OVA
Description
Hajime Kunihiro, a second-year student at Ryuumonbuchi High School, devotedly serves as Touka Ryuumonbuchi's personal maid. Her background stems from being the daughter of a struggling stage magician who imparted sleight-of-hand techniques. Facing financial hardship, her father sold her to the Ryuumonbuchi family, where Touka subsequently recruited her for the school's mahjong team under specific conditions.
Physically, Hajime possesses black hair styled in a ponytail with lengthy bangs, blue eyes, and a star tattoo on her left cheek (replacing an earlier moon tattoo). She stands 147 cm tall and typically wears Ryuumonbuchi's grey uniform with mismatched socks. During mahjong matches, chains restrain her wrists, connected to her waist belt to prevent cheating—a measure she accepts as part of her commitment to Touka. Outside tournaments, she often wears revealing clothing.
Her demeanor is generally calm and level-headed, yet she exhibits intense loyalty and protectiveness toward Touka, viewing both Touka and the entire team as family. This devotion manifests as visible jealousy when others interact closely with Touka, sparking conflicts with individuals like Ayumu Sugino. The chains symbolize her emotional bond and self-imposed atonement for past cheating; she refuses to remove them unless Touka is present, declaring they represent her attachment and "ownership" by Touka.
On the mahjong table, Hajime plays as the lieutenant (third position) for Ryuumonbuchi. Her gameplay emphasizes determination and adaptability over a defined style, showcasing resilience and growth against strong opponents. The chains physically prevent her from employing sleight-of-hand—a skill she previously used to cheat in childhood matches, resulting in broken friendships. Touka enforced this restriction to ensure fair play, though Hajime acknowledges her own technical superiority in tile handling compared to some rivals.
Her personal development centers on embracing Ryuumonbuchi as a surrogate family. She assigns roles within the team: Touka and teammate Jun as "parents," herself and Tomoki Sawamura as "elder siblings," and Koromo Amae as the "youngest child." She actively supports Koromo's emotional well-being, expressing hope that Koromo overcomes loneliness. During events like Koromo's birthday celebration in the "Saki Biyori" OVA, she participates in team activities reinforcing this familial dynamic.
Key interactions include comforting Touka after losses, mediating team decisions (such as attending Kiyosumi's training camp), and observing national tournaments alongside teammates. She maintains a consistent presence throughout Ryuumonbuchi-related arcs, from prefectural competitions to joint training camps, often providing commentary or logistical support.
Physically, Hajime possesses black hair styled in a ponytail with lengthy bangs, blue eyes, and a star tattoo on her left cheek (replacing an earlier moon tattoo). She stands 147 cm tall and typically wears Ryuumonbuchi's grey uniform with mismatched socks. During mahjong matches, chains restrain her wrists, connected to her waist belt to prevent cheating—a measure she accepts as part of her commitment to Touka. Outside tournaments, she often wears revealing clothing.
Her demeanor is generally calm and level-headed, yet she exhibits intense loyalty and protectiveness toward Touka, viewing both Touka and the entire team as family. This devotion manifests as visible jealousy when others interact closely with Touka, sparking conflicts with individuals like Ayumu Sugino. The chains symbolize her emotional bond and self-imposed atonement for past cheating; she refuses to remove them unless Touka is present, declaring they represent her attachment and "ownership" by Touka.
On the mahjong table, Hajime plays as the lieutenant (third position) for Ryuumonbuchi. Her gameplay emphasizes determination and adaptability over a defined style, showcasing resilience and growth against strong opponents. The chains physically prevent her from employing sleight-of-hand—a skill she previously used to cheat in childhood matches, resulting in broken friendships. Touka enforced this restriction to ensure fair play, though Hajime acknowledges her own technical superiority in tile handling compared to some rivals.
Her personal development centers on embracing Ryuumonbuchi as a surrogate family. She assigns roles within the team: Touka and teammate Jun as "parents," herself and Tomoki Sawamura as "elder siblings," and Koromo Amae as the "youngest child." She actively supports Koromo's emotional well-being, expressing hope that Koromo overcomes loneliness. During events like Koromo's birthday celebration in the "Saki Biyori" OVA, she participates in team activities reinforcing this familial dynamic.
Key interactions include comforting Touka after losses, mediating team decisions (such as attending Kiyosumi's training camp), and observing national tournaments alongside teammates. She maintains a consistent presence throughout Ryuumonbuchi-related arcs, from prefectural competitions to joint training camps, often providing commentary or logistical support.