Erika hails from the influential Yanahara family, whose standing is on par with the Kugyou family. This is why she was betrothed to one of their sons from a young age. Initially, she was engaged to Yogi, Kouki's older brother, before he ran away. Erika is a lonely girl who struggles with her identity and relies heavily on others. She professes to be in love with Kouki Kugyou, which makes her extremely possessive of him.
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Characters
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Kugyou Kouki
Main
The son of the owner of Meio Academy, and Tanpopo's eventual love interest. He is a serious young man who is somewhat burdened by family issues and feels the need to meet the high standards people place on him. His favorite hobby is gardening, and he beco...
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Kyougoku Aoi
Main
Aoi is a computer genius who is quite the prankster. He has a very interesting sense of humor which gives the manga a comical touch. After one attempt, for instance, he traps Koki and Tanpopo in an elevator at their school. He is good hearted, however, an...
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Saionji Tsukiko
Main
Tsukiko is Tanpopo's first friend at Meio Academy. Though she appears rather innocent, Tsukiko originally is not very sweet at all, but she changes for the better toward the end of the manga. She has her heart set on marrying into the Kugyo family, and ha...
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Uchimura Arisa
Main
Arisa is what is called a Ganguro or Kogal. She wears heavy white makeup and has very tanned skin, earning her the nickname "reverse raccoon." She is not a particularly good student when it comes to grades, and can be found sleeping the majority of the ti...
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Yamazaki Tanpopo
Main
The main protagonist of Imadoki!. She is an orphan who originally lived in the country, but moved to Tokyo in order to attend high school at Meio Academy. Although rejected and bullied by her peers due to lack of money and familial connections, she remain...
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Kugyo Youji
Supporting
Youji is Koukis older brother. He is a free spirit, and runs away from the pressures of his high-status family to become a photographer.Upon his return, he falls in love with Tanpopo, and the two date briefly, but Youji ends their relationship when he rea...
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Poplar
Supporting
Tanpopos lovable pet fox. He enjoys taking pictures and cheering up Tanpopo when shes down. He is named after the Poplar tree....
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Yanahara Erika
Supporting
Erika is from the powerful Yanahara family. Her family status is equal to the Kugyou family, which is why she was promised to marry one of their sons ever since she was a child. Originally, she was engaged to Kouki's older brother, Yogi before he ran way....