Hinata Miyake is a lively and one-of-a-kind girl from A Place Further Than the Universe. Even though she is the same age as Mari Tamaki and Shirase Kobuchizawa, Hinata does not attend high school. Instead, she works at a convenience store near their school while studying for university entrance exams. She passed the high school equivalency exam early and is very smart, even getting high marks on mock university tests. Hinata is quick-witted, loves making funny comments, and often acts as the group’s camerawoman. She has a bright personality but also hides pain from her past and sometimes feels unsure about her appearance.
Hinata is a petite girl with a cheerful vibe.
She stands out among her friends for having a great figure, especially her bust.
Despite her curves, she is the shortest member in the group.
Hinata has been told by Tamiko Shiraishi, Yuzuki Shiraishi’s manager, that she does not have the looks needed to be in showbiz, which bothers her a little.
Hinata is smart, energetic, and very talkative.
She is funny, friendly, and has a knack for saying things like a TV reporter on the spot.
Hinata often cheers others up by making jokes or being the center of playful teasing, and she always pays attention to how everyone feels.
After her tough experiences, she finds it hard to trust when people act nice toward her, and she sometimes keeps her guard up even with Shirase Kobuchizawa.
Hinata cares about her friends, but has a sharp tongue and does not hide her opinions.
Hinata did not attend high school for long.
She was part of the track and field club and was very talented.
However, she became the school representative over some older students, which caused jealousy.
Her friends told her to do her best, but when problems started, those same friends turned away from her.
After mean rumors were spread in the club and at school, Hinata felt betrayed and left school.
She later passed the high school equivalency test and started working at a convenience store while preparing for college exams.
Hinata is very smart, having passed the high school equivalency test as a sophomore.
She scores high in practice exams for her dream college.
She is good at talking, thinking on her feet, and reporting like a news commentator.
Hinata also has photography skills, often acting as the camera operator during group activities.
She was once near the top in track and field.
Hinata works at the same convenience store near the school where Mari Tamaki and Shirase Kobuchizawa often visit.
She befriends them after hearing their exciting plans.
Hinata is careful around others due to her past, but she warms up to Mari, Shirase, and Yuzuki Shiraishi.
She values her friendships but sometimes has doubts because of her previous trust issues.
She feels self-conscious after Yuzuki Shiraishi's mother, Tamiko Shiraishi, said she lacked showbiz looks, especially since she wanted to be a reporter.
Entering the Group
Hinata meets Mari Tamaki and Shirase Kobuchizawa by chance at the convenience store where she works.
She hears about their plan to go to Antarctica and gets inspired.
Later, when Mari joins as a junior worker to earn money, Hinata asks to join their adventure.
Hinata’s main reason is to do something big and special before taking her college exams.
Early Contributions
Right from the start, Hinata becomes a key member, speaking up and even removing Shirase Kobuchizawa from being group leader when she thinks things are not going well.
She helps shape the group’s plans and keeps them on track.
Past Trauma and Trust Issues
Through her time in the story, Hinata’s past with her old track club haunts her.
She struggles with trust and feels pain from being abandoned and falsely accused.
Even so, Hinata tries to protect her new friends from her darker feelings.
Confronting Her Past
While rehearsing for a live broadcast from Antarctica, some of Hinata’s old clubmates appear on screen with a message for her.
Hinata becomes very upset and yells at the screen.
Later, after questioning from Shirase Kobuchizawa, Hinata reveals everything about her painful school story to the group.
While waiting for the live show, she admits she is still unsure about moving on.
Healing and Moving Forward
Thanks to Shirase Kobuchizawa’s support, who stands up to the old friends on Hinata’s behalf, Hinata finally finds closure and can cut ties with her old hurts.
She lets herself cry for all the pent-up frustration and starts to heal.
Moments of Kindness
Hinata is known to cry easily.
She tears up when Shirase Kobuchizawa is willing to spend a large sum of money to help her during a passport mix-up.
She is touched deeply by her friends defending her.
Hinata’s style is notable, with the best curves among the main girls, though she is the shortest.
Despite her playful personality, she is often the most reliable and level-headed in tough times.
Hinata sometimes blurts out made-up "wise sayings" that sound deep, which makes her friends either amazed or laugh at her.
“A lot of things are huge here, everything is big here!”
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