Suzuran Ayano

Biodata

Feature	Detail
Name	Suzuran Ayano 2
Height	164 cm 1
Weight	92 lbs 1
Health Status	Normal 1
Number of Kisses	0 (prior to initiating a kiss with Akimoto Yoichi) 1 256
Personality	Tsundere, high offense/low defense, fears loneliness 1 68 115
Academic Evaluation	A 1
Athletic Rating	B 1
Likes	Karate, DIY videos, desserts, yellow/orange 1
Heroine Trait	Unforgettable (The promise made at age three remains fresh in her memory) 1
Trait Effect	When interacting with her, both parties' memory increases by 20% and will not be forgotten 1
Appearance	Snaggletooth, high ponytail, sharp aggressive-looking upturned eyes, Inari doll hanging from her school bag 1
Family	Suzuran Mari (mother) 32 96 115 145 159 210, Suzuran Keibu (father) 145 159
Friends	Fukayama Natsuki 96 97 115 145 210, Kuroo Maya (middle school best friend) 8
Relationships	Childhood friend of Fukayama Midori 2 8 68 97, growing romantic feelings for Akimoto Yoichi 97 115 256 435
Key Events	Disrupted opening ceremony with Fukayama Midori 3, decided to distance herself from Fukayama Midori 8, parents' divorce 115 145 159, welcomed Akimoto Yoichi into her home 96 97, visited "Tree House" cafe with Akimoto Yoichi 233, initiated first kiss with Akimoto Yoichi 256, waited for Yoichi during the after-festival celebration 366, gave Yoichi a massage while wearing a qipao 433, began preparing breakfast and sharing more frequent kisses with him 435
Notable Behaviors	Initially afraid of Akimoto Yoichi 2, gets upset when Fukayama Midori doesn't reciprocate her feelings 3, lashes out at Fukayama Midori 68, shows kindness and intelligence 2, struggles with tsundere tendencies 140, feels competitive with Nagase Kumari 140, concerned for Fukayama Natsuki 210, determined to catch up in school 210, accepts her father's love and forgives him 159, gains confidence and takes initiative in expressing feelings 256 433 435, supports Shiraishi Wakane and helps protect her idol identity 368, remains trusting and welcoming toward Kujo Alice and the other idols 437 440

Appearance

Suzuran Ayano is a high-school girl recognizable by her snaggletooth, high ponytail, and sharp, aggressive-looking upturned eyes. She carries an Inari doll from her school bag, a distinctive personal accessory 1. Though her expression and bearing can appear stern, particularly while carrying out Public Morals Committee duties, she is prone to blushing intensely when Akimoto Yoichi teases or openly acknowledges her feelings 111 231.

During Class 1-A's School Festival event, Ayano wore the role of the Weaver Girl opposite Yoichi's Cowherd. Her costume consisted of cloud-like neon garments, a gauzy outer layer, gold-thread embroidery, and emerald decorations, making her appear notably ethereal and elegant 252. She has also worn a short yukata selected by Yoichi, partly out of competitiveness with Nagase Kumari, and later chose a revealing qipao while attempting to please Yoichi 140 433.

Specific details of her appearance include:

• Build: 164 cm tall and 92 lbs 1.
• Hair: Usually worn in a high ponytail; she also wore her long hair loose for the Weaver Girl costume 1 252.
• Facial Features: Sharp upturned eyes and a snaggletooth 1.
• Accessories: An Inari doll hangs from her school bag 1.
• School Attire: Typically wears her Izuki Academy uniform; Yoichi's interest in her skirt after their first kiss reassures her that he remains attracted to her 322.
• Costumes and Alternate Attire:
  • Wore a short yukata with red-and-white over-the-knee socks at the Uniform Club 140.
  • Played the Weaver Girl in Class 1-A's School Festival promotion 252.
  • Wore a qipao while giving Yoichi a massage in her room 433.

Personality

Suzuran Ayano exhibits a complex personality, primarily characterized by her strong tsundere tendencies, which often mask deeper affections and insecurities. She is described as having a sharp-tongued attitude and can be bossy and aggressive, particularly when flustered or challenged 97 138. Despite this outward demeanor, she possesses a warm and sincere personality and is deeply driven, pushing herself and those around her to succeed 67. Ayano is also fiercely protective and loyal to those she cares about, displaying a strong sense of possessiveness 138. Her emotional responses can be intense, ranging from blushing profusely when teased to becoming visibly upset when her feelings are misunderstood or dismissed 111 231. She values companionship and fears loneliness, a sentiment rooted in her parents' troubled marriage 115. While she often acts tough, she is capable of showing vulnerability and seeking comfort, especially from Akimoto Yoichi, who she feels understands her 5 67 115.

• Tsundere Nature: Ayano's most prominent trait is her tsundere behavior, where she expresses affection indirectly or through apparent antagonism 15 139 231. She often denies her true feelings, especially romantic ones, and becomes flustered when confronted about them 15 111 139. This behavior is particularly evident with Akimoto Yoichi, where her teasing and feigned indifference are interpreted as signs of growing affection 139 231 241. She struggles with expressing her feelings directly, often leading to misunderstandings, particularly with Fukayama Midori 8 15.
• Driven and Conscientious: Ayano is highly motivated and diligent, a trait that Akimoto Yoichi values as it inspires those around her 67 138. She is concerned with academic performance and personal growth, and she can be critical of others who she perceives as not taking their future seriously, such as Fukayama Midori 139. She is also a member of the Public Morals Committee, indicating a commitment to order and responsibility 116.
• Protective and Loyal: She shows a strong protective instinct towards her friends and family. For instance, she tries to prevent Fukayama Natsuki from interfering in her mother's divorce, understanding her mother's decision 115. She also takes pride in Akimoto Yoichi's achievements and defends him against negative perceptions 138.
• Vulnerable and Fearful of Loneliness: Despite her strong exterior, Ayano harbors a deep fear of loneliness, stemming from her parents' marital issues 115. This vulnerability makes her value companionship and seek reassurance from those she trusts 115. She can be easily hurt by comments regarding her family situation, even if she tries to hide it 116.
• Maturing Emotional Responses: Over time, Ayano demonstrates growth in handling challenging situations. For example, her reaction to Akimoto Yoichi's difficult tasks becomes calmer compared to her earlier overreactions 111. She also becomes more direct in expressing her thoughts and feelings to Yoichi, indicating a deepening trust and emotional maturity 113. By later chapters, she takes the initiative to give him massages, cook breakfast, and kiss him, though she remains emotionally inexperienced 433 435.
• Possessive and Jealous: Ayano can display possessiveness and jealousy, especially when other girls show interest in Akimoto Yoichi 210 241. Her tsundere-cat analogy highlights her tendency to be somewhat bossy and prone to stress and aggression when her emotional boundaries are tested 138.
• Self-Awareness: While she often acts impulsively, Ayano possesses a degree of self-awareness. She acknowledges that her attitude towards Fukayama Midori can be terrible and feels uneasy after slapping him, recognizing the potential psychological damage 5. She also realizes that she had become too focused on Midori and decides to create distance to make him understand her importance 5 8.
• Kind and Trusting: Ayano is notably compassionate toward vulnerable people, including Shiraishi Wakane after learning of Wakane's difficult childhood and social anxiety 368. She is also slow to view new women around Yoichi as rivals, warmly welcoming Kujo Alice because Alice had helped at Izuki Academy's School Festival 437 440.

Abilities and Traits

Suzuran Ayano possesses the heroine trait Unforgettable. It derives from her childhood promise with Fukayama Midori, which remains vivid in her memory even years later 1 68. When Ayano interacts with another person, the trait increases both parties' memory by 20%, preventing those memories from being forgotten 1. Akimoto Yoichi uses this effect to substantially improve his retention in liberal-arts subjects 31 45.

Category	Rating
Academic	A 1
Athletic	B 1

Other skills and traits include:

• Karate Interest: Karate is among Ayano's stated interests 1.
• Academic Diligence: Ayano is an excellent student and applies herself intensely to schoolwork, later working to catch up when she falls behind in lessons 1 210.
• Public Morals Committee Member: She performs her Public Morals Committee work enthusiastically and takes school regulations seriously, including the confiscation of inappropriate club costumes 116 140 221.
• Cooking: Under Yoichi's guidance, Ayano becomes more proficient at cooking and later prepares breakfast for the household 256 435.
• Protective Discretion: As part of her committee work, Ayano helps safeguard Shiraishi Wakane's idol identity so Wakane can attend school peacefully 368.
• Memory Recall: Her trait helps her recover detailed memories of earlier encounters, including her childhood acquaintance with Kudo Miyu 373.

Relationships

Akimoto Yoichi

Suzuran Ayano's relationship with Akimoto Yoichi begins when he rescues her and Fukayama Midori from students of another school 2. Though initially intimidated by Yoichi's appearance, she quickly recognizes his considerate nature and later defends him as a good person despite his delinquent image 2 29. Yoichi's intervention in the original rescue event alters Ayano's expected route with Midori and places him at the center of her emotional life 60 68.

Their relationship becomes substantially closer after Yoichi's home burns down and Ayano welcomes him into the Suzuran home. She offers him her father's clothes, supports his staying with the family, and asks him to cook as a substitute for rent 96. Sharing a home makes Ayano increasingly conscious of him as a boy, and she agrees to call him by his given name, Yoichi 97.

Their bond is characterized by mutual support and growing intimacy. Ayano confides in Yoichi about her parents' difficult marriage and fear of abandonment, while Yoichi promises that he will not leave her 115. Although Yoichi maintains that he will not formally date during high school, Ayano increasingly acts on her affection, from holding his arm and sharing private outings to initiating their first kiss at the School Festival 138 233 256. By the later school term, they share a gentle, increasingly domestic romance: Ayano massages him, cooks for him, initiates morning kisses, and takes comfort in his patience with her pace 433 435.

• Rescue and Early Friendship: Yoichi rescues Ayano from harassment, beginning their acquaintance 2.
• Emotional Understanding: Yoichi recognizes Ayano's diligence and sincere nature, offering support when her relationship with Midori deteriorates 67 68.
• Moving In: Yoichi moves into the Suzuran household after his house burns down, and Ayano welcomes him 96 102.
• Growing Affection: Ayano's feelings for Yoichi develop, leading her to call him by his given name 97.
• Emotional Support: Ayano confides in Yoichi about her parents' divorce, and he offers comfort and a promise of companionship 115.
• Public Display of Affection: Ayano mimics Nagase Kumari by hugging Yoichi's arm and pulling him away from an awkward encounter, indicating her growing comfort and possessiveness 138.
• Shared Moments: They shop together, promise to protect one another, work on School Festival preparations, and regularly walk home together 114 231.
• First Kiss: As the Weaver Girl during the School Festival, Ayano initiates her first kiss with Yoichi; their classmates subsequently discover and photograph them 256.
• Deepening Physical Affection: Ayano later chooses to massage Yoichi in a qipao, clings to him while he sleeps, and initiates another kiss the following morning 433 435.
• Mutual Consideration: Yoichi explicitly states that Ayano's romance should proceed at her own pace, which makes her feel cherished and secure 435.
• Family Approval: Ayano's father, Suzuran Keibu, approves of Yoichi and thanks him for helping mend his relationship with Ayano 159.

Fukayama Natsuki

Suzuran Ayano's relationship with Fukayama Natsuki is characterized by sisterly affection, protectiveness, and occasional rivalry concerning Akimoto Yoichi. Natsuki is strongly protective of Ayano and Mari, bringing an anti-pervert alarm when she moves into the Suzuran home and initially treating Yoichi with suspicion 96. Ayano nevertheless trusts Yoichi and tries to reassure Natsuki about his character 29 96.

Ayano remains concerned for Natsuki's welfare, particularly during the divorce crisis and in later household life 115 210 329. Although she eventually notices that Natsuki and Yoichi have grown close, she does not respond with hostility because Yoichi continues to treat her attentively 435. She instead tries to calm Natsuki when Natsuki becomes spoiled or jealous over Yoichi's work schedule 435.

• Initial Suspicion: Natsuki is wary of Yoichi when he moves in, bringing an anti-pervert alarm to protect Ayano and Mari 96.
• Ayano's Reassurance: Ayano vouches for Yoichi's gentleness despite his intimidating appearance 29.
• Divorce Conflict: Ayano stops Natsuki from trying to overturn Mari's decision to divorce, believing their mother has made up her mind 115.
• Ongoing Concern: Ayano shows concern for Natsuki's well-being, including when Natsuki is uncomfortable after staying up with Yoichi 210 329.
• Acceptance of Change: Ayano observes Natsuki's increasing closeness to Yoichi without objecting, as Yoichi does not neglect Ayano 101 435.
• Shared Family Moments: They take part in meals, school discussions, and household activities together 102 329 435.

Suzuran Mari

Suzuran Ayano's relationship with her mother, Suzuran Mari, is generally warm and supportive. Ayano understands Mari's unhappiness in her marriage and respects her decision to divorce Suzuran Keibu, even though the situation intensifies Ayano's own fear of being alone 115. Mari supports Ayano's closeness with Yoichi, teasing her but also recognizing that Ayano's feelings are genuine 96 329.

After the divorce, Mari and Ayano continue to share ordinary family moments while adapting to the household's changing relationships 159 210. Mari is patient with Ayano's relative romantic inexperience and later advises the younger household members to improve themselves rather than recklessly antagonize potential rivals 440.

• Support for Akimoto Yoichi: Mari permits Yoichi to stay in the home and supports the household arrangement after his fire 96 102.
• Divorce Impact: Ayano shows maturity and understanding regarding Mari's divorce, despite her personal fears of loneliness 115.
• Understanding of Ayano's Feelings: Mari recognizes Ayano's affection for Yoichi and gently teases her about it 96 329.
• Shared Activities: Mari and Ayano discuss attending the School Festival and participate in household meals and outings 329.
• Guidance: Mari treats Ayano's innocence patiently and encourages the household to build their own value rather than ostracize perceived romantic competitors 440.

Suzuran Keibu

Suzuran Ayano's relationship with her father, Suzuran Keibu, undergoes a significant positive transformation. His work-centered absence had strained the family and contributed to Mari's decision to divorce him, leaving Ayano hurt even when she tried to appear composed 115 116 159. Following the divorce, Keibu makes a conscious effort to communicate with Ayano and repair their relationship 159.

Ayano accepts his affection and forgives him, demonstrating major emotional growth. Keibu becomes openly doting, which embarrasses her, and she takes leave from school to spend time accompanying him during the family's trip to Mari's hometown 159 161.

• Reconciliation: Keibu mends his relationship with Ayano after his divorce 159.
• Akimoto Yoichi's Role: Keibu thanks Yoichi for helping him reconnect with Ayano and approves of their closeness 159.
• Increased Closeness: Ayano and Keibu grow closer, with Keibu treating her affectionately 161.
• Shared Time: Ayano takes time off school to accompany her father, indicating a stronger bond 161.
• Family Trip: Ayano sends Yoichi photographs from her grandparents' wealthy home while traveling and shopping with Keibu 172.

Fukayama Midori

Ayano and Fukayama Midori are childhood friends connected by a promise made when they were three years old. Ayano remembers this promise vividly due to her Unforgettable trait, while Midori's apparent failure to remember it leaves her devastated 1 68. Her affection toward him initially manifests as strictness and caretaking, but Midori feels overwhelmed by her forceful approach 65.

Their relationship deteriorates after Midori's attention shifts toward heroines such as Nishida Yuki and Nagase Kumari. Ayano becomes jealous, slaps him at the opening ceremony, and eventually decides to distance herself from him 3 5 8. Though Midori later remains concerned for her during her parents' divorce, Ayano gradually moves beyond her childhood attachment as her bond with Yoichi deepens 116 427.

• Childhood Promise: Ayano treasures their promise from age three, while Midori has forgotten it 1 68.
• Opening Ceremony Conflict: Ayano becomes upset by Midori's attention to Nishida Yuki and slaps him 3 4.
• Decision to Distance Herself: Ayano realizes she has focused too much on Midori and chooses to create distance 5 8.
• Rivalry with Nagase Kumari: Ayano and Kumari clash over their respective bonds with Midori and Yoichi 138 140.
• Moving On: Ayano's heartbreak over Midori becomes an experience that her friends cite when urging her not to hesitate in her relationship with Yoichi 427.

Nishida Yuki

Suzuran Ayano's relationship with Nishida Yuki begins with immediate tension. Yuki's presence at the opening ceremony, and Midori's attention toward her, triggers Ayano's jealousy and contributes to the conflict between Ayano and Midori 3 4 68. Yuki repeatedly teases Ayano about her feelings for both Midori and Yoichi, enjoying the latter's embarrassed reactions 12 16 111.

Although Ayano views Yuki as a romantic rival for Yoichi, she also grows more capable of tolerating Yuki's place in Yoichi's life. Her jealousy becomes less explosive over time, and she focuses on Yoichi's behavior toward her rather than attempting to control his friendships 113 210 435.

• Early Tension: Yuki's interaction with Midori provokes Ayano's jealousy at the opening ceremony 3 4.
• Rivalry: Yuki deliberately provokes Ayano by raising the subject of Ayano's feelings for Midori and later Yoichi 12 16 111.
• School Festival Challenge: Yuki's difficult demand that Yoichi earn 500 million yen causes Ayano concern, though Ayano handles it more calmly than before 111.
• Romantic Competition: Ayano worries about Yuki's closeness to Yoichi but trusts Yoichi's consideration for her 113 210 435.

Kuroo Maya

Kuroo Maya is Ayano's middle-school best friend. Maya worries about Ayano's lingering feelings for Midori and is initially wary of Yoichi's influence because of his intimidating appearance 8. She later becomes an outspoken supporter of Ayano and Yoichi's relationship, dancing with Ayano while they wait for Yoichi at the after-festival celebration and urging Ayano not to hesitate over her feelings 366 427.

• Reunion: Maya reunites with Ayano at Izuki Academy 8.
• Concern for Ayano: Maya worries about Ayano's attachment to Midori and asks Yoichi to watch over Ayano when she is distressed 8 66.
• School Festival Support: Maya photographs Ayano and Yoichi in their Cowherd and Weaver Girl costumes 252.
• Encouragement: Maya encourages Ayano to take initiative with Yoichi rather than repeat the regret she experienced with Midori 427.

Shiraishi Wakane

Ayano initially feels competitive with Wakane because of Wakane's closeness to Yoichi, but her response shifts toward compassion after learning about Wakane's illness, orphaned upbringing, social anxiety, and dependence on Yoichi 210 368. As a Public Morals Committee member, Ayano helps protect Wakane's secret identity as an idol, allowing her to have a more peaceful school life 368.

• Initial Competition: Ayano feels threatened by Wakane's closeness to Yoichi 210.
• Growing Compassion: Ayano becomes tolerant of Wakane after learning about her difficult history 368.
• Protection of Identity: Ayano helps ensure Wakane's idol identity is not exposed at school 368.

Kujo Alice

Ayano recognizes Kujo Alice as a performer connected to Izuki Academy's School Festival and therefore greets her warmly when Alice comes to the Suzuran residence to accompany Yoichi to work 437. Unlike Natsuki and Miyu, Ayano does not immediately regard Alice and her companions as rivals, believing they are simply Yoichi's fans who admire his piano performances 437 440.

• Warm Introduction: Ayano introduces herself enthusiastically as Yoichi's classmate and thanks Alice for helping at the School Festival 437.
• Trusting View: Ayano assumes Alice and the other idols have benign intentions, reflecting her kind but slow-to-suspect nature 440.

Character Arc

Suzuran Ayano's character arc is marked by a gradual progression from childhood attachment and emotional insecurity to a more mature, self-directed understanding of love. At the beginning of the story, Ayano is defined by her childhood promise with Fukayama Midori. Her trait causes the promise to remain unusually vivid, but Midori's inability to reciprocate or remember it leaves her feeling ignored and insecure 1 68.

The entrance ceremony exposes the fragility of her relationship with Midori. Seeing him react to Nishida Yuki intensifies Ayano's jealousy, leading to an argument and a slap 3 4. After Yoichi comforts her and acknowledges the sincerity behind her strictness, Ayano begins to recognize that she has devoted too much of herself to Midori. She resolves to distance herself from him, a decision that begins her movement away from an unrequited childhood attachment 5 8 67.

Yoichi gradually becomes the person Ayano relies on most. He sees her not merely as aggressive, but as diligent, warm, and anxious beneath her harsh exterior 67 68. When his house burns down, Ayano welcomes him into her family home. The everyday intimacy of living together—meals, chores, studying, and walking to school—makes her increasingly aware of her romantic feelings 96 97 101.

Her parents' divorce is a major emotional turning point. Ayano handles Mari's choice with impressive composure because she has understood the state of her parents' marriage since childhood, but this maturity coexists with a deep fear of abandonment 115. By openly confessing that fear to Yoichi and accepting his promise of companionship, she learns to express vulnerability rather than concealing it behind anger or pride 115. She later reconciles with her father, accepts his affection, and forgives him after the divorce 159 161.

Ayano's romantic development remains slow but steady. She becomes more openly possessive around Yoichi, including holding his arm in front of Midori and Nagase Kumari, yet she also grows more able to handle rivalries without losing control 138 210. Her first decisive romantic act comes at the School Festival, when she initiates her first kiss with Yoichi while dressed as the Weaver Girl 256. The moment publicly confirms her growing courage, even though the attention from classmates embarrasses her.

Later, Ayano becomes more proactive in domestic and intimate expressions of affection. She develops her cooking, gives Yoichi a massage while wearing a qipao, clings to him while he sleeps, and initiates a morning kiss 256 433 435. Even so, she remains inexperienced and conscious of Yoichi's stated intention not to formally date during high school. Yoichi's willingness to respect her pace reassures her that their relationship is meaningful despite its undefined status 427 435.

Ayano also broadens her compassion beyond her own romance. She protects Wakane's school life after learning of her circumstances and welcomes Kujo Alice without immediately assuming hostile motives 368 437 440. Her arc ultimately reflects her movement from fearing loss and clinging to an old promise toward choosing her own relationships, communicating her needs, and finding security in mutual care.

Trivia

• Akimoto Yoichi is often mistaken for a delinquent due to his appearance, despite exhibiting polite and gentlemanly behavior 29 32.
• Ayano's heroine trait makes memories formed through interaction more difficult for both parties to forget 1.
• Ayano's childhood promise with Fukayama Midori was made when they were three years old 1 68.
• Ayano is a member of Izuki Academy's Public Morals Committee 116 221.
• Ayano's family lives in a wealthy district next door to the Fukayama family 31.
• Ayano was the first girl in Yoichi's circle to let him stay in her home; even Midori had never stayed there because he lived next door 97.
• Ayano enjoys Yoichi's cooking and initially asks him to make daily meals and bento boxes in exchange for staying with the family 96 101.
• Shinkawa Yuzuha deliberately put salt in Ayano's coffee at Tree House because she considered Ayano boring 234.
• Ayano played the Weaver Girl during Class 1-A's School Festival event, while Yoichi played the Cowherd 252 256.
• Sakagami Honoka and other classmates photographed Ayano and Yoichi's first kiss, though they framed it as part of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl performance 256.
• Ayano's school-festival photos with Yoichi proved popular enough to sell well 427.
• Kuroo Maya and Sakagami Honoka compare Ayano and Yoichi's relaxed dynamic to that of an old married couple 427.
• Ayano has known Kudo Miyu since childhood but remembered their unpleasant encounters only after Miyu returned to the Fukayama household 373.
• Ayano helps protect Shiraishi Wakane's idol identity through her Public Morals Committee work 368.
• Ayano remains unusually trusting toward Kujo Alice and the other idols, interpreting their interest in Yoichi as admiration for his music rather than romantic competition 437 440.