TV-Series
Description
Kaoru Gojo is an elderly man with short white hair, black eyes, and discernible wrinkles. He typically wears a samue work outfit, glasses, and black-laced sandals, standing shorter than his grandson with a slightly hunched posture.
After Wakana Gojo's parents passed away, Kaoru took responsibility for raising him, introducing him to the art of creating traditional Japanese hina dolls and becoming his mentor. Kaoru owns a shop dedicated to crafting and selling these dolls, instilling in Wakana the values of dedication and precision required for the profession.
He demonstrates consistent care and support for Wakana's development as a doll artisan, purchasing a new sewing machine when the old one became unusable. His dedication is evident in his belief that missing a single day of work would require three days of practice to regain his skill level. Kaoru maintains a serious approach to doll-making but also encourages broader life experiences, advising Wakana to "look at lots of things" beyond dolls to become a better artisan.
His interactions reveal occasional moments of jumping to conclusions. He assumed inappropriate behavior upon finding Wakana with Marin Kitagawa, raising his voice before apologizing after realizing his misunderstanding. He similarly misinterpreted Wakana's use of an adult video game and stockings as normal adolescent behavior rather than recognizing their connection to cosplay activities. Despite these misunderstandings, he shows genuine concern for others, inviting Marin for dinner regularly due to worries about her diet and cooking abilities.
Kaoru exhibits openness to Wakana's expanding social circle, allowing Sajuna Inui to enter his shop to use the bathroom during rainy weather, assuming she was Wakana's friend, and later instructing Wakana to be a good host. He maintains a positive relationship with Marin after their initial misunderstanding and supports Wakana's involvement in cosplay, recognizing that helping Marin has improved his doll-making skills.
His approach to craftsmanship emphasizes tradition while acknowledging evolution. The hina dolls in his shop are displayed in tiered settings reflecting historical Imperial Court arrangements, though contemporary versions now sometimes incorporate modern fabrics and bolder colors, reflecting his philosophy of blending tradition and adaptation.
After Wakana Gojo's parents passed away, Kaoru took responsibility for raising him, introducing him to the art of creating traditional Japanese hina dolls and becoming his mentor. Kaoru owns a shop dedicated to crafting and selling these dolls, instilling in Wakana the values of dedication and precision required for the profession.
He demonstrates consistent care and support for Wakana's development as a doll artisan, purchasing a new sewing machine when the old one became unusable. His dedication is evident in his belief that missing a single day of work would require three days of practice to regain his skill level. Kaoru maintains a serious approach to doll-making but also encourages broader life experiences, advising Wakana to "look at lots of things" beyond dolls to become a better artisan.
His interactions reveal occasional moments of jumping to conclusions. He assumed inappropriate behavior upon finding Wakana with Marin Kitagawa, raising his voice before apologizing after realizing his misunderstanding. He similarly misinterpreted Wakana's use of an adult video game and stockings as normal adolescent behavior rather than recognizing their connection to cosplay activities. Despite these misunderstandings, he shows genuine concern for others, inviting Marin for dinner regularly due to worries about her diet and cooking abilities.
Kaoru exhibits openness to Wakana's expanding social circle, allowing Sajuna Inui to enter his shop to use the bathroom during rainy weather, assuming she was Wakana's friend, and later instructing Wakana to be a good host. He maintains a positive relationship with Marin after their initial misunderstanding and supports Wakana's involvement in cosplay, recognizing that helping Marin has improved his doll-making skills.
His approach to craftsmanship emphasizes tradition while acknowledging evolution. The hina dolls in his shop are displayed in tiered settings reflecting historical Imperial Court arrangements, though contemporary versions now sometimes incorporate modern fabrics and bolder colors, reflecting his philosophy of blending tradition and adaptation.