This leads to the series’ central, absurd, yet emotionally compelling premise: He must stay by her side, touching her clothes (often through her underwear or specific parts of her uniform) to prevent public humiliation. In exchange, he gets the use of the student council room, free snacks, and the company of the most beautiful girl in school.
So here’s to Azami. To the quiet gardeners, the patient teachers, the slow cooks, the attentive listeners. The world may not build statues for you. But it wouldn’t function without you.
The character design of Nene Azami is a masterclass in visual storytelling. Artist Hibiki Yuuki utilizes a specific pallet for Nene: dark indigos, navy blues, and stark blacks. Her hair is often drawn with sharp, angular lines compared to Komichi’s soft, rounded curls.