
植野直花
Наока Уено
Naoka Ueno, a former classmate of Ishida and Nishimiya from their elementary days, played a pivotal role in shaping Ishida's past. Known for her assertive nature, she often took charge, guiding Ishida through his bullying of Nishimiya. Despite their turbulent school days, they eventually drifted apart after middle school. Years later, Ueno surprises Ishida when he encounters her working at a cat café, marking the beginning of a potential reconciliation and a chance to revisit their complex history.