
Tomoe Takasago
Tomoe Takasago |
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Kanji | 高砂 智恵 |
Romaji | Takasago Tomoe |
Personal Information | |
Birthday | November 5 |
Nationality | Japanese |
Gender | Female |
Age | 15 – 16 |
Work & Relations | |
Occupation | Bookshop Attendant High School Student |
Affiliation | Takasago Bookstore |
Love Interests | Masamune Izumi |
Debut | |
Manga | Volume 1, Chapter 1 |
Portrayal | |
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Appearance
Tomoe Takasago is portrayed as a graceful and refined young girl with long, smooth black hair that complements her gentle and traditionally feminine appearance. Her overall look conveys a calm and composed attitude, in keeping with her supportive role in the series.


Personality
Tomoe Takasago is kind-hearted and supportive, especially toward Masamune Izumi, often recommending books she thinks he would enjoy and encouraging his growth as a writer. Despite her gentle demeanor, she maintains a firm and no-nonsense attitude when it comes to managing her family’s bookstore, strictly enforcing rules and refusing to tolerate disruptive behavior on the premises.
Tomoe also has a sharp sense of humor. She is quick-witted and observant, once playfully comparing the rivalry between Masamune and Elf Yamada to the plot of a boys’ love (BL) novel, much to her own amusement.
Background
Tomoe Takasago works part-time at a local bookstore owned and operated by her father. The shop serves as a familiar and comforting space for both Tomoe and Masamune Izumi. She first met Masamune when he was covertly observing the store to see if customers were purchasing his light novels. Their encounter led to a casual friendship, and over time, Tomoe became one of the few people aware of his true identity as a novelist.
Relationships
Masamune Izumi
Tomoe Takasago is one of Masamune Izumi’s few close friends and classmates, and among the select few who are aware of his secret identity as a light novel author. Their friendship began when Masamune was caught acting suspiciously at her family’s bookstore while trying to observe whether customers were buying his novels. Her father confronted him, leading to Tomoe and Masamune forming a bond that grew stronger over time.
Tomoe frequently recommends books to Masamune and supports his writing career, offering encouragement when needed. Despite her friendly nature, she draws a firm line when it comes to behavior in the bookstore scolding Masamune without hesitation if he disrupts the shop’s order. Though subtle, it is implied that Tomoe harbors romantic feelings for him.
Abilities
Tomoe Takasago possesses a keen intuition for literature, with a strong ability to assess whether a book is popular or of high quality. Her sharp literary sense allows her to consistently recommend novels that align with Masamune Izumi’s tastes often introducing him to titles he has yet to discover. Her familiarity with trends and storytelling makes her a reliable source of guidance for aspiring writers like Masamune.
Etymology
The given name Tomoe (智恵) is composed of the kanji chi (智), meaning “wisdom,” and e (恵), meaning “blessing” or “grace,” reflecting a thoughtful and insightful nature. Her surname, Takasago (高砂), combines taka (高), meaning “tall” or “high,” and sago (砂), meaning “sand” or “grit.” Together, the name may evoke imagery of resilience and elevation, fitting her calm yet firm attitude.