Shinozaki, Ayaka

篠崎彩夏

Narumi's classmate. She is a lively and cheerful girl. She works part-time at a ramen shop named Hanamaru. She was the sole member of the gardening club, but recruited Narumi to join, thereby beginning a friendship with him. She is deeply devoted to the gardening club and spends considerable time in the greenhouse, which occasionally leads her to ask Narumi to cover her shifts. When she feels down, Narumi manages to lift her spirits by assisting her with club activities.
Ayaka does not particularly enjoy school and frequently skips classes to stay on the roof, which is how she met Narumi. Unable to speak to him directly, she placed numerous planters on the roof to create an excuse for starting a conversation.
Ayaka has a very ambiguous relationship with both her divorced parents and her older brother, Toshi. She cares deeply for Toshi, but her affection appears to be one-sided. Ayaka seems to know little about his life, not due to a lack of effort, but because he never speaks to her. She does mention that their relationship used to be much closer.
She shares a very strong bond with Yuuko and takes care of her, sometimes against Yuuko's wishes. She is the one who washes Yuuko's laundry when Narumi is away, also helps her shower, tends to her hair, assists her with dressing, and teases her for her irresistible cuteness.

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