Kita

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Kita Ikuyo (喜多)
Alias(es)	Kita; Ikuyo; Kita-chan
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Kessoku Band; STARRY
Occupation/Role	Student; Kessoku Band vocalist and guitarist; part-time worker at STARRY
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Background / History

Kita is Hayato Ishikawa's classmate, recognized at school as an outgoing and well-liked student. She is initially intrigued rather than wholly repelled by Hayato's declaration that he intends to become the “King of Harem,” especially after learning of his academic and athletic record. 2

She joins Kessoku Band while concealing that she cannot actually play guitar, leaving her burdened by guilt and anxiety over the band's first performance. Determined to solve the guitarist shortage herself, she finds Gotou Hitori practicing alone at school and persuades her to perform with the band. 22 After Hayato publicly calls her back during the performance, Kita rejoins the group and thanks him for allowing her another chance. 26 27

Kita begins learning guitar directly from Bocchi, choosing practice with her over immediately going to STARRY with Hayato. 49 Though initially unable to play properly, she continues practicing until she can reliably perform a complete song without mistakes. 33 100

As Kessoku Band becomes more active, Kita takes responsibility for its social-media presence and performance announcements. 149 Her confidence and leadership become especially visible during the music festival, where she helps lead the band through its most successful performance. 165

Personality

Kita is conspicuously cheerful, sociable, and expressive; her friends and classmates associate her with a bright, “sunny” presence. That intensity can overwhelm Bocchi, but Kita genuinely worries about Bocchi's comfort and repeatedly tries to include and support her. 60 80 139

Behind her polished social image, Kita is prone to self-doubt, jealousy, and embarrassment. She feels left out by Bocchi and Hayato's growing closeness, worries about her own performance and appearance, and struggles with the pressure of balancing band activity against schoolwork. 49 118 132 227 She can nevertheless be direct when needed, confronting Hayato over rumors and setting boundaries during his teasing. 79 120

Her enthusiasm often has a practical edge: fear gives way to ambition when she sees a chance to promote herself or the band, such as wanting to film inside a haunted house to gain fans. 131

Abilities & Skills

Music

Kita develops from an inexperienced guitarist into a dependable Kessoku Band performer.

• Initially joins the band despite being unable to play guitar and struggles openly during practice. 22 33
• Takes guitar lessons from Bocchi and later plays full songs without mistakes. 49 100
• Possesses natural vocal talent; Hayato notes that she needs more formal vocal training to perform on larger stages. 150
• Improves her singing through a textbook Hayato gives her and is praised for her talent as a vocalist. 169
• Displays confidence and leadership during Kessoku Band's festival performance. 165

Social Outreach

Kita is one of Kessoku Band's most effective public-facing members.

• Manages the band's social-media account and posts performance announcements without prompting. 149
• Helps promote the band and comfortably speaks with fans at STARRY. 115
• Acts alongside Nijika as a “diplomat” when Kessoku Band socializes with other musicians. 157
• Her outgoing personality and positive reputation are reflected when a classmate thanks her for helping at a basketball game. 79

Equipment / Items

• Guitar — Her instrument in Kessoku Band; she chooses a bass-guitar-style design because of her admiration for Ryo. 59
• Phone — Used for the band's social-media promotion, photographs, and promotional ideas. 131 149
• Xidailu plushie — A prize Hayato wins for her at an amusement-park game; Kita keeps it with her through their later water-park outing. 131 133

Relationships

• Ishikawa Hayato — Classmate, bandmate, tutor, and a complicated romantic partner. Kita is initially fascinated by him but cautious of his behavior; she later acknowledges dating him, shares private outings and a secret post-festival meeting with him, and remains emotionally attached even after their relationship is described as having ended. 2 121 168 182 227 289
• Gotou Hitori (Bocchi) — Bandmate and guitar teacher. Kita finds Bocchi practicing alone, recruits her for Kessoku Band's performance, and later studies guitar with her. Their friendship is tested by jealousy but strengthened by open conversations and Kita's efforts to include Bocchi. 22 49 129 159
• Ijichi Nijika — Kessoku Band's leader and Kita's senior. Kita admires Nijika, helps with her birthday party and the band's activities, and apologizes to her when make-up exams threaten to interfere with band commitments. 54 83 227
• Yamada Ryo — Senior, bandmate, and idol. Kita openly admires Ryo, bonds with her over the band T-shirts, and is impressed by her gaming ability. 59 111 112 273
• Megumi and Tamako — Friends and classmates who worry about Kita's involvement with Hayato and question whether their relationship is healthy. 79 121

Story Role / Major Arcs

Joining Kessoku Band

Kita's inability to play guitar jeopardizes the band's first live show. Her search for a replacement leads her to Bocchi, whose recruitment allows Kessoku Band to perform; Hayato then calls Kita back onstage as its vocalist. 22 26 27

Learning Guitar and Working at STARRY

Embarrassed by her lack of skill, Kita studies under Bocchi and gradually becomes capable of completing songs consistently. She also works alongside the band at STARRY, where her brightness both supports and occasionally overwhelms Bocchi. 33 49 51 60 100

Summer Relationship Conflict

Rumors and jealousy surrounding Hayato and Bocchi push Kita to confront her feelings. She tells Bocchi directly that she is dating Hayato, while Bocchi accepts the situation as long as the people involved remain kind to one another. 79 121 129 159 Kita and Hayato spend time together at an amusement park, where she faces a haunted house and later confronts insecurities about her swimsuit and fear of heights. 130 131 132 134

Music Festival

Kita manages Kessoku Band's online promotion, represents the group in conversations with other musicians, and grows into a more confident performer. At the festival, she helps lead the band through a full-house performance that earns recognition even from rival Otsuki Yuyuko. 149 157 165 168

Academic Setback

Kita must retake exams, fears disappointing Nijika and reducing her participation in band activities, and accepts Hayato's help studying during self-study sessions. 227 228 She later tells her parents that Hayato helped guide her after her earlier mistakes and that she wishes to continue dating him. 289