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| height = 159 cm (5'3")<ref>[@5Hanayome] (Feb 8, 2018). [https://twitter.com/5Hanayome/status/961799135518015489 “「教えて!五月せんせー!」
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| height = 159 cm (5'3")<ref>[@5Hanayome] (Feb 8, 2018). [https://twitter.com/5Hanayome/status/961799135518015489 “「教えて!五月せんせー!」 その1『標準体重』”] (Tweet in Japanese) – via Twitter.</ref><br>165 cm (5'5"){{cite|vol=9|Extra Bonus Comic.}}
その1『標準体重』”] (Tweet in Japanese) – via Twitter.</ref><br>165 cm (5'5"){{cite|vol=9|Extra Bonus Comic.}}
 
 
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* [[Maruo Nakano]] (stepfather)
 
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{{Cquote|I wanted things to continue like this forever. I didn't want this comfortable situation to change. But in reality... I don't want anyone else to have it.|Ichika to [[Yotsuba]] about her real feelings, ''[[Chapter 66]]''}}
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{{Nihongo|'''Ichika Nakano'''|{{Ruby|中|なか}}{{Ruby|野|の}} {{Ruby|一|いち}}{{Ruby|花|か}}|Nakano Ichika}} is the first sister of the [[Nakano Quintuplets]]. Despite the negligible age difference among them, she took the role of the eldest sister properly.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 17, page 16</ref> She is also trusted enough to acts as their confident and leader.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 6, page 2</ref> Ichika aspires to become an actress.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 11, page 6</ref> She likes to tease Fuutarou.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 2, page 13</ref>
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{{Nihongo|'''Ichika Nakano'''|{{Ruby|中|なか}}{{Ruby|野|の}} {{Ruby|一|いち}}{{Ruby|花|か}}|Nakano Ichika}} is one of the main characters of the ''[[5-toubun no Hanayome]]'' series. She is the first sister of the [[Nakano Quintuplets]] who took the role of the eldest sister properly <ref>''Manga'' Chapter 17, page 16</ref> as she is trusted enough to act as their confident and leader, despite the negligible age difference among them <ref>''Manga'' Chapter 6, page 2</ref>, she aspires to become an actress <ref>''Manga'' Chapter 11, page 6</ref> and likes to tease [[Fuutarou Uesugi]] (Ichika's tutor) <ref>''Manga'' Chapter 2, page 13</ref>.
   
 
== Appearance ==
 
== Appearance ==
[[File:Ichika Nakano design draft.jpg|thumb|left|190px|Ichika Nakano profile.]]Ichika is a playful girl with very short spiky hair. She has white-pink/light pink hair color, ranging from oyster pink to light pink shade in Volume 1, and oyster white to light pink shade in Volume 4.<ref>Volume 1 Cover</ref><ref>''Manga'' Chapter 33, page 1</ref>
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Ichika is a girl with very short hair that has a single long strand on the right side. She has white-pink hair colour, ranging from oyster pink to light pink shade in Volume 1, and oyster white to light pink shade in Volume 4.<ref>Volume 1 Cover</ref><ref>''Manga'' Chapter 33, page 1</ref>
Her notable accessory is [[Ichika's Earring|a single earring]].<ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 1]] (p. 22)</ref> Like her sisters, she has dark blue eyes, an average height, and well-endowed figure. A stall owner praises Ichika for her cuteness, but he doesn't praise the nearby Itsuki.<ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 8]] (p. 11).</ref>
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Her notable accessory is a single earring.<ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 1]] (p. 22)</ref> Like her sisters, she has dark blue eyes, an average height, a well-endowed figure and large breasts. A stall owner praises Ichika for her cuteness, but she doesn't praise her sister nearby, [[Itsuki Nakano]]. <ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 8]] (p. 11).</ref>
   
Ichika wears her school uniform with a thin jacket tied to her waist, sometimes with unbuttoned top, revealing her cleavage. Ichika wears a handbag.<ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 1]] (p. 45)</ref><ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 1]] (p. 46)</ref>
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Ichika wears her school uniform with a thin jacket tied to her waist, sometimes with unbuttoned top; revealing her cleavage. She is shown to wear a handbag.<ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 1]] (p. 45)</ref><ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 1]] (p. 46)</ref>
 
Ichika is a sleepyhead and likes to doze off.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 2, page 35</ref> Her room is messy and unorganized, she also has mature-type clothes, including a sexy nightgown.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 2, page 10</ref><ref>''Manga'' Chapter 2, page 14</ref> Ichika is a sleepyhead, and she sleeps naked, even when sleeping together with her sister.<ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 12]] (p. 12).</ref><ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 17]] (p. 19).</ref>
 
 
Yotsuba often cleans Ichika's room.<ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 2]] (p. 11).</ref> Ichika wants to buy adult undergarments, and asks Yotsuba to try it.<ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 37]] (p. 8).</ref>
 
   
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Character Profile Ichika Nakano 1.jpg|Ichika's design
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Character Profile Ichika Nakano 3.jpg|Ichika's sketch
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</gallery>
 
== Personality ==
 
== Personality ==
Ichika loves to tease people<ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 2]] (p. 13).</ref> and be open about it, exhibiting her boldness even towards a male.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 17, page 3</ref><ref>''Manga'' Chapter 8, page 5</ref>
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Ichika acts as the eldest sister of her sisters, as she seems to have a calm and composed demeanor; making herself an approachable person.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 27, page 13</ref> [[Fuutarou Uesugi]] noted that her smile is fake and encourage her to put away that kind of smile.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 11, page 9</ref>
   
Ichika acts as the eldest sister of the Nakano Quintuplets, and seems to have a calm and composed demeanor.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 27, page 13</ref> Fuutarou noted that her smile is fake, and encourage her to put away that kind of smile.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 11, page 9</ref>
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She initially had pessimistic attitude towards the sisters' learning capabilities, making her one of the obstacles for Fuutarou tutoring lessons early in the story.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 3, page 11</ref> After being inspired by him, she began to change her mind and started to take studying seriously.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 13, page 4</ref> He also helped her fix any issues she had with her sisters; making them closer than ever before.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 13, page 3</ref>
 
Despite her smug expression and teasing behaviour, Ichika is shown to have a weakness to romantic moments happening to her; blushing whenever thoughts about it came to her mind.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 28, page 16</ref>
   
 
According to Fuutarou, each of the Quintuplets have their own characteristics regarding their sheets.<ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 35]] (p. 10).</ref> On Ichika's case, her writing and paper would be sloppy. She was also remarked to pick things up quickly and is troubled when her sisters make decisions without her presence.
Ichika initially had pessimistic attitude towards the sisters' learning capabilities, making her one of the obstacles for Fuutarou tutoring lessons early in the story.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 3, page 11</ref> After being inspired by Fuutarou, she began to change her mind and started to study with him.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 13, page 4</ref> Fuutarou also helped her patch things up with her sisters, making the quintuplets become closer.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 13, page 3</ref>
 
Ichika's room is very messy & unorganized.<ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 2]] (p. 10).</ref> Ichika notices that Miku trying to understand Fuutarou's taste.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 55 (p. 5).</ref>
 
Despite her smug expression and teasing behavior, Ichika is shown to have a weakness to romantic moments happening to her.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 28, page 16</ref>
 
   
 
As her pride of being the eldest sister, she plans to be successful first before telling her sisters about the job.<ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 11]] (p. 12).</ref> She is shown to study in between her filming; whether it be inside a car on the road or late at night.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 58 (p. 15).</ref><ref>''Manga'' Chapter 58 (p. 16).</ref> Fuutarou was also impressed at how she was able to balance her work and school.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 58 (p. 7).</ref>
According to Fuutarou, each Nakano Quintuplets has their own characteristics regarding their sheets.<ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 35]] (p. 10).</ref> On Ichika's case, her writing and paper would be sloppy.
 
 
Ichika is shown to study in between her filming, inside a car on the road, and late at night.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 58 (p. 15).</ref><ref>''Manga'' Chapter 58 (p. 16).</ref> Fuutarou also impressed at how Ichika able to balance work and school.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 58 (p. 7).</ref>
 
 
Fuutarou remarks that Ichika is the most competent out of the five. She also picks things up quickly.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 58 (p. 7).</ref>
 
 
Ichika is bothered when the sisters are making decision without her.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 74 (p. 10).</ref>
 
 
Ichika keeps her job secret because of her pride as the eldest sister. She plans to be successful first before telling her sisters about the job.<ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 11]] (p. 12).</ref> Fuutarou describes Ichika as someone who puts on a fake smile and hides her feelings whenever something serious is involved.<ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 11]] (p. 10).</ref> Fuutarou goes to see Ichika doing her homework alone, to which he joins her.<ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 53]] (p. 14).</ref> Ichika acknowledges that she's an underhanded person.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 65 (p. 16).</ref>
 
   
 
== Ability ==
 
== Ability ==
Ichika is a model and an actress.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 10, page 20</ref> She is able to impersonate her sisters' expression and traits, showcasing her excellent acting capability.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 27, page 11</ref> Ichika claimed that she is not as good as Miku in impersonating the sisters.<ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 27]] (p. 11).</ref> Fuutarou is impressed at how good Ichika's acting is, when she accidentally eat cakes made by him but managed to praise it wholeheartedly.<ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 53]] (p. 11).</ref>
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Ichika is a model and an actress.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 10, page 20</ref> She is able to impersonate her sisters' expression and traits, showcasing her excellent acting capability, but to not to the extent of Miku, in which she can impersonate them flawlessly. Fuutarou is usually left impressed at how good her acting is, like when she accidentally eats the cake made by him, but managed to praise it wholeheartedly.<ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 53]] (p. 11).</ref>
   
According to Fuutarou, she is able to "see through people", hinting her good insight towards human psychology.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 1, page 37</ref> This is evident when Ichika easily deduces Fuutarou and Itsuki's quarrel, and correctly guess the state of Itsuki currently in.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 17, page 15</ref>
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She is hinted to have good insight about human psychology, as she is able to, "see through people."<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 1, page 37</ref> This is evident when she easily deduced Fuutarou' and Itsuki's quarrel, and correctly guessed the state Itsuki she was currently in.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 17, page 15</ref>
 
Ichika is able to deduce that Fuutarou is currently "targeting" Itsuki, just from a single glance.<ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 1]] (p. 23)</ref>
 
   
 
Ichika's "big sister" traits are first shown when she refers to herself as "onee-san" to Fuutarou and asks him to consult her.<ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 1]] (p. 24)</ref>
 
Ichika's "big sister" traits are first shown when she refers to herself as "onee-san" to Fuutarou and asks him to consult her.<ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 1]] (p. 24)</ref>
Among the sister, Ichika is usually ranked on the middle part of the five, with Math as her strongest subject.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 20, page 7</ref>
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Among the sister, she is ranked in the middle part of the five, with Mathematics as her strongest subject.<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 20, page 7</ref>
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== Relationships ==
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{{Main|Ichika Nakano/Relationships}}
   
 
== Quotes ==
 
== Quotes ==
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{{Quote|quote = She has always been awkward. So she probably just has trouble being honest about how she feels? I'm sure she's struggling by herself even now. I'll try doing what I can. But there are things that only Fuutarou-kun can do.|speaker = Ichika discusses with [[Fuutarou Uesugi]] about making up with [[Itsuki Nakano]]|source = Chapter 17}}
* ''"Those are not useless things! This is the choice that I picked!"''
 
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{{Dialogue|speaker a = [[Yotsuba Nakano]]|quote a = Don't feel like you should be the only one holding yourself back. Just do whatever you want to do... I guess!|speaker b = Ichika|quote b = What I want do to...?
* ''"I'll do what I can to help her, but there's something only you can do."''<ref>[[Manga]] [[Chapter 17]] (page 16)</ref>
 
* ''"I wanted things to continue like this forever. I didn't want this comfortable situation to change, but in reality, I didn't want anyone else to have it."''
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|speaker c = Ichika's monologue|quote c = I wanted things to continue like this forever. I didn't want this comfortable situation to change. But in reality...|speaker d = Ichika|quote d = I didn't want anyone else to have it.|description = Ichika to Yotsuba about what she wants|source = Chapter 66}}
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{{Dialogue|speaker a = [[Miku Nakano]]|quote a = Equal... you should be his partner...|speaker b = Ichika|quote b = You shouldn't make choices you might regret... Because things might not continue as they are forever.|description = Miku and Ichika discuss on being [[Fuutarou Uesugi]]'s dance partner|source = Chapter 27}}
* ''"Make the choice you won't regret, because things won't keep going like this forever"''<ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 27]] (p. 2).</ref>
 
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{{Quote|quote = I've been trying to fool everyone, but I'm concerned about my savings. I mean, stuff like food and utilities cost more than I expected. So I've decided to take on any roles, no matter how minor they might be. I need to work hard, for both my sake as well as theirs.|speaker = Ichika to [[Fuutarou Uesugi]] about her reasons to work.|source = Chapter 53}}
* ''"I need to work hard, for both my sake as well as theirs"''<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 53 (p. 6).</ref>
 
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{{Quote|quote = Unsociable, tactless, and just plain mean. Why did it have to be you of all people?|speaker = Ichika on her love toward [[Fuutarou Uesugi]]|source = Chapter 33}}
* ''"Why did I have to fall in love?"''
 
* ''"And that's why you fell in love with him? Don't you think things fell into place a bit too easily for you?"''<ref>''Manga'' Chapter 65 (p. 4).</ref>
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{{Dialogue|speaker a = [[Nino Nakano]]|quote a = When I realized he was my prince, I wasn't able to put the breaks on anymore.|speaker b = Ichika Nakano|quote b = And that's why you fell in love with him... ? Don't you think things fell into place a bit too easily for you?|description = Ichika discusses [[Nino Nakano]]'s affection toward [[Fuutarou Uesugi]]|source = Chapter 65}}
   
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
* The name '''Ichika''' means "one flower", comprised of the kanji ''ichi ''(一 'one') and ''ka'' (花 'flower').
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* The name '''Ichika''' means "one" (一) ('''ichi''') and "flower, blossom" (花) ('''ka''').
 
* Ichika notable accessory is a single earring, representing number 1, which is a part of her name and the order of her birth.
 
* Ichika notable accessory is a single earring, representing number 1, which is a part of her name and the order of her birth.
* Ichika is the first Nakano Quintuplets to "kabedon" Fuutarou.
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kana_Hanazawa Kana Hanazawa] (Ichika's voice actress) is the oldest among the voice actresses of the [[Nakano Quintuplets]].
* Ichika is the first [[Nakano Quintuplets]] to be hugged by Fuutarou.
 
* Ichika is the first Nakano Quintuplet to give a lap pillow to Fuutarou.<ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 12]] (p. 18).</ref><ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 12]] (p. 19).</ref>
 
* Ichika is the first girl who got a proper headpat by Fuutarou (technically, Miku is the first to get a headpat).<ref>''Manga'' [[Chapter 17]] (p. 16).</ref>
 
* Ichika is the second Nakano Quintuplets that Fuutarou sees a half-naked.
 
* Ichika is the first Nakano Quintuplets girl who is directly seen crying by Fuutarou ([[Chapter 27]]).
 
* Ichika is the first Nakano Quintuplets whose goals/dreams is shown/stated, which is to become an actress.
 
* Since the bell scene, Ichika is the first Nakano Quintuplets which trigger Fuutarou's awareness towards lips (befitting her name).
 
* Ichika is the last of Nakano Quintuplets who confess to Fuutarou.
 
   
 
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I wanted things to continue like this forever. I didn't want this comfortable situation to change. But in reality... I don't want anyone else to have it.

― Ichika to Yotsuba about her real feelings, Chapter 66

Ichika Nakano (なか いち, Nakano Ichika?) is one of the main characters of the 5-toubun no Hanayome series. She is the first sister of the Nakano Quintuplets who took the role of the eldest sister properly [6] as she is trusted enough to act as their confident and leader, despite the negligible age difference among them [7], she aspires to become an actress [8] and likes to tease Fuutarou Uesugi (Ichika's tutor) [9].

Appearance

Ichika is a girl with very short hair that has a single long strand on the right side. She has white-pink hair colour, ranging from oyster pink to light pink shade in Volume 1, and oyster white to light pink shade in Volume 4.[10][11] Her notable accessory is a single earring.[12] Like her sisters, she has dark blue eyes, an average height, a well-endowed figure and large breasts. A stall owner praises Ichika for her cuteness, but she doesn't praise her sister nearby, Itsuki Nakano. [13]

Ichika wears her school uniform with a thin jacket tied to her waist, sometimes with unbuttoned top; revealing her cleavage. She is shown to wear a handbag.[14][15]

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Personality

Ichika acts as the eldest sister of her sisters, as she seems to have a calm and composed demeanor; making herself an approachable person.[16] Fuutarou Uesugi noted that her smile is fake and encourage her to put away that kind of smile.[17]

She initially had pessimistic attitude towards the sisters' learning capabilities, making her one of the obstacles for Fuutarou tutoring lessons early in the story.[18] After being inspired by him, she began to change her mind and started to take studying seriously.[19] He also helped her fix any issues she had with her sisters; making them closer than ever before.[20] Despite her smug expression and teasing behaviour, Ichika is shown to have a weakness to romantic moments happening to her; blushing whenever thoughts about it came to her mind.[21]

According to Fuutarou, each of the Quintuplets have their own characteristics regarding their sheets.[22] On Ichika's case, her writing and paper would be sloppy. She was also remarked to pick things up quickly and is troubled when her sisters make decisions without her presence.

As her pride of being the eldest sister, she plans to be successful first before telling her sisters about the job.[23] She is shown to study in between her filming; whether it be inside a car on the road or late at night.[24][25] Fuutarou was also impressed at how she was able to balance her work and school.[26]

Ability

Ichika is a model and an actress.[27] She is able to impersonate her sisters' expression and traits, showcasing her excellent acting capability, but to not to the extent of Miku, in which she can impersonate them flawlessly. Fuutarou is usually left impressed at how good her acting is, like when she accidentally eats the cake made by him, but managed to praise it wholeheartedly.[28]

She is hinted to have good insight about human psychology, as she is able to, "see through people."[29] This is evident when she easily deduced Fuutarou' and Itsuki's quarrel, and correctly guessed the state Itsuki she was currently in.[30]

Ichika's "big sister" traits are first shown when she refers to herself as "onee-san" to Fuutarou and asks him to consult her.[31] Among the sister, she is ranked in the middle part of the five, with Mathematics as her strongest subject.[32]

Relationships

Main Article: Ichika Nakano/Relationships


Quotes

She has always been awkward. So she probably just has trouble being honest about how she feels? I'm sure she's struggling by herself even now. I'll try doing what I can. But there are things that only Fuutarou-kun can do.

― Ichika discusses with Fuutarou Uesugi about making up with Itsuki Nakano
Yotsuba Nakano: “Don't feel like you should be the only one holding yourself back. Just do whatever you want to do... I guess!
Ichika: “What I want do to...?
Ichika's monologue: “I wanted things to continue like this forever. I didn't want this comfortable situation to change. But in reality...
Ichika: “I didn't want anyone else to have it.
— Ichika to Yotsuba about what she wants, Chapter 66
Miku Nakano: “Equal... you should be his partner...
Ichika: “You shouldn't make choices you might regret... Because things might not continue as they are forever.
— Miku and Ichika discuss on being Fuutarou Uesugi's dance partner, Chapter 27

I've been trying to fool everyone, but I'm concerned about my savings. I mean, stuff like food and utilities cost more than I expected. So I've decided to take on any roles, no matter how minor they might be. I need to work hard, for both my sake as well as theirs.

― Ichika to Fuutarou Uesugi about her reasons to work.

Unsociable, tactless, and just plain mean. Why did it have to be you of all people?

― Ichika on her love toward Fuutarou Uesugi
Nino Nakano: “When I realized he was my prince, I wasn't able to put the breaks on anymore.
Ichika Nakano: “And that's why you fell in love with him... ? Don't you think things fell into place a bit too easily for you?
— Ichika discusses Nino Nakano's affection toward Fuutarou Uesugi, Chapter 65

Trivia

  • The name Ichika means "one" (一) (ichi) and "flower, blossom" (花) (ka).
  • Ichika notable accessory is a single earring, representing number 1, which is a part of her name and the order of her birth.
  • Kana Hanazawa (Ichika's voice actress) is the oldest among the voice actresses of the Nakano Quintuplets.

References

  1. ^ Manga Chapter 52 (p. 19).
  2. ^ Negi Haruba's tweet and Quintuplets' birthday hashtag
  3. ^ Manga Chapter 64 (p. 1).
  4. ^ [@5Hanayome] (Feb 8, 2018). “「教えて!五月せんせー!」 その1『標準体重』” (Tweet in Japanese) – via Twitter.
  5. ^ Manga Volume 9 – Extra Bonus Comic.
  6. ^ Manga Chapter 17, page 16
  7. ^ Manga Chapter 6, page 2
  8. ^ Manga Chapter 11, page 6
  9. ^ Manga Chapter 2, page 13
  10. ^ Volume 1 Cover
  11. ^ Manga Chapter 33, page 1
  12. ^ Manga Chapter 1 (p. 22)
  13. ^ Manga Chapter 8 (p. 11).
  14. ^ Manga Chapter 1 (p. 45)
  15. ^ Manga Chapter 1 (p. 46)
  16. ^ Manga Chapter 27, page 13
  17. ^ Manga Chapter 11, page 9
  18. ^ Manga Chapter 3, page 11
  19. ^ Manga Chapter 13, page 4
  20. ^ Manga Chapter 13, page 3
  21. ^ Manga Chapter 28, page 16
  22. ^ Manga Chapter 35 (p. 10).
  23. ^ Manga Chapter 11 (p. 12).
  24. ^ Manga Chapter 58 (p. 15).
  25. ^ Manga Chapter 58 (p. 16).
  26. ^ Manga Chapter 58 (p. 7).
  27. ^ Manga Chapter 10, page 20
  28. ^ Manga Chapter 53 (p. 11).
  29. ^ Manga Chapter 1, page 37
  30. ^ Manga Chapter 17, page 15
  31. ^ Manga Chapter 1 (p. 24)
  32. ^ Manga Chapter 20, page 7