AI Hiiro Yano (D4DJ) Voice

Yano Hiiro (矢野緋彩?) is a character in the D4DJ franchise, and is a member of the group RONDO. A sleek university student with a mature attitude. She used to go to the nightclub as a customer, but became a member of RONDO after meeting Aoi. She is their backup vocalist and VJ, building the unique worldview of the unit using her knowledge of art. Since she majors in psychology, she acts as the counselor of the unit and listens to the members' problems. Although kind, she scolds anyone that becomes too selfish. Hiiro's parents are both doctors, with her mother working as a psychiatrist. Because of their demanding schedules, they rarely had any free time to spend with Hiiro. Her mother gave birth to her at a young age and admits that she was selfish and immature throughout Hiiro's upbringing, resulting in her emotional neglect. Hiiro was also frequently exposed to her parents' arguments, and by the time she entered junior high school, her mother separated from her father and left the household, though the two never formally divorced. The issues between her parents caused Hiiro to become reserved and reclusive, often staying indoors and immersing herself in her imagination as a child.[2] This isolation eventually led to her love for cosplay, as mentioned in one of her card stories. Hiiro explains that she longed to become the main character of an anime she watched as a child, particularly during transformation scenes. She was fascinated by the idea of an ordinary person becoming someone an entirely different and special person, something she wished for herself.[3] Following her parents' separation, Hiiro lived alone with her father and did most things on her own up until high school, when she joined a handicraft club that aligned with her interest in cosplay.[4] While attending college, she worked part-time at a design office, where she would eventually encounter ALTER-EGO. When ALTER-EGO's costume designer quit, the office Hiiro worked for was asked to take over costume production. Hiiro assisted with designs, and after Masaki took a liking to her work, she was invited to start working as a costume designer, later expanding into VJ work. Although Hiiro was initially so nervous that she felt physically ill when starting this new line of work, she gradually grew accustomed to it. After joining ALTER-EGO, Hiiro moved out of her father's home and distanced herself from both parents, particularly her mother whom she describes as not being very "normal."[2] Another significant part of Hiiro's childhood was her younger childhood friend, whom she frequently played and spent time with. Hiiro lightheartedly describes the girl as "spoiled", and that she was the source of her nature to look after others. One day, while the two were playing hide-and-seek, Hiiro was accidentally trapped inside a shipping container. Although an adult helped her get out safely, the experience of being trapped alone in a unlit, cramped space traumatized Hiiro, causing her to develop claustrophobia and an aversion to the dark.[5] Not only that, but while Hiiro repeatedly called out to her friend while being stuck in the container, she never received a response. After this incident, Hiiro lost contact with the friend and never saw her again. Masaki and Aoi helped Hiiro gradually get used to working behind a confined booth in dark environments. She would even later reconnect with her childhood friend during the A Girl Alone in Solitude event story. Hiiro is portrayed as a wise and mellow character. She enjoys pampering her peers and often takes on the role of a caring older sister or even a mother figure within her friend group. For example, she frequently looks after Nagisa, ensuring she eats properly, and regularly gives Tsubaki advice on life and relationships. This has led Hiiro to jokingly comparing her check-ins to "parents' day" and referred to herself as "mama." As a clothing enthusiast, she also enjoys recommending outfits she believes would suit her friends, much to the chagrin of those who are less inclined to wear the styles she suggests. Hiiro is generally forthcoming and expressive, as she becomes easily ecstatic whenever she experiences something precious in her friendships, or when her unit members wear something she crafted. However, Hiiro often restrains her insecurities to avoid disrupting the balance of her relationships, as shown through her tension with her mother and her feelings for Aoi. It is because of that, she is hesitant to reveal her more sensitive and vulnerable sides, such as details about her family life, her phobias, and her trauma. To fight against it, she presents herself as a mature and reliable presence. But over time, RONDO and Marika help guide Hiiro towards becoming more comfortable with relying on others.