OVA
Description
Ayano Sugiura holds the position of student council vice president at Nanamori Middle School. Academically diligent and serious, she views Kyōko Toshinō as a rival, frequently frustrated when Kyōko outpaces her on exams with minimal effort. Her tsundere nature surfaces prominently around Kyōko, masking romantic feelings through flustered reactions, hostility, or embarrassment. She habitually uses Kyōko’s full name—"Toshinō Kyōko!"—and competes for her attention, growing shy when directly hugged, thanked, or complimented by her. Over time, especially during *San☆Hai!*, Ayano gradually expresses her affections more openly, though Kyōko remains oblivious.
Standing tall for her age yet slightly shorter than Yui Funami, Ayano has long maroon hair styled in a mid-back ponytail, bangs covering most of her forehead, and shoulder-length side locks. Her purple eyes accentuate her features. She typically wears the school uniform, often with tights in the first season, and favors colorful, fashionable attire outside school.
Unintentional puns define her speech, blending Japanese phrases with global locations—like "Bakkin" (penalty) for Buckingham or "Anshin" (at ease) for Angkor Wat—often amusing Yui Funami. She adores crème caramel and pudding, storing them in the student council refrigerator, where Kyōko or Sakurako Ōmuro regularly pilfer them.
Chitose Ikeda, her best friend and confidante since approaching Ayano when she sat alone in class, receives advice about Kyōko and frequently imagines romantic scenarios involving them. Ayano shares mutual respect with Yui Funami, considering a sisterly bond after Kyōko suggests Ayano as an older sibling and Yui as younger. She interacts comfortably with Sakurako Ōmuro, enjoying her curry and sharing pudding parfaits.
Ayano appears in franchise installments like the OVAs *Nachuyachumi!* and *Nachuyachumi!+*, joining a camping trip where Kyōko’s snuggling flusters her during a test of courage. Her growth continues through the third season. She also cameos in *Reset!* and features minorly in *Ōmuro-ke*.
As the oldest second-year and second-oldest overall at Nanamori, her name "Ayano" (綾乃) signifies "design" and "from," while "Sugiura" (杉浦) combines "cedar" and "bay."
Standing tall for her age yet slightly shorter than Yui Funami, Ayano has long maroon hair styled in a mid-back ponytail, bangs covering most of her forehead, and shoulder-length side locks. Her purple eyes accentuate her features. She typically wears the school uniform, often with tights in the first season, and favors colorful, fashionable attire outside school.
Unintentional puns define her speech, blending Japanese phrases with global locations—like "Bakkin" (penalty) for Buckingham or "Anshin" (at ease) for Angkor Wat—often amusing Yui Funami. She adores crème caramel and pudding, storing them in the student council refrigerator, where Kyōko or Sakurako Ōmuro regularly pilfer them.
Chitose Ikeda, her best friend and confidante since approaching Ayano when she sat alone in class, receives advice about Kyōko and frequently imagines romantic scenarios involving them. Ayano shares mutual respect with Yui Funami, considering a sisterly bond after Kyōko suggests Ayano as an older sibling and Yui as younger. She interacts comfortably with Sakurako Ōmuro, enjoying her curry and sharing pudding parfaits.
Ayano appears in franchise installments like the OVAs *Nachuyachumi!* and *Nachuyachumi!+*, joining a camping trip where Kyōko’s snuggling flusters her during a test of courage. Her growth continues through the third season. She also cameos in *Reset!* and features minorly in *Ōmuro-ke*.
As the oldest second-year and second-oldest overall at Nanamori, her name "Ayano" (綾乃) signifies "design" and "from," while "Sugiura" (杉浦) combines "cedar" and "bay."