Naoya Higa is a supporting character in the anime Okitsura: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Know What She’s Saying. He is a young boy, depicted with short brown hair and orange eyes. Naoya is a cheerful and curious child who freely moves about the island of Okinawa and has no hesitation in approaching unfamiliar people when something catches his interest. He is introduced as the cousin of Higa Kana, one of the main heroines. Naoya appears early in the story when he encounters the protagonist, Nakamura Teruaki, at a beach alongside another relative, Higa Rin. This meeting serves as the initial spark that brings Teruaki and Kana together, as Naoya’s presence helps facilitate their first interaction. His role in the narrative is minor but supportive, adding a lighthearted, youthful dynamic to the group. Naoya does not possess any special abilities; his primary function is to contribute to the setting and character connections on the island. He remains a cheerful, friendly presence throughout his limited appearances.