Konomi Shinkaki is a recurring supporting character and student at the same school as the main protagonists. Her surname, written with the kanji 新柿 (combining "new" and "persimmon"), hints at her distinct persimmon-colored hair, while her given name このみ is in hiragana, suggesting meanings like "choice" or "fruit." She possesses sharp, dark green eyes and typically wears a pale beige beret sporting a pastel green bow. Konomi is consistently depicted alongside her close friends, Hokuto Imozaki and Tamaki Kurihara. This inseparable trio is frequently seen interacting together within school settings and various casual environments, establishing their recurring presence as classmates.