Izumi Akina

Izumi Akina is a classmate of protagonist Minami and a highly skilled shogi player with aspirations of becoming a professional player. Though she typically maintains a calm, reserved demeanor and rarely shows emotion outwardly, she harbors a deep sense of care for Minami. When Minami found herself at a loss, Izumi stepped in to help her rediscover a sense of purpose, and has continued to offer quiet, steadfast support as her closest friend throughout Minami's journey of self-discovery in high school golf.