Saki's Grandmother
CharacterSaki's Grandmother is the paternal grandmother of Saki and Megumi Hanajima. Calm and quietly intuitive, she loves Saki as deeply as the girl's own parents and searches for gentle ways to ease the burden of her granddaughter's unusual power.
Appearance
Age shows around her eyes and mouth. Her straight grey hair falls to the nape with rather short bangs, and her light purple eyes echo Saki's own. She leans toward darker shades like purple and brown in her clothing and wears a necklace.
Personality
Level-headed and emotionally attuned, she cares for Saki with the same warmth as the girl's parents. Supportive of her granddaughter's gift yet anxious about the future it might bring, she constantly tries to understand what Saki is going through and to lighten her struggles. When Saki began dressing all in black to signal her guilt, it was her grandmother who suggested black nail polish, knowing the color brought the girl comfort.
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History
All through the years of bullying in elementary and middle school, she looks for whatever small ways she can to make life gentler for Saki, including the nail-polish suggestion despite the school's rules against it. She is overjoyed to watch Saki gain control of her power once Tohru Honda and Arisa Uotani accept her. Her lone appearance places her with the family on New Year's Eve, watching television together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Saki Hanajima's grandmother?
Saki's Grandmother is the paternal grandmother of Saki and Megumi Hanajima. She is calm and quietly intuitive, loving Saki as deeply as the girl's own parents do.
What does Saki's Grandmother look like?
Saki's Grandmother has straight grey hair falling to the nape with short bangs, and her light purple eyes echo her granddaughter Saki's own. She favors darker shades like purple and brown in her clothing and wears a necklace.
How did Saki's Grandmother help her cope with bullying?
Saki's Grandmother suggested Saki wear black nail polish, knowing the color brought her granddaughter comfort during the years she dressed only in black to signal her guilt, even though the school's rules technically forbade it.
How does Saki's Grandmother feel about her psychic powers?
Saki's Grandmother is supportive of her granddaughter's gift yet anxious about the future it might bring, constantly trying to understand what Saki is going through and to lighten her struggles.
When does Saki's Grandmother appear in the story?
Saki's Grandmother makes her lone appearance with the family on New Year's Eve, watching television together, and debuts in Chapter 51 of the manga.
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