Kuroha Shida is one of the main heroines in the story and is in Class 2-B. She is the childhood friend of Sueharu Maru, and their families live next door, which helped them grow up closely together. As the oldest of four sisters, she has been called "Kuro" since she was little. Kuroha is part of the badminton club and is known for her clover hairpin, which gave her the nickname. She also plays a key role in the "Gunjou Alliance" as the "mastermind."
Her "cute and little" appearance and warm heart, always ready to help anyone, charm many fans. Kuroha secretly loves Sueharu and tries many plans to win his heart. She has fierce rivalries in love with Shirokusa Kachi and Maria Momosaka. Though she often teases Sueharu like an older sister, she can get flustered and shy when he makes a move on her.
Kuroha is good at housework too and sometimes visits Sueharu’s place, where his parents are absent, to take care of him. But her unique taste sometimes makes her cooking hard for others to accept. She strongly dislikes any teasing or insults involving the word "black," as her name includes "Kuro" (meaning black). Her name comes from the character Cida in the game Fire Emblem, and she was ranked 8th in the female characters category in the 2021 "This Light Novel is Amazing!" awards.
Kuroha is only about 148 cm tall, making her look very young and small. But surprisingly, she has an attractive figure with an estimated F-cup bust that stands out even under her school uniform. Her trademark clover hairpin also adds to her distinct look.
She is a cute and caring big-sister type. Kuroha is cheerful and kind, popular in her class. She is very social but dislikes standing out too much. Although she often reluctantly participates in the Gunjou Alliance activities, she has a lovely singing voice. She takes good care of her younger sisters and is very responsible as the oldest sibling.
Kuroha’s taste buds are unusual — she once made a drink that caused a high school boy to faint! For example, she puts soy sauce in cola and chili oil on apples. While she is clever and thoughtful, she can also be a little shy when the subject is her love for Sueharu.
Kuroha has a deep, sincere love for Sueharu Maru and is quite serious about their relationship. She is clever and calculates carefully to win his heart. Her intelligence impresses even Tetsuhiko Kai, who thinks she should be a military strategist in another world because of her talents.
She shares a complicated love rivalry with Shirokusa Kachi and Maria Momosaka. Though once she almost became a mutual love partner with Sueharu, she purposely rejected him to make a point after being hurt in the past. Still, she keeps trying to approach him and plans new strategies.
Childhood Friends Who Don't Lose
Kuroha is the strongest childhood friend heroine in "Osamake: Romcom Where The Childhood Friend Won't Lose." Her relationship with Sueharu is central to the story. Because they grew up as neighbors and close companions, she acts not just as a lover but also sometimes like an older sister.
Strategic Lover
Kuroha uses her sharp mind for her love plans. Early in the series, she encouraged Sueharu to get back at Shirokusa, who had rejected him, hoping to make him notice her instead. Just when they almost became a couple, Kuroha chose to reject him to succeed in her revenge plan. This backfired emotionally but did not stop her from continuing to seek his love.
“I love you. As someone who loves you, I like you, Haru.”
“Seriously, that’s impossible. I’ve liked Haru all along, you know.”
“I’m confessing here to become equal. It’s only by confessing in public that I can be on the same level with Haru.”
Kuroha’s last name comes from Cida, the princess from Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light and Mystery of the Emblem, who is a Pegasus Knight. Her weapons include the Wing Spear (Sword) and Feather Sword, linking to the meaning of “feather” in her first name.
Interestingly, Inori Minase, who voices Kuroha, also played Tsubasa Oribe, who partners with Cida in Shin Megami Tensei ♯FE. This creates a kind of double meaning in Kuroha’s name — her last name Shida and her first name Tsubasa.
She dislikes being called names involving "black," reflecting her strong attachment to her name. Despite her cute look and lively character, she has a cunning and bold side, making her a tough rival for other love interests like Shirokusa Kachi and Maria Momosaka.
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