We Without Wings: Akira Yoshikawa

 Akira is Kobato's best friend and classmate introduced in episode twelve.  She hangs out with Kobato and Alice in the DVD special. 

Sweet Blue Flowers: Akira Okudaira

 Akira is a first year at Fujigaya Girls acadamy.  She was childhood friends with Fumi before losing contact with each other for a decade. Akira is more upbeat than Fumi and often acts as Fumi's protector and strength. She is quite innocent and supportive, but will often spill secrets by accident.