Aika's character was the highlight for most, with her design and gradual emotional shift being the subject of praise. However, some critics wished for more "time to know her more off shmex scenes," as they felt her personality could have been fleshed out further in the limited runtime.

: The "Yanmama" (a slang term for a young, slightly rebellious mother) who is at the center of the story's domestic drama. Takuya Sano