Osananajimi (or childhood friend) is a very popular trope we can easily find in almost every otome game; most of the time, they have been secretly in love with the heroine for years and tend to become obsessed about her. In extreme cases, they even show their yandere side.
Here’s my top10 childhood friends!
1- Shinnosuke- Glass heart princess
Shinnosuke and Kyouko met when they were children, in a really weird situation: Kyouko was kidnapped and he was given the role to guard her until the gang received the money from her father. It’s not a classic start for childhood friends, but it’s the moment that changed forever both of their lives.
2- Suzuya- Starry Sky
Kind and reliable, he gives everything he has for his loved one. His zodiac sign is Cancer, as me, so I know really well how he feels!
3- Kintarou- Yunohana Spring
Positive and passionate about his work, he gives his all when he’s in love!
4- Sakuya- Norn9
He’s always been in love with Mikoto, but decided to hide his feelings to protect her. But he’s not going to give her to anyone else, that’s sure!
5- Toma- Amnesia
People have been debating for years about his attitude and his creepy actions… but you can’t deny how much he loved and cared about the heroine, to the point of going crazy.
6- Kai- Snow bound Land
He’s really sweet and prince-like…. until the spell kicks in and he can’t control his personality anymore! But he’s a loyal, trustworthy friend, who’d give up his own happiness and freedom for his loved one.
7- Chouhi- Jyuuzaengi
Bright and energetic, he respects a lot KanU.
They’ve been together all life, training and fighting for freedom, until they became an happy couple!
8- Kagemitsu- The Charming Empire
He has secretly been in love with the heroine since childhood days, but he never got to reveal his feelings because of his social status. He remembers every little thing, every little event they attended together, and he has always waited for her to return at the palace and be next to him.
9- Clock Zero- Riichiro
He may act cold and distant, but you can tell how he cares about Nadeshiko. They looked like the perfect couple even in childhood days!
10- Hiroya- Period Cube
He’s obviously in love with Kazuha, but he takes so long for him to admit it…. tsundere much?
Who’s your favorite childhood friend?
Mahlenneth
Kagemitsu, Sakuya, Tomoe 😡
otomeland
Kagemitsu was so sweet, The Charming empire may be worth playing just for him! (and Kei)