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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. |
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| ― Ichika to Yotsuba about her real feelings, Chapter 66 | ||
Ichika Nakano (
Appearance
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.[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 the nearby Itsuki Nakano.[13]
Ichika wears her school uniform with a thin jacket tied to her waist, sometimes with unbuttoned top, revealing her cleavage. Ichika wears a handbag.[14][15]
Ichika is a sleepyhead and likes to doze off.[16] Her room is messy and unorganized, she also has mature-type clothes, including a sexy nightgown.[17][18] Ichika is a sleepyhead, and she sleeps naked, even when sleeping together with her sister.[19][20]
Yotsuba Nakano often cleans Ichika's room.[21] Ichika wants to buy adult undergarments, and asks Yotsuba to try it.[22]
Personality
Ichika loves to tease people[23] and be open about it, exhibiting her boldness even towards a male.[24][25]
Ichika acts as the eldest sister of the Nakano Quintuplets as she seems to have a calm and composed demeanor.[26] Fuutarou Uesugi noted that her smile is fake and encourage her to put away that kind of smile.[27]
Ichika initially had pessimistic attitude towards the sisters' learning capabilities, making her one of the obstacles for Fuutarou tutoring lessons early in the story.[28] After being inspired by Fuutarou, she began to change her mind and started to study with him.[29] Fuutarou also helped her patch things up with her sisters, making the quintuplets become closer.[30] Ichika's room is very messy & unorganized.[31] Ichika notices that Miku Nakano trying to understand Fuutarou's taste.[32] Despite her smug expression and teasing behavior, Ichika is shown to have a weakness to romantic moments happening to her.[33]
According to Fuutarou, each Nakano Quintuplets has their own characteristics regarding their sheets.[34] 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.[35][36] Fuutarou also impressed at how Ichika able to balance work and school.[37]
Fuutarou remarks that Ichika is the most competent out of the five. She also picks things up quickly.[38]
Ichika is bothered when the sisters are making decision without her.[39]
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.[40] Fuutarou describes Ichika as someone who puts on a fake smile and hides her feelings whenever something serious is involved.[41] Fuutarou goes to see Ichika doing her homework alone, to which he joins her.[42] Ichika acknowledges that she's an underhanded person.[43]
Ability
Ichika is a model and an actress.[44] She is able to impersonate her sisters' expression and traits, showcasing her excellent acting capability.[45] Ichika claimed that she is not as good as Miku Nakano in impersonating the sisters.[46] Fuutarou Uesugi is impressed at how good Ichika's acting is, when she accidentally eat cakes made by him but managed to praise it wholeheartedly.[47]
According to Fuutarou, she is able to "see through people", hinting her good insight towards human psychology.[48] This is evident when Ichika easily deduces Fuutarou and Itsuki Nakano's quarrel, and correctly guess the state of Itsuki currently in.[49]
Ichika is able to deduce that Fuutarou is currently "targeting" Itsuki, just from a single glance.[50]
Ichika's "big sister" traits are first shown when she refers to herself as "onee-san" to Fuutarou and asks him to consult her.[51] Among the sister, Ichika is usually ranked on the middle part of the five, with Math as her strongest subject.[52]
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. |
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| ― Ichika discusses with Fuutarou about making up with Itsuki | ||
- 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 Nakano: “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 Nakano: “You shouldn't make choices you might regret... Because things might not continue as they are forever.”
- — Miku and Ichika discuss on being Fuutarou'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. |
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| ― Ichika to Fuutarou about her reasons to work. | ||
| “ | Unsociable, tactless, and just plain mean. Why did it have to be you of all people? |
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| ― Ichika on her love toward Fuutarou | ||
- 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's affection toward Fuutarou, Chapter 65
Trivia
- The name Ichika means "one" (一) (ichi) and "flower" (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 is the first Nakano Quintuplets to "kabedon" Fuutarou Uesugi.[53]
- Ichika is the first Nakano Quintuplets to be hugged by Fuutarou.[54]
- Ichika is the first Nakano Quintuplet to give a lap pillow to Fuutarou.[55][56]
- Ichika is the first girl who got a proper headpat by Fuutarou (technically, Miku Nakano is the first to get a headpat).[57]
- Ichika is the second Nakano Quintuplets that Fuutarou sees a half-naked.[58]
- 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.
References
- ^ Manga Chapter 52 (p. 19).
- ^ Negi Haruba's tweet and Quintuplets' birthday hashtag
- ^ Manga Chapter 64 (p. 1).
- ^ [@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.
- ^ Manga Volume 9 – Extra Bonus Comic.
- ^ Manga Chapter 17, page 16
- ^ Manga Chapter 6, page 2
- ^ Manga Chapter 11, page 6
- ^ Manga Chapter 2, page 13
- ^ Volume 1 Cover
- ^ Manga Chapter 33, page 1
- ^ Manga Chapter 1 (p. 22)
- ^ Manga Chapter 8 (p. 11).
- ^ Manga Chapter 1 (p. 45)
- ^ Manga Chapter 1 (p. 46)
- ^ Manga Chapter 2, page 35
- ^ Manga Chapter 2, page 10
- ^ Manga Chapter 2, page 14
- ^ Manga Chapter 12 (p. 12).
- ^ Manga Chapter 17 (p. 19).
- ^ Manga Chapter 2 (p. 11).
- ^ Manga Chapter 37 (p. 8).
- ^ Manga Chapter 2 (p. 13).
- ^ Manga Chapter 17, page 3
- ^ Manga Chapter 8, page 5
- ^ Manga Chapter 27, page 13
- ^ Manga Chapter 11, page 9
- ^ Manga Chapter 3, page 11
- ^ Manga Chapter 13, page 4
- ^ Manga Chapter 13, page 3
- ^ Manga Chapter 2 (p. 10).
- ^ Manga Chapter 55 (p. 5).
- ^ Manga Chapter 28, page 16
- ^ Manga Chapter 35 (p. 10).
- ^ Manga Chapter 58 (p. 15).
- ^ Manga Chapter 58 (p. 16).
- ^ Manga Chapter 58 (p. 7).
- ^ Manga Chapter 58 (p. 7).
- ^ Manga Chapter 74 (p. 10).
- ^ Manga Chapter 11 (p. 12).
- ^ Manga Chapter 11 (p. 10).
- ^ Manga Chapter 53 (p. 14).
- ^ Manga Chapter 65 (p. 16).
- ^ Manga Chapter 10, page 20
- ^ Manga Chapter 27, page 11
- ^ Manga Chapter 27 (p. 11).
- ^ Manga Chapter 53 (p. 11).
- ^ Manga Chapter 1, page 37
- ^ Manga Chapter 17, page 15
- ^ Manga Chapter 1 (p. 23)
- ^ Manga Chapter 1 (p. 24)
- ^ Manga Chapter 20, page 7
- ^ Manga Chapter 9 (page 21)
- ^ Manga Chapter 10 (page 6)
- ^ Manga Chapter 12 (p. 18).
- ^ Manga Chapter 12 (p. 19).
- ^ Manga Chapter 17 (p. 16).
- ^ Manga Chapter 35 (page 4)