Kyouko Ikumi

Kyouko is the kind of girl who seems wise beyond her years. Having been at Fujigaya since elementary school, people often flock to her for advice thanks to her calm, mature vibe. But don’t let that fool you; she’s got a playful, youthful side that only her closest friends get to see. Akira is lucky enough to be her first friend at the Academy. Kyouko is undeniably stunning, earning her the title of "sexy" from Akira, and even drawing the attention of girls in middle school. However, she mostly keeps to herself, focusing on her crush, Yasuko, with whom she shares a complicated history. Caught in a lackluster engagement with her cousin Kou, their relationship evolves from cold indifference to tentative warmth. Kyouko keeps her feelings for Yasuko close, holding onto hope despite the repeated rejections. Though she found herself “losing” Yasuko to Fumi, they start forming an awkward yet supportive friendship, united by mutual interests. Beneath it all, Kyouko battles a strained home life and deep-seated issues with her mom, feeling a mix of shame and heartache over it all.