Biwa Hayahide
Biwa Hayahide is a character from the multimedia franchise Umamusume Pretty Derby. A high school student residing in the Ritto Dormitory at Tracen Academy, she is a cool, highly analytical horse girl who relies on calculations and logic to execute her ideal winning formula on the turf. Driven by the motivation to match the immense natural talent of her younger sister, Narita Brian, she continuously sharpens her intellect and racing techniques. Alongside her classmates Winning Ticket and Narita Taishin, she forms the close-knit trio known as BNW. Despite her composed and academic demeanor, she harbors endearing sensitive quirks regarding her physical appearance.
Overview
Biwa Hayahide is a character from the multimedia franchise Umamusume Pretty Derby. A high school student residing in the Ritto Dormitory at Tracen Academy, she is a cool, highly analytical horse girl who relies on calculations and logic to execute her ideal winning formula on the turf. Driven by the motivation to match the immense natural talent of her younger sister, Narita Brian, she continuously sharpens her intellect and racing techniques. Alongside her classmates Winning Ticket and Narita Taishin, she forms the close-knit trio known as BNW. Despite her composed and academic demeanor, she harbors endearing sensitive quirks regarding her physical appearance.
Appearance
Biwa Hayahide is a tall horse girl standing 171 cm with a shapely figure (B93-W61-H88). She features pale gold eyes and long, extremely thick, wavy silver hair paired with red under-rim glasses. Her primary racing outfit, 'pf.Victory formula...', includes a black and pink skirt with high slits, underneath which she wears spats with cutouts exposing skin, along with knee socks and a garter belt. Her casual attire consists of a black half-sleeve turtleneck, a purple wrap skirt, a scarf around her neck, and a turquoise shoulder bag. She also possesses alternative outfits, including a festive Santa-themed dress and a cyberpunk-inspired uniform equipped with clear protective goggles.
Personality
Biwa Hayahide is methodical, extremely smart, and committed to applying her theories in practice rather than leaving them as idle thought. Though often seen as rigid and overly analytical, she possesses a warm, accommodating side toward her friends' antics. Her defining humor arises from a severe complex about her hair volume, which causes her head to look larger than average; hearing any phrase remotely suggesting a large head causes her to instantly drop her cool facade and passionately argue back. She spends vast amounts of time managing her hard-to-tame locks and secretly writes hairspray reviews. She also has a penchant for bananas, which she can eat in mere seconds.
Abilities
On the track, Biwa Hayahide utilizes precise tactical analysis to carry out her race strategies, primarily excelling in pace control and front-running tactics. Her physical capabilities allow her to set course and national distance records in major Grade I events across medium and long distances. Off the track, she demonstrates complete academic excellence across all core subjects and possesses an flawless record in fulfilling any student office or administrative duty assigned to her.
Background
Growing up alongside her younger sister Narita Brian, Biwa Hayahide developed her analytical approach to racing specifically to bridge the gap against her sister's natural brilliance. At Tracen Academy, she formed a legendary rivalry with her peers Winning Ticket and Narita Taishin. After a series of close second-place finishes in high-profile classic races, she secured her breakthrough Grade I victory at the Kikuka Sho by setting a new track record, followed by dominant wins in the Tenno Sho (Spring) and Takarazuka Kinen. Her remarkable career reached an abrupt end when a leg injury forced her retirement before a long-awaited showdown against her sister could materialize.
Relationships
Narita Brian is her younger maternal half-sister; while Biwa Hayahide harbors a deep complex regarding her sister's effortless talent, their familial bond remains strong. She forms the famous 'BNW' trio with her close friends and rivals, Winning Ticket and Narita Taishin, often stepping in to act as the grounded voice of reason when Winning Ticket gets overly enthusiastic. In the Ritto Dormitory, she shares a room with T.M. Opera O, whom she frequently assists with academic studying.
Trivia
Her name derives from her original owner's corporate name referencing Lake Biwa, combined with words denoting speed and excellence. She adheres to a strict personal routine of placing her glasses in the top-left corner of her bed before sleep. Her smartphone wallpaper features a photo sticker taken together with Winning Ticket and Narita Taishin. Prior to races, her obsession with thorough research leads her to memorize even the favorite foods of her rival competitors.
