Mr. Nishikino

Mr. Nishikino (西木野 さん Nishikino-san) is a supporting character in Love Live!. He is the husband of Mrs. Nishikino and the father of Maki Nishikino.

Background
Mr. Nishikino is the director of Nishikino General Hospital.

Appearance
Mr. Nishikino's appearance varies in different published works; In Love Live! School idol project manga, he had black or dark-colored hair while in the Love Live! School idol diary manga adaptation, he had lighter hair color and wears glasses. In School Idol Diary Special Edition, his design is identical to his appearance in the School Idol Diary manga, albeit slightly older looking.

Personality
In Love Live! School idol diary, Mr. Nishikino appears to be stern and strict who has high expectations for Maki Nishikino since she will eventually be the director of their hospital. Despite having told Maki to quit being a school idol, he allowed her to continue after µ's persuaded him.

In the anime, he appears to be more caring that it is implied that he acts as Maki's Santa every year and leaves messages accordingly. In Love Live! The School Idol Movie, he sent Maki to the airport, although he wasn't shown on-screen.

Etymology

 * The surname Nishikino means "west" (西) (nishi), "tree, wood" (木) (ki) and "field, wilderness" (野) (no).