Miho Nakamura is a supporting character introduced during the Seishu Academy high school arc in Major. She is a classmate of Goro Honda and develops a strong attraction to him after he transfers to the school. Prior to high school, Nakamura was a track and field athlete in elementary school, but her athletic career was derailed when Fuji, a fellow student, accidentally knocked her down a flight of stairs, causing a thigh bone fracture that required two months to heal. The injury forced her to miss her elementary school graduation and prevented her from joining track in middle school, leading to a long-held resentment toward Fuji. At Seishu Academy, Nakamura initially becomes interested in baseball solely to get close to Goro. When she learns that girls cannot participate in official games, she volunteers to become the team manager instead. She takes on the role with enthusiasm, helping recruit players, performing strenuous physical labor such as hauling dirt to build a rooftop practice field, and supporting the team through their matches. She also develops a playful rivalry with Kaoru Shimizu over Goro's attention, though the two eventually become friendly. Over time, Nakamura's feelings toward Fuji change when she witnesses his earnest dedication during a practice game against Teijin High School, where he plays through a hand injury to act as a substitute catcher. This moment prompts her to reconsider her grudge, and she begins to speak with him more openly. Later, she even confronts Fuji when he hesitates to visit an injured Goro, urging him to consider who is truly suffering. After Goro leaves for the United States, Nakamura's role reduces but she reappears occasionally. In anime‑original material, she decides to restart track and field in college after seeing a recruitment poster. In later arcs, she appears alongside other childhood friends of Goro, cheering for him during the World Cup and watching a crucial Major League championship game on television. By the time Goro reaches the majors, Nakamura is in a relationship with Fuji, and they eventually marry. Throughout her journey, Miho Nakamura evolves from a shallow, crush‑driven teenager into a dependable and caring manager who supports the team through hard work and personal growth.