Who Yells at Wakana in the Beginning of My Dress-Up Darling?

The girl who yells at Wakana Gojo in the opening scene of My Dress-Up Darling (also known as Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru) is Nobara Aoyagi , his cousin—though she’s only referred to as “Non-chan” in the story for a long time.

The Infamous Opening Scene

Right at the start of both the manga and anime, we see a young Wakana admiring beautiful hina dolls made by his grandfather. A little girl—later revealed to be Nobara—suddenly appears and harshly tells him:

“Dolls are for girls! That’s gross!”

This moment deeply wounds Wakana emotionally, especially since it happens shortly after the death of his parents, when he’s already vulnerable and grieving.

Who Is Non-chan / Nobara Aoyagi?

For years, fans speculated about the identity of this mysterious girl, but the manga eventually confirmed her identity in Chapter 103 :

  • Nobara Aoyagi is Wakana’s cousin.
  • She lived with him after his parents passed away.
  • She was close to Wakana but struggled to connect with him during his grief.
  • Her jealousy emerged when Wakana found joy and smiled for the first time in a while—not because of her, but because of the hina dolls.

Her cruel words weren’t just mean-spirited; they came from a place of emotional confusion and jealousy during a painful time for both of them.

Later Reunion and Apology

When Nobara reappears in Wakana’s life as a teenager:

  • She apologizes sincerely for her words.
  • She explains she wanted to be the one to bring happiness to Wakana and felt left out when he found comfort in the dolls instead.
  • The two share a heartfelt conversation, helping Wakana further heal and move forward—especially in his relationship with Marin.

Why This Moment Matters

This childhood incident is the emotional core of Wakana’s character arc:

  • It explains his social withdrawal and insecurity.
  • It sets up his journey toward self-acceptance.
  • It highlights the series’ themes of healing, understanding, and embracing what makes you unique.

TL;DR: The girl who yells at Wakana in the beginning of My Dress-Up Darling is his cousin, Nobara Aoyagi (Non-chan). Her words deeply hurt him during a fragile time, but the story later gives them a meaningful reconciliation.

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