Hotaru
CharacterHotaru, the young girl born to tavern owner Azusa, waits tables at Pub Azusa now that her mother's eyesight is fading. A cheerful child who strikingly resembles Nagisa Shiota, she proves willing to risk everything for the people she loves.
Appearance
Small and slight, Hotaru wears her icy blue hair long enough to reach her waist, gathered into twin pigtails tied with pink ribbons above pale blue eyes. The likeness she bears to Nagisa Shiota is strong enough that Korosensei remarks on it.
Personality
Warm and personable, Hotaru is well loved by the pub's four regular patrons. Her friendliness hides real nerve, though: she does not flinch from putting herself in danger for those dear to her, snatching up a kitchen knife and vowing to protect her mother when the moment demands it.
History
Trouble reaches the pub when the loan shark Sengoku arrives for Azusa and shoves her into a rack of bottles. As four assassins turn up, Hotaru brandishes a knife, determined to defend her mother. Korosensei commends her bravery but urges her instead to watch and let the assassins act. Once Azusa is safe, the two share a tearful reunion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Hotaru in Assassination Classroom?
Hotaru is the young daughter of tavern owner Azusa in Assassination Classroom, waiting tables at Pub Azusa now that her mother's eyesight is fading.
Why does Hotaru resemble Nagisa Shiota?
Hotaru bears such a strong resemblance to Nagisa Shiota that Korosensei himself remarks on the likeness, though the story does not explain the connection beyond the visual similarity.
What happens when the loan shark Sengoku threatens Hotaru's mother?
When the loan shark Sengoku arrives at the pub and shoves Azusa into a rack of bottles, four assassins turn up as well. Hotaru grabs a kitchen knife and vows to protect her mother despite the danger.
How does Korosensei react to Hotaru's bravery?
Korosensei commends Hotaru's bravery but urges her to step back and let the assassins handle the situation instead of confronting it herself. Once Azusa is safe, the two share a tearful reunion.
What is Hotaru's personality like?
Hotaru is warm and personable, well loved by the pub's regular patrons. Her friendliness hides real nerve, as she does not flinch from putting herself in danger for the people she loves.
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