OVA
Description
Riko Saikawa is a classmate and close friend to Kanna Kamui. Initially confrontational toward Kanna due to the attention she received, Riko quickly befriends her after an apology and develops intense romantic feelings, frequently expressing a desire to marry her. These feelings trigger exaggerated physical reactions like intense blushing, excited screaming, and loss of composure when Kanna is kind or makes physical contact, a behavior fans term "Kanna-gasm."
Her appearance features wavy shoulder-length brown hair with bangs parted left, dark green eyes, and a notably shiny forehead often highlighted in animation. She typically wears a light-green bunny motif long-sleeved shirt with a yellow neckline, a pale orange skirt, white high socks, green shoes, a yellow-rimmed tag clipped to her shirt, and an orange daisy hair pin. Her attire changes for occasions, such as a yellow kimono for New Year shrine visits or a blue yukata for summer festivals.
Riko's personality shifts from initially bossy and mean to increasingly polite and kind, especially around Kanna and adults like Kobayashi. She exhibits jealousy when others interact closely with Kanna and avoids boys her age as "gross," though she interacts comfortably with slightly older males like Shouta Magatsuchi. She possesses the verbal tic "bohehehe" when excited, earning her the nickname "Boheko-chan" from Lucoa in spin-offs. Academically and physically capable, she is a karate champion and participates actively in school events.
Her background unfolds through school and social activities. In Season 1, after befriending Kanna, she invites her home for a playdate involving Twister and video games, leading to Kanna pinning her down after Riko confesses her feelings. She partners with Kanna during school events like the Sports Festival's three-legged race and tug-of-war, where her emotional reactions impact their performance. Seasonal activities include coordinating a Christmas play narration after audition fears, making flower-related vows, exchanging Valentine's Day chocolates, and visiting hot springs where she offers to wash Kanna's back.
Season 2 expands her interactions: visiting Kobayashi's apartment independently, playing card and board games with Kanna, Ilulu, and Shouta, and joining group outings to amusement parks and candy shops. During a school dare near a river confluence, she briefly spots Elma's dragon form before Kanna blocks her view; Kanna later dismisses the incident as computer-generated imagery. Camping trips with Elma and ghost investigations at school illustrate her curiosity and occasional recklessness. She remains unaware of Kanna's true dragon nature, believing Kobayashi is her mother.
Relationships are central to her character. Beyond her intense bond with Kanna—reciprocated in spin-offs like *Kanna's Daily Life* where they build snow forts and share origami—she respects Kobayashi while mistakenly viewing her as Kanna's parent. She shows comfort around Tohru but pronounced fear toward Fafnir, flinching under his gaze. Her interactions with Ilulu reveal common ground in acknowledging their impulsive tendencies. She lives with her older sister Georgie, who occasionally aids Kanna with crafts, sparking Riko's jealousy even toward family.
Character development across media emphasizes her comedic reactions to Kanna in later manga and anime episodes, though her foundational traits remain consistent. Spin-offs like *Kanna's Daily Life* reinforce her loyalty and occasional jealousy while exploring everyday adventures. She consistently balances exuberant affection for Kanna with growing social maturity, maintaining her status as a dedicated friend and classmate.
Her appearance features wavy shoulder-length brown hair with bangs parted left, dark green eyes, and a notably shiny forehead often highlighted in animation. She typically wears a light-green bunny motif long-sleeved shirt with a yellow neckline, a pale orange skirt, white high socks, green shoes, a yellow-rimmed tag clipped to her shirt, and an orange daisy hair pin. Her attire changes for occasions, such as a yellow kimono for New Year shrine visits or a blue yukata for summer festivals.
Riko's personality shifts from initially bossy and mean to increasingly polite and kind, especially around Kanna and adults like Kobayashi. She exhibits jealousy when others interact closely with Kanna and avoids boys her age as "gross," though she interacts comfortably with slightly older males like Shouta Magatsuchi. She possesses the verbal tic "bohehehe" when excited, earning her the nickname "Boheko-chan" from Lucoa in spin-offs. Academically and physically capable, she is a karate champion and participates actively in school events.
Her background unfolds through school and social activities. In Season 1, after befriending Kanna, she invites her home for a playdate involving Twister and video games, leading to Kanna pinning her down after Riko confesses her feelings. She partners with Kanna during school events like the Sports Festival's three-legged race and tug-of-war, where her emotional reactions impact their performance. Seasonal activities include coordinating a Christmas play narration after audition fears, making flower-related vows, exchanging Valentine's Day chocolates, and visiting hot springs where she offers to wash Kanna's back.
Season 2 expands her interactions: visiting Kobayashi's apartment independently, playing card and board games with Kanna, Ilulu, and Shouta, and joining group outings to amusement parks and candy shops. During a school dare near a river confluence, she briefly spots Elma's dragon form before Kanna blocks her view; Kanna later dismisses the incident as computer-generated imagery. Camping trips with Elma and ghost investigations at school illustrate her curiosity and occasional recklessness. She remains unaware of Kanna's true dragon nature, believing Kobayashi is her mother.
Relationships are central to her character. Beyond her intense bond with Kanna—reciprocated in spin-offs like *Kanna's Daily Life* where they build snow forts and share origami—she respects Kobayashi while mistakenly viewing her as Kanna's parent. She shows comfort around Tohru but pronounced fear toward Fafnir, flinching under his gaze. Her interactions with Ilulu reveal common ground in acknowledging their impulsive tendencies. She lives with her older sister Georgie, who occasionally aids Kanna with crafts, sparking Riko's jealousy even toward family.
Character development across media emphasizes her comedic reactions to Kanna in later manga and anime episodes, though her foundational traits remain consistent. Spin-offs like *Kanna's Daily Life* reinforce her loyalty and occasional jealousy while exploring everyday adventures. She consistently balances exuberant affection for Kanna with growing social maturity, maintaining her status as a dedicated friend and classmate.