Kiriko Takehaya

Kiriko Takehaya (竹早 桐子たけはや きりこ) is a minor, yet pivotal character in the Heavenly Delusion series.

Character Profile
She is the older sister of Haruki and lives in the Funayama Orphanage. She is a kart driver in Asakusa, Tokyo.

Etymology

 * The name Kiriko means "paulownia" (桐) (kiri) and "child" (子) (ko).
 * Kiriko's surname Takehaya means "bamboo" (竹) (take) and "already, now, fast, early" (早) (haya).