Haruko Uesugi (上杉 晴子, Uesugi Haruko) appears in "Touch 2: Sayonara no Okurimono" as the mother of twins Tatsuya and Kazuya Uesugi and the wife of Shingo Uesugi. She consistently displays a cheerful demeanor, frequently smiling or giggling behind her hand during family moments. Her carefree attitude contrasts with her sons' serious pursuits, and she maintains this lighthearted presence even amidst her husband's playful teasing within their home. Haruko's role remains supportive within domestic scenes throughout the original manga, anime series, theatrical films, and related spin-off media, with the narrative centered on the twins' baseball careers and relationships. Her characterization is consistent across all official adaptations.