Character Analysis of Itazura Na Kiss
Aihara Kotoko played by Sato Aiko
Kotoko is from the 'F' class and her dad is a chef. An accidental
kiss with Irie Naoki of the 'A' class causes her to fall head
over heels in love with him. However, Naoki is very cold to her
and she has a rival Matsumoto Reiko vying for Naoki's affection.
Fortunately, Naoki's mum Machiko is very supportive of her.
Kotoko goes to nursing school after graduation.
Irie Naoki played by Kashiwabara
Takashi
Naoki is the all-rounder in school. When Kotoko comes to live
with Naoki's family, he is very irritated by Kotoko. His
classmate Reiko is very much in love with him but he doesn't
display any affection towards her. Naoki goes to become a doctor
after graduation.
Matsumoto Reiko played by Ozawa Maju
Reiko is the daughter of a hospital director and does things her
own way. She is very much in love with Naoki and tries very hard
to win him over. Reiko delibrately spites Kotoko a few times. She
even goes to the same university as Naoki in order to stay by his
side.
Watanabe Junichi
He is very obsessed with Reiko and is frustrated with the fact
that he has to play second fiddle to Naoki. His ultimate aim is
to get the top spot in school and win Reiko over.
Irie Machiko
Machiko is Naoki and Yuki's mother. She is very happy when Kotoko
comes to stay with them. Machiko tries very hard to bring Naoki
and Kotoko together. She treats Reiko with hostility.
Irie Yuki
Yuki is Naoki's younger brother and looks up to him as an idol.
His dream is to manage their father's company with his brother.
He shows his dislike for Kotoko openly because she is staying in
his room and he has to stay in Naoki's room.