Natsuki Kuga is a central character in the anime series Mai-HiME. She is a strong-willed and independent high school student with a tough exterior, often seen riding her motorcycle. Natsuki is a HiME, possessing the ability to summon a Child named Duran, a wolf-like creature with formidable combat abilities. Initially, she is a lone wolf, driven by a personal vendetta against the First District, the organization responsible for her mother's death. Throughout the series, Natsuki learns to open up and trust others, forming deep bonds with fellow HiMEs and playing a significant role in the battle against the Orphans.