Shino

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She is one of the few individuals close to Ovan who serves as the leader of the Twilight Brigade whenever Ovan is unable to fulfill that role. Gentle in manner yet strong-willed, she keeps the Twilight Brigade united during Ovan's frequent absences. She and Ovan appear to share a relationship deeper than that of mere guildmates, having known and seen each other somewhat frequently outside the game, as hinted at during their discussion of Shino's hospital visits.
In episode 13 of .hack//Roots, Shino is attacked by Tri-Edge and Azure Kite is framed, which results in her PC seemingly being erased and her real self falling into a coma. She had been living alone, and her landlord discovered her unconscious. Doctors are unable to treat her because they do not know the cause of her coma. Individuals who suffer such fates are referred to as Lost Ones, since it is rumored that once PKed by Tri-Edge, a player can never return to the game. In real life, Shino is 20 years old and is studying medicine.