Itsuki Nakano is one of the five Nakano quintuplets in The Quintessential Quintuplets. As the youngest sibling, she plays a pivotal role in the series, which revolves around the relationships between the quintuplets and their tutor, Fuutarou Uesugi. Known for her studious and responsible nature, Itsuki is often seen as the most serious of her sisters. She is deeply committed to her academics and strives to improve herself, even though she struggles with certain subjects.

Appearance & Personality

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Itsuki is notable for her striking resemblance to her sisters but differentiates herself with her unique reddish orange hair and star-shaped hairpins on either side of her head. She has long, straight hair that reaches her waist and large blue eyes. Her standard attire is her school uniform, but her casual outfits often reflect her simple and studious nature.

Itsuki is earnest, diligent, and disciplined. She takes her education seriously, always striving to improve academically despite her initial shortcomings. Her hardworking demeanor often makes her come off as strict or even a little stubborn. She’s also caring and compassionate, particularly towards her sisters. Itsuki can be quite defensive and argumentative, especially when it comes to defending her family or her beliefs. This strong sense of justice sometimes leads her into conflict, particularly with Fuutarou at the start of the series.

Skills and Abilities

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• Academic Effort: While not naturally gifted like some of her sisters, Itsuki makes up for it with sheer willpower and dedication. She’s constantly studying and trying to improve, often putting in extra hours to achieve her goals.

• Cooking:  Despite her serious demeanor, Itsuki has a soft spot for food, especially meat, and is shown to be a capable cook when needed, though her cooking skills aren’t often highlighted.

• Leadership and Diplomacy: Itsuki is often the voice of reason among her siblings, helping to mediate their conflicts. Her mature perspective and dedication to her family often make her the one to bring her sisters together when they are at odds.

Trivia

• Itsuki’s name means "five trees" in Japanese, in reference to her being one of the five quintuplets.

• She is easily recognizable by her love for food, particularly meat, which becomes a recurring humorous trait in the series.

• Despite her serious personality, Itsuki is the first of the quintuplets to meet Fuutarou, establishing a unique connection with him early on.

• She has a tendency to get into arguments, especially when she feels her ideals are being challenged, which highlights her strong-willed nature.