Unfortunately, as a result of her busy job and the stress of taking care of and providing for her ohana (at first Lilo and then including Stitch, Jumba, and Pleakley), she tends to be fairly temperamental and sarcastic with everyone. Nani is a kind, mature, and caring individual. Two things that Nani is known for are her inability to hold down a full-time job, partly due to the antics of her sister and Stitch, and for being a terrible cook, although she excels greatly in math and chemistry. In the original film, her custody over Lilo was put to the test at the hands of social worker Cobra Bubbles, who, despite regretting the thought of having to separate the two sisters, is looking out for Lilo's best interest, as well, knowing she needs a figure who can handle the task of raising a child. Through her sister and the loss of their folks, Nani is shown to have a motherly side, and often makes decisions based on Lilo's best interest, alone. Despite their sometimes rocky relationship, Nani and Lilo care deeply for each other, and this strong bond is shown continuously throughout the film. He makes several attempts to treat Nani on a date, only to meet rejection due to her busy schedule. Her intense schedule often interferes with her relationship with her boyfriend, David, and somewhat prevents her from having friends. In the movie, Nani is said to be nineteen, and Lilo is said to be seven, making them twelve years apart in age.Īs a result of having to support herself and Lilo, she is often stressed and busy. Nani is the older sister of Lilo Pelekai, and after their parents were unexpectedly killed in a car accident one night during a storm, Nani, as Lilo's closest living relative, was appointed as her legal guardian. 2.2 Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch.