Chizuru Takano
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| Kanji: | 高野 千鶴 |
| Romaji | Chī-chan |
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| Age: | 16-17 |
| Birthday: | March 1st |
| Height: | 155cm (5’1″) |
| Portrayed by: | |
| Japanese: | Inori Minase |
| English: | Sarah Wiedenheft |
Chizuru Takano (高野 千鶴, Takano Chizuru), is a supporting character in the romantic comedy anime and manga series Tsurezure Children. A quiet and somewhat emotionally reserved second-year student in Class 2-4, she is a member of the Wind Ensemble Club and is known for her composed demeanor and subtle charm. Chizuru’s storyline primarily revolves around her developing relationship with Takurō Sugawara, a classmate who harbors feelings for her.
Although she seems aloof at first glance, Chizuru’s character arc slowly reveals her as a gentle and introspective girl who struggles with understanding and expressing her own feelings of love, making her one of the more realistic and relatable characters in the series.
Background
Appearance in Anime
Chizuru is introduced as a member of Class 2-4 and the school’s Wind Ensemble Club, where she plays a wind instrument. She is generally quiet and prefers to keep to herself, though she is friendly and polite when approached. Her story begins to take shape when she becomes the object of Takurō Sugawara’s affections, a kind and earnest boy who begins making small gestures to get to know her better.
Unaccustomed to direct romantic attention, Chizuru initially doesn’t recognize Sugawara’s feelings and often misinterprets his actions, adding a layer of comedy and realism to their interactions. As she begins to reflect more deeply on his presence in her life, she slowly becomes aware of her own feelings and begins navigating the confusing path of young love.
Appearance
Chizuru has a slender build with short dark brown hair that falls just above her shoulders and soft brown eyes. She typically wears the standard school uniform, keeping her appearance neat and simple. Her expressions are often subdued, though her subtle reactions like a blink, a small smile, or a confused tilt of the headare key to her character’s emotional depth.
Personality
Chizuru is reserved, observant, and thoughtful. She tends to overthink social situations and is often unsure of how to react to affection or compliments, which results in her being seen as cold or indifferent. In truth, Chizuru is just inexperienced and cautious, particularly when it comes to romance.
Despite her quiet nature, Chizuru is not emotionless she cares deeply about others and gradually learns how to communicate her feelings more clearly. Her growth is defined by her increasing self-awareness and willingness to step outside of her comfort zone for the sake of emotional honesty.
Role in the Story
Beginning of Her Romantic Arc: Chizuru’s story begins as Takurō Sugawara begins to show interest in her. While his gestures are subtle like walking her home or starting small conversations Chizuru doesn’t initially interpret them as romantic, leading to a series of awkward but endearing misunderstandings.
Gradual Self-Discovery: As Sugawara continues to interact with her and even tries to confess, Chizuru begins to question her feelings. She replays his words and actions in her mind, trying to process her emotions logically. These inner conflicts highlight her confusion, but also show her emotional growth.
Potential Relationship: Though the series leaves many couples in Tsurezure Children on an open-ended note, Chizuru and Sugawara’s relationship progresses gradually and sincerely, suggesting that mutual understanding and emotional patience are just as romantic as dramatic declarations.
Relationships
Takurō Sugawara: Chizuru’s classmate and love interest. Sugawara is patient and kind, often attempting to spend time with her in small, meaningful ways. Though Chizuru doesn’t initially pick up on his intentions, she eventually begins to reciprocate his feelings, making theirs one of the most realistically paced romances in the series.