Rika Furude

Rika Furude is one of the younger kids in Keiichi’s school, sharing her grade with her best buddy Satoko, who she lives with in the same house. As the local shrine’s heir, everyone admires her, especially during the annual Watanagashi Festival where she takes on the miko role. Since her parents passed away, she leads the Furude household, even if she doesn’t get to town meetings much due to her age. She’s quiet but loves throwing out cute nonsense phrases like "mi~" and "nipa~," often finishing her sentences with a playful "-nano desu" that drives Rena wild. While she seems innocent, she’s surprisingly calm and wise, serving as the voice of reason for her friends. However, don’t underestimate her; she can be quite strategic when she wants to be. Secrets lurk beneath her sweet exterior, including her unique role in managing the deadly Hinamizawa Syndrome, a weight she carries across countless lives.