Mayo Chiki – A romantic comedy about a high school boy who discovers that his classmate, who works as a butler, is secretly a girl in disguise, leading to humorous and heartwarming moments.
Kanade Suzutsuki is one of the main characters in *Mayo Chiki!*, known for her wealthy background, manipulative personality, and playful demeanor. As the daughter of the headmaster of the school, Kanade has considerable influence, which she uses to toy with others for her amusement. Despite her playful and often mischievous behavior, she is highly intelligent and caring toward those she is close to, particularly Subaru Konoe and Kinjirou Sakamachi. Kanade is pivotal in helping Subaru and Kinjirou navigate their complicated relationship, often pushing them into awkward situations to help them confront their feelings. Her character blends elegance, wit, and a slightly sadistic sense of humor, making her one of the series' more dynamic figures.
Subaru Konoe is another central character in *Mayo Chiki!* and serves as the butler to Kanade Suzutsuki. Subaru is known for her cross-dressing, as she must pose as a male butler to keep her family’s tradition of serving the Suzutsuki family alive. While Subaru is highly competent, skilled in martial arts, and fiercely loyal to Kanade, she hides her true identity as a girl to maintain her role. Throughout the series, Subaru struggles with her feelings for Kinjirou while dealing with the pressures of maintaining her disguise. Her relationship with Kinjirou evolves from awkward misunderstandings to mutual trust and affection, marking her journey of personal growth.
Kinjirou Sakamachi is the protagonist of *Mayo Chiki!*, suffering from gynophobia, a fear of women that causes him to have severe physical reactions whenever he comes into contact with them. His life changes when he accidentally discovers Subaru Konoe’s secret that she is actually a girl. Kinjirou is a kind and reliable person, despite his fear, and he often finds himself caught in embarrassing and challenging situations, especially around Subaru and Kanade. Over the course of the series, Kinjirou works to overcome his gynophobia, with Subaru playing a significant role in his development. His character arc revolves around building confidence and dealing with the complex relationships that form as a result of his discovery of Subaru’s secret.