Nao Yorihime
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| Japanese | 依媛 奈緒 |
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| Gender | Female |
| Age | 17 |
| Birthday | October 7 |
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Anime | Episode 1 |
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| Anime | Yuka Inokuchi |
Nao Yorihime (依媛 奈緒, Yorihime Nao) is one of the main heroines of Yosuga no Sora. A close childhood friend of Haruka and Sora Kasugano, she shares a long and complicated history with the twins. Nao is known for her mature and supportive nature, often acting like an older sister figure to Haruka. She was deeply affected by their sudden departure from the village years prior and was sincerely relieved to be reunited with them after their return. Her relationship with Haruka is a central focus in one of the narrative arcs of the visual novel and anime.
Background
Nao Yorihime and Haruka Kasugano staring at each other, a silent moment filled with tension, emotion, and unresolved feelings
Nao Yorihime is Haruka Kasugano’s next-door neighbor and childhood friend. During the twins’ earlier visits to the village, Nao developed a deep attachment to Haruka, which made their eventual departure emotionally difficult for her. An incident from their shared past, an impulsive and intimate encounter left Nao burdened with guilt and regret during the years they were apart.
Upon the siblings’ return, Nao struggles to navigate her lingering feelings for Haruka while attempting to restore their friendship. Her renewed closeness to Haruka causes tension with Sora Kasugano, who once considered Nao a close friend. Sora’s growing hostility stems from her belief that Nao might take Haruka away from her, especially after recalling the intimate moment the two shared in their youth.
Appearance
Nao Yorihime is depicted as a composed and responsible young woman with a refined appearance. She has neck-length black hair adorned with two white hairpins on the right side and dark blue eyes. She wears round glasses and has a curvaceous figure, which is occasionally acknowledged by other characters. Her overall look contributes to her portrayal as a mature and attractive high school student.
Personality
Nao Yorihime is portrayed as intelligent, athletic, and emotionally mature, with a strong sense of responsibility. She is known for her swimming skills and often expresses a nurturing, sisterly demeanor toward those around her. However, her feelings toward Haruka Kasugano are notably more complex and intimate. After their separation during childhood, Nao became more reserved and melancholic, carrying lingering guilt over a past incident involving Haruka. Despite this, she strives to reconnect and rebuild their relationship upon his return.
Relationships
Haruka Kasugano
Nao and Haruka share a long-standing childhood friendship that was deeply affected by a complex and traumatic incident before the Kasugano twins left the village. This event caused significant emotional turmoil for both of them. After reuniting in high school, Nao struggled with guilt over their past and was uncertain about how Haruka felt toward her. Despite the tension, she attempts to rekindle their bond and return to the closeness they once shared.
Sora Kasugano
Nao and Sora were once close friends during their childhood. However, their relationship deteriorated following the incident involving Haruka, which Sora witnessed. Since then, Sora has harbored resentment and distrust toward Nao, believing that she might take Haruka away from her.