Rika Sakashita stands out among her peers with her golden hair and bold ganguro aesthetic. She nurtures a quiet affection for Toono, the school librarian, and aspires to join the prestigious Princess Rose Club, only to face rejection from its president, Himeno Karen. Determined to reshape her social standing and win Toono’s attention, Rika accepts an image overhaul orchestrated by her class president, Mimi Kitagami, trading her rebellious style for polished elegance in hopes of conforming to societal ideals of beauty and gaining Karen’s approval.

Her striking blue eyes and school uniform—adorned with plaid accents, a delicate bow, and a hair bobble—complement her signature side ponytail. While some sources attribute her golden hair to her ganguro persona, others describe it as black, leaving the inconsistency unexplained.

Central to her story are her struggles with unrequited feelings and the relentless pursuit of belonging. Mimi’s intervention marks a transformative turning point, propelling Rika’s evolution as she navigates the tension between self-expression and the pressures to assimilate, all while striving to carve her place within the rigid hierarchies of her social world.