# Tadokoro-san
## Characters
- Tadokoro
- Shy and introverted
- Passionate about drawing
- Bullied by classmates for her drawings and appearance
- Nikaido
- Popular among peers
- Known for beauty and intelligence
- Secretly infatuated with Tadokoro
- Admires Tadokoro's art deeply
- Classmates
- Mock Tadokoro
- Idolize Nikaido
## Themes
- Isolation vs. Popularity
- Tadokoro's loneliness and alienation
- Nikaido's outward success but inner longing
- Art as a Bridge
- Tadokoro's drawings as a form of self-expression
- Nikaido's admiration leading to connection
- Bullying and Acceptance
- Cruelty of classmates towards Tadokoro
- Nikaido’s unconditional acceptance of Tadokoro
## Plot Development
### Part I: Introduction
- Tadokoro's Daily Life
- Prefers drawing over socializing
- Faces ridicule from classmates
- Nikaido's Perspective
- Falls in love with Tadokoro's artwork
- Begins admiring Tadokoro herself secretly
### Part II: Turning Point
- Nikaido Approaches Tadokoro
- Expresses interest in Tadokoro's art
- Asks for a portrait to be drawn
- Tadokoro's Reaction
- Initially hesitant due to past experiences
- Agrees, seeing Nikaido's genuine admiration
### Part III: Relationship Growth
- Bonding Through Art
- Tadokoro works on Nikaido's portrait
- Shared moments bring them closer
- Emotional Confessions
- Nikaido reveals her feelings for Tadokoro
- Tadokoro begins to open up emotionally
### Part IV: Resolution
- Overcoming External Pressures
- Classmates continue mocking Tadokoro
- Nikaido defends Tadokoro publicly
- Mutual Acceptance
- Tadokoro gains confidence through Nikaido's support
- Both characters embrace their unique identities
## Symbolism
- Drawings
- Represent Tadokoro's inner world and vulnerability
- Act as a medium for emotional connection
- Portraits
- Symbolize understanding and appreciation
- Highlight the transformative power of art