Nariyuki Yuiga is the main character of *We Never Learn: BOKUBEN*, known for his hard work and kind nature. Even though he started off as an average student, he became one of the top students at his school through determination. He takes care of his family since his father passed away, and teaches three genius girls to help them reach their dreams, even when others don’t notice his efforts. Nariyuki is honest, sometimes a bit clueless about romance, but always cares about others more than himself. His story is about overcoming difficulties, finding his own dreams, and supporting friends no matter what.
Nariyuki is a high school boy with short black hair and reddish-brown eyes.
He wears glasses, which make his studious look stand out.
He does not have any other unique physical features mentioned.
Nariyuki is very serious and responsible.
He is always willing to help others, even before he is asked.
He is a hard worker, not a natural genius, so he understands the struggle of learning something difficult.
He makes special study notes for his friends and is trusted by many classmates.
Nariyuki is not very good at understanding feelings in love.
Sometimes he acts in a way that is misunderstood, and he does not realize why people are surprised at him.
He is honest and believes others easily, even when they are trying to hide their true feelings.
He can get embarrassed easily about relationships, but he cares deeply about his friends and family.
He is practical when it comes to money and worries about his family's situation often.
Nariyuki comes from a poor family.
His father died five years ago, just before he started middle school.
He lives with his mother, Hanae Yuiga, his younger sister Mizuki Yuiga, and his twin younger siblings, Hazuki and Kazuki.
He wants to go to university to give his family a better life.
He studies hard and works jobs to help with the family’s expenses.
Nariyuki is skilled in teaching others, thanks to his self-made ways of studying.
He is very good at organizing and cleaning rooms.
He is an expert at sewing, making clothes for his siblings by hand.
He is not good at using digital gadgets, and technology often gives him trouble.
He is also not strong in sports, especially swimming and running, but he tries his best and practices to improve.
With help, he learned how to swim 25 meters.
He has no resistance to hypnosis and can be easily suggested by others.
His cooking is just average, but he can follow a recipe well.
At first, Nariyuki is not noticed by geniuses like Fumino Furuhashi and Rizu Ogata.
Later, he becomes their tutor and also helps Uruka Takemoto.
He treats them all kindly and tries his hardest to help them achieve their dreams.
For romance, he is slow to notice when someone likes him.
He learns about girls’ feelings mostly from Fumino, who he even calls “Master Furuhashi”.
He is also dependable and trusted by his family.
Becoming a Tutor
Nariyuki is a third-year student at Ichinose Academy.
He wants the school’s "Special VIP Recommendation," a path to university with all expenses paid.
To earn it, the Headmaster asks him to tutor the school’s top geniuses: Fumino Furuhashi, Rizu Ogata, and later, Uruka Takemoto.
He finds out that each girl wants to study a subject they are bad at, which is a big challenge.
Nariyuki creates unique study methods, supports them, and gradually helps them improve.
Finding His Own Dream
While he teaches the girls, Nariyuki starts to think about what he wants to do in the future.
Later, he gives up the special recommendation so he can study at an education university and become a teacher.
Even after this, he keeps helping his friends with their studies, showing how much he cares.
He works part-time jobs to help pay for school and support his family.
Exams and Challenges
During university entrance exams, Nariyuki injures his left leg after falling down stairs on the first day.
Uruka Takemoto and Mafuyu Kirisu help him reach the test site on time.
He does well in exams and gets accepted to Rokka University of Education.
School Life
Nariyuki keeps being there for others while also trying to reach his own goals.
He sometimes finds himself in funny or awkward situations because he does not realize the feelings the girls have for him.
The story shows him growing from a boy who only thinks about others' happiness into someone who also finds his own dreams.
“I’ll make sure to bring you all happiness, so trust me and stick with me!”
Nariyuki’s name comes from his journey of always thinking about other people’s happiness.
At the end, he chooses his own happiness.
He changes the most in how he looks and acts from the first to the last episode.
The creator, Taishi Tsutsui, said that Nariyuki is a character made for readers to see themselves in.
His favorite character is Ikeda from the swimming club.
Nariyuki ranked 7th in the first character popularity poll and 9th in the second.
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