Krause Ella Kii

Known affectionately as 'Kii-chan,' Krause Ella Kii is a first-grader at an international school and a neighbor of the main character Fuji. Of German-Japanese heritage, she possesses a natural curiosity paired with refined manners, deeply admires Fuji, and frequently visits to ask her questions. She keeps a Shiba Inu called Kinako, and shows a keen interest in the mysterious tanuki living at Fuji's home that claims to be a dog—making her a warm and energetic presence throughout the story.