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Christine Hanakomachi, often called Chris by her friends, is a classmate of the main protagonists Miyu and Kanata in the anime Daa! Daa! Daa!. She is fourteen years old, stands 163 centimeters tall, and has a birthday on September 2nd. Chris is easily recognized by her wavy pink hair, which she often ties with a red ribbon, and her violet eyes. Her fashion sense is notably feminine and elegant, frequently wearing ruffled, princess-like dresses when not in her school uniform.
Chris comes from a very wealthy background and is half-French through her mother. Despite her privileged upbringing, she is typically a well-mannered, shy, kind, and friendly individual who speaks in very formal Japanese. However, this composed exterior dramatically changes when it comes to her feelings for Kanata, for whom she harbors a deep and consuming infatuation. Her primary motivation throughout the story is her romantic interest in Kanata, and she is prone to romantic fantasies about him. This leads to intense jealousy, especially when she sees him with other girls, most notably Miyu. Chris tends to jump to conclusions about the nature of Kanata and Miyu's relationship, despite being told they are cousins living together under unusual circumstances.
A unique and defining characteristic of Chris is the extreme, almost superhuman strength she displays when she becomes enraged by jealousy. In these comic episodes, she has been known to pick up large objects like trees and desks, or even damage buildings. Despite her destructive potential, these rampages are short-lived. Once she snaps out of her jealous state and the situation is explained, she immediately becomes profusely apologetic. Demonstrating her otherwise polite and meticulous nature, she then proceeds to perfectly repair all the damage she caused, using tools and even construction equipment she carries in a magic satchel.
In her role in the story, Chris serves as a classmate and friend to both Miyu and Kanata, while her primary function is as a comedic rival for Kanata's affection [citation: 2]. Her immediate distrust of the "cousin" story creates many humorous misunderstandings. Regarding the central secret of the alien baby Ruu, Chris's knowledge differs between the anime and the manga. In the manga, she learns Ruu's secret early on and promises not to tell anyone, confiding that she was once ridiculed as a child for her red hair and unusual appearance. In the anime, however, she does not discover this secret until the very last few episodes.
Chris has notable relationships with the other characters, most of which are defined by her connection to Kanata. Her feelings for Kanata make her nervous, and she is often unable to speak to him directly without blushing and stuttering. Her jealousy creates a playful, if sometimes volatile, dynamic with Miyu. The most significant figure in Chris's domestic life is her family's butler, Mr. Shikada, who is almost always seen wearing a deer costume. He has dressed this way since Chris was a child specifically to make her happy, because of her deep love for deer. Her parents are rarely, if ever, seen in the anime, leaving Mr. Shikada as her primary caregiver. Apart from her infatuation with Kanata, Chris enjoys pastimes that reflect her wealthy lifestyle, such as skiing and horseback riding. She appears to be completely oblivious to her own incredible strength during her jealous fits, and her powers are generally treated as a running gag for comic effect rather than a serious ability. Information regarding her personal development over the course of the series is not detailed in the available sources.
Chris comes from a very wealthy background and is half-French through her mother. Despite her privileged upbringing, she is typically a well-mannered, shy, kind, and friendly individual who speaks in very formal Japanese. However, this composed exterior dramatically changes when it comes to her feelings for Kanata, for whom she harbors a deep and consuming infatuation. Her primary motivation throughout the story is her romantic interest in Kanata, and she is prone to romantic fantasies about him. This leads to intense jealousy, especially when she sees him with other girls, most notably Miyu. Chris tends to jump to conclusions about the nature of Kanata and Miyu's relationship, despite being told they are cousins living together under unusual circumstances.
A unique and defining characteristic of Chris is the extreme, almost superhuman strength she displays when she becomes enraged by jealousy. In these comic episodes, she has been known to pick up large objects like trees and desks, or even damage buildings. Despite her destructive potential, these rampages are short-lived. Once she snaps out of her jealous state and the situation is explained, she immediately becomes profusely apologetic. Demonstrating her otherwise polite and meticulous nature, she then proceeds to perfectly repair all the damage she caused, using tools and even construction equipment she carries in a magic satchel.
In her role in the story, Chris serves as a classmate and friend to both Miyu and Kanata, while her primary function is as a comedic rival for Kanata's affection [citation: 2]. Her immediate distrust of the "cousin" story creates many humorous misunderstandings. Regarding the central secret of the alien baby Ruu, Chris's knowledge differs between the anime and the manga. In the manga, she learns Ruu's secret early on and promises not to tell anyone, confiding that she was once ridiculed as a child for her red hair and unusual appearance. In the anime, however, she does not discover this secret until the very last few episodes.
Chris has notable relationships with the other characters, most of which are defined by her connection to Kanata. Her feelings for Kanata make her nervous, and she is often unable to speak to him directly without blushing and stuttering. Her jealousy creates a playful, if sometimes volatile, dynamic with Miyu. The most significant figure in Chris's domestic life is her family's butler, Mr. Shikada, who is almost always seen wearing a deer costume. He has dressed this way since Chris was a child specifically to make her happy, because of her deep love for deer. Her parents are rarely, if ever, seen in the anime, leaving Mr. Shikada as her primary caregiver. Apart from her infatuation with Kanata, Chris enjoys pastimes that reflect her wealthy lifestyle, such as skiing and horseback riding. She appears to be completely oblivious to her own incredible strength during her jealous fits, and her powers are generally treated as a running gag for comic effect rather than a serious ability. Information regarding her personal development over the course of the series is not detailed in the available sources.