Youko Morinomiya

Youko Morinomiya is the wealthy and abrasive chairwoman of Morinomiya Academy and is the offered guardian of the Kashima brothers. She is called "obaa-san" (grandmother) by Ryuuichi and "Fluffy" by Kotaro. Youko Morinomiya's most striking feature is her big hair and sharp eyes, which reminds Kotaro of a sheep (hence the nickname "Fluffy"). She is old and walks around with a cane. Most of the time she is seen with a plain black dress and a shawl. The chairwoman is rarely seen smiling, but when she does it is a very slight smile. She is often seen flanked by Saikawa who is considered as her butler/secretary (though his job title is never given). She is a very harsh person and speaks with a loud, severe voice, but has moments of friendliness. She cares for the two boys, but hates being called "Fluffy" by Kotaro. The chairwoman's personality comes off as brisk and austere because she is a hard worker who wants things done. Nevertheless, her kindness prioritizes the brothers' welfare often. For example, despite an important meeting, she decided to watch Kotaro's performance in a school play even though she claimed that it was "a bother and that she was forced to come." She becomes more openly affectionate throughout the series for them and even for her secretary, Saikawa—forbidding him to strain himself when ill, and caring for him (with the help of the Kashima brothers) at her home. She keeps all the little gifts from Kotaro, "trash" as claimed by Ryuuichi, such as pebbles and shells in a box, which caused her to sprain her waist in an attempt to hide it from all of them. Despite these changes, she rarely expresses herself in any manner other than her usual strict tone.