Noboru Saruta

"There is something odd about her."

- Noboru describing Mei. Noboru Saruta is a member of 9th Grade Class 3 in 1998 and a student at Yomiyama North Middle School.

Appearance
He has greenish light brown hair and greenish light brown eyes. He is seen wearing the school standard male uniform.

Personality
Noboru was shown to be a sociable and cheerful person. He and Makoto were a few of the only ones who weren't affected by Takako's broadcast. Noboru and Makoto are shown to be best friends. He is a member of the band club along with Makoto and Megumi.

Plot
In Episode 11, after hearing Takako's broadcast. He and Makoto Ouji went down the hall to check out the situation. They discussed if Mei is the dead person and they smell something burning. Makoto recalled that they were warned that the dining room is on fire and he went to open the dining room's door. The flames in the room burst out, causing an explosion that burns Makoto to death. Noboru was shocked and terrified when he witnessed Makoto's death. In Episode 12, Noboru is seen in hospital with Manabu, Matsuko and later Daisuke.

Gallery
Main article:Noboru Saruta/Image Gallery 

Trivia

 * He is ranked C in Another characters ranking.Another_95.jpg
 * His home address is 3-3 Harakawacho Yomiyama City.
 * He shares a room with Makoto Ouji during the class trip.
 * His first name, Noboru, means 'ascendant'.