Miyoshi Seiko

Japanese name:

三善征子

Chiaki's mother, who retained custody of Chiaki after her divorce with Chiaki's father. She and Chiaki lived in Europe for several years during Chiaki's childhood, during Chiaki became Vieira's student, before they returned to Japan. She is frequently away from home on business and does work involving culture and music and takes a liking to Nodame. She is respected by the students in Chiaki and Nodame's boarding house as their patron and is referred to as "Madame Seiko."

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