Riko Izumi

Riko Izumi serves as vice-captain of the Kitakomachi High School badminton team, acting as the vital link that holds the squad together. Though she sometimes struggles with self-doubt when comparing herself to her more gifted teammates, she more than compensates through sharp in-game reading and meticulous tactical planning, carving out an irreplaceable role on the court. Off the court, as the eldest of five siblings, she quietly shoulders childcare duties and household responsibilities alongside her mother, embodying a warm, steadfast presence that her teammates rely on just as much as her family does.