Minami Hokutozai, a resourceful reporter prior to the global petrification event, earned recognition for her vast network of contacts and methodical investigative rigor. She upheld her professional ethics by refusing to leverage her appearance for career advancement. Standing 166 cm tall with a curvaceous frame, she possesses long, hip-length blonde hair with subtle waves, large brown eyes tapered at the corners, and thin lips stained a deep hue. Her attire includes a short grey headband adorned with hollow conical tips for discreet storage, paired with a sleeveless burgundy dress exposing her shoulders. The dress features a frayed upper hem, thigh-high slits, and a tan ribbon wrapped snugly beneath her bust, its fastening mysteriously seamless. She foregoes footwear entirely. Initially drawn to Tsukasa Shishio’s ideals and physical prowess, Minami aligned with his empire post-revival, vetting candidates to rebuild society under his vision. After the empire’s dissolution, she joined the Kingdom of Science, employing her linguistic fluency in Japanese and English to bridge communication gaps while utilizing her investigative acumen to gather intelligence. Emotionally loyal, she mourned Tsukasa’s cryogenic imprisonment and cherished a gifted camera as a poignant link to her past. Her concern for comrades during prolonged separations underscored her empathetic nature. Her skills include acute long-range observation, multilingual negotiation, and meticulous research leveraging her expansive connections. A dedicated photographer, she chronicles pivotal moments for the Kingdom’s archives. The kanji in her name—"Hokutozai Minami"—combine the cardinal directions (North, East, West, South), forming the English word "NEWS."