Riko Hakozaki

Riko Hakozaki serves as a Japanese language teacher and student council advisor at Tomi East High School. She shares a long-term, committed same-sex partnership with café owner Kodama Miyako, and together they offer an authentic portrayal of adult queer life. Within the story, Riko acts as a steadying presence for the students around her—offering both practical guidance and quiet emotional support. For the protagonists navigating their own feelings, she stands as a meaningful role model whose life demonstrates that love, in all its forms, can be lived with grace and honesty.