Hiroko is a second year university student, so she's probably older than DS.  Though she's definitely in over her hear when it comes to the game aspect of things.<br/><br/>What I meant with missing the boat is that Deathshadow has already found her own accommodations, so she's unlikely to run into Hiroko out on the street.  Though perhaps she could take an interest in Hiroko after seeing her through the window or something?    Maybe I could have her wandering around seeming lost, or bolting when a group of guys try to talk her into joining their party (she's shy, and her main initial priority is probably going to be to find the kouhai from her archery club who invited her to play the game).