resemblance to his deceased sister, Erika. Lily resents this comparison and perceives Keith’s protective actions as condescending. Over time, their relationship evolves into a professional partnership characterized by persistent friction yet mutual respect for each other’s deductive abilities.
Personality-wise, Lily maintains a cheerful, energetic demeanor but exhibits impulsiveness and occasional unprofessional conduct, sometimes appearing scatterbrained. Despite this, she possesses sharp analytical skills and latent investigative talent noted to rival Keith’s. Her enthusiasm for food—especially red bean buns—and techno music are defining traits. Physically, she has straight, shoulder-length black hair, brown eyes, and Asian heritage; she is left-handed and alternates between the standard RIS uniform on duty and casual attire off-duty.
Her involvement intensifies during the "Killer B" investigation, where her team leads the case. Her investigative approach blends instinctual reasoning with detailed sketching of crime scene evidence to decipher patterns. During a high-stakes incident involving a stolen infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), she participates in a perilous pursuit, employing unconventional tactics like driving through pedestrian areas to intercept the target, ultimately aiding the resolution despite institutional obstacles. Following the Killer B case, specifically during Kirisame’s resurgence, Lily remains actively engaged in field operations. Her driving skills and persistence prove critical during missions, though her team’s prominence diminishes as external conflicts involving Koku and Keith dominate events.