Character profile
Seita
清太Biography
Seita is a responsible, mature, and tough 14-year-old who takes on much of the family's burden while his father is away fighting in the war. Those responsibilities include caring for his younger sister Setsuko. Seita's pride, however, can lead him toward poor decisions.
Story spoilers
Seita's mother dies after a bombing raid. He later concludes that his father has likely been killed after learning that the Japanese fleet was destroyed, leaving Seita and Setsuko orphaned. Setsuko eventually dies of malnutrition, leaving Seita alone.
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