Ritsuka Kawashima

Ritsuka Kawashima is a student at Yotsuba High School and the trusted best friend of protagonist Mari. Known for her lively personality and natural leadership presence, she initially kept her distance from the beastman male lead Kakeru due to preconceived notions. However, as she came to understand who he truly was, she shifted from opposition to wholehearted support of the relationship. As Mari's closest confidante, Ritsuka serves as a straightforward and reliable source of encouragement, often urging her friend to overcome racial barriers and pursue love with courage.