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Yoshika Miyafuji hails from Fuso, the daughter of Dr. Miyafuji, the "Father of Striker Units," and Sayaka Miyafuji. Her maternal grandmother, Yoshiko Akimoto, served as a military witch, making her lineage exceptionally rare as both her mother and grandmother retained high magical power past their twenties. Raised in a rural mountain village, she planned to inherit her grandmother's clinic, driven by a strong desire to help others and a hatred of seeing people hurt. Limited exposure to the outside world left her unaware of widespread witch admiration, partly because she never saw the propaganda film "Flash of the Fuso Sea." Before military recruitment, she attended Yokosuka 4th Girls-only Middle School as a second-year student with average grades; her childhood friend, Michiko Yamakawa, possesses no magic but remains a close companion.
Scouted by Major Mio Sakamoto in 1944, Yoshika initially refused due to resentment toward war, which she believed took her father's life. Her perspective shifted upon receiving a letter purportedly from her father, prompting her to board the aircraft carrier Akagi bound for Europe. During the voyage, a Neuroi attack ensued. Despite no prior flight training or combat experience, she donned a Striker Unit and completed her maiden flight in active combat, solidifying her decision to enlist in the 501st Joint Fighter Wing as a combat medic with the rank of Sergeant. Her Striker Unit initially modeled the Fuso A6M Zero fighter, later upgraded to the experimental J7W1 Shinden after her original unit could no longer handle her amplified magic power.
Personality-wise, Yoshika embodies earnestness, purity, and relentless energy, often acting impulsively to protect others without considering consequences. Her stubbornness and civilian mindset led to frequent violations of military protocol, most notably attempting to communicate with a humanoid Neuroi, which resulted in Major Sakamoto being gravely injured. This desertion triggered a chain of events nearly dissolving the 501st but inadvertently exposed corruption involving Air Chief Marshal Maloney's budget diversion. Despite conflicts, her intuition often proved correct, and her kindness fostered camaraderie within the unit, particularly with Lynette Bishop. Conversely, her relationship with Perrine H. Clostermann began antagonistically due to Perrine's jealousy over Yoshika's closeness to Sakamoto, though they later became allies. Yoshika displays a noted fascination with other witches' breasts, often gazing at or touching them unconsciously during daily interactions or while asleep. She also exhibits lowbrow enthusiasm for celebrities, seeking autographs without knowing their identities, such as from actress Elizabeth Taylor or witch Hanna-Justina Marseille.
Her combat contributions were significant: she destroyed a Neuroi fused with the Akagi by ramming it with her Striker Unit. During the Romagna campaign, she sacrificed all her magic power to save Sakamoto after the latter was absorbed by a Neuroi core, wielding Sakamoto's sword to unleash a Reppuzan attack. This selfless act left her unable to use magic, though she stated the loss was worthwhile to protect someone important. After the 501st disbanded following Gallia's liberation, she returned to Japan and received a dishonorable discharge in 1945—unbeknownst to her—due to prior violations outweighing merits. Unaffected by the discharge, having never aspired to be a soldier, she joined the military reserve force while preparing to study medicine in Helvetia. She maintained ties with the Yokosuka base, delivering homemade pastries that endeared her to the maintenance crew.
Post-discharge, Yoshika temporarily piloted a Striker Unit to intercept a Neuroi in Yokosuka despite six months of retirement. Later, en route to Helvetia for medical studies under Sergeant Hattori's protection, her group was attacked by an underground Neuroi in Gallia. Though initially powerless, she regained her magic upon hearing her 501st comrades' voices through a transceiver, enabling her to fight alongside them when the unit reformed. During the Berlin campaign, she grappled with residual magic instability until witnessing the near-death of her friend Shizuka. The emotional turmoil unleashed unprecedented healing power, fully restoring Shizuka. She then drew Neuroi attention away from allies, facilitating the unit's victory in Berlin. Her primary weapon was a 13mm Type 99 machine gun, supplemented occasionally by firearms like the M712 or Bren gun.
Distinctive physical traits include a height of 150 cm and animal-like features (resembling a mame-shiba) manifesting during magic use. She is skilled in cooking, particularly Fuso cuisine like nattō, though prioritizes health benefits over taste. Her familiar is a small gray dog named Kujikanesada.
Scouted by Major Mio Sakamoto in 1944, Yoshika initially refused due to resentment toward war, which she believed took her father's life. Her perspective shifted upon receiving a letter purportedly from her father, prompting her to board the aircraft carrier Akagi bound for Europe. During the voyage, a Neuroi attack ensued. Despite no prior flight training or combat experience, she donned a Striker Unit and completed her maiden flight in active combat, solidifying her decision to enlist in the 501st Joint Fighter Wing as a combat medic with the rank of Sergeant. Her Striker Unit initially modeled the Fuso A6M Zero fighter, later upgraded to the experimental J7W1 Shinden after her original unit could no longer handle her amplified magic power.
Personality-wise, Yoshika embodies earnestness, purity, and relentless energy, often acting impulsively to protect others without considering consequences. Her stubbornness and civilian mindset led to frequent violations of military protocol, most notably attempting to communicate with a humanoid Neuroi, which resulted in Major Sakamoto being gravely injured. This desertion triggered a chain of events nearly dissolving the 501st but inadvertently exposed corruption involving Air Chief Marshal Maloney's budget diversion. Despite conflicts, her intuition often proved correct, and her kindness fostered camaraderie within the unit, particularly with Lynette Bishop. Conversely, her relationship with Perrine H. Clostermann began antagonistically due to Perrine's jealousy over Yoshika's closeness to Sakamoto, though they later became allies. Yoshika displays a noted fascination with other witches' breasts, often gazing at or touching them unconsciously during daily interactions or while asleep. She also exhibits lowbrow enthusiasm for celebrities, seeking autographs without knowing their identities, such as from actress Elizabeth Taylor or witch Hanna-Justina Marseille.
Her combat contributions were significant: she destroyed a Neuroi fused with the Akagi by ramming it with her Striker Unit. During the Romagna campaign, she sacrificed all her magic power to save Sakamoto after the latter was absorbed by a Neuroi core, wielding Sakamoto's sword to unleash a Reppuzan attack. This selfless act left her unable to use magic, though she stated the loss was worthwhile to protect someone important. After the 501st disbanded following Gallia's liberation, she returned to Japan and received a dishonorable discharge in 1945—unbeknownst to her—due to prior violations outweighing merits. Unaffected by the discharge, having never aspired to be a soldier, she joined the military reserve force while preparing to study medicine in Helvetia. She maintained ties with the Yokosuka base, delivering homemade pastries that endeared her to the maintenance crew.
Post-discharge, Yoshika temporarily piloted a Striker Unit to intercept a Neuroi in Yokosuka despite six months of retirement. Later, en route to Helvetia for medical studies under Sergeant Hattori's protection, her group was attacked by an underground Neuroi in Gallia. Though initially powerless, she regained her magic upon hearing her 501st comrades' voices through a transceiver, enabling her to fight alongside them when the unit reformed. During the Berlin campaign, she grappled with residual magic instability until witnessing the near-death of her friend Shizuka. The emotional turmoil unleashed unprecedented healing power, fully restoring Shizuka. She then drew Neuroi attention away from allies, facilitating the unit's victory in Berlin. Her primary weapon was a 13mm Type 99 machine gun, supplemented occasionally by firearms like the M712 or Bren gun.
Distinctive physical traits include a height of 150 cm and animal-like features (resembling a mame-shiba) manifesting during magic use. She is skilled in cooking, particularly Fuso cuisine like nattō, though prioritizes health benefits over taste. Her familiar is a small gray dog named Kujikanesada.