Hana Ichijō is a first-year high school student affiliated with Tokyo City Esperion. She has long blonde hair, green eyes, and average height for her age. Her connection to football stems from her step-brother, Tatsuya Fukuda, head coach of Tokyo Esperion's youth team. She first noticed Fukuda's playing style at age five during one of his matches. After their families merged, she became a dedicated supporter of his football ambitions, shaping her own career path. This exposure motivated her goal to become a sports surgeon, driving her to acquire extensive knowledge in nutrition and dietetics. Despite her club association, her understanding of football remains limited. Her personality blends bluntness with genuine care, often displaying an easily annoyed demeanor, especially towards Ashito Aoi. Nevertheless, she consistently dedicates her time off to volunteer for Esperion's players. She focuses on creating detailed, performance-optimizing meal plans, particularly for Ashito Aoi and Haruhisa Kuribayashi. This role directly supports her surgical career goals and reflects her attentiveness to the players' well-being. Her relationship with Ashito Aoi is significant. They met during youth team tryouts when he accidentally bumped into her. Aware of the "kid from Ehime" through Fukuda, she approached Ashito with high expectations but initial skepticism about his abilities. Observing his instinctive play during tryouts shifted her perspective, sparking greater interest and acceptance. She interacts with him through strict encouragement about diet and performance, defends him during conflicts with staff, and declared herself his "first fan in the world" to prevent underestimation. She is perceptive of his emotional state, recognizing anxiety others might miss. Over time, Hana's feelings for Ashito evolved beyond support into romantic affection. She later confessed this love to Ashito's mother, Noriko, with whom she maintains a positive relationship. Ashito reciprocated, stating he finds her cute and enjoys her company. His performances often intensify when she attends his matches. Their mutual respect enables effective communication, with Hana frequently being the only person able to reach Ashito during erratic behavior. Following a significant development, they began dating officially. While Fukuda's influence guided her into sports medicine and club support, her commitment to aiding athletes through nutrition and future surgical expertise represents her independent dedication. Her journey intertwines familial connection, personal aspiration, and evolving relationships within the competitive football environment.