Akio Tobikura (鳶倉アキヲ Tobikura Akio) is one of the main characters in I-Chu. He is a part of the Idol Unit, ArS, who was the fourth to be introduced in the game.
A childish and gloomy shut-in. He grew up with four big sisters, so he has developed a fear of women. The sparkle of glass etching is his favourite part of the art, and he also loves the twinkle of ice sculptures Hikaru made. He often got involved in accidents that Kyosuke's clumsiness caused. Recently, he’s started sneaking around, hiding regularly so as to not get caught up in Satsuki Kururugi's mischief.
Interview
Make a simple self-introduction.
Akio Tobikura...I'm, not good with women so...it's okay if you don't become my fan. Why am I here?
How did you become an idol?
It's definitely because of conspiracies, right...? Making someone like me to become an idol, this agency is strange!
Your impression upon meeting the other members?
Shiki has always been nice to me since the first time we met. But if a woman appears he goes away leaving me alone....
Personality
Akio is a very pessimistic young man who has zero self-confidence in his own ability. He has convinced himself of his own unpopularity and lack of worth and acts accordingly, digging his own grave by worsening others' already bad impressions of him. His fear and inability in communication renders him quite awkward around other human beings, especially women- whom is he terrified of. He is easily tricked, teased and frightened. However behind his gloomy demeanor, he is a compassionate person who cares deeply for others- though that side of him takes lots of reassurance from others to shine through.
Appearance
Akio is a young man of pale complexion with long sleek black hair. His bangs cover his right eye. Due to fact he often overworks himself and fails to sleep properly, there are often bags under his purple eyes. He frequently wears a worried expression.