Tsubomi Takane attends Salt Middle School. She possesses dark blue hair styled with an off-center right part and a single long strand hanging on that side, along with large round sapphire-blue eyes featuring long eyelashes. A small pink hairclip appears on the left in earlier seasons but disappears later, as her eyes become less round, aligning more with her manga depiction. Her surname "Takane" and given name "Tsubomi" form a pun on "takane no hana" (flower on a high peak), meaning an unattainable prize, reflecting her status as the admired school idol, including by Shigeo Kageyama. During childhood, Tsubomi played in the park with Shigeo and Ritsu Kageyama. Shigeo often demonstrated his psychic abilities to impress her, but she eventually grew bored, leading to their gradual distancing as her interests shifted toward athletic boys. Ritsu recalled her noncommittal nature as a child, such as leaving midway through hide-and-seek games. This bluntness continued into adolescence, seen when she straightforwardly rejected classmates' confessions. Tsubomi maintains a polished image at school, exemplified by hiding a runny nose during a sneezing fit to avoid potential peer humiliation. She carries underlying social distrust, worrying friends might mock her. Dimple characterized her as living by her own values, refusing offered candies. Mezato Ichi noted she appears overly polite with friends but distant when unobserved, suggesting a gap between her public persona and private self. Anime-exclusive scenes depict her murmuring "That wasn't so bad" after observing Shigeo repair Emi's novel, showing quiet acknowledgment. She visited Reigen's office with a friend seeking relationship advice, strategically assessing Reigen's trustworthiness by feigning interest in a special boy. She also began cheering for Shigeo during a marathon but stopped upon seeing his exhaustion, displaying situational awareness, illustrating her observant and perceptive nature. Tsubomi unknowingly influences Shigeo's development. Her childhood indifference to his powers contributed to his understanding that psychic abilities don't confer superiority. Her name alone restored his memories and willpower during the Keiji Mogami arc, as the thought of disappointing her strengthened his resistance to violence. Rumors of her impending move prompted multiple school confessions. Shigeo arranged a meeting at their childhood park; she waited despite an evacuation order during a destructive storm, trusting he would come. She rejected Shigeo's confession, stating she never viewed him romantically. This consistent bluntness caused him to cry but ultimately accept her response. They maintained contact after her move, frequently talking on the phone the following year. Their childhood bond and her later presence serve as catalysts for Shigeo's self-improvement and emotional maturation.