Midori

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**Midori** (美鳥) is one of the minor characters of *Taisho Otome Fairy Tale* series. She is Yuzuki's best friend since middle school.

## Appearance

Midori is around the same height at Yuzuki. She has brown hair and brown eyes.

## Personality

Like Yuzuki, Midori is upbeat and cheerful. She cares deeply for Yuzuki and was worried about her possibly marrying a stranger but felt relief when Tuzuki assured her that Tamahiko was kind to her.

## Background

Midori and Yuzuki attended the same all girls school and were best friend. Yuzuki constantly cooked, cleaned, and sewed with Midori. One day, Midori was saddened when Yuzuki announced she was quitting school and going to live with her family's lender's son, whom she was betrothed to. Midori worried about Yuzuki marrying a stranger but Yuzuki said she would be kind no matter who he was. Midori remarked that Yuzuki will do great because she works twice as hard as anyone. They then promised to stay in touch by exchanging letters.

## Plot

At some point, Midori moves to Tokyo and begins a relationship with a man who works as a newspaper reporter.

Almost two years after they last saw each other, Yuzuki receives a letter from Midori, who informs her that she is pregnant and going to get married to her boyfriend, much to the surprise of Yuzuki and Tamahiko. A few days later, Midori sends another letter, saying she and her boyfriend are going to move to Kyushu but she was wants to see Yuzuki before she leaves. Tamahiko encourages Yuzuki to go see Midori in Tokyo.

A few days later, the two girls share a happy reunion. They stop at a cafe to talk. Midori reveals her parents were angry when she announced her pregnancy but they gave their blessing when her boyfriend promised to take care of her and the baby. Yuzuki gives her the onimori she and Tamahiko got for Midori, who is thankful they prayed for her and her baby. They later go to Midori's apartment and have fun throughout the night. As they get ready for bed, Midori asks Yuzuki when will she get married and Yuzuki says when Tamahiko makes a decision. Yuzuki adds that if he doesn't, she will continue staying by his side but is upset they may never have children. Midori asks if she still wants children and Yuzuki says she wants a lot of children.

The next day, they go shopping until the Great Kanto Earthquake occurs. Yuzuki pushes Midori aside to protect her from debris and she suffers a head injury that leaves her unconscious. Midori tries tending to her for two days alone before going to a bridge to pray. Tamahiko and Tamako, who had been searching for Yuzuki, see her and think she is attempting suicide until she corrects them. Recognizing the orimori, Tamahiko realizes she is Yuzuki's friend and Midori takes him and Tamako to Yuzuki. They all rush her to the hospital and Midori is taken to the maternity ward.

After a few days of recovering, Midori and her boyfriend decide to leave for Kyushu. The two girls hug and bid each other farewell.

Two years later, Midori attends Yuzuki and Tamahiko's wedding ceremony.

## Relationships

### Yuzuki Tachibana

Midori and Yuzuki are best friends and have a bond that is almost like sisters. Midori used to worry about Yuzuki's fate after being sold off as a bride but was relieved when she learned Yuzuki was happy and treated well by her betrothed. The two will also do anything to protect each other.

### Unnamed Husband

Midori seems to love her future husband very much, as she was very happy when he promised to take care of her and their unborn child.

### Tamahiko Shima

Midori appreciated Tamahiko for being kind to Yuzuki when she read Yuzuki's letters.

## Etymology

* The name **Midori** means "beautiful" (美) (**mi**) and "bird, poultry, fowl" (鳥) (**tori**/**dori**).