Tsukumo

Tsukumo (ツクモ Tsukumo?) is Circus Second Ship's Fighter and Hirato's subordinate.A teenage girl whose beauty is complimented by both men and women, Tsukumo has long, platinum blonde hair donned in two, semi-curls with short bangs ending just below her chin. Due to her level-headed nature, her resting expression is often that of seriousness (although it gradually loses its edge as the story progresses). Despite her small and slender form, Tsukumo is extremely adept at taking down two grown men in one fluid movement.Tsukumo is highly down-to-earth and has proven her dedication to Circus on numerous occasions. She is the most level-headed of Second Ship and tries to be the shoulder for others to lean on, although she has difficulty understanding the emotions of others at times (e.g. Jiki's affections for her, Kiichi's one-sided rivalry). As the manga progresses, however, Tsukumo sheds her initial reservations and better displays her emotions to others. She acts as the elder surrogate sister to Nai, similar to the role that Iva plays in her life, and cares very deeply for the well-being of all Circus members. Unlike Kiichi and Jiki, Tsukumo is an empathetic individual who resolves to save everyone she encounters. It's hinted at that she has feelings for Hirato, whom she works under as his subordinate, which is later confirmed in a short side story. Despite her feelings, she has repressed them since she feels that she isn't mature enough for him. Displaying signs of a hero-worship complex for him, she works hard to gain his praise.