Minori Shiina

Minori Shiina ( みのり, Shiina Minori) is a middle school student at Yotsuba University Affiliated Junior High School, a classmate of Mahiro Oyama, and the best friend of Satsuki Tadaka. She and Satsuki are always seen standing in the way of boys when said boys gang up on Mahiro and the other girls in class. She is voiced by Misaki Watada in the anime series.

Personality
Minori is described as more of a follower who doesn't really think for herself. This is shown by the fact that she tends to speak second and always reiterates what Satsuki says whenever the two gang up on the boys of their class.

Inside however, Minori does this because she secretly has a crush on Minato. After the summer of their second year in middle school, Minori is shown to be on much friendlier terms with Minato, though it is unclear if they are currently dating.

Etymology

 * The name Minori means "abundant" (穣) (minori).
 * The name Shiina means "vertebrae" (椎) (shii) and "given name" (名) (na).

Manga

 * Mahiro's First Day
 * Mahiro's Difficult Class
 * Mahiro's Final Exams
 * Mahiro and the Allure of Bare Legs
 * Mahiro on Valentine's Day
 * Mahiro and the Guidance of the Stars
 * Mahiro Pretties Up
 * Mahiro and the Perfume
 * Mahiro and Swim Class (Part 1)
 * Mahiro, the Sun, and the Northern Wind
 * Girls and Boys
 * Mahiro and the Midsummer Romance
 * Mahiro's Second Semester Debut
 * Mahiro and the Charming School Festival (Part 1)
 * Mahiro's Field Day

Anime

 * Mahiro Goes Back to Middle School