Akemi

She's a childhood friend and classmate of both Chise and Shuji. Akemi is also Chise's best friend, and usually gives her advice on love. A typical tomboy, she always comes to Chise's defense whenever Shuji inadvertently hurts Chise verbally. ~!In episode 9, after the earthquake, she admits she's in love with Shuji. Later on, she dies from her injuries.!~