Toyokawa Shoko

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Toyokawa Shoko (丰川祥子)
Alias(es)	Sako; Little Shoko
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Ave Mujica; formerly Crychic
Occupation/Role	Pianist, composer, and leader of Ave Mujica; part-time worker
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 33

Background / History

Shoko left Crychic and withdrew from her former friends while her family circumstances deteriorated. After leaving the Toyokawa family to live with her father, Toyokawa Kiyotaka, she supported herself through work at the 10GIA music store, a customer-service company, and other part-time jobs. Her father’s alcoholism and theft of her savings left her financially strained and emotionally isolated. 33 40 73 262

Her connection to Crychic began on the Moon Forest overpass, where she invited Takamatsu Tomo to form a band. The location later became associated with both the beginning of her musical dream and a personal crisis: after her savings were stolen, Shoko stood on the bridge railing and was pulled down by Bai Qiu before she could fall. 41 42

Though she initially avoided her former bandmates, Shoko gradually confronted the consequences of leaving. She refused Nagasaki Sosei’s requests to revive Crychic, but later apologized to Akari and ultimately admitted to the group that she had left because of her family situation. 76 109 131 166 167

Appearance

Shoko is a petite girl with sky-blue hair and golden eyes. She carries herself with an elegant, ladylike air even when exhausted from work. 73 109

• Long sky-blue hair, often worn in two side ponytails. 33
• Slightly round, pretty face. 73
• Golden eyes. 139
• Has worn a white long-sleeved shirt with a gray plaid skirt; the skirt’s hem was visibly worn from repeated washing. 73
• Wears an Ave Mujica mask in rehearsals and performances as Oblivionis. 227

Personality

Shoko is proud, guarded, and reluctant to expose hardship or accept charity. She hid her financial struggle from her former friends, avoided classmates at her new school, and initially treated Bai Qiu’s support as a debt that needed repayment. 74 122 139

Her reserve masks strong emotional sensitivity. Shoko feels guilt over the way she left Crychic, fears being seen as cold or heartless, and is deeply affected by the successes of her former bandmates without her. 108 109

As she regains stability, Shoko becomes more candid and proactive. She reconciles with former friends, forms a new band on her own terms, and develops into a demanding but attentive leader. She remains protective of Ave Mujica’s identity and cautious about its members’ well-being. 164 167 227 337

Abilities & Skills

Piano Performance

Shoko is an accomplished pianist who has participated in piano competitions since childhood. After losing access to a piano at home, she uses brief breaks in a Wind Instrument Club classroom to continue practicing. 108 258

• Plays keyboard for Ave Mujica. 153 258
• Teaches Nagasaki Sosei keyboard. 153
• Maintains her skills despite limited practice time and resources. 108

Composition

Shoko is recognized as a capable composer, with Shiina Rikki considering her work difficult to match. 143

• Previously offered compositional guidance to Rikki. 143
• Offers to assist Bai Qiu with composition. 153
• Understands and is moved by Akari’s lyrics, though she declines to compose for them due to lack of time and resources. 131

Band Direction and Stage Production

As Ave Mujica’s leader, Shoko directs its rehearsal schedule, masked identity concept, scripts, and stage-worldbuilding. 227 258

• Establishes extended daily training before the band’s debut. 227
• Requires each member to use a unique mask and codename. 227
• Treats masks as essential to Ave Mujica’s narrative concept rather than simple costumes. 227
• Controls the flow of stage-play segments and performs her scripted role with polished delivery. 322
• Protects confidential band material, including restricting Mio’s recording during the debut. 257 258

Cooking and Household Work

While staying with Bai Qiu, Shoko learns to cook and becomes confident enough to prepare meals for others. 167 187

• Offers to help Bai Qiu with laundry. 167
• Prepares breakfast for herself and Bai Qiu. 141
• Makes tamagoyaki, vegetable-and-meat rolls, and other meals praised by Bai Qiu. 187

Equipment / Items

• Ave Mujica mask — Shoko’s performance mask as Oblivionis; used as part of the band’s masked stage concept. 227
• Composition book — A notebook she uses for musical work and offers to assist with. 153
• Hair ribbon — A gift from Bai Qiu after he helps confront her father about his neglect. 264

Relationships

• Bai Qiu — Friend, supporter, collaborator, and later boyfriend. He saves her during her bridge crisis, supports her through financial and family difficulties, encourages her new band, and helps mediate conflicts. Shoko confirms that they are dating before Ave Mujica. 41 139 164 318
• Nagasaki Sosei — Former Crychic bandmate and childhood friend. Shoko initially avoids Sosei and firmly refuses to revive Crychic, but later apologizes for leaving and gradually restores communication. 75 76 166 167
• Wakaba Mutsuki — Childhood friend and former Crychic bandmate. Mutsuki joins Shoko’s new band as its guitarist, though Shoko’s feelings become complicated when Mutsuki develops feelings for Bai Qiu. 188 312 315
• Takamatsu Akari — Former Crychic bandmate and classmate. Shoko initially rebuffs her, then apologizes and wishes her happiness with her new band. 44 109
• Takamatsu Tomo — Former Crychic bandmate. Their shared past makes both hesitant to approach the other, though Shoko hopes Tomo’s new band succeeds. 40 108
• Shiina Rikki — Former Crychic bandmate. Rikki resents Shoko’s sudden departure but softens after learning of Shoko’s circumstances and accepting her apology. 122 143 167
• Miyako Shoka — Childhood friend and Ave Mujica’s lead singer. Shoko recruits her while forming the new band. 188 189
• Toyokawa Kiyotaka — Her father. His alcoholism and neglect force Shoko to support herself; after Bai Qiu confronts him, he resolves to change, and Shoko later considers reconciliation. 261 263 337 349
• Yutenji Wakaba / Mio — Ave Mujica’s drummer. Shoko frequently clashes with Mio over professionalism, publicity, and the band’s masks, but later becomes concerned for her worsening condition. 227 258 337

Story Role / Major Arcs

Financial Hardship and the Overpass Crisis

Shoko works multiple jobs to cover daily expenses while trying to continue pursuing music. When her father steals her savings, she reaches a breaking point on the Moon Forest overpass before Bai Qiu intervenes. 33 40 41 42

Reconnection with Crychic

Shoko’s former bandmates begin locating her in Shimokitazawa. She refuses Sosei’s attempts to bring Crychic back, but subsequently faces Akari, apologizes for her past behavior, and later explains the family circumstances behind her departure to the entire group. 74 76 109 166 167

Forming Ave Mujica

After watching Miyako Shoka perform, Shoko resolves to start a commercially planned band that can earn money while allowing her to move forward musically. She recruits Mutsuki, Shoka, and other members, then takes command of the project’s masked theatrical identity as Ave Mujica’s leader. 164 188 227

Ave Mujica’s Debut and Growth

Shoko enforces intensive preparations for Ave Mujica’s debut, writes and manages its stage concept, and mediates the friction created by Mio’s desire for greater public exposure. The group’s debut succeeds, strengthening Shoko’s confidence as its leader. 227 258

Relationship with Bai Qiu

Shoko’s appreciation for Bai Qiu’s help develops into affection. She becomes increasingly open about wanting to be close to him, asks him to hold hands during their zoo date, and later confirms their relationship to Ave Mujica. 139 286 318

Family Reconciliation

Shoko continues to struggle with Kiyotaka’s alcoholism and self-destructive behavior. Bai Qiu’s intervention pushes Kiyotaka to acknowledge Shoko’s sacrifices and seek work; after observing changes in his home, Shoko begins considering how to face him again. 261 263 264 337 349

Trivia

• Shoko calls herself Sako and asks Bai Qiu to use the name after he gives Wakaba Mutsuki the nickname “Kōmoku.” 108
• She once worked an amusement-park job in a mascot costume. 47
• Elephants are her favorite animal because she sees them as powerful and resilient. 287
• Shoko regards Ave Mujica’s masks as integral to the band’s worldbuilding and refuses to treat them as disposable accessories. 227