Takahata, Takako

高幡多可子

Taka-chan is Yuko's best friend. They met in fifth grade when they shared the secret of keeping a cat on the school grounds. Takako is a strong, honest girl who values her friendship with Yuko deeply. She feels somewhat insecure about herself but masks it with an arrogant demeanor.
Takako is consistently outspoken and honest. She initially had a crush on Hiroshi, but has since developed strong feelings for a different boy. Takako is another person who always stands up for the more timid Yuko. She is very close to Yuko and knows her better than anyone else.