Mao Saito is a high school student with distinctive purple hair and greenish-gold eyes. He's inseparable from his best friend Chika—so close that other students sometimes assume they're a couple. When asked about his hobbies, Mao admits it's basically just hanging out with Chika.
He has an older sister, Mako, who shares his striking eye and hair color. Unlike Chika and his sister, Mao hasn't figured out what he wants to do after high school yet.
What sets him apart is his quiet kindness. While he's not as outgoing as Chika, he's genuinely thoughtful toward everyone, especially when it comes to encouraging Chiko (Chika's older sister) with her manga drawings and writing. The two bond over their shared love of anime and manga.
Here's the thing though—Mao has feelings for Chiko. He's tried to describe her to Chika when asked, but Chika has no idea he's talking about her own sister. Even Chika hasn't caught on that his crush is right in front of him.
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