Makoto no Haha

Ritsuko Majima is a quietly essential presence throughout the Ikebukuro West Gate Park series. As the sole operator of the family's fruit shop, she keeps the household running with tireless dedication. Behind her cheerful, no-nonsense exterior lies a mother's fierce and unwavering love for her son Makoto — expressed through lighthearted nagging, persistent hints about marriage, and a warm meal always waiting at home. Even as the streets of Ikebukuro churn with conflict and danger, Ritsuko remains an anchor of calm practicality, offering Makoto a place of genuine comfort and stability to return to after every ordeal.