Character

Hotaru Shidare

枝垂ほたる

Hotaru came from the city to a surburban town where the Shikada's Candy Shop is located. She is very passionate about dagashi, and since her father owns a famous sweets company, wants to inherit it and make the best sweets in the world. Hotaru has shoulder-length lilac hair that is accessorized with a flowered black headband, peculiar blue eyes and red nail polish. Her wardrobe usually includes a white blouse with a red bowtie, a black skirt, black pantyhose, and heels. In contrast to Saya Endō, Hotaru has a noticeably large bust. Hotaru always plans out to make Kokonotsu Shikada succeed the shop but it fails every time. She gets overly excited about candy and often makes Kokonotsu participate in strange activities involving candy (ex. a candy eating challenge in bondage), and also gives the impression of being overly dramatic. She's shown to be quite a database since she is very informed about different types of candy and the unique purposes behind each one. She has a deep love of dagashi, willing to eat Watapachi despite having a mouth ulcer. Hotaru also has no issue with being seen naked.