Miyako

Miyako is a resident of Hidamari Apartments Room 202 and is one of the original four main cast members. Her hometown is in Fukuoka Prefecture. She has older brothers, one of whom is Masa. Miyako is a stereotype blonde with equally yellow eyes, and is noticeably tall (second to Sae in height). She has boundless energy and is usually quick to do anything that catches her fancy. Miyako can excel in physical competitions (for example, swimming) and can excel in eating as much as she wants (which rivals the eating habits of Hiro). Her hair is actually quite silky when properly treated. When not in uniform, she will usually wear hand-me-down male clothing. Miyako has an exceptional gift for art that rivals the skill of anyone in the series. She was accepted to Yamabuki High School on recommendation. Given her poor background as well, she most likely is attending the school on a full scholarship due to her talent. She has also told her family that she is intending to go to an arts college on a scholarship, confident that she can get one. Her art itself is frequently abstract, displaying her powerful imagination. She is quite fond of both "modern" art and more traditional forms, and has also displayed interest in Japanese poetry and folklore. Miyako possesses a broad range of random talents, usually demonstrated for gags. For instance, in Chapter 119 of the manga, Miyako set up a pyramid of playing cards in pitch darkness within a seemingly short period of time. She can sing well. Everyone on the cast agrees. She has said that as a child she sang in bars and nightclubs on occasion, a story her friends don't quite believe. She is especially skilled at enka.