Ao Manaka

From a young age, Ao Manaka has harbored a deep fascination with the cosmos, having made a heartfelt promise with Mira Kinohata to one day discover an asteroid together. Their paths crossed once again in high school through the Earth Sciences Club, where Mira initially mistook Ao for a boy due to her short hairstyle from their childhood days. Though soft-spoken by nature, Ao possesses an impressive depth of astronomical knowledge. Her past experiences have left her somewhat guarded in social situations, yet her commitment to her stargazing dream remains unwavering. So resolute is she in pursuing this shared goal alongside Mira that she even chose to begin living together with her, proving through action just how far she will go for her aspirations.