Roku Gotou is a Golden Retriever dog who became the pet of the Gotou family after being given to them by Kairi Imashigata. He is the fourth dog in a line of pets kept by the Imashigata family, earning him the nickname “Fourth Generation” at first. The story of his name is funny and shows how much Hime Gotou cares for him. Roku’s life involves being around Kakushi Gotō and Hime, hanging out at Kakushi’s workplace when he was a puppy, and later living with the family. Even in the anime, Roku’s large size is shown, and he stays in Hime’s apartment. The tale of how Roku protects family secrets is charming and sweet.
Roku Gotou is a big Golden Retriever.
He has the usual fluffy golden fur you’d expect from this dog breed.
His size stands out, especially since he lives inside an apartment with Hime.
Roku Gotou is loving and loyal to his family.
He is so clever that he once tried to take Hime to Kakushi Gotō’s workplace using his natural ability to find his way home.
He cares a lot about Hime and likes to be close to her.
Roku originally belonged to the Imashigata family, who have always kept Golden Retrievers as family pets.
He is the fourth in their line of dogs, which is why he was first called “Fourth Generation.”
Kairi Imashigata, knowing that Hime wanted a dog, gave Roku to Kakushi Gotō so that Hime could have the pet she wished for.
Roku Gotou is closest to Hime Gotou and Kakushi Gotō.
He lived with them when they were in the city, and after Hime turned 18, he is shown with the family in their Kamakura home.
Roku was raised around Kakushi’s work colleagues as well because he stayed at the workplace as a puppy.
The reason Roku Gotou got his name is pretty funny.
When Hime was registering him as a pet at the city office, the worker asked, “Is registration (‘gotouroku’) okay?”
Hime misunderstood it as “Gotou Roku,” and thought it had a nice ring to it, so she named the dog Roku.
Given to the Gotou Family
Roku Gotou started as the “Fourth Generation” dog of the Imashigata family.
After Kairi Imashigata discovered that Hime wished for a dog, he gave Roku to Kakushi Gotō, letting him become Hime’s beloved pet.
Registering Roku’s Name
When registering the new dog at the city office, Hime was unsure about what name to choose and hadn’t settled on one.
The employee confirmed by saying “Is registration (‘gotouroku’) okay?”
Hime misunderstood this as Roku’s name, “Gotou Roku,” and liked how it sounded, so “Roku” became his official name.
Life at Kakushi’s Workplace
Because Hime and Kakushi were out during the day, young Roku spent time at Kakushi Gotō’s workspace.
As a result, Roku used his homing ability to bring Hime to the workplace, leading her dangerously close to discovering Kakushi’s secret job.
However, Kakushi had already moved his manga studio to the next room, so Hime only saw an empty old office instead of the secret workspace.
This lucky move kept Kakushi Gotō’s secret safe.
Later Years
In the end, when Hime is 18, there is a scene that briefly shows Roku Gotou still living happily with Hime and Kakushi at their home in Kamakura.
Anime Version
Even though Roku is a big dog, he is shown in the anime living inside Hime’s apartment.
Roku Gotou’s story highlights how sweet and funny life with the Gotou family can be.
He is loved by Hime and Kakushi, and his name has a special story that makes him unique.
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