A delinquent and another childhood friend of Najimi who serves as a brief antagonist. Where to Watch
Najimi tasks Komi with ordering a highly complex drink at "Standbakes" (a Starbucks parody). The relatable social anxiety of the scene is a major highlight.
Voiced by Skyler Davenport in the English dub. Najimi is gender-fluid and known for being everyone's childhood friend. Komi-san wa, Comyushou desu. (Dub) Episode 2
Critics and fans often cite the "Standbakes" scene as one of the most relatable portrayals of social anxiety in the series.
In of Komi Can't Communicate (English Dub), titled "It's Just a Childhood Friend" , Komi begins her journey to make 100 friends with the help of Tadano. Episode Summary A delinquent and another childhood friend of Najimi
Tadano asks Najimi to be Komi's second friend. Najimi initially refuses due to a childhood trauma where they couldn't get Komi to speak.
Impressed by Komi's efforts and realizing her true nature, Najimi officially becomes her second friend. Key Characters Introduced Voiced by Skyler Davenport in the English dub
While walking home, a delinquent named Maa confesses his love to Najimi. When he becomes aggressive, Komi tries to intervene. Her intense, silent stare and stuttering terrify Maa into thinking she is a cold-blooded killer, causing him to flee.