Nakamura, Mariko

仲村マリ子

Mariko Nakamura is a friend of Suzume Mizuno, as they both participate in the same clubs at Mochinoki Middle School. In the Japanese version, Suzume addresses her as "Mari-chan."
Mariko, however, appears more conceited and obsessed with her appearance than Suzume tends to be; her significance, along with that of Kiyomaro's other friends, develops as the story progresses. She also possesses great cooking skills and is skilled in ping pong, even though Gash and Kiyomaro managed to beat her at the game.