Kahoko Hino

nihongo|Kahoko Hino|日野　香穂子|Hino Kahoko is the protagonist of the manga "Kiniro no Corda", also known in America as "La Corda d'Oro". She is a "normal" 17 year old girl who attends the prestigious Seisou Academy. She is a second-year in the General Education department of Seisou Academy, although the school also has a Music department.

Each year, the school holds a music contest. Although all students can attend the contest, only people from the music department actually get in the competition.

Although Hino has no music skill, she does have the ability to see a small fairy named Lili. This fairy is a Fata, whose duty it is to pusue happiness for all beings through music. People who can see Lili are compatible to Fatas. Therefore, Hino is on the same wavelength as Lili and according to Lili, should have some musical talents. This makes Lili enter Hino into the music competition.

Statistics

First Name: Kahoko
Last Name: Hino
Age: 16 years old
Birthday: N/A
Height: 162 cm (5 feet, 3 inches)
Instrument: Violin
Current Family: Parents, 1 older sister, 1 older brother
School Year: 2nd Year, Regular Department, Class 2 (2-2)
First Appearance: episode 1 (anime), chapter 1 (manga)

Personality

Hino is an overall considerate girl. She also has a strong sense of justice. This is shown when she defends Shoko Fuyuumi, a fellow music competetor, from three other girls who were abusing Shoko. The three girls were saying that Shouko didn't play well, but Hino stood up for her.

It also appears that Hino does not concern herself with romantic thoughts. There were a few incidences where her friends often asked her which of the boys participating in the contest did she like. Only at those times did she ever show any reaction. Because of this she is rather oblivious to the other boys' feelings.

Relationships

Lili: Lili was the one who has bestowed the magic violin to Hino, and she constantly relied on his help and advice early in the music contest. At first, she disliked the idea of being the only one able to see him but their bond deepened and Hino came to appreciate everything he's given her.

Len Tsukimori: Tsukimori is also a 2nd year like Hino, except he's a student in the music department. He is a child prodigy on the violin. Hino's first encounter with him was not quite friendly, later on it shows he has feelings for her. She found him quiet and stoic.

Ryōtarō Tsuchiura: Hino met Tsuchiura when she was sent to deliver materials for the music department of the school. Tsuchiura had bumped into her and she almost fell down a set of staircases until he caught her. Ever since then Tsuchiura has always helped her and they have become good friends but as the anime progresses, his feelings for her deepens.

Kazuki Hihara: Hihara has, perhaps, the most comforting presence to Hino. Though he has feelings for her, Hino's oblivious personality blinds her to it all and she continues to treat him as she would her other friends.

Azuma Yunoki: Hino's first glance at him was of a nice person. Later on, Yunoki started to show himself more to her like showing his "darker" side. He likes to tease her and when he's in his other side, he calls her by her first name (which, in Japan, shows intimacy).

Keiichi Shimizu: Keiichi is a 1st year in the music department. Hino met Keiichi when he was sleeping on the ground. Hino taught Keiichi to use his heart for his sheet music. He enjoys listening to Hino play the violin.