Utaha

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Kasumigaoka Utaha (诗羽)
Alias(es)	Kasumigaoka-senpai
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Occupation/Role	High-school student; novelist; short-film scriptwriter
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 8

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Initial manifested physical enhancement	242	Easily lifts a heavy sofa. Makoto attributes her growth to the effects of the Fantasy Badge being activated through her frequent fantasies, rather than exercise alone. 242
Continuing enhancement	416	Realizes that her and Yukino's rapidly increasing physical abilities cannot be explained by their training schedules alone; Makoto confirms their capabilities will continue improving. 416

Background

Utaha is a renowned second-year student whose beauty makes her one of the school's celebrities. She first encounters Fushimi Makoto outside a bookstore while speaking with Matsukaze Mayu, who recognizes their shared interest in stories and introduces them. Utaha is immediately intrigued upon learning that Makoto writes fiction and asks to read his work the following day. 1 8 9

After reading Makoto's story, Utaha praises its ending as “hair-raising” and brilliant. Their discussion of adapting it into a novel or screenplay establishes their connection, and Utaha accepts Makoto as a friend despite acknowledging that she is not especially skilled at maintaining interpersonal relationships. 11 12

Utaha later writes a new novel whose male lead is based on Makoto. Her drive to improve—both creatively and personally—becomes closely tied to her growing interest in him and her rivalry with Yukino Yukinoshita. 48 212

Appearance

Utaha is a tall, curvaceous girl with long, straight black hair, red eyes, and a mature silhouette. Her most recognizable style is her school uniform paired with black stockings. 8 97

• Tall, slender frame with pronounced curves.
• Long black hair, usually worn loose.
• Red eyes.
• Frequently wears black stockings, which become a defining part of her public image and personal style. 8 97 241

Personality

Utaha is intelligent, proud, and highly proactive. She openly pursues opportunities that interest her, whether that means approaching Makoto, seeking information about his other relationships, or inserting herself into a production project. She is capable of subtle social maneuvering, but her plans often fail when Makoto or Yukino sees through them first. 21 22 268

Her strongest trait is her competitiveness. Utaha treats Yukino as both a benchmark and a rival, refusing to accept being left behind in writing, filmmaking, observation, or physical ability. Even after losing a contest or confrontation, she redirects her frustration into a promise to improve. 220 221 229 269

Utaha also has an intense creative temperament. Once inspiration takes hold, she can become completely absorbed in writing, producing days' worth of work in a single evening and struggling to stop until her ideas are exhausted. 97 98 418

Abilities & Skills

Novel Writing and Story Development

Utaha is an accomplished writer who actively studies how to improve her work and seeks feedback from Makoto.

• Recognizes the potential of Makoto's story for adaptation into a novel or screenplay. 11
• Writes a novel with a male protagonist modeled after Makoto. 212
• Creates scripts for the group's short-film projects, including a role intended for a sweet-looking supporting actress. 425 426
• Uses personal emotions and experiences as material, sometimes entering an intense, near-frenzied writing state. 379 418

Filmmaking and Script Collaboration

Utaha becomes involved with Makoto and Yukino's filmmaking efforts after visiting their set and deciding that she wants to contribute.

• Visits the production set with snacks and drinks, then uses Makoto's introductions to meet the cast and crew. 111
• Agrees to collaborate with Yukino on a short film, motivated in part by their shared competitiveness. 173
• Evaluates casting suitability and performance needs for her scripts. 425 426
• Plans to form a writing-and-storyboarding partnership with Eriri Spencer Sawamura. 294

Observation and Social Strategy

Utaha is perceptive and enjoys testing others, though Yukino often outmatches her in direct contests of deduction.

• Deduces that Yukino may have prior experience wearing cat-ear accessories and tests the theory by placing cat ears on her in public. 268
• Participates in a “detective game” centered on observing Yotsuba, conceding Yukino's victory after losing. 229
• Uses information, teasing, and calculated provocations to pressure rivals or draw out reactions. 140 360 416

Physical Conditioning

Utaha's physical abilities begin increasing beyond ordinary limits through Makoto's supernatural enhancement system and her own continued training.

• Lifts a heavy sofa with ease, surprising herself and the others. 242
• Resumes regular training after witnessing Makoto's superhuman speed and develops ambitions of surpassing Yukino physically. 296
• Remains below Yukino in direct physical confrontations despite her improvements. 268 269

Relationships

• Fushimi Makoto — Initially connected through their shared interest in storytelling; Makoto becomes her creative sounding board, source of encouragement, and eventual romantic partner. Their relationship grows increasingly intimate as Utaha seeks both his attention and his help improving herself. 11 97 212 232
• Yukino Yukinoshita — Principal rival and creative collaborator. Utaha wants to surpass Yukino in writing, filmmaking, observation, and strength, yet the two develop mutual professional respect and a closer friendship. 173 220 229 396
• Eriri Spencer Sawamura — Friend and prospective creative partner. Utaha initially brings Eriri into her circle as a potential ally, then recognizes the value of pairing Eriri's drawing talent with her own storytelling. 129 294
• Matsukaze Mayu — Teacher whose introduction to Makoto begins Utaha's involvement with him. Utaha holds Mayu in high regard and intends to thank her for the connection. 8 11
• Nakano Ichika — A fellow student Utaha initially views as a potential rival for Makoto's attention; they later work within the same filmmaking circle. 21 111 173
• Yuigahama Yui — Potential actress for a supporting role in Utaha's script; Utaha judges Yui's appearance suitable but initially finds her acting inexperienced. 425 426

Story Role / Major Arcs

Meeting Makoto and Pursuing Writing

Matsukaze Mayu introduces Utaha to Makoto through his writing. Utaha reads his work, seeks future discussions, and begins treating their friendship as a valuable opportunity for both personal connections and creative growth. 8 9 11

Creative Breakthrough

While visiting Makoto's home to discuss writing, Utaha is affected by Yumiko's Queen Aura and enters a state of intense inspiration. She writes throughout the evening and stays overnight to preserve her momentum; after the aura is deactivated, she continues working through her own talent and opened train of thought. 97 98

Filmmaking Involvement

Inspired by Makoto's work on set, Utaha begins exploring filmmaking and joins Yukino's short-film efforts. Her role develops from observer and scriptwriter into an active collaborator who helps assess actors, develop stories, and push the project forward. 111 173 425 426

Rivalry with Yukino

Utaha's rivalry with Yukino intensifies as both compete over their abilities and Makoto's attention. Their conflicts include deduction games, creative challenges, pranks involving cat ears, and contests of physical strength; despite this, they increasingly acknowledge each other's competence. 220 229 268 396

Partnership with Eriri

Makoto encourages Utaha and Eriri to become a creative duo, with Utaha handling stories and Eriri contributing storyboards. Utaha accepts the idea as a way to develop her own team and potentially challenge Yukino and Ichika's successful director-and-actress partnership. 293 294

Superhuman Growth

As Makoto's supernatural influence becomes more apparent, Utaha realizes that her improving strength is not solely the result of exercise. She embraces the possibility of eventually reaching superhuman levels and continues training with that goal in mind. 242 296 361 416

Notable Quotes

“Not just learn from her. I'll prove to her that I'm even better than she is.” 220

Trivia

• Utaha's black stockings are so closely associated with her that Makoto jokingly describes himself as a follower of her “Black Stockings Cult.” 294
• She is one of the few girls willing to openly announce that she is coming to Makoto's home for dinner. 360
• Utaha calls Makoto “Fushimi Woof” when teasing him about his relationship with Yukino. 426