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As you’d expect, many people were put off by idea of the love child between our father and a prostitute. Even within the Shinomiya family, nobody really knew how to treat her.


Un'yo Shinomiya to Miyuki, Vol. 25. Chapter 242, Page 8

Nayotake Shimizu (清水 名夜竹しみず なよたけ , Shimizu Nayotake ) is a supporting character in the series. She is the mother of Kaguya Shinomiya.

Origin[]

Nayotake's name comes from Nayotake no Kaguya-hime (名夜竹の輝夜姫), the full title of the princess from The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. It translates to "supple bamboo", a reference to how the literary Kaguya was found in a bamboo stalk.

Appearance[]

Nayotake bears a strong resemblance to her daughter including the long black hair, Kaguya inherits from her.

Personality[]

Nothing much is known of Nayotake's personality.

History[]

Nayotake gave birth to one daughter before dying a few weeks later of heart problems. As a result, she was not present during Kaguya's childhood. In Chapter 242, it was later revealed that she worked in Gion's red light district as a prostitute. She died on 30th of January, 29 days after giving birth to Kaguya.[1]

Relationships[]

Gallery[]

Etymology[]

  • The name Nayotake means "name, noted, distinguished, reputation" (名) (na), "night, evening" (夜) (yo) and "bamboo" (竹) (take).
  • Nayotake's surname Shimizu means "clear water/pure water, spring water" (清水).

Trivia[]

  • Nayotake passed away on January 30.

References[]

  1. Chapter 253 page 16-18

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Shinomiya Family
Main Family Gan'an ShinomiyaNayotake ShimizuOko ShinomiyaSeiryū ShinomiyaUn'yo ShinomiyaKaguya ShinomiyaKaguya's Sister-in-law
Branch Families Makoto ShijoMaki ShijoMikado Shijo
Servants Masato HayasakaNao HayasakaAi Hayasaka (former) • Yakumo Amano
Other Shijo CorporationShinomiya Zaibatsu
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