Ayako Shinoda, a 27-year-old Japanese office employee with dark brown hair and vivid orange eyes, stands 161 cm tall. She works at a company distinct from protagonist Ryo Fujihashi’s workplace, balancing her corporate responsibilities with a dedicated gardening hobby. Known for her easy-going demeanor, candid communication, and mature perspective, she engages naturally in both social gatherings and professional environments. Throughout the series’ two seasons, she remains a steady recurring presence, her role and background unchanged, with no appearances in supplementary media like films, OVAs, or spin-offs.