furukawa akio

Akio is Nagisa's father. Although he often talks and plays rough, he is kind and sympathetic. His childish side makes it easy for people to befriend him. He runs the Furukawa Bakery with his wife Sanae. In his spare time, Akio plays baseball with children in the small park next to the bakery, and indulges in the Gundam fandom. He is often the victim of Sanae's bread, having to eat her bread in front of her while claiming that he loves it. During the School Life arc, Akio reveals that he was an actor in a theatrical company, but had to quit his job due to Nagisa's health. Akio takes over Youhei's role as the comic relief during the After Story arc, however, he can be serious when needed, often giving advice to Tomoya on what it means to become a man. He shares the story of how Nagisa almost died due to their unintentional negligence, and how her life became intertwined with the city after she was saved from her fever. His experiences and wisdom provide a deeper understanding of responsibility and love, showing the lengths a parent will go to ensure their child's well-being.