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Hikari Karibuchi is a 14-year-old witch from Sasebo, Fuso, serving as a sergeant in the 502nd Joint Fighter Wing "Brave Witches." Born on May 26 and standing 156 cm tall, her familiar is a Fusō squirrel. Deep admiration for her older sister, veteran witch Takami Karibuchi, motivated Hikari to enroll in the Sasebo Navy Military School.
Hikari volunteered to reinforce the 502nd in Europe. During her selection exam at Sasebo Aviation Preparatory School, she participated in a mock battle race against classmate Mia Misumi. Though Hikari didn't officially finish after rescuing Mia from a crash, this action secured her assignment to the Suomus Independent Volunteer Aerial Squadron (later 507th JFW) for logistics. Takami was simultaneously assigned to the 502nd, and both sisters sailed to Europe together. Neuroi attacked the convoy during the voyage. Takami suffered severe injuries using her "Absolute Eye," falling into a coma. Subsequently, 502nd commander Gundula Rall discreetly incorporated Hikari into the unit by having her assume Takami’s identity.
Hikari exhibits persistent optimism and determination, often striving to prove her capabilities despite initial magical shortcomings. Her stubbornness occasionally leads to recklessness, like overextending during training or combat. She demonstrates quick thinking in crises, devising solutions such as improvised explosive arrows during a grounded mission. Hikari actively supports comrades, encouraging Georgette Lemare after Georgette expressed guilt over failing to heal Takami fully.
Her relationship with Naoe Kanno, Takami’s close friend, began contentiously. Naoe doubted Hikari’s competence and resented her presence. Through joint missions, like a high-altitude Neuroi engagement alongside Nikka Katajainen, and Hikari’s persistent efforts, Naoe gradually accepted her. Hikari formed bonds with other 502nd members, including Nikka, who involved her in winter swimming, and Edytha Rossmann, her primary instructor.
Initially, Hikari’s magical proficiency was notably deficient; she struggled to maintain flight stability with her Striker Unit (the prototype Yamanishi N1K3-A "Chidori") and couldn't walk on water. However, she possessed exceptional physical stamina, outperforming naval personnel in endurance runs. Her unique magical ability, "Contact Eye," allows her to visually pinpoint a Neuroi’s core through direct physical contact, displaying it via X-ray-like vision. Due to the high risk, this ability was initially restricted.
To address her magical weakness, Edytha assigned Hikari a rigorous test: scaling a tall pillar using only magic to retrieve a hat. After six days of failure, Edytha advised redirecting magic to her hands, enabling success. This breakthrough improved Hikari’s Striker control, though her magical capacity remained below the squadron average. During missions, such as the assault on a Neuroi ship, she successfully activated "Contact Eye" to expose cores for allies, despite later being advised against repeat use due to Takami’s precedent of ability-related health deterioration.
In the Petrozavodsk recon mission, Hikari, Georgette, and Sadako Shimohara confronted a blizzard-generating Neuroi. After crash-landing and sheltering in a derelict KV-2 tank, Hikari suffered frostbite but recovered through her teammates’ care. She later assisted Sadako’s plan to destroy the Neuroi using thermite canisters and explosive arrows.
During Saturnalia Festival preparations, Hikari fell ill after sledding with Nikka. Her guilt over magic-related vulnerability eased when the squadron organized the event to cheer her, culminating in a joint Neuroi interception with 501st members Eila Juutilainen and Sanya Litvyak.
In later operations, Hikari carried an FP-45 Liberator pistol, mistakenly believing it was a "Celtic magic talisman" due to Waltrud Krupinski’s deception. She retained it as a keepsake after learning its true nature. Her development culminated in the reunion with Takami, who returned after recovery under Yoshika Miyafuji’s care. The sisters pledged to jointly defend their values, symbolizing Hikari’s transition from an insecure substitute to an acknowledged member of the 502nd.
Hikari volunteered to reinforce the 502nd in Europe. During her selection exam at Sasebo Aviation Preparatory School, she participated in a mock battle race against classmate Mia Misumi. Though Hikari didn't officially finish after rescuing Mia from a crash, this action secured her assignment to the Suomus Independent Volunteer Aerial Squadron (later 507th JFW) for logistics. Takami was simultaneously assigned to the 502nd, and both sisters sailed to Europe together. Neuroi attacked the convoy during the voyage. Takami suffered severe injuries using her "Absolute Eye," falling into a coma. Subsequently, 502nd commander Gundula Rall discreetly incorporated Hikari into the unit by having her assume Takami’s identity.
Hikari exhibits persistent optimism and determination, often striving to prove her capabilities despite initial magical shortcomings. Her stubbornness occasionally leads to recklessness, like overextending during training or combat. She demonstrates quick thinking in crises, devising solutions such as improvised explosive arrows during a grounded mission. Hikari actively supports comrades, encouraging Georgette Lemare after Georgette expressed guilt over failing to heal Takami fully.
Her relationship with Naoe Kanno, Takami’s close friend, began contentiously. Naoe doubted Hikari’s competence and resented her presence. Through joint missions, like a high-altitude Neuroi engagement alongside Nikka Katajainen, and Hikari’s persistent efforts, Naoe gradually accepted her. Hikari formed bonds with other 502nd members, including Nikka, who involved her in winter swimming, and Edytha Rossmann, her primary instructor.
Initially, Hikari’s magical proficiency was notably deficient; she struggled to maintain flight stability with her Striker Unit (the prototype Yamanishi N1K3-A "Chidori") and couldn't walk on water. However, she possessed exceptional physical stamina, outperforming naval personnel in endurance runs. Her unique magical ability, "Contact Eye," allows her to visually pinpoint a Neuroi’s core through direct physical contact, displaying it via X-ray-like vision. Due to the high risk, this ability was initially restricted.
To address her magical weakness, Edytha assigned Hikari a rigorous test: scaling a tall pillar using only magic to retrieve a hat. After six days of failure, Edytha advised redirecting magic to her hands, enabling success. This breakthrough improved Hikari’s Striker control, though her magical capacity remained below the squadron average. During missions, such as the assault on a Neuroi ship, she successfully activated "Contact Eye" to expose cores for allies, despite later being advised against repeat use due to Takami’s precedent of ability-related health deterioration.
In the Petrozavodsk recon mission, Hikari, Georgette, and Sadako Shimohara confronted a blizzard-generating Neuroi. After crash-landing and sheltering in a derelict KV-2 tank, Hikari suffered frostbite but recovered through her teammates’ care. She later assisted Sadako’s plan to destroy the Neuroi using thermite canisters and explosive arrows.
During Saturnalia Festival preparations, Hikari fell ill after sledding with Nikka. Her guilt over magic-related vulnerability eased when the squadron organized the event to cheer her, culminating in a joint Neuroi interception with 501st members Eila Juutilainen and Sanya Litvyak.
In later operations, Hikari carried an FP-45 Liberator pistol, mistakenly believing it was a "Celtic magic talisman" due to Waltrud Krupinski’s deception. She retained it as a keepsake after learning its true nature. Her development culminated in the reunion with Takami, who returned after recovery under Yoshika Miyafuji’s care. The sisters pledged to jointly defend their values, symbolizing Hikari’s transition from an insecure substitute to an acknowledged member of the 502nd.