Kikyo Kushida

Biodata

Background / History

Kushida met Kengo Tendo at the school gate on the first day of enrollment. She took commemorative photographs for him, introduced herself as his fellow Class 1-D student, and departed for the dormitories after registration. 1

When Class D debated whether to pool points to purchase assessment information, Kushida supported Yosuke Hirata's proposal. She argued that the class could only overcome the crisis by uniting. 3

Kushida later intervened in Kengo and Suzune Horikita's tense conversation. Although Horikita repeatedly rejected her offers of friendship, Kushida persisted in seeking her contact information and offering help with studies or daily life. 4

Appearance

Kushida presents herself as warm, approachable, and carefully put together. 1 4

• Wears a pink hairband. 4
• Has gentle eyes and a bright, practiced smile. 4
• Her smile reveals shallow dimples. 4
• Her expression briefly stiffens or darkens when her friendliness and interest in others are questioned. 4

Personality

Kushida is outwardly friendly, helpful, and eager to connect with her classmates. She frames her goal as becoming friends with everyone and creating a united, caring class environment. 3 4

Her cheerful persona appears deliberately maintained. Kengo observes that she does not genuinely like Horikita despite repeatedly trying to befriend her; when confronted, Kushida momentarily shows surprise, resentment, and panic before returning to her gentle demeanor. 4

Relationships

• Kengo Tendo — Classmate who recognizes the strain beneath her perfect friendliness. Kushida helped divert pointed questions directed at him during Class D's assessment discussion, and later asked to exchange contact information with him. 4
• Suzune Horikita — Classmate Kushida repeatedly tries to befriend despite Horikita's blunt refusals and clear dislike of her approach. 4
• Yosuke Hirata — Fellow Class D student whose proposal to pool points Kushida publicly supports. 3

Story Role / Major Arcs

Enrollment

Kushida is introduced as Kengo's friendly Class 1-D classmate at the entrance to Advanced Nurturing High School. 1

Class D's Point Crisis

During Class D's dispute over purchasing the school's assessment rules, she endorses collective action and urges the class to unite against the threat of elimination. 3

Attempt to Reach Horikita

Kushida attempts to mediate between Kengo and Horikita, then seeks Horikita's friendship directly. Her insistence on befriending someone who openly rejects her exposes the gap between her public warmth and her concealed emotions. 4

Notable Quotes

“I just want to be friends with everyone; it's my dream.” 4

“I hope to get along well with every single person in the class and create a united, loving atmosphere so that everyone can be happier in their studies and daily lives.” 4