Ayumi Arihara

A second-year middle school student, this clever girl finds her daily life upended when Misao Zaitsu unexpectedly asks her out. While she maintains a playful persona, claiming she would never reject a romantic proposal, she secretly struggles with deep discomfort regarding Zaitsu’s intimidating and monstrous appearance. Beneath her calculating and crafty exterior, however, lies a surprisingly nurturing side that reveals a much more compassionate nature than her witty remarks might initially suggest.