Mako Kawai

Mako Kawai is a first-year student whose arrival as the fourth member allows the Food Culture Research Club to receive approval. Her childhood friend Shinon calls her "Makocchi," a nickname later used by Tsutsuji as well.

Mako works night shifts at an inarizushi bar and has strong cooking skills built from childhood experience and regularly watching Mokotaro's channel. She handles much of the club's cooking, helping keep its activities aligned with its stated purpose.