Nonoa

Nonoa has short black hair and usually wears her school uniform.

She is known for her very slender body, with her ribs being visible.

During her daily life, she often appears in a cute, chibi "mochi mochi" version, which is round and small.

Her cosplay as the character Kuuria from "Cinderella☆Star" is famous for her cool, emotionless expression.

Nonoa is skilled at makeup and is said to look almost the same as when she is not in costume.

She doesn’t eat much, so her favorite food, omurice, is something she can finish.

Nonoa suffers from extreme shyness and struggles to talk to people she has just met.

She tends to look like she is glaring at others because of how nervous she gets.

She became this way after being rejected by classmates for being enthusiastic about her favorite anime.

Because of her trauma, she has trouble speaking up, even when she wants to.

When she is in cosplay, she is always calm and expressionless, matching her character and earning her praise.

As she becomes more comfortable, she starts expressing her feelings and talking more freely.

She is very innocent about love and has no idea about the romantic feelings her friends might have towards Masamune Okumura.

For her, friendships are very precious, and she wishes to be included and not left out.

Nonoa goes to a different high school from Masamune Okumura and Lilysa Amano.

Her real name is Nonoa, and her family name is unknown.

She becomes friends with the Cosplay Research Club members after a cosplay event.

Although she gets approval from her principal to participate in club activities at another school, her own school principal also understands and agrees.

She has no friends at her own school and waits excitedly to join her friends at the other school.

There is a mention that she has an older brother much older than her.

Nonoa is extremely skilled at designing and making cosplay costumes.

Among the main characters, she is one of the top two in making costumes and props.

She also loves drawing and is talented at reproducing existing art and characters.

She is delicate and good with crafts, even making an impressive café interior for her friends' school festival.

Her mind also picks up dance routines from anime really quickly.

She is called "chief carpenter" by one of her friends, even though she is younger.

Despite her talents, she has a slim and weak body, feels tired easily, and often relies on others to help her.

She loves omurice and struggles to eat or drink much else.

Nonoa’s closest friends are Lilysa Amano, Mikari Tachibana, and Aria Kisaki.

She views Masamune Okumura as a reliable teammate, not a romantic interest.

Others see her as innocent and not a rival in love.

She gets along well with Mikari Tachibana, sharing worries about being skinny.

Though unaware, she is admired secretly by another character, Toraji.

She is often seen smiling warmly, believing her friends are just close and happy together.

"Stop it, don’t decide everything by yourself. You said you wanted to be friends, right? Let me be part of things too! I know Lilysa is kind, but that’s the same for everyone! Then what does being friends even mean? What’s something I can do because I’m not a stranger? Don’t carry everything alone! Tell us what you want to do with everyone! Maybe I can’t do it, maybe I’ll say it’s too much, but still—let’s do it together! If I don’t want to, or if I can’t, I’ll tell you. Don’t worry about it! I can tell you how I feel now!"

— To Lilysa Amano

First Appearance and Cosplay Debut

Nonoa starts as a first-year high school student from a different school than the main characters.

Despite her shyness, she becomes noticed as a top new cosplayer with her Kuuria costume from the game "Cinderella☆Star," standing out for her cool look.

She and Lilysa Amano are known as possible "Next Four Emperors" after Mayuri Hanyu graduates from her role in the club.

Overcoming Her Past and Making Friends

Nonoa’s struggle with talking to others comes from being rejected in the past for talking about her favorite anime.

This caused her to become afraid of being herself around other people.

Cosplaying allows her to act differently, making her seem cool and confident even though she is very shy inside.

She meets the club through a cosplay event and finds real friends for the first time.

Over time, her negative thinking gets better because of her new friendships.

Everyday Life and Mochi Form

Nonoa enjoys spending time in the clubroom and now calls Masamune Okumura’s school her “real school.”

She is so often shown in her chibi “mochi mochi” form that it becomes her normal look.

This cute form helps her recover when she’s tired or in pain, almost like magic.

When the club does events like school festivals or café setups, Nonoa is a big help, making decorations and costumes.

She once made a Minecraft diorama chocolate for Toraji.

Despite her skills, she tires easily and often eats only omurice.

Friendship Growth and Moving Others

Nonoa’s lack of experience with friends makes her honest and direct about how she feels, which surprises and inspires others.

When Lilysa gets sick during a cosplay event and tries to take on all the blame, Nonoa finally shouts her feelings and asks Lilysa not to carry everything alone.

Her desire for closer friendship helps the group become even more connected.

She never really notices the romance among her friends and continues to see their interactions as just friendly exchanges.

Nonoa is sometimes used as a comedy relief in the manga, especially during changing scenes, where her chibi form acts as a form of mosaic.

She cannot finish a cup of bubble tea because of her tiny appetite.

Her mochi form is so famous that the manga’s creator has joked everyone can become "mochi."

In bonus materials, it is revealed that she has an older brother.

As of 2022, she has the fewest risqué scenes compared to other main girls, mostly because she’s always shown as a chibi.

Her favorite food is omurice, and she cannot eat breakfast most mornings because she’s weak and tired.

Grade: First-year high school student (at first appearance)

Birthday: October 10