The five sisters look alike but have completely different personalities. Each has their own good points, and while Miku was one step ahead in the popularity poll, the other sisters were pretty much on the same page. If a popularity poll were held now, it's impossible to know who would come in first. In that context, I thought I'd take on the potentially very contentious topic of "Who would be good to marry?" (lol) This is purely my own personal ranking and is in no way official, so please look on with a warm eye.
6th Place: Uesugi Raiha
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You might be thinking, "6th place in The Quintessential Quintuplets!?", but we mustn't forget Raiha's presence! Honestly, I was debating whether to put her in this high ranking, even if she's called a lolicon, but since she's from The Quintessential Quintuplets, I'll just go with 6th place. She's an irresistibly cute girl, with a childlike quality and a mature, considerate side that sometimes shows.
The scene where she sends Fuutarou off to the school trip is a classic.
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The day before Fuutarou leaves for the school trip, Raiha falls ill with a fever and is bedridden. Fuutarou is by his side, taking care of him... The next morning, when Satsuki and the others notice that Fuutarou is not there and come to pick him up, Raiha, who had been in bed just a moment ago, says "I'm hungry!" but insists that her cold is gone. Then, Raiha pushes Fuutarou off to the school trip. It's a nerve-wracking scene, making you wonder if he's really recovered, or if he's pushing himself too hard.
Raiha has become a beautiful woman in five years.
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Raiha is adorable in her childish ways, but the slightly more mature Raiha five years from now is also incredibly cute! She's still as caring and anxious as ever, worrying about her brother getting married, or looking happy when she sees him still wearing the friendship bracelet she gave him five years ago. No matter what expression she shows, she's growing up to be beautiful and adorable.
5th Place: Nakano Satsuki
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In fifth place is Satsuki, who is also the one who first met Fuutarou. Let me just say this first: I didn't choose her as the last, but I did choose her as 5th in the sense that she is the 5th cutest out of the five sisters, who are all far above average... What's great about Satsuki is that she's a serious, traditional heroine! If you like traditional heroines, she might have been chosen as number 1.
Her angry or exasperated faces are also cute!
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Ituki is a serious character who always keeps a cool face, but she often gets surprisingly emotional. Her expressions, especially when she's angry or exasperated, are different from her usual expressions and can be quite adorable. Personally, my favorite scene is when she sees Fuutarou accidentally pushing Nino down and, feeling embarrassed, looks at her with a disdainful look and says, "That's the worst." I think this scene is a classic for fans of Satsuki.
You have a big appetite! I love how you eat a lot!
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Satsuki's biggest defining characteristic is her love of eating! She's the most passionate of the five sisters, and even when she visits Fuutarou's house, the curry is so delicious she ends up having seconds. As a result, Nino sometimes calls me "meat bun" and rubs my stomach... but it's okay because the nutrients from what I eat probably go to my breasts. (She's probably the only one with a 1cm larger bust among the five sisters...)
4th Place: Nakano Nino
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4th place goes to Nino! She's also become increasingly cuter recently so I had a hard time deciding where to rank her, but I decided to put her in 4th place based on her overall performance since episode 1. Nino is a tsundere! And she's a tsundere with a lot of tsun in her tone. She often looks down on others with a very cold gaze, so if you're a masochist, Nino might be number 1.
Her sensitivity is what makes her so cute!
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Nino usually tries to drive Fuutarou away with a harsh attitude, but when she sees him looking depressed, she tells him she's a nuisance and even takes him to a hotel. There, Nino hears from behind the door that Fuutarou has been dumped. I thought he would laugh heartily and make fun of me, but instead he burst into tears and looked even sadder than Fuutarou.
Once she realizes she likes someone, she charges ahead
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Nino is so aggressive when it comes to love that when she first saw a photo of Fuutarou as a child, she exclaimed, "I really like him!" She was also very aggressive when Fuutarou disguised himself as Kintaro. Things get complicated when Nino realizes she's fallen in love with Fuutarou. She quickly tells him she likes him, and as soon as she realizes he hasn't heard her, she confesses to him face to face.
3rd Place: Miku Nakano
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In the official popularity poll, she was ranked first by a wide margin, but this is the ranking I would personally choose if I were to choose someone I would marry... My apologies to all her fans! Miku's best qualities are her mysterious, unpredictable nature, and the fact that she was the first to show signs of affection for Fuutarou, putting her ahead of the other sisters! This has made her a sort of main heroine.
Miku confesses her feelings to Fuutarou before the other sisters.
It's so cute how flustered Miku is when Fuutarou turns her down when she talks about love.
Second Place: Nakano Ichika
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Our second place pick is the eldest daughter, Ichika! While she wasn't a particularly strong character in the beginning, her presence grows with each episode. Although they are sisters born on the same day, as the eldest, Ichika is often portrayed as older than the other sisters, so if you like older sister characters, then Ichika is definitely number one!
Even though she's an older sister character, she's still a novice when it comes to love!
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As the eldest daughter, she pretends to be an older sister, but inside she's surprisingly innocent! She's especially flustered when it comes to love, and when she falls in love with Fuutarou, she pretends to be calm because she's an actress, but her face shows her obvious expression. However, that contrast is what makes Ichika so great! She's strong on the offensive but weak on the defensive, which is the best part.
Ichika's other side. Her acting skills are amazing!
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Ichika is the only one of the five sisters working as a new actress, but when she's acting, she's a completely different person! She looks beautiful and cute when she's completely immersed in her role. However, she seems embarrassed to be seen by people she knows, and was seen blushing when it came time to film at Futaro's shop.
1st Place: Nakano Yotsuba
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My number one pick is Yotsuba! Thinking back, I tended to focus on Miku in the official rankings, but Yotsuba was actually in second place. What's great about Yotsuba is her boundless cheerfulness. And yet, when she notices something strange about her sisters, she worries about them and offers their advice, and when she's asked to help out with the track and field club, she can't refuse, which is what makes her so charming.
Yotsuba's best quality is her mischievous smile!
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Yotsuba is a character who shows a lot of joy and happiness among the emotions, and seems to enjoy everything. One thing worth noting is the mischievous smile she sometimes shows when she's with Fuutarou! There are tons of scenes I want to introduce, but I also want to feature them in special editions of famous scenes, so for now I'll just show this one! It's the smile she gives when she recognizes Fuutarou after he calls her name when they first meet. It's love at first sight, no doubt.
Yotsuba may appear cheerful on the outside, but she's a strong character inside.
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Although Yotsuba usually has a playful and cheerful demeanor, she hides her inner worries and is surprisingly mature. When she avoided failing the test, she exclaimed, "This is the first time I've felt rewarded," and her joyful expression, shedding big tears, almost brought tears to my eyes as a reader.
Rankings Made with Great Deliberation
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This ranking was really difficult to decide on. The rankings may change in a few weeks. That's how interesting the recent magazine is! Every time the main heroine changes, I find myself cheating on her. Who was your number one character you wanted to marry?
In the original, they finally confess their feelings!?
While they're rivals, the five sisters care deeply for each other. Finally, they confess their feelings! Who confesses their feelings, and when? What will the outcome be? If you're curious, be sure to read the original!
