A young woman whose closeness to Naoki leads Kotoko to worry about their relationship. She later confesses her love to him, but he says he sees her only as a friend.
Tokugawa court noblewoman caught in ninja political schemes.
A university student who grows closer to Naoki, leading the heroine to believe that they may be romantically involved. Naoki later steps in when men try to extort money from her after a drink is spilled. The heroine also learns that Naoki has been tutoring Yuko's younger sister, clarifying a misunderstanding about their time together.
Minor character involved in side investigations and team support.
Rui Shinzato was raised with Kiri like a sister and is at the center of the revenge plot. She reveals that she has long felt inferior and is not the biological daughter she once believed herself to be. Kiri accepts a contract to kill her, but the boss cancels it after learning that the client's accusation against Rui was false.
Ayane Nagabuchi has 18 screen credits in a career dating back to 2008. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Mischievous Kiss The Movie with 3 titles. Signature works include Go! Go! Stupid Woman!, Tetris, Walking with My Grandma. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
