Shinobu Maehara

A reserved seventh-grader with short black hair, this shy young girl gradually finds her courage while living at the Hinata apartments. Though facing a difficult family divorce, she finds comfort in her incredible culinary talents, often impressing her neighbors with delicious meals despite her occasional kitchen mishaps. After developing a crush on Keitaru, she must navigate feelings of betrayal and eventual reconciliation, eventually building meaningful friendships and finding a true sense of belonging within her new community.