Ikumi, Kyouko

井汲京子

A courteous and polished girl who has been attending Fujigaya since elementary school. Numerous individuals seek her counsel because she exudes a maturity lacking in others; nevertheless, she possesses a rather immature side visible only to those intimately close to her.
She is the first friend Akira makes at the Academy. Regarded as a great beauty (described as "sexy" by Akira), she attracts the attention of girls even from middle school. Kyouko, however, appears largely indifferent to others, except for her friends and her love interest, whom Akira correctly deduces is another female.
It is revealed that Kyouko is in love with Yasuko, with whom she shares a history. However, Kyouko's feelings are not only rejected, but she is also reluctantly engaged to her cousin Kou, whom she treats coldly, stating they are connected by "name only". Later, she seems to warm up to him and begins accepting his company rather than consistently pushing him away.
Throughout the series, Kyouko does not abandon her feelings for Yasuko, always hoping they will someday be reciprocated, despite Yasuko's repeated warnings that her efforts are futile.
Kyouko accepts Fumi as an acquaintance even though she "lost" Yasuko to Fumi. However, due to her closeness to Akira and awareness of how important Fumi is to her closest school friend, Kyouko gracefully initiates a slow, awkward, yet emotionally supportive friendship with Fumi, as they share mutual interests.
Kyouko appears to have a very strained home life. She has severe and deep issues with her mother; she feels ashamed of herself for even having these problems.