Kawaragi Momoka

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Kawaragi Momoka (河原木桃香)
Alias(es)	Miss Momoka; mmk
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Unnamed band with Inoseri Nina and other recruits; captain 64 68
Occupation/Role	Singer, guitarist, band captain
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 37

Background / History

Momoka performs as a singer and guitarist in Tokyo, appearing onstage with a blue electric guitar. During one concert, she meets her fan Inoseri Nina and Sakurakoji Talent; she is caught off guard when Nina and Talent enthusiastically discuss her music while largely leaving the idol herself out of the conversation. 37 38

After concluding that her Tokyo music career is over, Momoka initially resolves to return to Asahikawa. Talent instead offers her and Nina residence at his Kawasaki house in exchange for maintaining it. Momoka struggles to accept the help, but agrees and redirects herself toward working on a new album. 40 42

Her connection with Nina becomes personal rather than merely artist-to-fan. Momoka gives Nina a signed ticket marked “Good luck!!” and writes “Give them the middle finger!” on Nina’s guitar, encouraging her during a difficult moment. 41

Appearance

Momoka is 164 cm tall and carries herself with a cool, free-spirited style that Talent compares to that of a fashionable office worker. 148 239

• Performs with a blue electric guitar. 37
• Wore a black hoodie and black pants during her concert appearance. 37
• Prefers loose, easy-to-move-in street-style clothing. 239

Personality

Momoka’s approachable offstage manner contrasts with her public idol image. She can be awkward about fan attention and uncomfortable accepting Talent’s expensive support, but she remains direct with people she trusts. 38 42

She is fiercely attached to music and finds compromise difficult. While recognizing her own self-doubt and troublesome nature, she refuses to abandon what she genuinely wants; this outlook lets her understand Nina’s refusal to deny her feelings. 64 68

Momoka drinks heavily and can become carefree, unsteady, and forgetful while intoxicated. After one drinking spree, she falls asleep in the bathtub and does not remember the previous evening the next morning. 64 65

Abilities & Skills

Musical Performance

Momoka performs live as both a singer and guitarist.

• Sings at the microphone while playing electric guitar. 37
• Uses her own music to connect with and motivate Nina. 41 64

Band Leadership

Momoka takes responsibility for assembling and directing her band despite doubting her own leadership.

• Personally asks Nina to form a band with her. 64
• Plans for Anwa Subaru to serve as the drummer. 61
• Is recognized by Talent as the band’s captain. 68
• Considers the group’s long-term direction rather than treating it as a casual project. 68

Songwriting

• Works on new music and is seen attempting to compose on her phone. 42 68

Equipment / Items

• Blue electric guitar — Her primary performance instrument; later bears the message “Give them the middle finger!” written for Nina. 37 41
• Cracked phone — Used to keep in contact with Nina and Talent. 62

Relationships

• Inoseri Nina — Former fan who becomes Momoka’s bandmate. Momoka values Nina’s voice and emotional honesty, personally persuading her to join the band. 38 41 64
• Sakurakoji Talent — Her wealthy fan and the band’s manager. He provides housing and resources, while Momoka alternates between gratitude, suspicion, teasing familiarity, and discomfort with his actions. Their relationship becomes intimate, though Momoka remains uncertain when Talent proposes dating. 42 64 149 239 241
• Anwa Subaru — Intended drummer and bandmate. Momoka is concerned when Subaru abruptly claims she wants to quit, though she tries to understand the circumstances behind it. 61 149 153
• RUPA — Bassist recruited after overhearing Momoka and Talent discuss the band’s need for a bassist. 66
• Ebizuka Tomo — Keyboardist associated with RUPA and later a bandmate. Momoka notices Talent’s teasing has upset her and confronts him over it. 66 151

Story Role / Major Arcs

Formation of the Band

After rebuilding her life in Kawasaki, Momoka asks Nina to make music with her. Nina accepts after Momoka openly affirms that she loves her singing voice; Talent is subsequently accepted as the group’s manager. 64

Momoka and Talent then seek additional members, discussing the need for a bassist and keyboardist at Yoshinoya. RUPA approaches them after overhearing the conversation, creating the opening for further recruitment. 66

Captaincy and Band Conflicts

As captain, Momoka is pushed to define whether the group is merely playing together casually or seriously pursuing a future in music. 68

When Subaru announces that she wants to quit, Momoka remains worried but avoids treating the issue as something that can be solved through force. She and Nina become involved in understanding Subaru’s situation, including the revelation that Subaru is Anwa Tendou’s granddaughter. 149

Relationship with Talent

Momoka asks Talent to let her stay at his Tokyo residence. After they become intimate, she is visibly awkward and uncertain about their changed relationship. 236 239

Talent later suggests dating; Momoka initially rejects the idea of changing their professional relationship, though she shows signs of reciprocating his feelings. 241

Notable Quotes

“I love Nina’s singing voice.” — Momoka to Nina 64

“Because even though you’re so weak, you absolutely refuse to go against your true feelings, right?” — Momoka to Nina 64

Trivia

• Momoka is the same height as Kitagawa Marin: 164 cm. 239 251
• Her profile picture is a Q-version gray cat. 61
• She calls Talent’s financial support a major advantage of having “a rich teammate.” 70