GAKKI-chan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Aragaki Yui (GAKKI-chan; GAKKI酱) 104
Alias(es)	GAKKI-chan, the affectionate name used by her fans 104
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Nationality	Japanese; born in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture 104
Affiliation	Lin Yuan's Japanese business operations; Sony as a director 308 409
Occupation/Role	Actress; Lin Yuan's assistant; manager of his Japanese assets and major event operations 305 459 474
Status	Active 779
Residence	A detached house in Asakusa, Tokyo 306
Height	1.78 m 469
First Appearance	Chapter 104: First Meeting with GAKKI-chan

Background / History

Aragaki Yui entered entertainment after winning the grand prize in the 2001 nicola magazine model selection and becoming the magazine's exclusive model. Her first agency later exploited her, attempting to force her to entertain influential men and pursuing her with gang members after she refused. 104

She first met Lin Yuan in Shinjuku while fleeing those pursuers. Lin incapacitated five gang members in under a minute and promised to settle her agency problem. Although initially alarmed by his teasing claim that she now “belonged” to him, she accepted his sincerity after he clarified that he was joking. 104 105

Lin offered her a role as a sword-wielding maid in a JNTO tourism promotional video, bringing her to Kyoto. During the trip, she supported the production and presented Lin with a sword during the Kinkaku-ji sequence. 106 108

At Kiyomizu-dera, GAKKI-chan climbed roughly 25 meters up the Wish-Granting Sacred Tree to tie a ribbon carrying blessings for Lin's safety and health. Though frightened and unable to climb down, she trusted Lin and jumped into his arms. They then agreed to visit Japan's remaining major temples together across the following seasons. 110 111

Appearance

GAKKI-chan is known for a sweet, “healing” smile and a gentle, youthful impression that contrasts with her notably tall frame. Her official height was listed as 1.69 meters early in her career despite being over 1.72 meters; she later reaches 1.78 meters. 104 469

• Often wore twin ponytails during her first meeting with Lin. 104
• Has a petite-looking face and long legs despite her height. 104
• Has amber eyes. 754
• Her public screen image is consistently energetic, positive, and “healing” in tone. 305

Personality

Initially, GAKKI-chan is innocent, somewhat absent-minded, and inexperienced with the harsher sides of urban life. However, she has a strong internal moral compass: she rejects her agency's coercive demands despite the danger that follows. 104 105

She is deeply considerate in everyday life, expressing affection through practical care rather than grand declarations. She prepares meals, manages Lin's routines, and repeatedly creates comfortable spaces for him to rest and pursue his hobbies. 219 306 448

Her attachment to Lin is balanced by a growing insistence on self-reliance. During her confession near Mount Fuji, she acknowledges that depending on him for all her happiness would be unhealthy and asks for meaningful responsibilities so she can become someone worthy of standing beside him. 316

GAKKI-chan develops into a tactful and perceptive organizer. She can anticipate public-relations problems, read social situations, and offer commercially viable ideas while maintaining a gentle manner. 337 456

Abilities & Skills

Event Management and Business Strategy

GAKKI-chan becomes a key operator for Lin's Japanese assets and large-scale projects.

• Helped organize the Kendo Tournament and later managed its follow-up business matters. 409 459
• Proposed signing participating fighters to agency contracts so the organizers could manage future endorsement opportunities. 337
• Handled public-opinion contingency planning during Betty Adams' semifinal, anticipating hostility from bettors if Betty lost. 456
• Took charge of process design and resource allocation for the premiere of The Great Tang Heroic Song. 484
• Presided over a meeting with combat grandmasters regarding an unprecedented dance competition, delivering Lin's technical guidance through a USB drive. 779

Executive Assistance and Coordination

After becoming Lin's assistant, she manages both his schedule and operational logistics.

• Prepared Lin's itinerary for meetings at Sony headquarters and his Mount Fuji temple visit. 310
• Took over Lin's daily affairs, including arranging flights and travel plans. 474
• Coordinated with Clint Eastwood during the Cherrapunji project and assisted with logistical planning in Congo. 522
• Organized survivor information and resettlement work after the flatboat disaster. 516
• Arranged after-hours access to Atago Shrine for Lin and herself. 475

Hospitality and Home-Making

GAKKI-chan is skilled at creating a welcoming domestic environment.

• Prepared clothing, slippers, meals, and bedding for Lin during his stays in Japan. 219 448
• Designed Lin's “Happy House,” containing a figure display area, manga library, and gaming space. 307
• Makes meals in demanding conditions, including cooking noodles over a wood fire in Cherrapunji and fish porridge aboard the Congo flatboat. 497 513
• Expanded the Asakusa home with a rock garden, bamboo forest, pond, and Japanese garden. 474

Endurance and Courage

Though not a trained climber, GAKKI-chan repeatedly faces difficult physical challenges through determination and trust.

• Climbed approximately 25 meters up the Wish-Granting Sacred Tree despite exhaustion and fear. 110
• Climbed the 287-step Bodhi Ladder at Kuonji Temple. 317
• Attempted the demanding climb to Kuon-san's summit and continued after Lin carried her for part of the ascent. 324
• Faced her fear of heights during the ascent of Red Heart Rock, trusting Lin to carry her safely without conventional climbing equipment. 754

Languages and Cultural Interest

• Began teaching herself Chinese after meeting Lin and later used Chinese to communicate with him. 218 520
• Grew up reading Akira Toriyama's Dr. Slump and Dragon Ball. 111

Residence

• Asakusa detached house — Purchased by GAKKI-chan so Lin would have a home in Japan rather than needing hotels. It is a three-story wooden house with more than 200 square meters of land and roughly 220 square meters of usable interior space. 306 474
• “Happy House” — A 35-square-meter third-floor room made for Lin, divided into figure-display, manga-library, and gaming areas. 307
• Expanded garden — The property later gains a rock garden, bamboo grove, bluestone path, stone lanterns, vines, flowers, and a koi pond. 474

Relationships

• Lin Yuan — Her rescuer, employer, romantic partner, and the person she most wants to support. Their relationship develops from his intervention in Shinjuku into emotional and professional commitment. 104 308 316 475
• Taylor Swift — A friendly associate within Lin's circle. Taylor openly appreciates GAKKI-chan's care, and the two share an affectionate, cooperative dynamic. 490 497
• Liu Yifei — A fellow close associate of Lin. Liu approaches GAKKI-chan at Lin Yuan Pictures' NASDAQ listing, and the two converse amicably. 469
• Akira Toriyama — A manga creator GAKKI-chan admires; she accompanies Lin during discussions concerning their manga collaboration. 111 219
• Garry — Worked alongside GAKKI-chan during the Congo journey, helping prepare food and organize survivor resettlement. 513 516
• The Three Sword Masters — Collaborated with her on the Kendo Tournament and its continuing operations. 409 459

Story Role / Major Arcs

Escape from Her Agency

GAKKI-chan's introduction centers on her escape from an exploitative agency. Lin's rescue gives her a path out of coercion and begins her involvement in his career and personal life. 104 106

Kyoto and the Four Temples Promise

As Lin's companion on the JNTO promotional trip, she supports his work, prays for his safety by climbing the sacred tree, and establishes the promise to visit Japan's four major temples together. 108 110 111

Becoming Lin's Japanese Partner

On Lin's return to Japan, GAKKI-chan demonstrates growing independence: she earns a driver's license, saves money, studies Chinese, and buys the Asakusa house. Lin subsequently brings her into his business affairs and appoints her as a Sony director. 218 306 308

Kendo Tournament Operations

She serves as a public presenter for the New Kendo Compendium, helps stage Lin's sword demonstrations, and contributes practical business plans as the tournament expands beyond 30,000 registrants. 327 328 337

Choosing Work Over Stardom

Although she becomes a popular actress, GAKKI-chan decides that she prefers work where she can materially assist Lin rather than relying on him for acting opportunities. She continues managing Japanese operations and major group events. 305 459 484

Fulfilling the Temple Promise

At Atago Shrine, GAKKI-chan refuses Lin's proposed 10% share in Lin Yuan Pictures despite its immense value, explaining that greater wealth and influence are less important to her than remaining by his side. Their completion of the temple promise earns them Health Potions that grant immunity to disease. 475

Later Adventures

GAKKI-chan accompanies Lin during dangerous overseas work, including the Congo flatboat disaster, where she encourages him to rescue other passengers while remaining with Salagama. She later joins him at Devil's Valley and Red Heart Rock, trusting him through another perilous climb. 514 753 754

Notable Quotes

“I want to follow in Lin Yuan-san's footsteps. Even if I walk a little slower, I'll be content just seeing your back.” 316

“I will become your absolutely trustworthy assistant.” 316

“Rather than being an actress, I prefer what I'm doing now. I can truly help you.” 459