Youko Hazama

* The Beyond
* Exodus
* Heaven and Earth
* Original

**Youko Hazama** (羽佐間(はざま) 容子(ようこ), *Hazama Yōko*) is a character who is introduced in *Soukyuu no Fafner*.

## Biography

### *Soukyuu no Fafner*

Youko checks Kazuki Makabe's data before he can pilot the Fafner and says that with his value, he can pilot it without a suit. Kazuki wonders if she's alright to which she responds that everything is fine and wishes him good luck. After the battle, she and Kouyou Kasugai are waiting at her house when they see Maya Toomi bringing Shouko Hazama home. Youko thanks Maya and Kouyou and wishes them good night before she enters the house with Shouko. The next day, Youko talks to Kazuki through a monitor in Alvis and asks him to take all his clothes off and walks towards the monitor. She then tells him to put his clothes in the laundry box behind him and that they will be returned to him, cleaned, when he's done. Kazuki hesitates to walk through the sterilizing light and to put him at ease, she says that she can't see everything from there. Kazuki walks through and wonders if it will hurt again to which Youko responds that he will be alright if he wears the synergetic suit that's presented before him. After Kazuki boards the Fafner, Youko is present at the CDC and tells Soushi Minashiro that she transferred the previous battle data to make it a bit easier for the next battle. She then tells Fumihiko Makabe that they are going to start Mark Elf's battle system test.

### *Soukyuu no Fafner Exodus*

Youko watches over Canon's work on Mark Sechs Kai and tells her that she has to learn how it feels to put the machine together. As Canon finishes, she asks for a FTP test and Youko confirms it, commenting that she has come a long way. Canon responds that it's because of her and Youko reminds her that they are crew and instructor at work when she addresses her wrong. Youko decides it's time to take a break to eat and wonders if Canon wants to go to Kazuki Makabe's place to which Canon responds that it doesn't matter to her. Youko laughs and Canon finishes up while Youko looks at Mark Sechs Kai, initially not wanting anyone to pilot it again. The two go to the Rakuen and have their lunch there. Youko is in the hangar when a Human Army transport carrier is being chased by the Festum and she states that the Fafners are ready to deploy at any time after confirming that they are functioning normally.

Youko is in a meeting with some Alvis personnel and says that only the third machine is nearly complete but lacks a core when Fumihiko Makabe asks about the new Fafners. Youko wonders how Emery Almond is going to increase the island's military strength to which Fumihiko responds that they want her to speak to the island's core. The next day, Youko gathers the newly appeared cores with Ian Kamp and Canon and wonder if they will be compatible with the Fafners. After everything settles down, Youko is in a meeting again and tells everyone that the cores that appeared are compatible with the Fafner system to everyone's relief. She then adds that the old Fafners are also affected by the new cores. Youko stands before the third generation pilots, presenting them their Fafners, and states that the mechanic team will consider their requests when Reo Mikado and Mimika Mikagami don't like the colors. She watches the training battle between the second and third generation pilots with Canon when Soushi Minashiro visits them. Canon reminds Soushi they have decided to dispose of Mark Sein since it is a monster to which Youko reminds Canon that that is exactly what Fafners do to their pilots. She forwards the requests to Tamotsu Kodate and tells that Canon is doing her best to meet their expectations when Tamotsu wonders where she is. The next day, Youko is with Canon in the hangar when she presents the Fafners with their new names to their pilots.

### *Soukyuu no Fafner The Beyond*

Youko is helping out at the CDC due to the lack of operators and she complains about the fact that the engineers have to help out, stating that they should hurry up with reinforcements. She watches the fight between Soushi and the other pilots and states that they should restrain Mark Nicht instead of letting it sink into the ocean. Later that evening, she welcomes Kouyou Kasugai and Misao Kurusu back home and wonders where Kazuki is to which Kouyou responds that he will wake up in time. She then invites him to join them for dinner when Misao complains about wanting food. Youko watches Soushi's battle simulation with Sui Kaburagi.

Youko is at the hangar and Misao thanks her for preparing their Fafners every time to which Youko responds that she thanks them instead. To her shock, Misao suddenly tells her that he is going to die soon and wants him to explain his words. She yells at him when he mentions that she is used to death already and states that nobody can get used to those feelings. She then comments that she can never forgive the Festum and that he should take as many enemies down as possible before he dies in a place that has nothing to do with her. Hurt by her words, Misao teleports away with Kouyou following him while she breaks down into tears at the hangar. When the island comes under attack by Benon, Youko sees Maya Toomi off and Maya tells her that Misao doesn't want her to forget him. Youko watches the battle unfold in the hangar and she hugs Chocolat, muttering that she keeps making the same mistake. After the battle is over, she waits for Misao to return and despite the argument from earlier, Youko hugs him and welcomes him back.

Youko bids Misao farewell since she is part of the crew participating in the Second Plan L and Misao ensures her that they will protect the island for which Youko thanks him. She is later seen aboard the L-Boat. Youko joins the pre-operation party with everyone else and is part of the crew aboard the L-Boat during the Sixth Operation Azure. She later grieves Misao's death at the hands of Chaos Bartland.

The crew is amazed by Miwa's blessing and the operation ends in their success with the boat making its way to Tatsumiyajima. The staff is happy to see their island for the first time in five years and are greeted by the two cores and Seri Tatekami. Youko visits the Hazama grave with Kouyou and Chocolat and states that she is home. She later goes to the place where Misao is resting and thanks him for everything he has done for them with tears in her eyes, looking forward to meet his new self. A month later, Youko attends the Tanabata Festival and watches the lanterns. Several days later, Youko is at the hangar overseeing Kazuki and Kouyou's departure from Tatsumiyajima.

## References

1. ↑ Episode 1: Paradise -The Beginning-
2. ↑ Episode 2: Confession -Life-
3. ↑ Exodus Episode 1: Visitor
4. ↑ Exodus Episode 2: The Name of Hope
5. ↑ Exodus Episode 3: The Price of a Conversation
6. ↑ Exodus Episode 4: The Successors
7. ↑ The Beyond Episode 3: Vessel of Destiny
8. ↑ The Beyond Episode 4: The Powerless Ones
9. ↑ The Beyond Episode 5: Student
10. ↑ The Beyond Episode 6: By Your Side
11. ↑ The Beyond Episode 7: People Who Won't Return
12. ↑ The Beyond Episode 8: Message Passed On
13. ↑ The Beyond Episode 9: Second Plan L
14. ↑ The Beyond Episode 10: Storm, Come and Go
15. ↑ The Beyond Episode 12: Beyond the Azure