Gotoh Hitori

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Gotoh Hitori (后藤一里)
Alias(es)	Bocchi; Bocchi-chan
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Chat Group; Kessoku Band
Occupation/Role	Student; guitarist
Status	Active
First Appearance	3

Background / History

Gotoh Hitori initially joins the Chat Group feeling inferior to Chen Mu, whose work as a researcher gives him a clear direction in life. Despite this insecurity, she sympathizes with him when other members dismiss him as ordinary. She later begins learning Breathing Techniques from Kochou Kanae alongside Hoshino Ai, determined to acquire self-defense skills. 3 4

Chen Mu's cryptic advice prompts Hitori to consider bringing her guitar to school. Following that advice, she brings it to school twice; through subsequent coincidences, Ijichi Nijika finds her in a park and Kessoku Band is formed. 6 42

When Chen Mu gives the group protective rings, Hitori's ring appears on her hand. She treasures it as an unusually precious gift and as acknowledgment from someone she deeply admires. Her bandmates mistake it for a boyfriend's gift, while Hitori insists that it contains divine power and can protect others in danger. 40 42

Hitori invites Chen Mu to Kessoku Band's first official live performance at Starry Club, an act of initiative that surprises the Chat Group. Chen Mu travels to her world, disperses a typhoon that threatens the concert, and attends as her guest. His public encouragement gives her the confidence to answer him loudly and perform exceptionally well. 78 79 81 82

Later, Hitori agrees to host Shubie in her world, presenting her to her parents as a friend's younger sister. She helps Shubie conceal her mechanical traits, adjust her speech and mannerisms, and experience ordinary human relationships through Kessoku Band. 146 147 174

When Chen Mu comes to collect Shubie, Hitori is overwhelmed by the prospect of him meeting her family and bandmates. After he openly demonstrates extraordinary abilities, she tells Kessoku Band that Chen Mu and Shubie come from another world. The band ultimately accepts the revelation, performs on the stage Chen Mu creates, and agrees to keep his identity secret. 193 195 200 201 202 203

Personality

Hitori is intensely shy, socially anxious, and prone to exaggerated embarrassment. She panics when her friends or family assume Chen Mu is her boyfriend, and the prospect of introducing him to people close to her leaves her mentally overwhelmed. 42 174 193

She initially regards herself as gloomy, directionless, and far beneath Chen Mu, whom she sees as dazzling and exceptional. His encouragement and willingness to attend her concert strengthen her confidence, allowing her to take initiative, perform under pressure, and speak more assertively than usual. 3 42 78 81 82

Despite her anxiety, Hitori is considerate and protective. She is concerned that Shubie could cause trouble in her world, but chooses to care for her, help her adapt, and arrange a proper farewell with the band. 146 147 174

Abilities & Skills

Guitar Performance

Hitori is Kessoku Band's guitarist. Her playing is described as strong, and her performance improves markedly when she receives encouragement from Chen Mu. 81 83

• Performed successfully with Kessoku Band at Starry Club during the band's first official live show. 78 81 83
• Played confidently again after Chen Mu transformed her room into a large stage. 200 201
• Received a custom-made guitar from Chen Mu, tailored for her use. 197 198 199

Breathing Technique Training

Hitori begins training in Breathing Techniques under Kochou Kanae with Hoshino Ai. 4

• Undertakes the training to gain self-defense capability. 4
• No completed Breathing Technique or combat feat is documented.

Equipment / Items

• Protective ring — A ring associated with Chen Mu that appears on Hitori's hand; she states that it holds divine power and can protect her in danger. 40 42 203
• Custom guitar — A high-quality guitar personally prepared for her by Chen Mu. 197 198 199

Relationships

• Chen Mu — Chat Group friend whom Hitori admires deeply. His advice helps set her on the path to joining Kessoku Band, and his support gives her confidence during the band's first live performance. Hitori is visibly embarrassed by suggestions that he is her boyfriend. 6 42 78 81 82 193
• Ijichi Nijika — Kessoku Band bandmate. Nijika discovered Hitori in the park after she began bringing her guitar to school, helping lead to the band's formation. 42
• Yamada Ryō — Kessoku Band bandmate who frequently teases Hitori but ultimately supports her decisions and performance. 42 201 203
• Kita Ikuyo — Kessoku Band bandmate. Kita is concerned by Hitori's extreme reactions but encourages her and respects the secret surrounding Chen Mu and Shubie. 42 193 203
• Shubie — Temporary houseguest whom Hitori helps adapt to human society. Shubie credits her experiences with Hitori and the band for helping her understand the human “heart.” 147 174
• Gotoh Nitori — Hitori's younger sister, who is skeptical of Hitori's supposed imaginary friends at first but later bluntly asks whether Chen Mu is Hitori's boyfriend. 6 193
• Gotoh Naoki and Gotoh Michiyo — Hitori's parents. They approve Shubie's stay and are eager to meet the friend whose support helped Hitori perform with confidence. 147 193
• Hoshino Ai — Fellow Chat Group member who supports Hitori's first live performance but also embarrasses her by recounting her cardboard-box stage incident. 78 82

Notable Quotes

“Mr. Chen Mu and Shubie are actually from another world.” 202

“They will.” 203

Trivia

• Hitori once performed while hiding inside a cardboard box because of stage fright. 78
• Her bandmates initially believed her Chat Group friends were imaginary. 42
• Chen Mu's appearance and abilities eventually convince Kessoku Band that Hitori's stories about other worlds were real. 201 202