Orange Pekoe is a first-year student at St. Gloriana Girls' College and serves as the loader for their tank team in *Girls und Panzer*. She is well-known for her excellent tea-making skills and is always seen close to Darjeeling, the team's commander. Orange Pekoe is smart and can instantly name the sources of the famous quotes that Darjeeling likes to use, though all those quotes sometimes get on her nerves. At one point, she even wrote a letter to a radio show to ask for advice on how to deal with Darjeeling's habit, and she succeeded in making Darjeeling go quiet after following the advice she received. Though she appears gentle, she is a skilled loader and is respected by her teammates. Orange Pekoe is likely to become a future team leader, and she often gets involved in fun or surprising moments both on and off the battlefield.
Orange Pekoe is a first-year high school girl with a gentle appearance.
Her height is 144cm.
She wears the St. Gloriana Girls' College student uniform and usually stays close to Darjeeling.
Orange Pekoe seems soft and easygoing, but she is actually very skilled and knowledgeable.
She is considered to have an "amazing loading speed" and is trusted as one of the best team members even as a first-year student.
She is always ready to answer questions about quotes, and she is not afraid to speak out or tease Darjeeling when needed.
Orange Pekoe likes reading poetry and is a bit annoyed by Darjeeling's constant use of famous sayings.
She enjoys drinking tea and often reads poetry collections as part of her daily routine.
She tends to encourage and cheer for others, sometimes quietly showing support even for opponents in matches.
Although she sometimes complains about Darjeeling's habits, she still cares about her team deeply.
Orange Pekoe is from Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
She is currently living in the St. Gloriana Girls' College girls' dormitory.
Her family includes her father and mother.
She is 16 years old and her blood type is O.
Her birthday is July 10, which is inspired by the start date of the Battle of Britain in 1940.
Orange Pekoe is mainly known for her outstanding skills as a tank loader.
She is recognized for her very fast loading during matches.
She is good at making tea, especially for Darjeeling.
Orange Pekoe is also extremely quick at identifying the people behind quotes and proverbs.
She is strong for her age and can easily lift teammates if she needs to.
Darjeeling: Orange Pekoe is often seen right beside Darjeeling, acting as her close assistant and sometimes keeping her in check.
Assam: She works with Assam to keep Darjeeling grounded, especially when Darjeeling tries to use quotes to hide her mistakes.
Rosehip: Orange Pekoe feels uncomfortable around Rosehip and was surprised when Rosehip beat her in answering a quote's author.
She interacts with many members of St. Gloriana and is respected as the team's future leader.
"Marriage is not about looking at each other, but looking at the same star together."
(This quote comes from the German writer Hermann Hesse.)
- Her favorite food is hot cross buns.
- Her favorite subject is English.
- Her hobby is drinking tea and reading poetry books.
- Her favorite flower is the orange rose, which means "innocence."
- Her favorite tank is Crusader.
- She uses a "soul name" given to only the best team members, even as a first year student.
- In the game, Orange Pekoe is expected to be the next leader of her team.
- "Orange Pekoe" was initially planned to be Darjeeling's cousin.
- She sometimes appears in a tiny, chibi form called "Mini Peko."
- On one occasion, she sent a congratulatory message on behalf of Darjeeling, quoting a marriage saying despite the occasion.
- She strongly hopes for tanks with bigger guns after a painful loss.
- She was seen wearing the Bonple College jacket after losing to another team in the Tankathlon event.
- Her birthday is based on the Battle of Britain opening date.
Watching Matches and Cheering
Orange Pekoe often drinks tea and watches matches with Darjeeling.
She does live commentary and even celebrated quietly with a fist pump when a rival team made a mistake.
She strongly supported Miho Nishizumi and even prayed for her during exciting moments of battle.
She was seen blushing when Darjeeling pointed out that she unconsciously cheered for the Oarai girls' team.
Team Activities and Leadership
She helps encourage others, joins Darjeeling in cheering for Miho before the finals, and also sends a congratulatory telegram with a marriage quote during important matches.
Orange Pekoe sometimes acts as Darjeeling’s “right hand" and in spinoffs, she leads new teams, such as the "Chindits," with Rosehip.
In competitions, she often works together with Rosehip, but also learns from more experienced opponents, showing determination even after losing.
Problem with Darjeeling's Quotes
Orange Pekoe gets tired of Darjeeling's endless quoting of wisdom.
She writes a letter to the radio show "Ami Chōno Cuts In," using the pen name "Tea and Poetry Lover" to ask about how to handle Darjeeling.
She follows the advice given by host Ami Chōno, and manages to make Darjeeling speechless for once.
Notable Scenes and Other Role
Orange Pekoe does not hesitate to give honest feedback—she and Assam scold Darjeeling when she misbehaves.
In the drama CDs and manga, she is the main “straight man” to the other playful team members' jokes.
Sometimes, she physically lifts Darjeeling and Assam when they fight over her or accidentally hurts Darjeeling while massaging her shoulders, showing surprising strength.
When Rosehip answers a quote faster than her, Orange Pekoe is so shocked that she freezes in disbelief.
In the movie version, she signals the other teams to a tea party through Morse code before a big match.
Orange Pekoe is sometimes called Darjeeling’s “right-hand sword” and is always respected as a reliable and knowledgeable support to her team.
She plays a key role in the tank battles and supports her school, both on and off the battlefield.
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