Naoko Ueda

Naoko is a student at Tokya High School and a senior member of the Climber's Club. Yasu's oldest friend, the two have known each other since they were six years old. Naoko is the geeky type of girl who has good grades in physics, loves to read romance stories and has insightful answers to any questions asked. Naoko is a bit shy at times, and her friends tend to sway her into all kind of unwanted adventures as she finds it hard to keep secrets, all while trying to keep her cool at all times.

Yasu and Naoko share an unfortunate event as Naoko’s father left her mother in order to go to China around the same time Yasu lost his parents. This led to a special bond between Yasu and Naoko: an understanding that doesn’t need words. They knew how the other felt and they’ve been there for each other ever since. Yasu always felt that there is more to their friendship than the words they shared, but he never had the courage to ask before, while Naoko always tried to hide her secret love for Yasu. While very bright, 

Naoko’s mother owns a cat-themed cafe (Caturday Cafe!) and Naoko has an inherent love for felines. She also owns a mischievous cat named Shiko, who will complicate things between her and Yasu.