Despite having been bedridden most of her life due to a chronic illness, shouko has always dreamed of attending school and being with her peers. although she receives daily visits from her best friend maya, she often feels lonely. when selected as a fafner pilot, despite her poor physical condition, shouko believes that this is her chance to prove herself to everyone, particularly kazuki, whom she has a crush on. her actions serve as a significant motivator for others' growth. shouko lives with her adoptive mother youko and a short-tailed white cat named kuu. she pilots mark vi.