Mikitaka Hazekura

Mikitaka's name echoes the historical diplomat Hasekura Tsunenaga. Earth Wind and Fire takes its name from the American band. His central mystery is more important than a definitive label: the story offers evidence that can be read in different ways and never settles his extraterrestrial claim.

He has long, light-colored hair and a distinctive school uniform. Calm, kind and eager to repay favors, he nevertheless behaves as though everyday human customs are unfamiliar. His literal responses and apparent innocence often leave Josuke and Okuyasu unsure whether he is serious.

Mikitaka says that he came to Earth to investigate a possible new home. A woman claiming to be his mother instead describes a boy who has already caused trouble by telling people he is an alien. Mikitaka counters that he hypnotized her. Neither explanation is confirmed for the reader.

Mikitaka can reshape part or all of his body into objects such as shoes, dice, binoculars and a cable. The power is usually discussed alongside Stands, but whether it is a Stand or an alien ability remains uncertain. It does not manifest as a separate humanoid fighting partner.

His transformations have limits. He cannot reproduce overly complicated mechanisms or turn into something stronger than himself, and he cannot convincingly imitate other people's faces. The power is useful for movement, concealment and assistance rather than an unrestricted way to create any machine or weapon.

Sirens cause him severe distress and a skin reaction. Being repeatedly rolled while shaped like dice also makes him dizzy and nauseated. These are separate problems: his discomfort from the dice game should not be confused with the reaction to a fire-engine siren.