: The core of the narrative is shaped by the suicide of Toru's best friend, Kizuki, during high school.
: A vibrant, spirited classmate who offers Toru a chance at a more "normal," grounded life. Core Themes Tokio Blues- By Haruki Murakami
: Toru finds himself torn between two women who represent vastly different paths.
: Kizuki’s former girlfriend, who is deeply emotionally fragile and eventually retreats to a remote mental health institution.