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Her Hobbies

Most would likely say that Kaoru's main leisure is sports activities. She is indeed best known for her athletic abilities. Reading, however, would perhaps be her main pastime. When she is not practicing she is usually seen reading or is found in a library or bookstore.

She prefers to read over idle chatter and other sociable activities. Be it something just lying around on a desk to an assignment in class she will read it even if it is just out of mere curiosity. She knows where to find books and what area a certain topic is located.

Beware if you ever disturb her while she is trying to concentrate on a book. She will be certain to put an end to whatever you are doing in order to be able to read in peace.

Another less considered thing Kaoru does that seems more for a diversion is study - yes, study. She takes academics seriously and is usually the one ready to start class immediately. Wasting time is not something she cares for. If you interfere with her studying, she will put an end to the hindrance in order to resume her lessons. She has a thirst to know more and perhaps it helps her escape like how reading does. For anyone who enjoys reading, they usually do escape into that world.

It enables her to be relied upon as well. When others need assistance in topics she has come to be well learned about, she will readily help. She knows of its importance and seems to take pride in the abilities she gains from it.

She thinks. Yes, yes... that sounds funny in such a simple and blunt sentence. That seems to be one of her greatest activity though. She has a philosophical side to her. Kaoru always watches. She often questions life and death. She will tell her thoughts on love, life and death (even basketball!) freely, despite at times cryptically. She is very reflective as well.

She also appears to be efficiently learned in the French language and has a liking for French poetry.

Another thing Kaoru has an ability to do is play the piano, as seen in the anime. She likely does not do it often though.

As stated in the beginning, her best-known pastime is sports. She is great in athletics and is captain of the basketball team. Often she can be seen running, playing volleyball and shooting hoops. She is either training others or herself. She enjoys the competition and guiding others.

Sadly, her best-known pursuit is also the main activity she does that enables her to forget. Basketball, what she is renown for, allows her to look the other way even though the issue is still right there in front of her. She will claim she has nothing to forget, but she focuses all of her concentration on the game.

In conclusion, to the above information, she is well rounded and is in harmony mind and body. Despite that, however, she is not great in a specific area in general thus will not be picking up any hobbies in such concerns.

The art of home management is arguably her worst subject. This is displayed in both the manga and anime. She struggles in cooking class and lacks the ability to sew. She is often teased for such drawbacks as well!