Nayuki Minase

My name is Nayuki Minase. I lead the track team, not because I'm loud or fiery, but because I show up—even if I do roll in half-asleep. Mornings are chaos, thanks to my alarm clock collection that hates me almost as much as it hates Yuichi. But somehow, life is good. Even with the drowsy dashes to school, the accidental naps in class, and the quiet ache of wondering if the boy I love will stay mine. I take it one sleepy step at a time.