An Natsue is a first-year high school student from Mibasho City and a seasoned broadcasting club competitor known for her drive to be first. She has an orange-haired presence, a clear voice praised by peers, and national-level experience in the announcer division.
She has orange hair that stands out with a confident vibe.
Hana Haruyama describes her voice as “very beautiful and clear.”
She is intensely competitive and hates losing, always aiming for first place.
Despite an initially cool demeanor, she is fundamentally kind and becomes caring toward those around her.
She began in the broadcasting club during middle school and trained under strict, spartan routines.
In her third year of middle school, she served as vice leader and reached the national competition in the announcer division.
Her announcer skills are highly polished from years of disciplined practice.
As a first-year, she placed second at the N-Con Kyoto Tournament in the announcer division and qualified for nationals.
Hana Haruyama: At first, she disliked that Hana joined on pure love for reading, but she gradually warmed up and started looking after her.
Shuudai Touga: A fellow broadcasting veteran from a rival school; they clash frequently and are often at odds.
Matsuyuki Akiyama: She likes him, but he claims he has no interest in romance, leaving her unable to confess.
Misaki Kumori: Her childhood friend who entered Otowa High School; after Misaki ranked high in the middle school recitation division, their relationship became strained, prompting Natsue to pivot to announcing.
Mitsuka Hiiragidani: A second-year at Lilac Women’s Academy, the strongest in Kyoto and a national powerhouse; Natsue identifies her as the wall to overcome.
Chiaki Hayashi: A third-year at Chizuru High School; Natsue sought her advice on advancing at nationals and learned from her experiences.
Rengo Nishino: Chiaki’s crush; through Chiaki’s situation, Natsue gains perspective on love and courage.
Ichijiku Minohara: The person Nishino has feelings for, which complicates Chiaki’s confession.
She despises defeat and anything she considers tacky, but loves victory and fashion.
Her manner is dignified and imposing, and she refuses superficial fraternization, preferring earnest effort.
“I want to be number one.”
Hana Haruyama: “Her voice is very beautiful and clear.”
Matsuyuki Akiyama: “I don’t really understand wanting to date someone you like. I think I’m bad at dense human relationships.”
Chiaki Hayashi (message): “I will change. I can’t stay the way I am.”
Chiaki Hayashi (message): “But it’s okay, I was mistaken.”
Middle School Years
In her third year, Natsue served as vice leader of the broadcasting club.
She trained hard and reached the national competition in the announcer division, forging her identity around being the best.
Early High School and Rivalries
Entering high school, she continued her relentless push to the top, often clashing with Shuudai Touga from a rival school.
She set her sights on defeating Mitsuka Hiiragidani of Lilac Women’s Academy, Kyoto’s strongest and a national finalist, and sought advice on winning strategies.
Mentorship and Preparation
Mitsuka kept her methods guarded, so Natsue turned to Chiaki Hayashi of Chizuru High School for guidance.
Through a joint practice connection, Natsue visited Chiaki, who shared insights about nationals and what to watch out for.
N-Con Kyoto Tournament
As a first-year, Natsue achieved second place in the N-Con Kyoto announcer division.
This result qualified her for the national competition, validating her discipline and ambition.
Mibasho Festival and Confessions
After learning that Chiaki liked Rengo Nishino and that Nishino liked Ichijiku Minohara, Natsue encouraged Chiaki to confess at the Mibasho Festival.
That same night, Natsue and Matsuyuki Akiyama found themselves alone and talked about relationships.
A Missed Confession
Matsuyuki said he didn’t want a lover and struggled with close relationships, leaving Natsue unable to confess her feelings.
Her emotions remained unspoken, swallowed by the moment.
Chiaki’s Outcome
Elsewhere at the festival, Chiaki confessed to Nishino, who declined, saying he wasn’t worthy of her and implying he would have said yes if she were Ichijiku Minohara.
Chiaki messaged Natsue afterward, vowing to change, then added, “But it’s okay, I was mistaken,” leaving Natsue uneasy.
Basic Attributes:
Class: First Year, Class Two
Middle School: Second Middle School
Birthday: July 21
Birthplace: Mibasho City
Height: 161 cm
Likes: Victory, fashion
Dislikes: Defeat, tacky things
Voice Actress: Fuka Izumi
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Additional Notes:
She became interested in Matsuyuki Akiyama after he appeared in an original TV drama during the N-Con preliminaries.
She often measures herself against top talent and treats adversity as fuel for growth.
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