TV-Series
Description
Nako Oshimizu is a 17-year-old high school student and part-time employee at the Kissuisō hot spring inn, working as a cleaning maid and waitress alongside classmates Ohana Matsumae, Minko Tsurugi, and Yuina Wakura. Standing 168 cm tall, she has olive-colored hair and eyes, with her well-endowed figure occasionally noted during dress fittings.
At work and in social situations, Nako displays extreme shyness, timidity, and nervousness. She avoids eye contact, struggles to communicate with guests, appears easily frightened, and often flees uncomfortable situations. This contrasts sharply with her demeanor at home, where she confidently manages the household and cares for her three younger siblings—Mana, Tomoya, and an unnamed youngest brother—due to her parents' frequent absence. Her initial goal in working at Kissuisō was to transfer this domestic confidence to her professional life, though she initially found little success.
Nako has swum since age three, earning her the childhood nickname "Kappapa" or "kappa girl." Her swimming skill is demonstrated when she instinctively jumps into water to save the novelist Tarō Jirōmaru, showing bravery despite her typical timidity.
Her character development centers on relationships and responsibilities. She initially avoids the loud and assertive Ohana, but they gradually become close friends, with Ohana giving her the exclusive nickname "Nakochi." Nako also trains Ohana in guest service and room maintenance. A pivotal moment occurs when her mother neglects to take her sister Mana to a school field trip. After Mana runs away during a sibling argument, Nako and Ohana find her at a department store rooftop. This forces Nako to confront her mother about parental neglect. Later, Sui Shijima, Kissuisō's owner, admonishes Nako for not communicating her family struggles, advising honesty to prevent larger problems. This catalyzes Nako's commitment to vocalizing her needs. Through these challenges, she evolves from a character defined by fear to one who intermittently demonstrates agency, particularly in advocating for her siblings and gradually accepting support from her friends.
At work and in social situations, Nako displays extreme shyness, timidity, and nervousness. She avoids eye contact, struggles to communicate with guests, appears easily frightened, and often flees uncomfortable situations. This contrasts sharply with her demeanor at home, where she confidently manages the household and cares for her three younger siblings—Mana, Tomoya, and an unnamed youngest brother—due to her parents' frequent absence. Her initial goal in working at Kissuisō was to transfer this domestic confidence to her professional life, though she initially found little success.
Nako has swum since age three, earning her the childhood nickname "Kappapa" or "kappa girl." Her swimming skill is demonstrated when she instinctively jumps into water to save the novelist Tarō Jirōmaru, showing bravery despite her typical timidity.
Her character development centers on relationships and responsibilities. She initially avoids the loud and assertive Ohana, but they gradually become close friends, with Ohana giving her the exclusive nickname "Nakochi." Nako also trains Ohana in guest service and room maintenance. A pivotal moment occurs when her mother neglects to take her sister Mana to a school field trip. After Mana runs away during a sibling argument, Nako and Ohana find her at a department store rooftop. This forces Nako to confront her mother about parental neglect. Later, Sui Shijima, Kissuisō's owner, admonishes Nako for not communicating her family struggles, advising honesty to prevent larger problems. This catalyzes Nako's commitment to vocalizing her needs. Through these challenges, she evolves from a character defined by fear to one who intermittently demonstrates agency, particularly in advocating for her siblings and gradually accepting support from her friends.