Himuro Shizuka

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## Himuro Shizuka

* Character
* Stage

* 2020
* 2023

## Name Information

### Appellations

* Wate (Pronoun)
* Shizuka (Benedict)
* Shizu-nee (Sho)
* Shizu-nee-chan (Suzuka)
* Shizu-nee-san (Shion)
* Ane-san (Kazuomi, Hakurou Members)

## Personal Information

### Relations

Himuro Sho (Younger Brother)Himuro Suzuka (Younger Sister)

### Weapon

Kiseru
Hand-to-hand Combat

## Actor

### Portrayed By

Aiba Aina
相羽あいな

* 1st
* 2nd

## Name Information

### Appellations

* Wate (Pronoun)
* Shizuka (Benedict)
* Shizu-nee (Sho)
* Shizu-nee-chan (Suzuka)
* Shizu-nee-san (Shion)
* Ane-san (Kazuomi, Hakurou Members)

## Personal Information

### Relations

Himuro Sho (Younger Brother)Himuro Suzuka (Younger Sister)

### Weapon

Kiseru
Hand-to-hand Combat

## Actor

### Portrayed By

Aiba Aina
相羽あいな

**Himuro Shizuka** is a character in the ROAD59 franchise and is affiliated with the Hakurou-gumi.

## Profile

The eldest daughter of the Himuro clan, who practically runs the Hakurou-gumi. She treats her incompetent younger brother Sho with a strict attitude so that he can become a successful leader. She is bold to the extent that even if she is faced with unreasonable demands, she will overpower it with a dashing retort. Her words and orders are always absolute, causing her to be feared by the men in the group.

## Appearance

Shizuka has jet-black hair tied up into a half bun with a chrysanthemum hair pin, and blunt bangs with sidelocks that reach down to her waist. She has narrowly shaped eyes of an ice blue color, as well as a fair skin complexion and a shapely figure. Her attire is very refined and traditional, consisting of a white furisode with blue trims, and a blue obi with the crest of the Hakurou as a golden accessory. There is a grey wave pattern on the bottom of the furisode and the tips of its sleeves.

In addition to the furisode, Shizuka wears a pair of black gloves with golden trim, and matching black socks over blue sandals. She carries a dark brown kiseru with gold accents in one hand and a white higasa parasol in the other, further establishing her traditional sense of style.

## Personality

Shizuka is a prim, stern yet fierce lady who does not tolerate defiance or impolite behavior of any sort. She is quite competitive against the other yakuza groups and pushes the Hakurou-gumi to be ahead of them. Though she bears an air of elegance, Shizuka has a witty side where she always manages to have something up her sleeve. Regardless of her harsh demeanor, she has a concealed fondness for her relatives and followers, such as her concern for Kazuomi after he turned over to the Kurojou.

## Abilities

Shizuka normally fights barehanded at close quarters by targeting the unguarded areas of her opponent. However, she also uses her *kiseru* as a blunt weapon that can even expel a large gust of smoke to blind her opponents. Furthermore, Shizuka has used small darts pulled from her *furisode* to attack Takahisa and Shigure. With a graceful and dashing manner, Shizuka's quick-witted use of her tools and allies allows her to gain the upper hand over her offenders.

## Relationships

### Shinonome

* Yanagi Bakuto: When Shizuka first meets Bakuto, she is appalled by his lack of manners, yet he is barely fazed when she threatens him. Despite their rough start, Bakuto is considerate enough to convince the Shinonome to help her rescue Suzuka from PHOENIX during the second stage play.
* Yutsuma Kiyonobu: Despite being in opposing groups, Shizuka pleads to Kiyonobu and the Shinonome members to lend her Kaya in order for her to rescue Suzuka from PHOENIX. Though he initially states that Kaya is just as important to him as much as Suzuka is important to her, he is sympathetic enough to lend her a hand, despite the fact that she used brute force against his members. When Kiyonobu attempts to fend the Kurojou off on his own, Shizuka steps in, saying that they'll take on the Hakurou first before the Shinonome, implying that she has some regard for him.

### Hakurou

* Himuro Sho: Her younger brother. There's not much affection between them as Shizuka is very tough on him and treats him more like a worker than a brother. She especially dislikes whenever he gets indecisive or negligent on his duties as a leader.
* Himuro Suzuka: Her younger sister. Shizuka usually tries to push her away from anything related to the yakuza, and forces her to focus on school, but Suzuka dislikes whenever Shizuka underestimates her capabilities. This is especially demonstrated in the second stage play, when the two argue over their clan's financial difficulties and a frustrated Suzuka leaves Shizuka behind after the latter turns her down. Eventually, they end up reconciling, and Shizuka expresses a more honest side to Suzuka. Regardless of Shizuka's strict attitude, she ultimately wants the best for Suzuka.
* Hyuuga Shion: Shion shows great respect towards Shizuka, but even he gets intimidated by her whenever she becomes angry and tries to calm her down.

### Kurojou

* Kurogane Kazuomi: Kazuomi seems to have had a close relationship with Shizuka during his affiliation with the Hakurou, continuing to refer to her as "*ane-san*" ("姉さん", a respectful way of referring to someone as an older sister) when he's with the opposing Kurojou. Compared to the way he composes himself around others, Kazuomi easily lets his guard down around Shizuka and in turn, Shizuka secretly frets on his departure.

### PHOENIX

* Benedict Lorenzo Vasari: Benedict apparently knew Shizuka in the past as they worked as informants for one another. Now, after the revelations from the previous stage, Shizuka has grown skeptical about Benedict's role in the yakuza conflict as he feigns ignorance while she tries to interrogate him, then decides to sever ties with him. She later grows more aversive towards him after he mocks the Hakurou's traditions and abducts Suzuka.

## Stage Plays

### 1st Stage Play

Shizuka interrupts a conversation between Sho and Bakuto, wanting to find out if Shion had found Kaya yet. Bakuto tells Shizuka to wait since he's still talking with Sho, and she is appalled by his impolite behavior. Shion introduces Bakuto to her as a scout, and she points out that the Hakurou has already had enough scouts acting as freeloaders. Bakuto (rudely) assures her that he has no plans on freeloading them, prompting Shizuka to fling the ashes of her kiseru towards his face as a way to "teach his mouth a lesson". Suddenly, Suzuka runs in to bother Sho, and Bakuto starts getting irritated with Sho's reticence. The two start pushing and yelling after him before Shizuka shuts them up.

Once again, Shizuka threateningly asks Shion if he had found Kaya yet, and he nervously replies that she's currently with the Shinonome. Infuriated upon hearing this, Shion attempts to take the blame until Sho takes accountability. Shizuka reminds Sho that as a leader, he is responsible for his subordinates' failure, but Sho expresses that he doesn't truly feel like the leader. More angered by his defiance, Shizuka grabs Sho by the hair and gives him a severe reprimanding that he should act more commendable as the Hakurou-gumi's leader and demands him to go and attack the Shinonome's territory in order to retrieve Kaya, much to his reluctance. Suzuka offers to come along, but Shizuka tells her to stay behind and not interfere in work, then taking her leave.

A few events later in the story, Shizuka reappears during a confrontation between Sho and Kazuomi. Hearing that Sho had told Kazuomi that his departure put Shizuka in distress, she walks in to deny Sho's words and warns him to watch his place. Shortly after, Shigure and Takahisa try to pass by the three, but Shizuka manages to attack them while they're distracted. She gives Kazuomi a chance to escape from battle and then flees as well, leaving the rest to Sho.

Meanwhile, Shizuka follows after Kazuomi alone. Though Kazuomi tries to say something, Shizuka stops him from talking, saying that it'd cause a nuisance for them. She requests him to go on his own way, but before he exits, he tells her to be careful to not to catch a cold. She gets irritated at the amount of worry he's caused, and the scene ends.

### 2nd Stage Play

「Seems like you're quite imprudent, aren't you? You want me to sell my own clan? Do you take me as a fool?!」
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While Benedict and Maria are strolling around the Tenkai Ward, they encounter a sulking Shizuka. As their partnership revolves around sharing intel, Shizuka tells Benedict that she found out that Kaya was not only the *key*, but also the daughter of Kiyonobu, which Benedict himself "did not" know about. She continues, saying that she heard from the others that a "dumb blonde foreigner" had snatched the key away during their battle, and Benedict realizes that she's talking about Anthony. He remarks that Anthony was now away on a business trip, therefore he brought someone new with him, Maria, who introduces herself to Shizuka as an overseer of orphanages. Shizuka, snarking at the idea of an informant working at orphanages, describes her as "suspicious".

Shizuka grows more dubious of Benedict, recalling from an account that the "blonde person" was also familiar with Kensei. Benedict becomes perturbed by the amount of information Shizuka starts to give, yet she concludes that she should sever ties with Benedict as she doesn't want to become his pawn anymore. Benedict reminds her that if their relationship collapses, she'll lose an important source of information (himself) and then her group will be at a disadvantage during the conflict. But Shizuka refutes this, reinforcing that she doesn't want to see him anymore. Suddenly, Benedict changes his demeanor. He tells Shizuka that his intentions weren't to exchange information with her, but to instead "buy" something with cash, yet she replies that she doesn't need any sort of money. He assures her that the money will be given to them in exchange for getting information about the Hakurou, since they're currently going through financial difficulties.

Benedict continues to press Shizuka on for more details about the Hakurou, but she threatens him to cut it out. He bribes her into purchasing the Hakurou by promising her the ability to become the group leader since she's more competent for the role than her brother is. He then concludes that the reason why she can't be the Hakurou's leader may be because she's female. Figuring that this reasoning was correct, he proceeds to mock the Hakurou for relying on "outdated" traditions, much to Shizuka's spite. At last, Benedict once again requests Shizuka for her cooperation, but she harshly rejects his offer and summons Suzuka and her henchmen against him. Much to his disappointment, Benedict attempts to escape with Maria, but before the henchmen get the chance to attack him, he uses his Jingi to instead brainwash them into attacking Suzuka and Shizuka.

The sisters fight off their henchmen, and as soon as they snap back to reality, Shizuka commands them chase after Benedict. Meanwhile, Suzuka happily picks up the suitcase of money that Benedict left, but Shizuka reminds her that it's counterfeit, much to the former's disappointment. Seeing her sister's forlorn expression, Suzuka offers to help out with anything that's needed for the Hakurou's financial difficulties, but Shizuka tells her not to worry about it and focus on graduating school. Suzuka then gets frustrated and yells at Shizuka for not acknowledging her worth, then angrily leaving her behind. Dismayed, Shizuka laments on her inability to act as a proper replacement for her mother.

Scenes after, Shizuka learns that Suzuka had been kidnapped by Benedict, prompting her to infiltrate the Shinonome's headquarters. Putting herself into a *dogeza* position before them, she pleads to Kiyonobu to lend Kaya to her, stating that she's the only way for her to get Suzuka back from Benedict. To exchange something in return, Shizuka attempts to perform *yubitsume* on herself until Shigure prevents her from doing so. Seeing that she had no other option, Shizuka attacks the members to force them into helping her, but Kiyonobu stops her from doing any further. Once again, Shizuka pleads to him that Suzuka is important to her, but Kiyonobu reminds her that Kaya is just as important to him too. Irritated, Bakuto breaks up their conflict and decides that the Shinonome will help Shizuka out, which the other members end up agreeing to.

Finally, the group catches up to Benedict. Shizuka is able to safely retrieve Suzuka from PHOENIX, and in turn, the Shinonome are able to keep Kaya without giving her Benedict. Once they're settled, they work together to fight against PHOENIX. The Shinonome are able to successfully defeat the rest of PHOENIX members, causing Benedict to withdraw with Maria and Irina. Suddenly, Kensei and Kazuomi appears in front of the Shinonome, and due to their weakened state, Kensei orders Kazuomi to finish them off. Kiyonobu attempts to fend off for them, but Shizuka intercedes, telling the Kurojou that if they want to fight the Shinonome, they'd have to fight the Hakurou first. Though this puts Kazuomi at a panic, Kensei has no qualms against it and attempts to make his lackeys attack them until he hears sirens from the distance, forcing the Kurojou to retreat. Once everything calms, Shizuka offers a silent sign of gratitude towards the Shinonome before departing with Suzuka.

While the sisters make their way home, Suzuka apologizes to Shizuka. Shizuka assures her that while she'll lecture her later, she's only glad that she's safe. Promptly, Shion and Sho call Suzuka in worry after hearing that she'd been abducted by PHOENIX, but as the issue had already been resolved, Shizuka cuts off the call. Afterwards, Shizuka reveals to Suzuka that she genuinely wanted to see Suzuka work in a respectable occupation uninvolved with the yakuza, so she tried to save money for her if she ever found something that she wanted to do in the future. Hearing this, Suzuka expresses her gratitude towards Shizuka, and they embrace. She makes Suzuka promise that she would follow a path that'd give her happiness, which the latter accepts, and the two head home together.

## Gallery

### Illustrations

* Promotional Art
* Twitter Art
* Manga
* Miscellaneous

Full Body IllustrationFull Body 2023 IllustrationHakurou MembersHakurou ChibisROAD to Party Key Visual**ROAD to Party Countdown:** "Whenever Sho's not around, you suddenly start to become *so* troublesome Shion."2022 New Year's Illustration

2021 April Fools' Comic #4Gidora's Illustration for ROAD59's 2nd Stage Play"New Life" Support Campaign Illustration

ROAD to Party IllustrationROAD to Party IllustrationROAD to Party Illustration‎**LINE Sticker:** "You're prepared for this, aren't you?"**LINE Sticker:** "No good."
### Cast

* Promotional Images
* 1st Stage
* 2nd Stage

1st Stage2nd Stage

## Etymology

* **Himuro**  (氷室) directly translates to "ice room".
* **Shizuka** (静) means quiet, silent or calm.

## Trivia

* Out of the 4 main Hakurou members, she is the only one who wears its crest on her outfit.

## References

* Official Website Profile

1. ↑ Shizuka's Twitter Overview
2. ↑ Shizuka's Twitter Overview