According to the lore of light novels written by Wataru Watari and illustrated by Ponkan8, Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru (Oregairu: My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU), January 3 is the birthday of Yukino Yukinoshita, one of the main characters of the franchise. The artist Ponkan8 posted a special illustration to celebrate the occasion.
The official profile of the character writes: «Yukino is the leader of the Volunteer Club, of which she is the only member until Hachiman joins her. She is smart, beautiful, and gets the nickname “Frozen Beauty” for her icy demeanor. She has a twisted sense of “obliged nobility” and believes that it is the duty of the exceptional (that is, of herself) to help the “lost lambs” of the world. Her personality often leads her to feel disgusted by the naivety of others, especially Yui, and she does not hesitate to show it. Despite this, Yui continues to affectionately call her “Yukinon”». Fans of the franchise shared a variety of illustrations to celebrate the occasion, accompanied by the hashtag #Yukinoshita Yukino Birthday Festival 2022.
Synopsis of Oregairu
Hachiman Hikigaya is a listless high school student with narcissistic and semi-nihilistic tendencies. He firmly believes that cheerful youth is nothing more than a sham, and anyone who says otherwise is lying to himself. In further punishment for writing an essay poking fun at modern social relationships, Hachiman’s teacher forces him to join the Volunteer Service Club, a club that aims to reach out a helping hand to any student who seeks his support in achieving their goals. . With the only other club member being the beautiful ice queen Yukino Yukinoshita, Hachiman finds himself on the front lines of other people’s troubles, a place he never dreamed he would be. As Hachiman and Yukino use their wits to solve the problems of many students, will Hachiman’s rotten vision of society prove to be an obstacle or a tool that he can use to his advantage?
© Wataru Watari (Author), Ponkan 8 (Illustration) / SHOGAKUKAN Shogakukan
