She is very active, energetic, and cheerful, though not so much in the mornings. Mao is the childhood friend from Kouichi and Kazuki. She moved to France and after some years she came back. Mao moved in with Kouichi and his parents and really changed from a nerd to a grown up woman. She helps Kouichi with his relation with his classmate Yuumi, but she seems to have feelings for Kouichi herself. Another boy she met a school named Kai has feelings for Mao, but she doesn't seem to answer them so far.  #Mao is the main female character in the anime.

Kouichi Sanada and Kazuki Aihara's childhood friend Mao Mizusawa has returned after living in France for a couple of years. Kouichi is surprised to learn that, since her parents are remaining overseas for the time being, his mother has agreed to let Mao stay with them. The three friends help each other deal with the ups and downs of high school romance.
 
(Source: Anime News Network)

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She got married in 2020 to a man from outside the anime industry. 

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DVD only episode entitled 'love fighter'. If features the whole cast but focuses on Megumi Kuryuu.

These stories revolve around Kouichi Aihara. Every volume stars Kouichi and another girl who each share a romantic story. 
Volume 1 = Mao and Kouichi 
Volume 2 = Asuka and Kouichi 
Volume 3 = Mitsuki and Kouchi 
Volume 4 = Eriko and Kouichi 
Volume 5 = Yuumi and Kouchi 
Each story is seperate from each other.

Short stories of the heroines of Kimikiss and their love lives. Each chapter features different heroine.