Maki

Maki is one of Haruka Minami’s classmates.

She is a member of the girls' volleyball club.

She is originally from the same middle school as Atsuko.

She is also on good terms with Kana Minami.

People generally call her Maki.

Kana Minami affectionately calls her Maki-chan.

Because she is petite and short, Makoto once called her shorty.

Her small build is one of her most noticeable traits.

Maki is highly wary of Hosaka and openly describes him as creepy.

She even says that her reaction to him goes beyond simple like or dislike.

She sees Hosaka’s attempts to approach Haruka Minami out of affection as a creepy evil hand reaching toward her.

Because of this, she decides to protect Haruka from that so-called evil hand.

After making that decision, Maki actively interferes whenever Hosaka tries to get close to Haruka.

This protective streak gives her a lively and memorable presence.

Haruka Minami

Maki is Haruka Minami’s classmate.

She becomes especially protective of Haruka because of Hosaka’s behavior.

Kana Minami

Maki gets along well with Kana Minami.

Kana calls her Maki-chan, showing their friendly relationship.

Atsuko

Maki and Atsuko attended the same middle school.

That shared background connects them before high school.

Makoto

Makoto once referred to Maki as shorty because of her height.

The nickname points to Maki’s notably small frame.

Hosaka

Maki strongly distrusts Hosaka and finds him unsettling.

She repeatedly acts to stop him from approaching Haruka Minami.

School Year

First-year student