Natsumi Hodaka
Natsumi Hodaka |
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| Kanji: | 帆高 夏海 |
| Romaji | Hodaka Natsumi |
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| Age: | 15 |
| Gender: | Female |
| Eye color: | Blue |
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| Japanese: | Unknown |
| English: | G. K. Bowes |
Natsumi Hodaka (帆高 夏海, Hodaka Natsumi), is a supporting character in the anime and manga series Diary of Our Days at the Breakwater (Hōkago Teibō Nisshi). She is a first-year high school student and a cheerful, energetic member of the Breakwater Club, a school club centered around coastal fishing activities. Natsumi is also the childhood friend of Hina Tsurugi, the series’ main protagonist, and plays a vital role in helping Hina adjust to her new life in the seaside town.
Natsumi serves as a welcoming and enthusiastic presence within the club and contributes greatly to the group’s dynamic, offering support, humor, and encouragement throughout their fishing adventures.
Background
Appearance in Anime
Natsumi was born and raised in the coastal town where the story takes place. As a local, she has a natural familiarity with the ocean and the lifestyle surrounding it. Her love for fishing and sea life developed at an early age, and she joined the Breakwater Club shortly after starting high school.
Upon Hina’s return to the town after years of living in the city, Natsumi enthusiastically reintroduces her childhood friend to the joys and quirks of seaside living. Although Hina initially expresses reluctance toward fishing, Natsumi’s lively personality and encouragement help ease her into the club’s activities.
Appearance
Natsumi has a youthful and sporty appearance, with short, tousled brown hair and expressive eyes. Her energetic personality is reflected in her casual and slightly tomboyish style, usually seen in the school uniform or the club’s practical fishing attire typically a T-shirt, shorts, and rubber boots suited for working near the sea.
Her animated facial expressions and boundless enthusiasm often make her stand out visually among the more reserved club members.
Personality
Natsumi is cheerful, lively, and extroverted, with a natural sense of humor and a strong enthusiasm for outdoor activities especially fishing. She acts as a motivator and comic relief, often lifting the group’s spirits and initiating lighthearted moments.
While she may be a bit impulsive or teasing at times, especially toward Hina, Natsumi is ultimately a supportive and dependable friend. She genuinely cares for her teammates and goes out of her way to help newcomers feel included, especially when they’re unfamiliar with coastal customs or fishing techniques.
Role in the Story
Welcoming Hina: When Hina Tsurugi moves back to town and joins the same high school, Natsumi reconnects with her and encourages her to join the Breakwater Club. Though Hina is hesitant and squeamish about sea creatures, Natsumi’s enthusiasm helps her ease into the group.
Fishing Adventures: Natsumi actively participates in all the club’s fishing activities, from shore fishing to squid catching and crab hunting. She often explains procedures to Hina in an approachable way and offers help when things go wrong typically with a laugh and some teasing.
Group Dynamic: Natsumi contributes significantly to the balance of personalities within the club. Her high energy contrasts with Hina’s nervousness, Yuuki’s laid-back demeanor, and Ohno’s quiet intensity. This mix of traits keeps the club’s interactions dynamic and enjoyable.
Relationships
Hina Tsurugi: Natsumi’s childhood friend and closest peer in the Breakwater Club. She enjoys teasing Hina about her inexperience with fishing but is always there to support and guide her. Their friendship is a central emotional anchor of the series.
Yuuki Kuroiwa: Natsumi respects Yuuki as the club president and frequently reacts to her odd ideas with amusement or light sarcasm. Their rapport adds humor to the club’s routine.
Makoto Ohno: While they don’t share many deep scenes, Natsumi gets along well with Makoto and appreciates her knowledge and seriousness about fishing, often contrasting it with her own playful approach.