Asahi Ōka

Asahi Ōka (桜花 あさひ, Ōka Asahi) is a middle-school student who's one of Mahiro Oyama's closest friends and classmates. She was originally friends with Momiji Hozuki and Miyo Murosaki, having known the former since elementary school. She later became friends with Mahiro through Momiji, and later befriended Nayuta Tenkawa through Mahiro. She is voiced by Kana Yūki in the anime.

Appearance
Asahi is a short, but extremely cute and athletic girl with short dirty blonde hair and green eyes. When she smiles, she has pointed teeth in the back of her mouth that give off the appearance of fangs. She tends to keep her hair hung in side pigtails, a style that Momiji gave her when they first met.

When not wearing her school uniform, she tends to dress in a very boyish style with shorts and tee-shirts.

Personality
Asahi is an energetic and extremely outgoing tomboy who speaks whatever is on her mind and is always looking to make friends with whoever she can.

Asahi comes off as a bit dumb due to her sheer energy and a tendency to say whatever is on her mind regardless of how it makes others feel. Despite this, she never means any harm by it and wants to be friends with everyone.

She has a habit of giving nicknames to anybody she meets, and sometimes these nicknames are picked up by her other friends. She calls Mahiro "Mahiron", Miyo "Miyochin", Momiji "Momijiro", and Nayuta "Nayutan".

Due to her excess energy, Asahi is a severe tomboy who loves to explore in her free time. She also has a habit of racing with Momiji who is also extremely athletic. In these races, Asahi tends to come out as the winner.

Due to her energy and innocent personality, Asahi comes off almost like a pet. Mahiro noted that it was very soothing petting her head, and once noted that her spirit animal could be the dog due to her energy and playfulness.

Asahi's one weakness however is tests. When she has to face them, she loses all her energy and acts nothing like her usual self, even falling asleep during a few tests. Fortunately she has her friends to help her bounce back from these episodes.

Etymology

 * The name Asahi means "morning sun" (朝日) (asahi).
 * The name Ōka means "cherry blossoms" (桜花) (Ōka).

Manga

 * Mahiro and the Middle Schoolers