[hider=Hoshi]Name: Hoshiko (Hoshi) Takahashi
Gender: Female
Age: 14
School Grade: 2nd year of Middle School
School Name: Nagatenjouki
Organization: None
Esper Level: 4

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Standing at only 3’9” and weighing a measly 46 pounds, Hoshi is often mistaken for an elementary schooler by those who aren’t familiar with her, although she never really seems to mind.  Additionally, her smooth complexion, button nose, and round face only serve to further emphasize her youthful appearance.  Apart from her size, her most notable features are her golden blonde hair and her bright blue eyes.

Due to how uncomfortable she finds wearing skirts to be, Hoshi always wears a pair of tights underneath her uniform, which means that it is quite common for her to be wearing tights, though the design may change from day to day.  The only other thing that could be said to be a constant part of her outfit are the star-shaped clips that she uses to keep her hair up.[/hider]

Personality: Hoshi is probably best known amongst her peers for her cheerful and exuberant disposition, virtually always having a sparkle in her eye and a smile on her face.  Though some no doubt find her constant good mood overbearing, her confidence and general friendliness have made her semi-popular among her schoolmates.  She also has a reputation for taking charge of situations that arise, often coming up with… unorthodox ways to solve a problem.  

Those who really get to know Hoshi, which honestly isn’t all that hard considering her natural extrovertedness, find in her a loyal, trustworthy friend who will stand up for them no matter what comes their way.  Unfortunately, these same people soon discover that Hoshi is an individual who needs someone to balance her out and keep an eye on her, as she’s prone to ending up being taken advantage of or in situations that are way over her head due to her childish naivety and stubbornness.

Bio: Born in the United States to the descendants of Japanese immigrants, it became apparent at a young age that Hoshi was… unnatural, though the only real manifestation of this was the fact that she would emit light, shimmering in the dark.  Believing the phenomenon to be a medical condition at first, Hoshi’s parents took her to numerous doctors and medical professionals with the hope that they would be able to tell them what was wrong with their child.

After several years of trying to find out from regular medical professionals what Hoshi’s condition was in vain, her parents were contacted by a representative of Academy City, who explained that it seemed that Hoshi was an Esper, or someone who could use supernatural abilities.  Interested in studying a Gemstone, or natural Esper, as they suspected Hoshi was, the family was offered the funds to move to the City where Hoshi would have access to some of the best education in the world, as well as training in using her abilities.

Though reluctant to leave their home and family in America, Hoshi’s parents did want what was best for her, and so ultimately accepted the offer, moving to Japan when she was about seven years old.  Though much of her time was spent being scrutinized by researchers and scientists upon arriving, she managed to do well in school and progress in the use of her abilities quite nicely.

As time went on, the trips to the research facilities decreased somewhat in frequency, though they still do happen, and Hoshi managed to reach the category of a Level 4 Esper shortly after entering middle school.  In short, her life became more or less normal for a student living in Academy City, although she doesn’t and hasn’t ever participated in the Power Curriculum Program offered by the Academy due to the researchers’ fears that it will “contaminate” their research.

Esper Power: Hoshi’s ability is formally known as Heliokinesis, though she refers to it as Star Burst, which is the ability to absorb and manipulate solar energy.  In addition to being able to unleash blasts of solar energy at her opponents to knock them away, often giving them mild or moderate sunburns in the process, Hoshi boasts immunities to heat, light, and radiation.  It is also possible for her to concentrate her blasts of solar energy into a laser of sorts to increase its damage, the tradeoff being that it’s a lot less of effective when dealing with multiple opponents.

Hoshi can also, to an extent, manipulate light and heat around her, as they are extensions of solar energy.  This control is weak at best, however, and, given the abundance of sunlight, largely unnecessary.  It’s important to note that she is also able to absorb artificial light and heat, as well, though it is much more inefficient than absorbing sunlight, which means it’s usually only used during periods of time where the sun is inaccessible, such as a string of really cloudy days.

Interestingly enough, Hoshi’s constantly emits small amounts solar energy, primarily in the visible spectrum, making her bioluminescent to an extent.  While this quite noticeable during the night, it’s an effect that is washed out by other, brighter light sources during the day.  If her bioluminescence is noticeable at all during the day, it’s in her hair and eyes, as they tend to shimmer just a bit with the colors of the rainbow, an effect that extends to her entire body during the night.

Speaking of night, it’s worth noting that Hoshi’s abilities are somewhat diminished when the sun sets, as she can only burn through the energy she had absorbed throughout the day.  She can refuel, so to speak, on the light of other stars or the moon, preferably, during particularly clear nights, but it’s far from ideal.

Skills:  Problem-solving, acting, painting, singing, and dancing

Equipment: Her smartphone

Other: N/A[/hider]