Kikyo Kushida

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Kikyo Kushida (櫛田桔梗)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Class 1-D, Advanced Nurturing High School
Occupation/Role	Student; study group's “Friendly Ambassador” 39
First Appearance	The Tsundere You Still Chose to Give Up Your Seat 2

Background / History

Kushida met Linmu Fujimiya on the bus to Advanced Nurturing High School. She unsuccessfully urged a boy to surrender a priority seat to an elderly woman, then accepted Linmu's criticism that continued pressure would become moral coercion. After Linmu gave the woman his own seat, Kushida introduced herself and traveled with him to register at the school. 2

She and Linmu were both assigned to Class 1-D. Treating the coincidence as a sign of fate, she proposed that they become friends and promptly added him on social media. 3 During the opening ceremony and first classroom interactions, she quickly began introducing herself to other Class D students and supported Hirata Yosuke's proposal for class self-introductions. 5 6

Appearance

Kushida has long brown hair and is most often described with a bright, sweet, and carefully maintained smile. When exhausted or caught off guard, that outwardly cheerful presentation can visibly falter. 7 36 50

• Long brown hair. 50
• Habitually energetic, approachable smile. 3 7
• Her expressions have briefly revealed fatigue, gloom, scrutiny, and jealousy beneath her usual composure. 41 43 50

Personality

Kushida is highly sociable, proactive, and driven to befriend others. She openly states that she wants to become good friends with every student in the academy, and she naturally inserts herself into unfamiliar conversations to make connections. 3 5 41

Her kindness can become self-sacrificing. When classmates repeatedly borrow her private points, she insists that she lent them voluntarily because they are friends, even as the demands leave her stressed and nearly unable to afford meals. 36 She readily accepts the role of mobilizing Class D's study group and repeatedly tries to rally classmates around Sudo's possible expulsion. 39 45

Kushida is also an adaptable conversationalist. After initially overwhelming the introverted Hiyori Shiina with her enthusiasm, she apologizes, changes the subject to mystery novels, and successfully helps Hiyori engage more comfortably. 41 42

Beneath her polished friendliness, she experiences pressure and more possessive feelings. After Linmu privately warns her about the danger of relying on the exam answer key, she becomes intensely curious about the thoughts behind his detached exterior. She also briefly shows jealousy when Class D praises Suzune Horikita. 43 50

Abilities & Skills

Social Networking and Mediation

Kushida rapidly establishes rapport with classmates and uses her popularity to connect people who might otherwise avoid one another.

• Quickly socialized with Class D upon arrival and set an enthusiastic tone during the self-introductions. 5 7
• Was selected as the study group's “Friendly Ambassador,” responsible for coordinating and recruiting participants. 39
• Guided conversations with Hiyori around mystery novels, making the quieter student more comfortable. 41 42
• Organized a gathering for Sudo after his expulsion was revoked, providing snacks and encouraging classmates to celebrate together. 48 49

Information Handling

Kushida returned to Class D with an answer key on the day before the midterm, giving the class a chance to memorize the answers. 42 Linmu later warned her that such a shortcut could be a trap and that she should not take responsibility for similar opportunities alone. 43

Relationships

• Linmu Fujimiya — First met on the bus and initiated a friendship with him after they were placed in Class 1-D. She finds his company relaxing, becomes his regular cafeteria companion, and accepts his help when classmates' borrowing leaves her without points. 2 3 28 36 39
• Hiyori Shiina — Initially overwhelms Hiyori with an immediate friendship request, then adjusts her approach by discussing mystery novels and helps her become more at ease. 41 42
• Suzune Horikita — Admires Horikita's initiative in organizing the study group and agrees to assist her. She later experiences a brief flash of jealousy when the class praises Horikita. 39 50
• Kiyotaka Ayanokoji — Ayanokoji informs her that she has been chosen to mobilize the study group. She later presses him for details about how Sudo was saved, but he withholds the explanation. 39 48 49
• Ken Sudo — Works to help him through the study group, pleads against his expulsion, and organizes a gathering after he is saved. 39 45 48

Story Role / Major Arcs

Entrance and Class D Integration

Kushida introduces Linmu to her friendly, outgoing side after the bus incident, then immediately begins building connections within Class 1-D. Her enthusiasm contrasts with Linmu's detachment and helps establish their continuing association. 2 3 5 7

Private Points Crisis

As Class D's lack of private points leads classmates to borrow from one another, Kushida becomes a frequent target because she struggles to refuse requests. Linmu offers to pay for her meals rather than lend her points, preventing others from indirectly using his money through her. Their lunches become a routine. 28 36 39

Study Group and Midterm Answer Key

Kushida accepts the task of recruiting students for Horikita's study group, but watches helplessly when the first session collapses. She later returns with an answer key before the midterm, intending to help Class D avoid expulsion; Linmu privately cautions her that the school may be using the apparent loophole as a trap. 39 40 42 43

Sudo's Expulsion Crisis

When Sudo is declared expelled, Kushida pleads with Chabashira and urges the silent class not to abandon him. Linmu later tells her that Ayanokoji and Horikita have resolved the crisis, and Kushida organizes a gathering to support Sudo and celebrate his reprieve. 45 47 48

Notable Quotes

“My wish is to become good friends with every single classmate in this academy!”
3

“Isn't it only natural to help a friend in need? I'll definitely help!”
39