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Kana Ichikawa is the older sister of the protagonist, Kyotaro Ichikawa. She is several years older than her brother, attending university while he is in middle school. She is a young woman with chin-length brown hair and blue eyes, standing at 157cm tall. Her birthday is November 9. As a university student, she is a member of a light music club where she serves as the guitarist and vocalist for a four-member girls' band called Primary COLOR. She also works part-time at a takoyaki stand.
On the surface, Kana presents herself as an outgoing, energetic, and sociable young woman, a personality that stands in stark contrast to her brother's initial reclusive and introverted nature. She acts like a typical college student, enjoying her social life and her band activities. However, this confident exterior is, to some extent, a constructed persona. Her background reveals that during her middle and high school years, she was quite different. She was a shy, plain-looking student who focused exclusively on her studies, wore glasses, and had few friends or romantic experiences. Her transformation into a more lively and fashionable person began after she successfully entered university, a period she uses to reinvent herself. Despite this change, her inherent shyness and awkwardness can still surface, particularly when she meets new people or finds herself in unfamiliar social situations.
Kana's primary role in the story revolves around her relationship with her younger brother. She is deeply caring and affectionate towards Kyotaro, often calling him by the nickname "Kyo-chan" and frequently trying to involve herself in his life. This manifests as a mix of lighthearted teasing and genuine concern, especially given his antisocial tendencies. While Kyotaro often finds her prying and overbearing, their bond is strong and loving, forming a significant part of his home life. She has a tendency to embarrass him, such as by showing old photo albums from their childhood to others.
Her dynamic shifts notably when she becomes aware of Kyotaro's close relationship with his classmate, Anna Yamada. Kana is initially shocked but quickly becomes very supportive and intensely interested in the development. She seems to harbor a small, envious admiration for her brother's success in romance, being highly sensitive to the fact that she lacks a love life of her own. She develops a friendship with Anna, whom she finds incredibly cute and admirable. In their interactions, Kana's supportiveness often overcomes her awkwardness, as seen when she sincerely thanks Anna for getting close to her brother, recognizing how much happier he has become. She even invites Anna over to the Ichikawa family home, facilitating a key moment where she subtly helps her brother by leaving a matching keychain for him to give to Anna. Her watchful and encouraging presence provides a quietly supportive backdrop for the central relationship.
Kana possesses several notable abilities beyond her academic success. She is a talented musician, leading her band as a guitarist and vocalist. Her dedication to her part-time job is shown when she practices making takoyaki for days to ensure she performs well. Although she acts like a typical college student, she is also a reliable figure during moments of crisis, such as when she rushes to deliver a forgotten script to Kyotaro at his school, demonstrating her willingness to help him despite her own navigational struggles. Through her own journey of coming out of her shell and her brother's self-discovery, Kana represents a parallel path of personal growth, learning to navigate her new social identity while remaining a steadfast and caring presence in her family.
On the surface, Kana presents herself as an outgoing, energetic, and sociable young woman, a personality that stands in stark contrast to her brother's initial reclusive and introverted nature. She acts like a typical college student, enjoying her social life and her band activities. However, this confident exterior is, to some extent, a constructed persona. Her background reveals that during her middle and high school years, she was quite different. She was a shy, plain-looking student who focused exclusively on her studies, wore glasses, and had few friends or romantic experiences. Her transformation into a more lively and fashionable person began after she successfully entered university, a period she uses to reinvent herself. Despite this change, her inherent shyness and awkwardness can still surface, particularly when she meets new people or finds herself in unfamiliar social situations.
Kana's primary role in the story revolves around her relationship with her younger brother. She is deeply caring and affectionate towards Kyotaro, often calling him by the nickname "Kyo-chan" and frequently trying to involve herself in his life. This manifests as a mix of lighthearted teasing and genuine concern, especially given his antisocial tendencies. While Kyotaro often finds her prying and overbearing, their bond is strong and loving, forming a significant part of his home life. She has a tendency to embarrass him, such as by showing old photo albums from their childhood to others.
Her dynamic shifts notably when she becomes aware of Kyotaro's close relationship with his classmate, Anna Yamada. Kana is initially shocked but quickly becomes very supportive and intensely interested in the development. She seems to harbor a small, envious admiration for her brother's success in romance, being highly sensitive to the fact that she lacks a love life of her own. She develops a friendship with Anna, whom she finds incredibly cute and admirable. In their interactions, Kana's supportiveness often overcomes her awkwardness, as seen when she sincerely thanks Anna for getting close to her brother, recognizing how much happier he has become. She even invites Anna over to the Ichikawa family home, facilitating a key moment where she subtly helps her brother by leaving a matching keychain for him to give to Anna. Her watchful and encouraging presence provides a quietly supportive backdrop for the central relationship.
Kana possesses several notable abilities beyond her academic success. She is a talented musician, leading her band as a guitarist and vocalist. Her dedication to her part-time job is shown when she practices making takoyaki for days to ensure she performs well. Although she acts like a typical college student, she is also a reliable figure during moments of crisis, such as when she rushes to deliver a forgotten script to Kyotaro at his school, demonstrating her willingness to help him despite her own navigational struggles. Through her own journey of coming out of her shell and her brother's self-discovery, Kana represents a parallel path of personal growth, learning to navigate her new social identity while remaining a steadfast and caring presence in her family.