Noriko
Summary
Noriko is a friend of Misa Amane and appears in chapter 48, titled "Give-and-Take." During the Yotsuba investigation, Misa is under strict surveillance and cannot leave without being escorted by Mogi. To bypass this restriction, Misa discreetly contacts Nori to arrange a secret meeting. At the time, Misa is starring in a major film and, after a location shoot, requests permission to use the restroom at a local hospital. Nori is waiting inside a cubicle, disguised as a nurse. The two quickly exchange clothes and wigs, with Misa explaining that she wants to go on a date but lacks privacy due to her celebrity status. Nori is thrilled to wear Misa’s outfit, revealing herself to be a fan of the well-known model and actress. Now dressed as a nurse with a black wig, Misa slips past Mogi and goes for a drive with Higuchi, aiming to expose him as the Yotsuba Kira. Nori then approaches Mogi, who realizes he has been deceived and immediately alerts the rest of the Kira Task Force. The team is forced to wait until Misa returns in the evening, bearing evidence that Higuchi is the Kira.
