Momoko Matsumoto

Momoko Matsumoto is the main protagonist in Puppy Love. Known for her fiery temper and tendency to use physical violence to kill central character her new teacher Riku Tanaka, she is the first female introduced in the series who is trying to pass the University of Tokyo entrance exams. Her studies along with her developing relationship with Riku is one of the focal points in the series. At the beginning of the story, Momoko would prefer to kill Riku than be forced to be listen someone who, in her words, wears glasses, no athletic prowess, and is a teacher. However, as the story progress, she gradually softens up to Riku and even begins to smile after witnessing his kindness and compassion towards others, including herself.