Watari Michiko

Watari Michiko is the second cure in Miracle Jewel Pretty Cure. Unlike Umeki, her freshman friend, Michiko is already very popular.

Childhood
Michiko's mom, Mitsu was a fashion designer, and her dad, Jurou was a songwriter. Because of her parents' jobs, Michiko lived a secluded, busy life as a child. Her greatest wish was to somehow be 'normal' and play with other kids her age, but Michiko thought that her parents would be mad at her if she told them about this. But one day, she got the courage to tell her mom and dad. Her parents realized this was not healthy for their daughter. Together they learned that the problem was mostly Jurou's occupation. Willing to give up fame and fortune for the family, Michiko's dad quit writing songs and became a violin teacher instead.

Becoming Popular
When Michiko first went to Koukou Middle School, she finally had what she thought was a normal life. But because of the 'cool' clothes Michiko wore to school. Some popular girls said she should be popular with her. Michiko said that she'd had enough busy fame when she was a child, but those popular girls understood and let her pick out the trends, but they didn't let her mingle with the boys.

Meeting Umeki
Michiko was walking to science class when Umeki, who was heading to history bumped into her. Umeki said sorry, but Michiko said it was okay. Then the girls started talking, and that's how they became friends.

Becoming Cure Ruby
During lunch, Umeki and Michiko went out to eat their food. Things went smoothly until Lord Sadness threw a Despairian crown at a basketball. Everyone except Michiko and Umeki were 'sleeping' on the sound wave like bed. Umeki transformed, but the basketball Despairian was a bit much for her to handle. Wanting to protect her friend, Michiko threw things at the Despairian's leg, even if it means she gets stepped on. Dia caught Michiko's ambition to protect her friend and gave her a cure sparkler. Dia gave Michiko instructions on how to transform. Michiko became Cure Ruby, fought the Despairian with Dia's help and purified it with Ruby Slash.

Relationships
Taira Umeki- Michiko's best friend. They stay together nearly all the time.

Watari Mitsu- Michiko's mom. Gives Michiko all the clothes she needs. Is exspecting a baby.

Watari Jurou- Michiko's dad. Taught Michiko violin.