Rinko Yamato
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| Kanji | 大和 凛子 |
| Rōmaji | Yamato Rinko |
| Characteristics | |
| Gender | Female |
| Birthday | June 15th (Gemini) |
| Age | 15 |
| Height | 145 cm (4’9″) |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Hair Color | Strawberry blonde |
| Eye Color | Amber |
| Blood Type | A |
| Professional Status | |
| Affiliation | Takeo Gouda(fiancé) Makoto Sunakawa(Friend) Nanako(Friend) |
| Occupation | High school student |
| Personal Status | |
| Status | Alive |
| Relatives | Unnamed Mother Unnamed Father Noriko(Younger sister) Pero(Pet dog) |
| First Appearance | |
| Manga Debut | Oneshot 1 |
| Anime Debut | Episode 1 |
| Portrayal | |
| Japanese Voice | Megumi Han |
| English Voice | Tia Ballard |
Appearance
Yamato’s full apperance.
Rinko Yamato is a charming and petite young girl with a delicate beauty. She has soft, strawberry-blonde hair that falls to her collarbones, with bangs framing her forehead, and large, expressive brown eyes.
Her usual attire consists of her school uniform: a long-sleeved white sweater with a blue collar, a short purple plaid skirt, brown shoes, and knee-high blue socks. When going out or on special occasions, she opts for long dresses and makeup to enhance her appearance. Despite her fashionable style, Yamato appears somewhat shorter than her peers, as seen by how her sleeves reach down to her fingertips.
Personality
Rinko Yamato is a sweet, kind-hearted girl with a gentle and loving nature. She has an unusual taste in men, having fallen for Takeo Gouda despite his intimidating appearance. She admires his personality as much as his physical strength, and her feelings for him make her heart race whenever they’re together. Although she is often shy and reserved, she can also be quite bold in her attempts to grow closer to him, wanting to hold hands, hug, and experience other acts of affection.
Yamato is patient and understanding, recognizing the importance of Takeo’s friendship with Makoto Sunakawa. She even goes out of her way to include Suna in their activities to ensure he doesn’t feel left out, and is willing to sacrifice her own desires for the sake of her loved ones. A perfect example of this is when she encouraged Takeo to be with Suna on his birthday, understanding that Suna’s need was more urgent when his father was in the hospital.
Despite her sweetness, Yamato struggles with low self-esteem, especially regarding her appearance. She once wore a revealing bikini, believing she had a childish figure, and was saddened when she thought Takeo didn’t like it. Her insecurities make her prone to jealousy when other girls show interest in Takeo, like Mariya Saijou and Satou. However, her jealousy is more about feeling self-conscious than hostile, and she doesn’t act out in bitterness—if anything, she worries for and befriends the other girls instead of harboring ill feelings.
Yamato is also a talented baker and an excellent cook, often surprising others with her skills in the kitchen. While she can be emotional, her kindness, patience, and sweet demeanor make her a beloved person among her friends, who support her relationship with Takeo.
Relationships
Love Interest
Takeo Gouda
Takeo is Rinko’s boyfriend. Their relationship began when Takeo saved her from a molester on a train, which immediately drew her to him. She was grateful for his help and accompanied him to the police station, where he punched the perpetrator. Afterward, Rinko showed up at Takeo’s house with homemade sweets and confessed she had followed him to find where he lived. She continued to bring him sweets, and their relationship grew closer. At first, Takeo misunderstood Rinko’s feelings, believing she had a crush on Suna due to his past experience with girls liking him. However, Rinko clarified that she only wanted to be with Takeo, which cleared up the misunderstanding.
Takeo, thinking Rinko was pure, initially told her he wouldn’t touch her until she was more mature. This made Rinko feel self-conscious and impure for wanting physical closeness, like holding hands and hugging Takeo. Despite her doubts, their bond deepened, and they confessed their love to each other during a beach vacation.
Friends
Makoto Sunakawa
Suna is Rinko’s good friend, largely because of his close relationship with Takeo. Rinko has confided in Suna about her relationship troubles and sought his advice on how to improve things with Takeo. Suna was supportive of their relationship, even helping them get together by encouraging Takeo to confront his feelings for Rinko. Rinko is grateful to Suna for his guidance and often invites him and Takeo’s friends to gatherings, although Suna prefers to remain single and focused on his manga.
Kouki Ichinose
Rinko’s relationship with Kouki started off formal due to their work together. Over time, they developed a more amiable bond, with Kouki even calling Rinko by her first name. Rinko, who admired Kouki’s cakes, encouraged him to pursue his passion and helped him gain confidence in his baking. When Kouki misunderstood her appreciation for his cakes as romantic interest, he confessed his feelings to her, but Rinko gently rejected him. Despite this, Kouki’s feelings for her remained strong, and he even named a cake after her. Their relationship is mostly one-sided, with Rinko enjoying his baking but not sharing romantic feelings.
Etymology
The name Rinko (凛子) combines “dignified, severe, cold” (凛) (rin) and “child” (子) (ko), reflecting a sense of poise and strength with the simplicity of childhood.
Rinko’s surname, Yamato (大和), is made up of “big, great” (大) (yama) and “harmony” (和) (to), symbolizing grandness and peace.