Summary
Junko Saotome serves as the grounded and pragmatic best friend to Nana, providing a stark contrast through her emotional maturity. She frequently encourages Nana to take on more responsibility and develop greater independence. Beyond her role in the main narrative, Junko hosts the omake section found at the end of each manga volume, where she reads fan mail and showcases fan art. Nana K. often refers to her by the nickname Jun.
