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Hakozaki (箱崎) is a minor recurring character of Natsume's Book of Friends series.

He was a former exorcist who died prior to the start of the story, and the grandfather of Beniko Hakozaki.

Appearance[]



Personality[]



History[]

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Hakozaki and his family.

It's said that the Hakozaki, a famed-recluse had conducted extensive research on youkai but hid the results elsewhere in his mansion. At an unprecedent time, he had made servant contracts two dragons, the Light Blue Dragon and Kanegumo. He continued his research throughout his lifetime but was ostracized by his own relatives due to being able to see strange things.

When his granddaughter was born, he absolutely adored her. When Beniko mentioned how much she loved maple leaves, he immediately planted one. However, as Beniko grew older, she too ostracized him for his strange fascination and dedication towards youkai. It is clear, that although he appeared unbothered by this, anytime the doorbell rang, he'd immediately rush to it hoping that it was Beniko but was met with disappointment, all the time.

Plot[]

He passes away from unknown cause. His passing sets the course for great treasure hunt amongst all exorcists who wanted his research findings. The hunt is approved and hosted by his granddaughter, Beniko.

Relationships[]

Beniko Hakozaki[]

Hakozaki's granddaughter.

Light Blue Dragon[]



Hakozaki family[]

The rest of the Hakozaki family, including his wife, sons and daughter-in-law. Not much is known about them, but according to Beniko he didn't have a good relationship with them.

Takashi Natsume's Grandfather[]

Although nothing is known about them, it is implied that Hakozaki knew Takashi Natsume's grandfather and had some kind of relationship with him. It is unknown whether he knew Reiko Natsume as well.

Etymology[]

  • His family name "箱崎 [Hakozaki]" means "Box Cape"; "箱 [Hako]" meaning "Box" and "崎 [Saki/Zaki] meaning "Cape/Peninsula."

Trivia[]


  • His given name is unknown.

References[]

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