Hinata Miyake

Hinata Miyake is one of the four girls who travel to Antarctica in A Place Further Than the Universe. She left high school after being betrayed by classmates and joins the expedition while studying independently for university entrance exams.

Hinata Miyake's journey to Antarctica

Friendly, observant, and outwardly carefree, Hinata uses humor to avoid discussing the pain of exclusion. She values loyalty and refuses to return to relationships built on insincere apologies.

Betrayal, friendship, and reclaiming confidence

Hinata works with Mari, Shirase, and Yuzuki to earn a place on the civilian expedition. Her decision to confront her former teammates and rely on her new friends marks an important recovery of trust and self-respect.