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Haru is a central figure in the story, presented as a cheerful and outgoing alien who arrives on Earth with a specific mission. Physically, he appears as a young man around seventeen years old, with wavy light blonde hair, large bright purple eyes, and a distinctive limp ahoge, or cowlick, on top of his head. His build is average, and he is on the shorter side among the main characters. He has a penchant for wearing colorful, sometimes mismatched, and childlike clothing. A small, glowing yellow triangle halo floats above his head, though only young children and animals can see it.
As an alien, Haru’s background is unlike that of a human. Hailing from a planet composed mostly of water where everyone naturally gets along, he is centuries old but possesses the emotional maturity of a young child. Because harmony is the norm on his home world, he has no prior understanding of negative human emotions or social conflict. He has a sister named Coco, who accompanies him to Earth but remains in the water for much of the story. His species is essentially that of aquatic life, and Haru himself can transform into a yellow betta fish. As a fish-like being, he has a natural fear of cats and birds and requires regular contact with water to avoid drying out.
Haru’s personality is defined by his unbridled enthusiasm, sociability, and a profound lack of tact. He is extremely forward and impulsive, speaking and acting without considering the consequences, which often leads to him unintentionally offending others. For instance, he once tried to comfort his friend Yuki by stating that everything eventually dies, failing to grasp the insensitivity of the remark. While he is often loud and irritating to those around him, his intentions are never malicious. He simply operates from a perspective where everyone should be happy and where direct action is the only logical course. Despite his social clumsiness, he possesses a strong desire to learn about human behavior and earnestly wishes to make friends.
Haru’s primary motivation is his mission to capture another being from his planet, Urara, who is referred to as the "Dragon" and is responsible for creating a dangerous phenomenon similar to the Bermuda Triangle. To stop Urara, Haru decides that he must learn to fish, as he believes this is the only way to capture the creature. His plan to save the world relies entirely on recruiting a human who can teach him how to fish, which leads him to the socially anxious Yuki Sanada. Beyond this grand mission, Haru’s personal motivation is simply to have a good time, make everyone around him smile, and share in the joy of fishing and dancing.
In the story, Haru acts as the primary catalyst for all other characters. His most significant role is as the force that pulls the protagonist, Yuki, out of his crippling social anxiety. By relentlessly and cheerfully invading Yuki's life, Haru unwittingly forces Yuki to interact with the world around him. Haru also serves as a strange but effective glue that brings together a group of misfits, including the "Fishing Prince" Natsuki and the alien hunter Akira, uniting them under the common goal of fishing and saving the world. He is the central figure around which the plot revolves.
His key relationships are the heart of the narrative. His bond with Yuki is the most important; Yuki serves as Haru's anchor to humanity, teaching him about emotions like frustration and sadness, while Haru gives Yuki friendship and a reason to overcome his fears. Haru has a deep, almost spiritual connection with Yuki’s grandmother, Keito, who understands his true nature and offers him wisdom. With Natsuki, Haru’s pushy nature is often met with annoyance, but he ultimately helps Natsuki reconnect with his estranged father. Haru also shares a complicated dynamic with his own sister, Coco, whose rational and stern nature contrasts sharply with his emotional impulsiveness.
Over the course of the story, Haru undergoes significant development. He begins as an alien with no capacity to understand human pain, using his abilities freely to get his way. As he forms genuine friendships, he learns the weight of his actions and words. This development culminates in a moment where he decides to sacrifice his own happiness and freedom to protect his friends by casting himself as a villain and luring Urara away. This selfless, "adult" decision is a stark contrast to his initial childish nature. Ultimately, he learns that relying on friends is not a weakness.
Haru possesses several notable abilities stemming from his alien physiology. He can breathe underwater and swim at incredible speeds. His most prominent tool is a water gun, which he uses to control the minds of those he hits with it, forcing them to do things like dance or follow his commands. He is also telepathic, able to communicate with his sister and other members of his species across vast distances. His ahoge acts as a sensor or antenna, reacting to his emotions and the use of his powers. Additionally, due to his species’ attraction to the color red, he has an unusual affinity for red objects, which is the primary reason he initially chose Yuki as his companion.
As an alien, Haru’s background is unlike that of a human. Hailing from a planet composed mostly of water where everyone naturally gets along, he is centuries old but possesses the emotional maturity of a young child. Because harmony is the norm on his home world, he has no prior understanding of negative human emotions or social conflict. He has a sister named Coco, who accompanies him to Earth but remains in the water for much of the story. His species is essentially that of aquatic life, and Haru himself can transform into a yellow betta fish. As a fish-like being, he has a natural fear of cats and birds and requires regular contact with water to avoid drying out.
Haru’s personality is defined by his unbridled enthusiasm, sociability, and a profound lack of tact. He is extremely forward and impulsive, speaking and acting without considering the consequences, which often leads to him unintentionally offending others. For instance, he once tried to comfort his friend Yuki by stating that everything eventually dies, failing to grasp the insensitivity of the remark. While he is often loud and irritating to those around him, his intentions are never malicious. He simply operates from a perspective where everyone should be happy and where direct action is the only logical course. Despite his social clumsiness, he possesses a strong desire to learn about human behavior and earnestly wishes to make friends.
Haru’s primary motivation is his mission to capture another being from his planet, Urara, who is referred to as the "Dragon" and is responsible for creating a dangerous phenomenon similar to the Bermuda Triangle. To stop Urara, Haru decides that he must learn to fish, as he believes this is the only way to capture the creature. His plan to save the world relies entirely on recruiting a human who can teach him how to fish, which leads him to the socially anxious Yuki Sanada. Beyond this grand mission, Haru’s personal motivation is simply to have a good time, make everyone around him smile, and share in the joy of fishing and dancing.
In the story, Haru acts as the primary catalyst for all other characters. His most significant role is as the force that pulls the protagonist, Yuki, out of his crippling social anxiety. By relentlessly and cheerfully invading Yuki's life, Haru unwittingly forces Yuki to interact with the world around him. Haru also serves as a strange but effective glue that brings together a group of misfits, including the "Fishing Prince" Natsuki and the alien hunter Akira, uniting them under the common goal of fishing and saving the world. He is the central figure around which the plot revolves.
His key relationships are the heart of the narrative. His bond with Yuki is the most important; Yuki serves as Haru's anchor to humanity, teaching him about emotions like frustration and sadness, while Haru gives Yuki friendship and a reason to overcome his fears. Haru has a deep, almost spiritual connection with Yuki’s grandmother, Keito, who understands his true nature and offers him wisdom. With Natsuki, Haru’s pushy nature is often met with annoyance, but he ultimately helps Natsuki reconnect with his estranged father. Haru also shares a complicated dynamic with his own sister, Coco, whose rational and stern nature contrasts sharply with his emotional impulsiveness.
Over the course of the story, Haru undergoes significant development. He begins as an alien with no capacity to understand human pain, using his abilities freely to get his way. As he forms genuine friendships, he learns the weight of his actions and words. This development culminates in a moment where he decides to sacrifice his own happiness and freedom to protect his friends by casting himself as a villain and luring Urara away. This selfless, "adult" decision is a stark contrast to his initial childish nature. Ultimately, he learns that relying on friends is not a weakness.
Haru possesses several notable abilities stemming from his alien physiology. He can breathe underwater and swim at incredible speeds. His most prominent tool is a water gun, which he uses to control the minds of those he hits with it, forcing them to do things like dance or follow his commands. He is also telepathic, able to communicate with his sister and other members of his species across vast distances. His ahoge acts as a sensor or antenna, reacting to his emotions and the use of his powers. Additionally, due to his species’ attraction to the color red, he has an unusual affinity for red objects, which is the primary reason he initially chose Yuki as his companion.