Miho Maruyama is a friend of Nobuko Yokokawa who loves drawing manga. She was put into the same class as Doremi, Momoko, and later Hana.
Bio[]
During Nobuko's separation from Aiko, the two girls met in class when they realized their talents complemented the other students. Nobuko came up with the plot and dialogue while Miho drew them.
Appearance[]
Miho has slightly tan skin, curly light brown hair with a large amount in bun tied by beige ribbon, and brown eyes. She dresses in a boyish way, wearing a dark green T-shirt with pale beige collar and E on the chest, silver baggy pants with a darker stripes going down the side, as well as olive sneakers with black sole.
Personality[]
Miho is a friendly and outgoing girl who can be rough sometimes. She is very jealous of Aiko's close bond with Nobuko, initially being hostile and envious around her until she was able to overcome her feelings of inferiority.
History[]
Light Novel Series[]
Prior to the Light Novel series, Miho and Nobuko were revealed to be working under the name Misora Komachi, and attended the same middle school. However, the girls noticed they wouldn't be attending the same high school and refused to even acknowledge each other during the reunion. When Miho later came to the Maho-do to ask for an item to curse people one hated, their shock caused them to confront her and ask why she was attending Aogaoka Academy, instead of Misora High School with Nobuko and why she had been acting strangely.
She claimed it was only because of the classes it offers that would benefit her, and how it has gone on to produce many Manga Artists, but in disbelief, the girls confronted Nobuko, who claimed Miho who disbanded their friendship with she refused to take the entrance exam for Aogaoka Academy.
After Miho accused her of being a liar, the girls lured both of them to the park and Miho hid while they demanded an explanation from Nobuko. Nobuko admits that she did lie, but only because she thought Miho was better without her. Later, the two visited a magazine company to ask an editor for some advice. They encouraged the girls to just keep trying, and after Nobuko left to use the restroom, the person admitted that Miho should pay partnership with a writer befitting her talents, rather than someone who makes nonsensical stories like Nobuko. The two were sure Miho would probably debut right away if she did.
Miho is shocked that Nobuko heard their discussion, but Nobuko mentions that she couldn't bring it up because she hated feeling like dead weight, while Miho had her talents acknowledged. Miho also reveals that she was offered an important job for a famous writer, but she turned it down and sent the manuscript she received back. This happens because she wants to keep working as Misora Komachi with Nobuko and knows that they will debut someday. The girls happily reunite and they resume their works.
Relationships[]
Quotes[]
Etymology[]
Maruyama means "round mountain", with Maru meaning "round" and Yama meaning "mountain".
Miho: Mi means "beautiful" and Ho means "grain".
Trivia[]
- Miho is left-handed.
