Tanabe, Ai

田名部愛

She is the latest recruit to the Debris Section. She is the adopted daughter of a former death metal band leader who became an engineer and an elementary school teacher. Tanabe remained mute until the age of three. She is intelligent and sincere, yet largely lacks self-confidence. As a novice in space, the Debris Section, and extra-vehicular activity simultaneously, she must gradually learn the basics from her colleagues. She holds that love, or "ai" (likely a pun on her name, which means love in Japanese), resolves every issue. Gentle and sweet-natured, she is ready to do nearly anything to assist others. Nevertheless, her benevolent demeanor also conceals a determination to surpass her current self.