Rinko Shirokane

Rinko Shirokane is a gentle and quiet girl with a deep love for music and gaming. She plays the keyboard in her band and is known for her dedication, kindness, and strong spirit. Although shy in person, she becomes surprisingly talkative online. Rinko is very close to Ako Udagawa, shares a great bond with her bandmates, and has a special talent for sewing. She works hard for her friends and school, even serving as student council president. Rinko has clear likes and dislikes, such as enjoying hot milk but hating celery, and she always tries her best in both music and games.

Appearance

• Birthday: October 17
• Height: 157 cm
• Blood Type: O

Personality

Rinko is very quiet and even more reserved than Rimi Ushigome.

She is shy and often worries about being too timid.

However, online, especially when playing her favorite games, she becomes much chattier and uses lots of emoticon faces.

She is the type of person who keeps working at things she chooses to do, like piano or online games.

Rinko speaks very politely with everyone except Ako Udagawa, with whom she uses a more normal tone.

She is also supportive and caring, always noticing how her friends feel and helping out when needed.

Deep down, Rinko is strong-minded and can say what she thinks if she must.

Background

Rinko has been playing piano since she was young.

She first heard about a band looking for a keyboard player from Ako Udagawa.

Wanting to join, she tried out in front of Yukina Minato and impressed her, so she became a member.

Rinko went from being a student in class 2-B (Season 1) to 3-A (Season 2), and is now a first-year university student in the Music Department, Piano Course at Yotsuba Girls' University.

She is also Ako’s close friend, and the two spend a lot of time playing online games together.

Abilities

Rinko is great at playing the keyboard and piano.

She is also very good at sewing, so much so that she can make outfits for her whole band.

Rinko enjoys solving crosswords and is very skilled at online games.

Relationships

Rinko is Ako Udagawa’s close friend and gaming partner.

She is respectful and supportive towards Yukina Minato and other band members.

Rinko knows Ruina Yashio from Morfonica from childhood.

She and Tomoe Udagawa (Ako’s sister) do not often interact directly, so their image of each other is based mostly on Ako's stories.

She used to find Kaoru Seta from Hello, Happy World! scary but became friends after understanding her better.

Rinko feels connected to members of other bands as well.

Plot

Joining the Band

Rinko, who always played piano, heard from Ako Udagawa about a band needing a keyboard player.

She decided to try out, even though it was scary.

Yukina Minato saw Rinko’s talent and welcomed her as a band member.

Growth and Supporting Others

Rinko was shy and not confident at first.

She would only speak up online or with Ako.

Still, she became the band’s quiet supporter, always noticing what the others needed and helping them.

Rinko encouraged Ako when Ako was worried, showing a caring side.

Becoming Student Council President

In her third year, Rinko became the student council president at Hanasakigawa Girls’ School.

She worked together with Hina Hikawa, the president at another school, to hold a joint school festival.

Rinko acted as leader for her school’s side and did her best to make the event successful.

Making Friends and Understanding Others

Rinko used to be scared of Kaoru Seta but got to know her better and became friends.

She also has a childhood connection with Ruina Yashio from Morfonica.

Trivia

Rinko’s special nickname is “Unmoving Skill Master.”

Her favorite drink is hot milk, and she cannot stand celery.

In her room, she keeps a PC, a grand piano, a gaming chair, and headphones.

Rinko’s hobbies are playing online games and doing crosswords.

She is very good at sewing and has made all the stage costumes for her band.

Others

Rinko always tries to do her best, even if she is nervous.

Her kind and caring nature makes her a big support for her friends.

She loves spending time both in real life and online with the people she cares about.