Haruna is dressed in her traditional New Year's dress, believing that dressing appropriately for the season is part of the gastronomic pursuit. She is enjoying her New Year's dishes while receiving a reputation as "the most elegant-looking young lady in the world" for her appearance. Unlike other members of the Gourmet Research Club, Haruna is greatly concerned with the form and ceremony of a meal. She looks at the atmosphere of her meals, how they are prepared, what ingredients and tools.