Ayane Tachikawa

Ayane Tachikawa (立川絢音 Tachikawa Ayane) is a supporting character in 22/7. She is the middle child of the Tachikawa sisters, being older than Ayaka Tachikawa, yet younger than Ayana Tachikawa. She is voiced by Reina Ueda.

Appearance
Ayane has short, warm brown hair that reaches just past the neck. She has dark purple eyes.

Personality
When Ayane was 7 years old, she was depicted as brash and straightforward, especially towards Ayaka, not hesitating to tell her that she hated her. Although, it is later revealed that Ayane does in fact care about Ayaka, even going as far as to fight a school mate of hers when he said that Ayaka was weak.

As an adult, Ayane is seen as quite lazy, not being able to get up in the morning, and asking Ayaka to cook breakfast for her. Ayane is also somewhat irresponsible, often staying at Ayaka's apartment.

Biography
Ayane is the middle child of the Tachikawa sisters. Ayane appeared quite tomboyish as a child. Ayane seemed to like manga.

Ayaka Tachikawa
As children, Ayaka and Ayane often fought, most of the time bringing Ayaka to tears. However, after Ayaka found out that Ayane did care about her, the fighting between the two stopped. In the present, Ayaka is rather sarcastic and mocks Ayane, although Ayane appears to like spoiling Ayaka.

Ayana Tachikawa
Ayane and Ayana appear to be quite close, such as playing games together. Although, it is shown that Ayana disciplines Ayane when necessary.

Etymology
Tachikawa (立川): Tachi (立) means "to stand" and Kawa (川) means "river".

Ayane (絢音): Aya (絢) means "brilliant fabric design" and Ne (音) means "sound".