Hanako

Hanako is the steadfast Shiba Inu who stands by Ichiro's side through his darkest moments. When Ichiro battles terminal cancer and finds himself abandoned by his own family, she becomes the sole source of warmth and solace in his isolated world. Witnessing the fateful alien incident that transforms her owner, Hanako evolves into a powerful emotional anchor throughout the chaos and conflict that follows—a living reminder of Ichiro's humanity. Far more than a pet, she represents the most profound bond in his otherwise lonely existence.