An innocent, kind-hearted girl, who moves to Kure after marrying Houjou Shūsaku. She loves drawing and has a knack for it. She is hardworking and strives to overcome the difficulties of war-torn Japan. |
Suzu's husband, an earnest and quiet man. He works as a judicial officer at the military court in Kure. He gets drafted into the navy in 1945. He loves Suzu dearly and respects her painting hobby. |
Suzu's younger sister and a beauty. After Suzu's wedding, Sumi is employed as a factory worker by the Imperial Japanese Army. |
Suzu's childhood friend. In his childhood, Suzu drew a picture for him. During the war, he served aboard the Japanese cruiser Aoba as a sailor. |
Suzu's sister-in-law and Harumi's mother. She initially acts coldly towards Suzu, but gradually begins to warm up to her and eventually accepts Suzu as a member of the family. |
Suzu's niece and Keiko's daughter. She is a little girl aged 5 or 6. She gets along with Suzu and is fond of seeing warships in the sea. |