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Meme Kakure is the eleventh girlfriend of Aijou Rentarou in the manga and anime series. She is a first-year student at Ohananomitsu High School, sharing Class 4 with Rentarou and several other girlfriends. She was born on October 10, making her fifteen years old. Her family consists of her parents and a younger sister.
Meme is defined by an extreme, almost pathological level of shyness. Her primary desire is to live her life as a completely unnoticeable background character, as she cannot stand being the center of attention. This complex is so severe that she has developed numerous methods to conceal her face, having worn masks as a child before settling on her signature long, straight-cut bangs that completely cover her eyes. To further avoid drawing attention, she dresses very modestly, always wearing a turtleneck and dark pantyhose, and even uses a minimizing bra to conceal the true size of her chest. Despite her attempts to hide, it is noted that her parents are very attractive, and when her face is briefly revealed, it is described as exceptionally beautiful, stunning both Rentarou and her classmate Mimimi.
Her core motivation is to avoid the gaze of others, which she finds unbearable. This fear is what initially drives her behavior, causing her to flee from any situation where she might be seen. However, beneath this shy exterior, she has a warm and caring personality. She speaks politely to everyone, even those younger than herself, and rarely becomes angry. Her primary hobby is knitting, which she uses as both a creative outlet and a tool. She is incredibly skilled at creating small stuffed animals and amigurumi, which she often gives as gifts to Rentarou and the other girlfriends.
In the story, Meme serves as a gentle, reserved counterpart to the more boisterous members of Rentarou's family. Her introduction chapter involves a classic meet-cute where Rentarou saves her from a falling sign on a windy day. The force of the rescue causes her bangs to fly up, and when their eyes meet, they both feel the "zing" of being soulmates. Despite this connection, her shyness makes her incredibly difficult to approach. She confesses her feelings for Rentarou but immediately tries to run away out of embarrassment.
Her most notable ability, born from her desire to escape attention, is her "misdirection" technique. When she becomes overwhelmed with embarrassment, she throws one of her knitted dolls to create a distraction and uses that split second to vanish from sight completely. This is not merely running away; the speed and effectiveness of the technique appear almost supernatural, and even she does not know where she will end up. It is revealed in a side chapter that she first used this ability as a baby when her parents called her cute, causing her to disappear from their arms. As a result, her parents have not seen her face for fifteen years.
Her key relationships provide avenues for her character development. Her bond with Rentarou is the most significant; he is persistent in his affection, assuring her that he will always find her no matter where she hides, which gives her a sense of security. Her relationship with Mimimi Utsukushisugi is also crucial. After Mimimi helps her escape from persistent newspaper club reporters, the two become a frequent comedic duo. Mimimi, who craves attention for her beauty, is one of the few people to have seen Meme's uncovered face and constantly asks for her beauty tips, while Meme learns to appreciate Mimimi's confidence.
Throughout the series, Meme shows gradual development. While she remains incredibly shy, she begins to interact more with the large family and participates in group activities. She has been shown to hide behind the smaller Shizuka for comfort, and her "misdirection" has even been combined with Mimimi's techniques to create a team-based escape move. After joining the family, she also develops a fujoshi trait, often getting lost in fantasies about the male relationships within the group before becoming embarrassed and using her misdirection to flee.
Meme is defined by an extreme, almost pathological level of shyness. Her primary desire is to live her life as a completely unnoticeable background character, as she cannot stand being the center of attention. This complex is so severe that she has developed numerous methods to conceal her face, having worn masks as a child before settling on her signature long, straight-cut bangs that completely cover her eyes. To further avoid drawing attention, she dresses very modestly, always wearing a turtleneck and dark pantyhose, and even uses a minimizing bra to conceal the true size of her chest. Despite her attempts to hide, it is noted that her parents are very attractive, and when her face is briefly revealed, it is described as exceptionally beautiful, stunning both Rentarou and her classmate Mimimi.
Her core motivation is to avoid the gaze of others, which she finds unbearable. This fear is what initially drives her behavior, causing her to flee from any situation where she might be seen. However, beneath this shy exterior, she has a warm and caring personality. She speaks politely to everyone, even those younger than herself, and rarely becomes angry. Her primary hobby is knitting, which she uses as both a creative outlet and a tool. She is incredibly skilled at creating small stuffed animals and amigurumi, which she often gives as gifts to Rentarou and the other girlfriends.
In the story, Meme serves as a gentle, reserved counterpart to the more boisterous members of Rentarou's family. Her introduction chapter involves a classic meet-cute where Rentarou saves her from a falling sign on a windy day. The force of the rescue causes her bangs to fly up, and when their eyes meet, they both feel the "zing" of being soulmates. Despite this connection, her shyness makes her incredibly difficult to approach. She confesses her feelings for Rentarou but immediately tries to run away out of embarrassment.
Her most notable ability, born from her desire to escape attention, is her "misdirection" technique. When she becomes overwhelmed with embarrassment, she throws one of her knitted dolls to create a distraction and uses that split second to vanish from sight completely. This is not merely running away; the speed and effectiveness of the technique appear almost supernatural, and even she does not know where she will end up. It is revealed in a side chapter that she first used this ability as a baby when her parents called her cute, causing her to disappear from their arms. As a result, her parents have not seen her face for fifteen years.
Her key relationships provide avenues for her character development. Her bond with Rentarou is the most significant; he is persistent in his affection, assuring her that he will always find her no matter where she hides, which gives her a sense of security. Her relationship with Mimimi Utsukushisugi is also crucial. After Mimimi helps her escape from persistent newspaper club reporters, the two become a frequent comedic duo. Mimimi, who craves attention for her beauty, is one of the few people to have seen Meme's uncovered face and constantly asks for her beauty tips, while Meme learns to appreciate Mimimi's confidence.
Throughout the series, Meme shows gradual development. While she remains incredibly shy, she begins to interact more with the large family and participates in group activities. She has been shown to hide behind the smaller Shizuka for comfort, and her "misdirection" has even been combined with Mimimi's techniques to create a team-based escape move. After joining the family, she also develops a fujoshi trait, often getting lost in fantasies about the male relationships within the group before becoming embarrassed and using her misdirection to flee.