Chikane Himemiya (姫宮 千歌音, Himemiya Chikane) The Lunar Priestess; in sharp contrast with Himeko, Chikane is a very commanding girl of 16 years of age. She has a very noble and elegant aura, lives in a large mansion with many maids, and is considered to be of the highest standing at their school; she has a considerable fan following of both genders and is the frequent target of love confessions. She is a member of the prestigious kyūdō (Japanese archery) club and frequently uses the bow as her weapon of preference during confrontations with the Orochi, thus to defeat the other Orochi she uses the Orochi mark as a target. Later events show that she is also skilled in the use of the tantō. Her combat skills are somewhat reminiscent of those taught to the brides of samurai; possibly another indication of Chikane's family's high standing. Chikane is also exceptionally skilled in the areas of tennis and, more significantly, the piano; she apparently enjoys playing for Himeko, who enjoys listening to her perform. Many at school believe she has a relationship with Sōma, though this is proven to be untrue. She has been in love with Himeko since they first met, although she does not reveal it until much later.
She eventually appears to "turn evil", vanquishing all but two of the other Orochi heads and assuming their place after attacking and sexually assaulting Himeko in an effort to force Himeko to be malevolent to Chikane. The truth behind her actions is more complex than at first meets the eye. Chikane carries the lunar symbol on her back.
