Reclusive novelist Makio Koudai has always preferred the company of books—but when her sister and brother-in-law pass away, Makio unexpectedly becomes the guardian of her 15-year-old niece, Asa Takumi. As they navigate grief, clashing personalities, and the challenges of living together, the two slowly open their hearts to each other, discovering warmth, understanding, and the meaning of family.
 
(Source: Crunchyroll)

__Height:__ 157 cm (5'2")

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Hisako Kanemoto was raised in Okayama Prefecture and attended Kamogata High School. Upon graduation, she enrolled in the voice acting course at the Vocational School of Art College Kobe. After completing her education in 2008, she moved to Tokyo and joined the training office associated with Production Baobab agency.

Early in her career, Kanemoto used the pseudonym _Juri Aikawa_. She made her anime debut in [Sora no Manimani](https://anilist.co/anime/6098) in 2009 under this name. After landing the lead role in [So Ra No Wo](https://anilist.co/anime/6802) To the following year, Kanemoto announced that she would be using her real name in her works moving forward. She was also cast as the title character in [Shinryaku! Ika Musume](https://anilist.co/anime/8557) later that year.

After a breakthrough 2010, Kanemoto was named Best New Actress at the 5th Seiyuu Awards. She has also voiced a number of mascot characters from Okayama Prefecture because of her origin.

Kanemoto made her debut as a solo musical artist in 2014 under Victor Entertainment with the album Fantastic Voyage.

On May 26, 2018 she announced on her official blog that she will take hiatus from professional activities for studying abroad. Her agency Production BAOBAB confirmed her return to work in March 2019.

__Non-Anime Roles:__
~!- Aisia Tsukishiro - T.P. Sakura ~Time Paladin Sakura~ (VG)
- Akashi Junko - Blue Archive (VG)
- Ardelia - Arknights: Endfield (VG)
- Bernabeu - Hero Must Die (VG)
- Caster (Helena Blavatsky) - Fate/Grand Order (VG)
- Chisa - Wuthering Waves (VG)
- Eiko Carol (Final Fantasy IX) - LORD of VERMILION Re:2 (VG)
- Eiko Carol - World of Final Fantasy (VG)
- Fie Claussell - The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki (VG)
- Flandre Scarlet - Koumajou Densetsu II: Stranger's Requiem (VG)
- Fourier - Phantasy Star Online 2 (VG)
- Francesca Gall - Sousouki Reginald (VG)
- Grave - Goddess of Victory: Nikke (VG)
- Himari Takeyama - Happy Manager (VG, VR)
- Hina Uzuki - CV: Casting Voice (VG)
- Izumi Noto - Muv-Luv Alternative - Total Eclipse (VG)
- Jerry Newaje - Bullet Girls 2 (VG)
- Kanata Sorami - So Ra No Wo To: Otome no Quintet (VG)
- Kise Yukawa - Girlfriend Beta (VG)
- Kururi Orihara - Durarara!! 3-way Standoff (VG)
- Leanan Sídhe - Princess Arthur (VG)
- Mai Sakura - Photo Kano (VG)
- Mia - Xenoblade Chronicles X (VG)
- Mitsuki - Fushikitan Kyuukon Sennen Shoujo (VG)
- Natsuki Mariya - Lilycle Rainbow Stage!!! (VG)
- Nonono - Dream Club Zero (VG)
- Nilou - Genshin Impact (VG)
- Rico - Hajimete no Novel Game (VG)
- Sakura - Fire Emblem Fates (VG) and Fire Emblem Heroes (VG)
- Seven - Sword Art Online: Lost Song (VG)
- Sherry Birkin - Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City (VG)
- Yui Kiriyama - Kokoro Connect Yochi Random (VG)
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The manga centers on 35-year-old novelist Makio Koudai and her 15-year-old niece Asa, who live together under one roof. Makio took Asa in on a sudden impulse after Asa's parents, which included Makio's older sister, passed away. The next day, Makio returns to her senses and remembers that she does not do well in the company of other people. So begins their daily life, as Makio attempts to acclimate to a roommate, while Asa attempts to get used to an adult that never acts like one.
 
(Source: Anime News Network)
 
Note: Includes five extra chapters.

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