Nichol Hawking  

Nichol Hawking, the main character's best friend and chief pilot, has developed feelings for Tita. With assistance from Roger Rogers, he secretly observed Tita while she bathed with Ellyse. Unfortunately, this led to a nosebleed. In response, Tita took revenge on both of them. Despite his tendency to panic, Nichol remained calm during critical situations, particularly when leading the Cha-Cha Maru against Guizel's rogue fleet. Additionally, Nichol is an accomplished pilot with expertise in navigating through challenging circumstances.