Haruka Hashida is a college student who stands out with his long braided hair and friendly attitude. He went to the same art course in high school as Yotasuke Takahashi and is now studying oil painting at Tama Art University. He is well known for being a true art lover, spending lots of time in art museums and learning about many artists and works. He has a cheerful and easy-going nature, speaks in Kansai dialect, and has a knack for encouraging and getting others excited. Hashida enjoys looking at other people’s art as much as making his own. He is also famous for having a lot of artist friends, even more than some students at top art schools. He always finds ways to stay inspired and brings a fun, open-minded spirit wherever he goes.
Haruka Hashida is a tall young man, standing at 189 cm.
He is most recognized for his long braided hair, which reaches down to his waist when unbraided.
He usually wears a lab coat while painting.
Hashida often styles his hair in braids, though the exact reason is unclear.
To Yatora Yaguchi, he says it is to look more serious, and to Maki Kuwana, he says it keeps his hair out of the way when painting.
Hashida is known for his cheerful, friendly, and open attitude.
He enjoys talking with others and is easy to approach.
He is especially good at motivating others and getting people excited about art.
He sometimes teases or uses playful words but always with a kind heart.
Hashida speaks in Kansai dialect, making him stand out among his friends.
He is called an “art freak” because of his deep love for seeing and talking about art.
Haruka Hashida attended the same art course in high school as Yotasuke Takahashi.
He was already famous among students for his unique ideas about art and being a real “art weirdo.”
After high school, he continued his studies at Tama Art University, majoring in oil painting.
Hashida has two older sisters and one younger sister, making him one of four siblings.
He always feels motivated to make art by eating snacks that match the mood of what he is painting.
Hashida has a lot of knowledge about famous artists and paintings.
He spends much of his time in art museums, learning about different art styles.
He is good at encouraging other people and making them think about art in new ways.
Mayu Oba, the art prep school teacher, describes him as someone who tends to focus more on theory and logic than feelings when it comes to art.
Hashida was in the same high school art class as Yotasuke Takahashi.
He met Yatora Yaguchi at an art prep school (Tokyo Art School’s oil painting department, night class), and they became classmates in Class D.
Hashida has many friends at top art universities, possibly even more than Yatora or Yotasuke.
He is supportive of his classmates and tries to make everyone feel included.
- Birthday: February 5
- Height: 189 cm
- University: Tama Art University
- Family: Two older sisters, one younger sister
- Wears a lab coat while painting
- Specialty: Oil painting
- Enjoys eating snacks that fit the theme of his current artwork
Meeting New Friends
Haruka Hashida first appears in high school, quickly gaining a reputation for being passionate and a bit eccentric about art.
In college, he joins Tama Art University and remains involved in the world of oil painting.
Joining the Art Prep School
Hashida meets Yatora Yaguchi at a well-known art prep school while taking night classes in the oil painting department.
He joins Class D, where he interacts with other students who share his interest in art.
Love for Art and Motivating Others
Throughout the story, Hashida often visits art museums and talks about different works he admires.
He helps encourage others, like Yatora, when they feel insecure, using his knowledge and passion to inspire them.
The Secret of His Braids
When asked about why he wears braids, Hashida gives different answers to different friends.
He tells Yatora he wants to look more serious, while telling Maki Kuwana that the braids keep his hair out of the way when painting.
The true reason for his hairstyle remains a mystery.
Unique Ways to Stay Inspired
Hashida keeps his motivation up by eating snacks that match the mood of his current artwork.
Whether happy or sad, he picks a snack that helps him connect with what he is creating.
Hashida is known among students for his wide network of art friends and for always having something interesting to say about art.
He is often called the “art freak” or “painter fanboy” by his classmates.
He brings a playful and thoughtful spirit to every place he goes.
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