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Fuzuki Koyama is the maternal grandmother of the protagonist, Mitsuki Koyama. She took Mitsuki in when the girl was ten years old, raising her for several years before the start of the story.
Fuzuki is a severe and strict woman who initially presents a cold and unapproachable exterior. This demeanor stems from a profound and deeply personal hatred for music, which she blames for the loss of nearly everyone she has ever loved. In the anime adaptation, her bitterness originates from a broken engagement to a man who was an aspiring pianist; he became obsessed with his craft and left Japan after she failed to understand his dedication. In the manga, her trauma is rooted in a more complex tragedy involving her close friend Moe Rikyo. Following a series of misunderstandings and a love triangle with a violinist named Seijurou Koga, Moe committed suicide. Fuzuki carried immense guilt over this event, which also contributed to her rejection of music.
This fierce opposition to music directly shapes her role in the story, as she forbids her granddaughter from singing. Her motivation is a misguided attempt to protect Mitsuki from the unhappiness she believes music inevitably brings. She watched her own daughter, Hazuki, fall in love and run away with Aoi Koga, a musician. After Hazuki died young while giving birth to Mitsuki, Fuzuki became even more convinced that a connection to music leads only to suffering and loss. She hoped that by keeping Mitsuki away from singing, she could prevent history from repeating itself.
Her most important relationship is with her granddaughter, Mitsuki. For years, Fuzuki kept the girl at an emotional distance, housing her in a separate building to minimize contact and to shield her from any musical influence. Despite her cold treatment, Fuzuki's strictness is rooted in a fierce, if hidden, determination to keep her only remaining family safe. This is evident when she begs a doctor to save Mitsuki after she collapses and when she desperately waits for her return after she runs away from home.
Fuzuki undergoes a significant emotional development over the course of the narrative. Her initial harsh opposition gradually gives way to worry and acceptance as Mitsuki pursues her dream of becoming a singer. The true turning point comes when she hears Mitsuki sing for the first time, which finally opens her heart and prompts her to ask for forgiveness from her daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter. She ultimately reconciles with Mitsuki and comes to support her career, even attending her concerts.
In terms of abilities, Fuzuki has no supernatural powers. She is depicted as a traditional woman, often wearing an old-fashioned kimono. Her occupation is a haiku poet, and she also practices flower arranging.
Fuzuki is a severe and strict woman who initially presents a cold and unapproachable exterior. This demeanor stems from a profound and deeply personal hatred for music, which she blames for the loss of nearly everyone she has ever loved. In the anime adaptation, her bitterness originates from a broken engagement to a man who was an aspiring pianist; he became obsessed with his craft and left Japan after she failed to understand his dedication. In the manga, her trauma is rooted in a more complex tragedy involving her close friend Moe Rikyo. Following a series of misunderstandings and a love triangle with a violinist named Seijurou Koga, Moe committed suicide. Fuzuki carried immense guilt over this event, which also contributed to her rejection of music.
This fierce opposition to music directly shapes her role in the story, as she forbids her granddaughter from singing. Her motivation is a misguided attempt to protect Mitsuki from the unhappiness she believes music inevitably brings. She watched her own daughter, Hazuki, fall in love and run away with Aoi Koga, a musician. After Hazuki died young while giving birth to Mitsuki, Fuzuki became even more convinced that a connection to music leads only to suffering and loss. She hoped that by keeping Mitsuki away from singing, she could prevent history from repeating itself.
Her most important relationship is with her granddaughter, Mitsuki. For years, Fuzuki kept the girl at an emotional distance, housing her in a separate building to minimize contact and to shield her from any musical influence. Despite her cold treatment, Fuzuki's strictness is rooted in a fierce, if hidden, determination to keep her only remaining family safe. This is evident when she begs a doctor to save Mitsuki after she collapses and when she desperately waits for her return after she runs away from home.
Fuzuki undergoes a significant emotional development over the course of the narrative. Her initial harsh opposition gradually gives way to worry and acceptance as Mitsuki pursues her dream of becoming a singer. The true turning point comes when she hears Mitsuki sing for the first time, which finally opens her heart and prompts her to ask for forgiveness from her daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter. She ultimately reconciles with Mitsuki and comes to support her career, even attending her concerts.
In terms of abilities, Fuzuki has no supernatural powers. She is depicted as a traditional woman, often wearing an old-fashioned kimono. Her occupation is a haiku poet, and she also practices flower arranging.