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Yoshiro Saotome

Character

Yoshiro Saotome is a minor acquaintance of Izumi Miyamura in Horimiya, connected to him through the tea ceremony. He is best remembered for a small mix-up in which Kyōko Hori mistook his name for a girl's.

Allegiances: Tea ceremony
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Appearance

The source provides no description of Saotome's physical appearance, noting only that he is referenced within the story rather than shown in detail.

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Personality

No characterization of Saotome's personality is recorded. What is known of him is limited to his associations rather than his temperament.

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History

Saotome takes part in the tea ceremony and counts Izumi Miyamura among his friends. He is mentioned in Chapter 41, where his name, spotted by Kyōko Hori in Miyamura's phone, is mistaken for that of a girl, prompting her to snap at him.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Yoshiro Saotome in Horimiya?

Yoshiro Saotome is a minor acquaintance of Izumi Miyamura in Horimiya, connected to him through the tea ceremony.

How is Yoshiro Saotome connected to Izumi Miyamura?

Yoshiro Saotome knows Izumi Miyamura through the tea ceremony and is counted among his friends.

When is Yoshiro Saotome first mentioned in Horimiya?

Yoshiro Saotome is first mentioned in Chapter 41 of the Horimiya manga.

Why did Kyoko Hori snap at Yoshiro Saotome?

Kyoko Hori snapped at Yoshiro Saotome after spotting his name in Izumi Miyamura's phone and mistaking it for a girl's name.

What does Yoshiro Saotome look like in Horimiya?

Horimiya's records do not detail Yoshiro Saotome's physical appearance; he appears in the story mainly through mentions rather than direct depiction.

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