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Officially designated Perman No. 3 within her superhero team, she adopts the alias "Pako" for missions. Her secret civilian identity is Sumire Hoshino, a famous Japanese child actress. This duality grants her greater personal freedom as Pako, contrasting sharply with the constant public scrutiny faced by her celebrity self. As a superhero, Pako displays a tomboyish, bold, and headstrong personality, frequently clashing with teammate Mitsuo Suwa (Perman No. 1) over tactics or his affections for Michiko Sawada. Despite this outward assertiveness, she harbors deep feelings for Mitsuo, considering him her most treasured person and often prioritizing his safety.
Equipped with standard Perman gear—a strength-enhancing, identity-masking helmet; a flight-and-super-speed cape; and a communication badge—she possesses superhuman strength and flight capabilities, participating in team operations against threats. She rigorously maintains the secrecy of her dual identity. To safeguard her secret during missions, she employs a copy robot android that substitutes for her as Sumire Hoshino; memories experienced by the copy can be transferred to the original person through direct forehead contact.
Pako participates in the crossover film *Ninja Hattori-kun + Perman: Chō-Nōryoku Wars*, joining forces with the Ninja Hattori-kun characters and fellow Permans against the antagonist Psychoman. She engages in aerial combat, aids in civilian rescues, and contributes to the collective battle against Psychoman's forces during the climactic New York City confrontation, including the attack involving a machine shaped like the Statue of Liberty. Her protective instincts towards Mitsuo are evident throughout this conflict.
Her character arc culminates in the original Perman manga's final chapter, where she reveals her Sumire Hoshino identity solely to Mitsuo. She confesses her love and proposes marriage before his departure to Bird Planet for training as Birdman's successor, which he accepts, establishing their romantic relationship.
In the broader narrative continuity, Sumire Hoshino appears as an adult actress in two *Doraemon* manga cameos. She confides in Nobita Nobi about waiting for the return of a distant love (Mitsuo) who left for another planet to fulfill his duties, confirming her enduring commitment beyond the main *Perman* storyline.
Equipped with standard Perman gear—a strength-enhancing, identity-masking helmet; a flight-and-super-speed cape; and a communication badge—she possesses superhuman strength and flight capabilities, participating in team operations against threats. She rigorously maintains the secrecy of her dual identity. To safeguard her secret during missions, she employs a copy robot android that substitutes for her as Sumire Hoshino; memories experienced by the copy can be transferred to the original person through direct forehead contact.
Pako participates in the crossover film *Ninja Hattori-kun + Perman: Chō-Nōryoku Wars*, joining forces with the Ninja Hattori-kun characters and fellow Permans against the antagonist Psychoman. She engages in aerial combat, aids in civilian rescues, and contributes to the collective battle against Psychoman's forces during the climactic New York City confrontation, including the attack involving a machine shaped like the Statue of Liberty. Her protective instincts towards Mitsuo are evident throughout this conflict.
Her character arc culminates in the original Perman manga's final chapter, where she reveals her Sumire Hoshino identity solely to Mitsuo. She confesses her love and proposes marriage before his departure to Bird Planet for training as Birdman's successor, which he accepts, establishing their romantic relationship.
In the broader narrative continuity, Sumire Hoshino appears as an adult actress in two *Doraemon* manga cameos. She confides in Nobita Nobi about waiting for the return of a distant love (Mitsuo) who left for another planet to fulfill his duties, confirming her enduring commitment beyond the main *Perman* storyline.