Hodaka Morishima, a 16-year-old from Kozushima’s remote shores, escapes an affluent yet oppressive upbringing under a domineering father whose abuse—both physical and emotional—drives him to flee to Tokyo in 2021. Seeking liberation, he instead confronts homelessness, drifting through internet cafes and scraping by without stable income until fate intervenes. Keisuke Suga, a journalist who rescues him during a stormy ferry arrival, offers him work at an occult magazine. Tasked with exploring urban myths, Hodaka stumbles into the legend of "Sunshine Girls," leading him to Hina Amano, a girl whose mysterious power to clear skies entwines their destinies. With short, tousled black hair, tan skin, and light brown eyes, Hodaka’s unassuming presence blends into Tokyo’s crowds. His casual wardrobe—plain tees, cuffed jeans, worn sneakers—and a weathered yellow messenger bag hide survival gear and, later, a pistol mistakenly thought to be a toy. This weapon, discovered in a shadowed alley, becomes pivotal when wielded to protect Hina, sparking police pursuit. Impulsive yet deeply compassionate, Hodaka oscillates between reckless acts—fleeing home, threatening with the pistol—and fierce loyalty. His bond with Hina and her brother Nagi deepens from gratitude into devotion, compelling him to shield them at any cost, even as Tokyo drowns under relentless rain. Arrested and placed on three-year probation, he returns to Kozushima, reconciling with now-gentler parents before finishing high school and later pursuing university in Tokyo. Though his academic strides and social adaptability post-probation impress others, Hodaka dismisses them as surface-level compared to the resilience forged through hardship. Skilled in basic writing, IT, and humble meals from solitary living, he leans on resourcefulness and online sleuthing. Interactions with allies like Natsumi Suga and Fumi Tachibana reveal a respectful, if occasionally guileless, nature. Central to his journey is the clash between personal sacrifice and societal duty, epitomized by choosing Hina’s life over Tokyo’s stability. His evolution—from restless fugitive to someone embracing accountability—culminates in a rain-drenched reunion with Hina, symbolizing acceptance of consequences and enduring hope amid ruin.