Nozomi Kitahara is a 20-year-old female racer who competes in the MFG, a motorsports series featured in MF Ghost: Battle Digest. She drives the number 18 Alfa Romeo 4C in Year 4 of the competition, later switching to number 8 in Year 5, and finishes ranked eighth overall in Year 4. She is the younger half-sister of fellow racer Kakeru Yashio, and the sibling pair is collectively referred to by fans as the Yajikita siblings. Nozomi is characterized by a bold and aggressive driving style, which matches her fiery and competitive temperament. She pilots her lightweight Alfa Romeo 4C with a daring, high-energy approach that makes her a standout presence on the track. Her motivations are driven by a strong sense of personal determination and a desire to prove herself; she races for her own satisfaction and is fiercely committed to pushing her limits. In the story, she serves as a supporting character whose rivalry and camaraderie with other drivers add depth to the racing narrative. Her key relationship is with her brother, Yashio, with whom she shares a close but competitive bond. Throughout the series, Nozomi undergoes development by learning valuable lessons about fair play, teamwork, and perseverance, while maintaining her core passion for racing. Notable abilities include exceptional car control, the capacity to maintain her chosen vehicle throughout an entire season without switching cars (a rare feat among the drivers in Year 4), and the achievement of tying for points with Yudai Sakamoto in Year 4, a testament to her consistent performance. Her aggressive, no-holds-barred racing style and fiery spirit make her a memorable competitor in the MFG.