Michiko Kouzuki

Mari's classmate. She was born and raised in Kaiou City, where the school is. Her family, although merchants, are not especially rich, nor are they a prominent family like many in the school. Unexpectedly When she passed the exam to get into the school, her parents were overjoyed, and stretched their finances to send her there. Perhaps because of her background, she is a shy person, and spends less time with her classmates than helping the caretaker, Gen, look after the gardens.