Age: 16–17
Arisa is a former gang member, known as a "yankee" in Japan, similar to the American "gangster thug" image. She has been one of Tooru's closest friends since Tooru's mother helped her escape from her gang, "The Ladies," when she wanted to leave. Arisa is tough, brash, and sometimes violent, but she easily breaks down in tears when it comes to her friends. She wears long skirts, carries a lead pipe, and often speaks in a masculine manner, reflecting her tough exterior.
Arisa enjoys playing cards, protecting Tooru from Yuki's fangirls, and swimming. Her complex personality stems from early home life issues; her mother left Arisa and her father for another man, leading her father to become an alcoholic. This caused Arisa to develop a harsh and cynical view of the world until she met the kind-hearted Tooru and her mother, Kyoko.
Together with Hana-chan, Arisa takes on an overprotective and almost parental role in safeguarding Tooru, coming across as the brash and direct "father" figure. She falls in love with Kureno Souma.
(Source: Wikipedia)
