BlackRose is the player character of Akira Hayami in the .hack series. As BlackRose, she is a powerful and determined Twin Blade user, known for her pink hair and strong-willed personality. She becomes a central companion to Kite, supporting him in searching for a cure for her comatose younger brother, who was affected by mysterious events in The World. BlackRose is courageous, loyal, and often acts as the emotional anchor of the core group, playing an essential role in unraveling the mysteries behind the game's anomalies.