Kikka You

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Kikka You (橘香叶)
Alias(es)	Kaede; “Little Yezi”
Gender	Female
Occupation/Role	Student; Ryuseki's childhood friend and girlfriend
Status	Deceased; remains present as a spirit after her death
First Appearance	2

Background / History

Kikka You and Ryuseki were childhood friends, classmates, and desk mates. She hoped that his invitation to White Love Lake Park would make their relationship official. Before leaving home for their outing, she reflected fondly on her dependence on her mother, who usually saw her off at the door. 2

During their visit to White Love Lake Park, Kikka enjoyed horseback riding, boating, making wishes beneath the White Love Tree, and watching the park's romance-themed circus. She bought a clay bird whistle and cotton candy before leaving the park with Ryuseki. 2

While crossing the street at a green pedestrian signal, Kikka was deliberately struck by a silver-white car that ran a red light. Ryuseki carried her to the hospital after bystanders refused to help. Despite severe injuries and blood loss, Kikka tried to reassure him, wiped away his tears, and gave him her bird whistle before being taken into surgery. 3

Kikka died less than an hour later from massive blood loss and organ failure. Her death devastated Ryuseki and her mother, who initially blamed Ryuseki for the accident. 4 5

At her funeral, Kikka's spirit tried to stop Ryuseki from leaving and embraced him, though he could neither see nor feel her. She continued to remain beside him during his daily visits to her grave. 6 Her family later moved away and relocated her grave; her classmates were told only that she had transferred schools. 9 17

Lin Yingbin suspected that Kikka's death had been part of a conspiracy targeting Ryuseki. This was later supported when one of Zhi's attackers confirmed that their group had killed her. 8 28

Appearance

Kikka was a cute girl with an appearance described as delicate and dependent. Her peaceful expression in death made her appear to be asleep. 5 14

• Short golden-blonde hair reaching her eyebrows 5 14
• Black pupils 14
• Light brown skin 14
• A notably cute, frequent smile 14
• Representative animal: canary 14

Personality

Kikka was innocent, lively, and emotionally expressive. She approached the world with childlike enthusiasm, eagerly replaying park activities, becoming deeply moved by the circus's love stories, and delighting in simple things such as cotton candy and a bird whistle. 2

She could also be teasing and assertive with Ryuseki, pushing him to keep up with her while openly wondering whether he intended to formalize their relationship. 2 Beneath her playful behavior, she was considerate: even while critically injured, she concealed her pain as much as possible to keep Ryuseki from worrying. 3

Posthumous Presence

After her death, Kikka remained as a spirit closely attached to Ryuseki. 6

• Tried to physically prevent Ryuseki from leaving her funeral. 6
• Embraced Ryuseki and cried when he was forced to leave, but could not make herself seen or felt. 6
• Stayed with him as he visited her grave and spoke to her tombstone. 6
• Continued to weigh on Ryuseki's conscience through dreams and memories after Meisha entered his life. 20

Items

• Bird whistle — A palm-sized clay bird-shaped whistle Kikka bought at White Love Lake Park. She gave it to Ryuseki while being taken to the emergency room. 2 3
• Cotton candy — She bought two portions immediately before the collision. 2 3

Relationships

• Ryuseki — Childhood friend, classmate, and boyfriend. Their familiar, teasing bond ended in tragedy when Kikka was struck by a car; her death became a lasting source of Ryuseki's grief, guilt, and desire to protect others. 2 3 5 30
• Kikka You's Mother — Her mother regularly saw her off from home. After Kikka's death, she blamed Ryuseki and eventually moved away with Kikka's grave. 2 4 6 17
• Kouhi — Ryuseki's older brother, who helped notify Kikka's mother and managed matters surrounding her death. 4 5
• Lin Yingbin — Ryuseki's friend, who first voiced the suspicion that Kikka's death was not an accident. 8
• Zhi's assassins — One of the attackers sent by Zhi claimed responsibility for Kikka's death. 28

Story Role / Major Arcs

White Love Lake outing

Kikka's diary recounts her day with Ryuseki at White Love Lake Park, establishing her affection for him and their warm childhood-friend dynamic. 2

Car accident and death

Kikka is intentionally hit by a red-light-running driver, survives long enough to give Ryuseki her bird whistle, and dies following emergency surgery. 3 4

Funeral and lingering spirit

Her funeral intensifies the conflict between Ryuseki and her mother. Kikka's spirit remains with Ryuseki while he mourns at her grave. 6

Catalyst for the conspiracy plot

Kikka's death drives Ryuseki's investigation into Zhi and his organization. The later confession by Zhi's forces transforms the accident from a suspected conspiracy into an acknowledged killing. 8 28

Notable Quotes

“No, I don't want you to leave.” — Kikka's spirit, trying to keep Ryuseki at her funeral 6

Trivia

• Kikka's final diary is discovered in Ryuseki's notebook in handwriting different from his own. 2
• Her former seat remains empty after her death until Meisha takes the seat beside Ryuseki. 9 19
• Ryuseki keeps a photograph of himself and Kikka on his desk after her family moves away. 17