Yamada, Ayumi

山田あゆみ

At the start, Yamada is 21 years old and well known among her peers at art college. Because of her good looks, she also attracts the attention of male friends and coworkers in the shopping district where she works.
She and Hagu appear to be very close, like siblings. While Hagu addresses the three young men by their last names, she calls Yamada by her first name. Yamada cares deeply for Hagu, treating her like a younger sister. She offers to stay with Hagu while Shuji is away. Though not shown as prominently as her bond with Hagu, she is close friends with Takemoto and Morita.
Yamada is deeply in love with one of her friends, Mayama. However, Mayama does not return her feelings; he asks her why she is in love with him and encourages her to find someone else.