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{{To-do|moving [[#spoiler-plot|the plot section]] to another article, rewriting and reformatting it to be more presentable}}
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|name = Shizune Hakamichi
|name = Shizune Hakamichi
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|gender = Female
|gender = f
|birthday = May 6th (age 18)
|birthday = 6th May (Age 18)
|zodiac = Taurus
|zodiac = Taurus
|bloodtype = O
|bloodtype = O
|height = 158cm
|disability = Deafness
|music = The Student Council
|height = 158 cm (5'2")
|other = Average height, glasses
|weight = 53 kg (117 lbs.)
|quote = "Can you tell me what you think?"
|family=[[Jigoro Hakamichi]] (father)<br>
[[Hideaki Hakamichi]] (brother)<br>
[[Lilly Satou]] (cousin)<br>
[[Akira Satou]] (cousin)
|music = [https://youtu.be/c2eWjPEA8Sc?si=qni8wRkkG1Urvzta The Student Council]<br>
[https://youtu.be/yXjd8PeWzb8?si=aQDKRTRJiWwVT0pR Three Stars]
|quote = [Can you tell me what you think?]
|hair = Dark Blue
|eyes = Blue
|measurements = 88/52/85 (35-20-33)
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{{Quote|Strong willed and forceful, Shizune is definitely the leader type. She’s been the class rep, despite being deaf and mute, for as long as her class has had one, and generally takes charge in just about any situation she’s placed in. Shizune is known around the school as a fearsome taskmaster, and skilled manipulator, but also as a fair and just leader.|Official Description}}
{{Quote|Strong willed and forceful, Shizune is definitely the leader type. She’s been the class rep, despite being deaf and mute, for as long as her class has had one, and generally takes charge in just about any situation she’s placed in. Shizune is known around the school as a fearsome taskmaster, and skilled manipulator, but also as a fair and just leader.|Official Description}}
{{Japanese|Shizune Hakamichi|羽加道 静音|Hakamichi Shizune}} is the silent class representative of [[Class 3-3]] at [[Yamaku Academy]] and president of the student council. She is deaf, and as such primarily communicates using sign language, but will resort to using pen and paper when her interpreter and best friend, [[Misha]], is absent. She is the '''deuteragonist''' of [[Shizune's route|Shizune's Route]].
==Appearance==
<gallery>
Shizune And Misha Shanghai.png|Shizune's uniform.
Shizune in Yukata.png|Shizune's yukata.
Shizune in her fashion wear.png|Shizune's casual clothes.
</gallery>Shizune has short dark blue-grey hair and matching eyes. She wears a pair of silver glasses that she is rarely seen without, thigh-high socks that match her hair, and black shoes with a strap decorated with a red rose. She also wears a gold wristwatch but it has never been explicitly shown.
As for outfits, she has three. She wears her school uniform most often and is described as tight on her. In casual scenes, she has been seen wearing two other outfits - both of which were described as “mature” and “well-thought-out” by [[Hisao Nakai|Hisao]]. The first was a yukata she wore to the Tanabata Festival with Hisao and Misha, it was a vivid and deep red with a faded white floral design and a purple bow running through the middle. Paired with the yukata was a lightly bronze large hair pin of a decorative flower. It featured red jewels as petals and gave off a elegance and beauty that suited Shizune. The second outfit she wore was a long white and black dress, complete with a red belt running across her mid-section. The dress had three buttons along the center as well as black straps, which Shizune has tied into a bow behind her neck. She wore this when she returned home to Saitama.
==Personality==
Shizune has a serious and business-oriented appearance and naturally displays a high level of professionalism. She shows poise and leadership qualities such as punctuality, precision, and proactivity. Ironically, despite being the President of the Student Council, she doesn't like being a leader, but rather enjoys the responsibility it entails. That isn't to say she isn't passionate about her role as President, she is very diligent when it comes to student council work, and does not appreciate people around her slacking off or shirking their duties. She values the Student Council deeply and constantly seeks others to join it with a level of persistence that can be off-putting to some, as if every word she says has a hidden agenda behind it. She can also be blunt at times, but this is partly due to her deafness and perfectionist mindset as she prefers straightforwardness and direct communication to minimize mistakes.
Below the surface of Shizune's poise and focus lies a childish and playful girl with a fierce competitive spirit. She'll challenge and debate even the most minute topics, such as shaved ice flavors, with witty and clever rebuttals. She primarily does this for fun, but also to see what her opponent thinks and how they would argue with her. Every little contest matters to her.
Being deaf has a clear influence on Shizune's personality. She's is unable to hide her emotions very well, and instead wears them plainly on her face. She'll blush easily when being teased, and can become visibly excited during her competitive moments. She is also more analytical than most, often fidgeting with her glasses and staring at people with a blank gaze, almost as if she was plotting something; In reality, she's doing her best to fully understand the essence of a conversation within her limitations.


{{Japanese|Shizune Hakamichi|羽加道静音|Hakamichi Shizune}} is the class representative of [[Class 3-3]] at [[Yamaku Academy]], as well as the president of the Student Council. She is deaf, and as such, resorts to sign language to communicate (however Misha is often used as her interpreter). She is very diligent when it comes to her work, and does not appreciate people around her slacking off or shirking their duties. She is very strict towards others, in contrast to fellow class representative of [[Class 3-2|3-2]], her cousin [[Lilly Satou]].
One of Shizune's deepest traits is her sensitivity to failure. She would attempt to hide any mistakes she made and fight her battles by herself until they become too much for her to bear. While she doesn't hide emotions easily, she does hide how events and relationships affect her deeply.  
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== Appearance ==
==Plot==
Shizune has short dark blue hair and dark blue eyes, she wears a pair of grey glasses that she rarely takes off, she wears a gold wristwatch, she wears dark blue socks that extend to her thighs and, she wears black shoes with a strap that has a red rose on it. She is often seen wearing her school uniform which is described as tight on her. She has been seen wearing to other outfits, both outfits are described as mature and well thought out by Hisao. The first is a Yukata that is red with faded white flowers on it, and a purple bow. With the yukata she wore a hair pin which was of a flower, it was rather large and had red jewels for petals. The second outfit she wore was a black and white dress that has two strips going to the back of her neck and tied into a bow, three black buttons, a black skirt, and a red belt running across her mid-section. She wore this when she went back home to Saitama.
''See [[Shizune's route]] for the full plotline.''


==Relationships==
==Relationships==
===Family===
===Family===
[[Akira Satou]], [[Lilly Satou]] - First cousins<br />
[[Akira Satou]] - Shizune and Akira are cousins, and get along with each other. The two are mentioned to have a history together, but details are not known.
[[Hideaki Hakamichi]] - Brother<br />
 
[[Jigoro Hakamichi]] - Father
[[Lilly Satou]] - Shizune is not very fond of Lilly, another of her cousins, and the two often argue whenever they meet. Lilly describes Shizune as pushy, rude, and intimidating to others, while Shizune thinks Lilly is selfish and lazy. In the past, both were once in Student Council before Shizune "scared off" the rest of the members, leaving just herself and Misha. Currently, Shizune is the class representative of [[Class 3-3|3-3]] and is more strict and driven while Lilly is the class representative of [[Class 3-2|3-2]] and is more laid back and accepting. Regardless, the two respect each other’s freedom to choose how they live their lives.
 
[[Hideaki Hakamichi]] - Hideaki is Shizune's younger brother, and while the two get along, a strong sibling rivalry exists between them. Hideaki shares Shizune's competitive drive, and the both of them could make a competition out of anything no matter how small the stakes. Shizune upholds her older-sister role when it comes to taking care of Hideaki, but communication between the two is difficult as Hideaki does not know sign language. The siblings share some hobbies as well, such as fishing and board games which they are both proficient at.
 
[[Jigoro Hakamichi]] - Her father, who Shizune resents, and talks back to, even though he doesn't know sign language. She often imitates and enjoys making fun of him.


===Students===
===Students===
Shiina Mikado - Shizune's best friend and interpreter, Misha met Shizune at the beginning of a year and Misha knew little sign but, just enough for Shizune to become her friend. Shizune grew on Misha and eventually Misha developed a crush on Shizune but Shizune declined her. Shizune notes all throughout the arc that she doesn't give Misha enough credit for her actions such as letting her grades tumble to spend time with her. Misha really is loyal to Shizune and the two rarely fight, however, depending on the ending you decide to take will decide whether or not Shizune and Misha will continue to be friends after graduation.
[[Misha|Shiina Mikado]] (a.k.a. Misha) - Shizune's best friend and interpreter, the two are rarely seen without the other. Shizune had met Misha at the beginning of her freshman year and had been friends every since. At the time, Misha knew only a little bit sign language, but just enough for the two to become friends. During their friendship, Misha's sign language developed to fluent levels; and unbeknownst to Shizune, Misha had developed a crush and eventually confessed in the Student Council room, only to have Shizune turn down her feelings which causes serious conflict later in [[Shizune's route|Shizune’s route]].  


Lily Satou - Shizune is not very fond of Lily, often arguing with her whenever they meet, a prime example being Cold War. When Hisao talks to Lily alone about Shizune, Lily notes that Shizune is pushy, rude, and scary. Shizune describes Lily as lazy and selfish. Both in the past seemed to have worked together however, Shizune and Lily were both once in the Student Council before Shizune "scared off" the rest of the members leaving it to just Misha and Shizune, Misha recalls that they were forced to run a booth in last years festival together and Shizune, Lily, and Misha took jobs to get the work done. Recently, Shizune and Lily still haven't been able to get along but they do respect each other and won't pour salt on each others wounds. Shizune and Lily went fishing and didn't fight at all (Hisao did have to alter some of Shizune's words) 
Although Shizune does has a deep appreciation for Misha, she has trouble expressing it. All throughout her arc, Shizune notes that she doesn't give Misha enough credit for being such an asset to her. In fact, Misha's grades slipped due to her persistence to be with Shizune and help her, which Shizune has a heavy heart about. While the two rarely fight, the chosen ending in Shizune’s route determines whether or not Shizune and Misha continue to be friends after graduation from Yamaku.
===Staff===
===Staff ===
As Student Council President, Shizune is on good terms with her teacher [[Mutou|Akio Mutou]].
[[Mutou|Akio Mutou]] - As Student Council President and as an ambitious student, Shizune is on good terms with her teacher.


== Personality ==
[[Yuuko Shirakawa]] - Shizune sees Yuuko often at the Shanghai as well as the Yamaku Library; she is a regular in both locations. As a result, the two have a mutual if not good relationship.  
Shizune's appearance would give you the impression that she is all business however, this may hold true in some cases she is actually rather childish. Shizune can't easily hide her emotions on her face most likely due to the fact that she is deaf and mute. Shizune has an obsession with friendly competitions and would often make things a contest even when they don't make sense. Shizune has leader-ship qualities which she proves by being the president of the 3 member Student Council, even so she says that she doesn't really like being a leader but rather she likes responsibility. Shizune takes initiative often and is very direct with what she says so that she doesn't make any mistakes. Shizune can be sensitive, she will try to hide her mistakes and is very quick to suppress her worries until they catch up to her, she will often try to handle and situation she gets into by herself first before asking for help. Shizune is also a very ambitious student and is very capable, even if she misses class often because of Student Council. Considering all of this, she can be very playful, she has a habit and talent to snap very loudly, described as the sound of thunder.


==Plot==
==Etymology==  
''See [[Shizune's route]] for the full plotline.''
*The name '''Shizune''' means "quiet" (静) ('''shizu''') and "sound" (音) ('''ne''').
*Shizune's surname '''Hakamichi''' means "feather" (羽) ('''ha'''), "add, increase" (加) ('''ka''') and "road" (道) ('''michi''').
**'''Hakamichi''' (墓道) could also be translated as "Pathway to the Grave," with 墓 ('''haka''') meaning "grave" and 道 ('''michi''') meaning "road, way, street or path"


==Trivia==
==Trivia==  
*Shizune's path is the only path that takes place throughout the entire school year and ends on their last days at Yamaku.
*She is the only romanceable character who does not cry during her own route (not even in the bad ending).
*She is the only romanceable character who does not cry during the course of her path, not even in the bad ending. Unless you count her first sexual encounter with Hisao during their visit at her family's house, where you can see some small tears during the act.
*Neither Shizune nor [[Shiina Mikado|Misha]] discuss [[Hisao Nakai]]'s problem with arrhythmia, and the closest comes in [[Slow Recovery/Transcript|Slow Recovery]] (Act 1) when with Misha, where he gives some hints about being hospitalized in the past, and nothing else.
*Unlike the other girls on their respective routes, or scenes during Act 1, there's not a single scene with Shizune (nor Misha) where Hisao decides to talk to her about his arrhythmia problem. The most direct revelation he says comes in Slow Recovery during Act 1, but as an option leading to the Bad Ending. Although he gives some hints in later scenes about being hospitalized in the past as the cause of being transferred to Yamaku, but nothing else.
*Shizune wears a watch on her right wrist, but it is never shown in-game.  
*Shizune's name translates roughly as "quiet".
**It has golden hands and described as "delicate".
*She wears a watch on her right wrist which is never actually seen, only mentioned and described. It has golden hands and is described as "delicate" by Hisao.
*In-game actions hint that Shizune is capable of reading lips, but this is never confirmed.
**In the leaked beta for the game however, this is outright confirmed.
*Shizune refuses to throw things, even for festival games.
*Misha claims that Shizune never makes wishes. The reason for this is unknown, but Shizune appears to be embarrassed about it.
*Shizune can snap her fingers loudly that Hisao describes it as "cringe-inducingly loud" ("[[The Summit/Transcript|The Summit]]").
*Shizune has functioning vocal chords, being able to make slightly audible laughs and other sounds, but is "mute" and isn't known to make vocalizations while signing. (A common habit among deaf people)
*In the early drafting stages of the project, Shizune was given the name '''Rosa''' before it changed to '''Shizune''' a few months later.


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"Strong willed and forceful, Shizune is definitely the leader type. She’s been the class rep, despite being deaf and mute, for as long as her class has had one, and generally takes charge in just about any situation she’s placed in. Shizune is known around the school as a fearsome taskmaster, and skilled manipulator, but also as a fair and just leader."
— Official Description


Shizune Hakamichi (羽加道 静音, Hakamichi Shizune) is the silent class representative of Class 3-3 at Yamaku Academy and president of the student council. She is deaf, and as such primarily communicates using sign language, but will resort to using pen and paper when her interpreter and best friend, Misha, is absent. She is the deuteragonist of Shizune's Route.

Appearance[edit | edit source]

Shizune has short dark blue-grey hair and matching eyes. She wears a pair of silver glasses that she is rarely seen without, thigh-high socks that match her hair, and black shoes with a strap decorated with a red rose. She also wears a gold wristwatch but it has never been explicitly shown.

As for outfits, she has three. She wears her school uniform most often and is described as tight on her. In casual scenes, she has been seen wearing two other outfits - both of which were described as “mature” and “well-thought-out” by Hisao. The first was a yukata she wore to the Tanabata Festival with Hisao and Misha, it was a vivid and deep red with a faded white floral design and a purple bow running through the middle. Paired with the yukata was a lightly bronze large hair pin of a decorative flower. It featured red jewels as petals and gave off a elegance and beauty that suited Shizune. The second outfit she wore was a long white and black dress, complete with a red belt running across her mid-section. The dress had three buttons along the center as well as black straps, which Shizune has tied into a bow behind her neck. She wore this when she returned home to Saitama.

Personality[edit | edit source]

Shizune has a serious and business-oriented appearance and naturally displays a high level of professionalism. She shows poise and leadership qualities such as punctuality, precision, and proactivity. Ironically, despite being the President of the Student Council, she doesn't like being a leader, but rather enjoys the responsibility it entails. That isn't to say she isn't passionate about her role as President, she is very diligent when it comes to student council work, and does not appreciate people around her slacking off or shirking their duties. She values the Student Council deeply and constantly seeks others to join it with a level of persistence that can be off-putting to some, as if every word she says has a hidden agenda behind it. She can also be blunt at times, but this is partly due to her deafness and perfectionist mindset as she prefers straightforwardness and direct communication to minimize mistakes.

Below the surface of Shizune's poise and focus lies a childish and playful girl with a fierce competitive spirit. She'll challenge and debate even the most minute topics, such as shaved ice flavors, with witty and clever rebuttals. She primarily does this for fun, but also to see what her opponent thinks and how they would argue with her. Every little contest matters to her.

Being deaf has a clear influence on Shizune's personality. She's is unable to hide her emotions very well, and instead wears them plainly on her face. She'll blush easily when being teased, and can become visibly excited during her competitive moments. She is also more analytical than most, often fidgeting with her glasses and staring at people with a blank gaze, almost as if she was plotting something; In reality, she's doing her best to fully understand the essence of a conversation within her limitations.

One of Shizune's deepest traits is her sensitivity to failure. She would attempt to hide any mistakes she made and fight her battles by herself until they become too much for her to bear. While she doesn't hide emotions easily, she does hide how events and relationships affect her deeply.

Plot[edit | edit source]

See Shizune's route for the full plotline.

Relationships[edit | edit source]

Family[edit | edit source]

Akira Satou - Shizune and Akira are cousins, and get along with each other. The two are mentioned to have a history together, but details are not known.

Lilly Satou - Shizune is not very fond of Lilly, another of her cousins, and the two often argue whenever they meet. Lilly describes Shizune as pushy, rude, and intimidating to others, while Shizune thinks Lilly is selfish and lazy. In the past, both were once in Student Council before Shizune "scared off" the rest of the members, leaving just herself and Misha. Currently, Shizune is the class representative of 3-3 and is more strict and driven while Lilly is the class representative of 3-2 and is more laid back and accepting. Regardless, the two respect each other’s freedom to choose how they live their lives.

Hideaki Hakamichi - Hideaki is Shizune's younger brother, and while the two get along, a strong sibling rivalry exists between them. Hideaki shares Shizune's competitive drive, and the both of them could make a competition out of anything no matter how small the stakes. Shizune upholds her older-sister role when it comes to taking care of Hideaki, but communication between the two is difficult as Hideaki does not know sign language. The siblings share some hobbies as well, such as fishing and board games which they are both proficient at.

Jigoro Hakamichi - Her father, who Shizune resents, and talks back to, even though he doesn't know sign language. She often imitates and enjoys making fun of him.

Students[edit | edit source]

Shiina Mikado (a.k.a. Misha) - Shizune's best friend and interpreter, the two are rarely seen without the other. Shizune had met Misha at the beginning of her freshman year and had been friends every since. At the time, Misha knew only a little bit sign language, but just enough for the two to become friends. During their friendship, Misha's sign language developed to fluent levels; and unbeknownst to Shizune, Misha had developed a crush and eventually confessed in the Student Council room, only to have Shizune turn down her feelings which causes serious conflict later in Shizune’s route.

Although Shizune does has a deep appreciation for Misha, she has trouble expressing it. All throughout her arc, Shizune notes that she doesn't give Misha enough credit for being such an asset to her. In fact, Misha's grades slipped due to her persistence to be with Shizune and help her, which Shizune has a heavy heart about. While the two rarely fight, the chosen ending in Shizune’s route determines whether or not Shizune and Misha continue to be friends after graduation from Yamaku.

Staff[edit | edit source]

Akio Mutou - As Student Council President and as an ambitious student, Shizune is on good terms with her teacher.

Yuuko Shirakawa - Shizune sees Yuuko often at the Shanghai as well as the Yamaku Library; she is a regular in both locations. As a result, the two have a mutual if not good relationship.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

  • The name Shizune means "quiet" (静) (shizu) and "sound" (音) (ne).
  • Shizune's surname Hakamichi means "feather" (羽) (ha), "add, increase" (加) (ka) and "road" (道) (michi).
    • Hakamichi (墓道) could also be translated as "Pathway to the Grave," with 墓 (haka) meaning "grave" and 道 (michi) meaning "road, way, street or path"

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • She is the only romanceable character who does not cry during her own route (not even in the bad ending).
  • Neither Shizune nor Misha discuss Hisao Nakai's problem with arrhythmia, and the closest comes in Slow Recovery (Act 1) when with Misha, where he gives some hints about being hospitalized in the past, and nothing else.
  • Shizune wears a watch on her right wrist, but it is never shown in-game.
    • It has golden hands and described as "delicate".
  • In-game actions hint that Shizune is capable of reading lips, but this is never confirmed.
    • In the leaked beta for the game however, this is outright confirmed.
  • Shizune refuses to throw things, even for festival games.
  • Misha claims that Shizune never makes wishes. The reason for this is unknown, but Shizune appears to be embarrassed about it.
  • Shizune can snap her fingers loudly that Hisao describes it as "cringe-inducingly loud" ("The Summit").
  • Shizune has functioning vocal chords, being able to make slightly audible laughs and other sounds, but is "mute" and isn't known to make vocalizations while signing. (A common habit among deaf people)
  • In the early drafting stages of the project, Shizune was given the name Rosa before it changed to Shizune a few months later.


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