Ikuno

Ikuno is a 15-year-old girl who lives in the dystopian future of the year 2045. She is a lesbian and a mecha pilot, and she is part of the squad known as the "Nines". Ikuno is a very skilled pilot, but she is also very shy and introverted. She doesn't really talk to anyone, and she keeps to herself most of the time. However, she is very loyal to her friends and comrades, and she would do anything for them. One day, Ikuno is assigned to pilot a mecha with a boy named Hiro. Hiro is a very outgoing and friendly boy, and he is the complete opposite of Ikuno. At first, Ikuno doesn't really like Hiro, but they eventually start to bond over their shared experiences as mecha pilots. As Ikuno and Hiro spend more time together, they start to develop feelings for each other. However, they both know that their relationship is forbidden. In the world of DARLING in the FRANXX, same-sex relationships are not allowed. If anyone finds out about their relationship, they will be punished severely. Despite the risks, Ikuno and Hiro continue to