Shiraishi
CharacterShiraishi studies medicine at Kamii University in the 20th ward, where she knows Kimi Nishino. A fashion-conscious and upbeat young woman, she is forever nudging her friends toward a blind-date group outing, and she later shows a colder side by gossiping cruelly about Kimi behind her back.
Appearance
Style-minded to a fault, she is never seen without a complete face of makeup.
Personality
Her disposition is bright and sociable.
History
She first appears trading talk with Itose and Kimi Nishino over their upcoming weekend, nagging the pair to attend a blind date she is setting up for the group. Itose begs off for family reasons and Kimi puts her studies first. When Kimi loses her family, Shiraishi offers clumsy consolation, but the two women grow distant once Kimi starts dating Nishiki Nishio. Later Kimi happens to overhear Shiraishi and Itose running her down, unaware their target is nearby, painting her as dull and self-centered. Shiraishi even admits she had meant to pair Itose with Nishiki at that outing, sure she herself would suit him far better than Kimi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shiraishi in Tokyo Ghoul?
Shiraishi is a medical student at Kamii University in the 20th ward who is friends with Kimi Nishino. She is fashion-conscious and upbeat, and she is forever nudging her friend group toward a blind-date outing.
What does Shiraishi mean in Japanese?
In Tokyo Ghoul, the character name Shiraishi combines the words for white and stone.
What is Shiraishi's relationship with Kimi Nishino?
Shiraishi is an acquaintance of Kimi Nishino who grows distant from her after Kimi loses her family and starts dating Nishiki Nishio. Kimi later overhears Shiraishi gossiping cruelly about her.
What is Shiraishi's personality like?
Shiraishi is bright, sociable, and style-minded, never seen without a full face of makeup, though she also shows a colder, self-centered side when talking about her friend Kimi behind her back.
Why did Shiraishi and Kimi Nishino grow apart?
The two grew distant after Kimi Nishino lost her family and began dating Nishiki Nishio. Kimi later overheard Shiraishi and Itose mocking her as dull and self-centered, and learned Shiraishi had actually wanted to pair herself with Nishiki instead.
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