Peach Girl

A former high school swimmer with a tanned complexion and bleached hair, Momo endures hostile gossip about her reputation. Her love for Toji drives much of the early plot, while Sae’s manipulations threaten her friendships. She shows resilience as she navigates friendships, romance, and social pressure, eventually finding her own path.

A taciturn baseball player whose presence looms large in Momo’s life. He reveals to Momo that she saved him from drowning before high school, hinting at shared history. He is protective and conflicted, drawn to Momo yet tested by the web of rumors and rival affections.

Sae is Momo’s jealous friend who fuels the gossip mill, manipulating friends and the crowd to discredit Momo. Her actions set off a chain of misrepresentations and hurtful rumors, though she experiences moments of self-awareness amid the fallout. Her arc explores vanity, insecurity, and eventual consequences.

A classmate who belongs to the social circle around Momo. Misao embodies the peer-driven environment of high school and university life, often navigating loyalty and the pressure to fit in. She acts as a supportive friend within the shifting dynamics.

A member of the Okayasu network whose presence influences family dynamics surrounding Kairi. The summary doesn’t detail his specific actions, but his role in the Okayasu family helps shape the choices and relationships within the story.

A peer from Momo’s class who reflects the social atmosphere of the school and serves as a conduit for the spread of rumors. This character helps illustrate how the gossip ecosystem operates within the student body.

Momo’s mother, providing familial support and guidance amid her daughter’s social battles. Her presence highlights the tension between private family life and public drama at school and on campus.

A member of the Okayasu circle who contributes to the family and social dynamics surrounding Kairi. His actions influence how the Okayasu family interacts with Momo and her circle.

A witty, confident playboy who becomes a catalyst in the love triangle. He enters Momo’s life with a teasing charm, later revealing a deeper connection and helping shift the relationships beyond the rumors. He is both teasing and sincere, eventually becoming a romantic option for Momo.