Although she is quick to show her rivalry to Hikari she quickly begins to develops a secret admiration for Hikari's ability as a gymnast and like Shiina begins to see her as a serious competitor to worry about in competition to qualify for the Olympics. At the end of the anime series she is able to fully admit that she admires Hikari and applauds her performance openly in one of the competitions.
Although she is prompt to exhibit her animosity towards Hikari, she soon begins to develop a concealed admiration for Hikari's outstanding gymnastics abilities and, much like Shiina, starts to view her as a serious rival who demands attention in order to secure an Olympic berth. Ultimately, at the end of the anime series, she is able to openly express her admiration for Hikari and publicly praise her performance.