Arika Yumemiya is the first person we see in Mai Otome, and probably the series' main hero as well. We don't know much about her upbringing; her family situation is one of the mysteries of Mai Otome. All we know is that she grew up in Galeria, a rather remote place, not knowing much about the world at large before she came to Windbloom to enroll at Garderobe, the famous School of Otome.
Arika is a cheerful and energetic person. She is spontaneous, uncomplicated, and direct, with a positive outlook on life and a kind heart. In episode 2, she decides to take things into her own hands by asking the school council to admit her in person, against prior customs. In episode 6, she recognizes before the teacher that Nina is drowning, and jumps into the pool to save her. Arika is a sociable person who makes friends as she goes along, simply because she is a kind and helpful person.

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