Hotaru Ichijo is a fifth-grade student who has transferred from Tokyo to the countryside in the anime series 'Non Non Biyori.' She is mature for her age, tall, and often mistaken for an older student. Despite her urban background, Hotaru adapts well to her new rural life and becomes friends with her classmates. She is particularly fond of Komari Koshigaya, one of her new friends, and often displays admiration for her. Hotaru's role in the series is to bring a fresh perspective and highlight the contrast between city and rural life, adding depth and humor to the storyline.