Asuka Manaka (Japanese: 平間 あすか Hirama Asuka) is a minor character in the Haikyū!! series.
Appearance[]
Hirama has dark hair and metallic blue eyes. She is usually seen wearing comfortable clothing.
Personality[]
She is one of Oikawa's many fans and often cheers for him during his plays. Since she doesn't know volleyball very well, she gratefully accepts when someone offers an explanation of things that take place. She will also give genuine support to other teams when she sees that they put in a great amount of effort into their plays.
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Plot[]
First appearing during Seijoh's first match against Karasuno, Hirama is joined by Manaka Ujiie and another friend is cheering for Oikawa.
When Kindaichi began scoring points with his serves, Hirama questioned how he was able to do this since Kindaichi did not appear as strong a server as Oikawa. Takinoue offered to explain by informing them how the setter, Kageyama, has to be positioned a bit further forward then the others in the back row. When the serve takes place and he moves to set, he unintentionally causes confusion when someone goes to receive the ball where he just was. Even though the play can become predictable, it sometimes will be too late by that point.
About halfway into the second set, Hirama and Ujiie ask for Takinoue's help in understanding time limits and score difference when they notice how the plays and scores have been going back and forth. The match eventually moves into the third set and Hirama continues to support Oikawa as he plays. When Watari performs a libero set, Hirama comments on his good skills but Takinoue points out that Watari's setting skills are more impressive than they suspect. He then details all of the restrictions libero players have to follow but specifically mentions how libero's are able to set so long as it is behind the attack line; otherwise, it is not allowed.
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Trivia[]
- Although she cheered for Seijoh, it is unknown if she attends the school.