TV-Series
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Meguru Watase is a high school student who serves as one of the central figures in her school's social circle, being a close friend to both Misaki Yamamoto and Yuu. She has a studious and responsible demeanor, often seen wearing glasses, which complements her role as a class president. Physically, she is notable for having a mature figure, specifically a large chest, which has become a source of significant personal distress for her.
In her past, Meguru was an exceptionally talented swimmer. Her abilities were so advanced that during middle school, she was a national champion and was even considered a reserve candidate for the Olympic team. Despite this incredible potential and her love for the sport, she made the difficult decision to quit swimming entirely upon entering high school. This decision was not due to a loss of skill but because of her developing body. She became acutely self-conscious about her chest, hating the unwanted attention and stares she received from others when wearing a swimsuit. In an attempt to minimize this feature, she wears small bras to make her chest look smaller.
Meguru’s primary motivation revolves around navigating her insecurities while rediscovering a passion she has abandoned. The central conflict of her story begins when she is aggressively pursued by Gengorou Takei, a boy from her past who is desperate for her to join the school’s struggling swimming club. Takei is an eccentric and single-minded individual who famously runs around school in his swimsuit. His interest in her athletic ability, rather than her physical attributes, is what ultimately matters to Meguru.
The relationship between Meguru and Takei is the key driver of her character arc. They share a history, having attended the same swimming school when they were younger. In fact, Takei was Meguru’s first love. What distinguishes him from others is that he never paid attention to her chest, either in the past or the present, and instead focused purely on her talent as a swimmer. His obliviousness to her physical self-consciousness is both a source of frustration and a reason she feels safe with him. Initially, she tries to run away from his relentless recruitment, even hiding under a table to avoid him. However, as the story progresses, she reflects on their shared history and his pure intentions.
Throughout her development, Meguru transitions from a state of avoidance to reclaiming her agency. When she learns that the swimming club will be disbanded unless it gets one more member, she is moved by Takei’s desperate devotion. She agrees to race him, with the victor getting to make a request. After winning, her request is not for a date or for him to leave her alone, but for a swimsuit for a meet, signifying her decision to re-engage with the sport she loves. She initially joins the club as its manager, saving it from closure, before eventually agreeing to become a swimmer again, thanks to Takei’s persistent prodding. While she has rejoined the world of swimming, her personal feelings remain a question, as she often wonders when Takei will finally see her as a woman rather than just an athlete.
In her past, Meguru was an exceptionally talented swimmer. Her abilities were so advanced that during middle school, she was a national champion and was even considered a reserve candidate for the Olympic team. Despite this incredible potential and her love for the sport, she made the difficult decision to quit swimming entirely upon entering high school. This decision was not due to a loss of skill but because of her developing body. She became acutely self-conscious about her chest, hating the unwanted attention and stares she received from others when wearing a swimsuit. In an attempt to minimize this feature, she wears small bras to make her chest look smaller.
Meguru’s primary motivation revolves around navigating her insecurities while rediscovering a passion she has abandoned. The central conflict of her story begins when she is aggressively pursued by Gengorou Takei, a boy from her past who is desperate for her to join the school’s struggling swimming club. Takei is an eccentric and single-minded individual who famously runs around school in his swimsuit. His interest in her athletic ability, rather than her physical attributes, is what ultimately matters to Meguru.
The relationship between Meguru and Takei is the key driver of her character arc. They share a history, having attended the same swimming school when they were younger. In fact, Takei was Meguru’s first love. What distinguishes him from others is that he never paid attention to her chest, either in the past or the present, and instead focused purely on her talent as a swimmer. His obliviousness to her physical self-consciousness is both a source of frustration and a reason she feels safe with him. Initially, she tries to run away from his relentless recruitment, even hiding under a table to avoid him. However, as the story progresses, she reflects on their shared history and his pure intentions.
Throughout her development, Meguru transitions from a state of avoidance to reclaiming her agency. When she learns that the swimming club will be disbanded unless it gets one more member, she is moved by Takei’s desperate devotion. She agrees to race him, with the victor getting to make a request. After winning, her request is not for a date or for him to leave her alone, but for a swimsuit for a meet, signifying her decision to re-engage with the sport she loves. She initially joins the club as its manager, saving it from closure, before eventually agreeing to become a swimmer again, thanks to Takei’s persistent prodding. While she has rejoined the world of swimming, her personal feelings remain a question, as she often wonders when Takei will finally see her as a woman rather than just an athlete.