Toru
He is Yasuho Hirose's ex-boyfriend from high school and a part-time worker at TG University Hospital with mysterious ties to the hospital's head doctor, Satoru Akefu.
Appearance
Tooru appears to be a slim man on the shorter side, being just slightly taller than Yasuho. He has curly hair styled in an afro on his head, with two white swirls on either side. He has thick eyebrows which he constantly throws up to show cluelessness or general happiness (usually around Yasuho).
He wears a dark vest over a sweatshirt that ends halfway down his torso, leaving his lower abdomen exposed. On the right breast of the vest, there's a symbol for the letter "S" with a sun surrounding it. A similar yet smaller "S" can be located on the crotch area of his pants. On either shoulder of his sweatshirt are two teddy bears. His pants have a floral pattern on them, showing what appear to be grape vines and leaves.
Personality
Tooru appears as an amiable teen who longs to rekindle his relationship with Yasuho. Having already been her boyfriend, Tooru is not only friendly but also flirty with her. For instance, he doesn't hesitate to touch her in an intimate manner and isn't disturbed that Yasuho openly rejects his advances, being sure that she has feelings for him. He occasionally teases her too, openly reminding her of their experiences together. His love for Yasuho then pushes him to openly tell her he wants to get back together.
Otherwise, Tooru is cordial to those around him, even to Josuke who is suspicious about him. He also acts on his own initiative to save a child from choking, alluding to a heroic side.
However, Tooru seems also linked to Satoru Akefu's consciousness and is aware of what Akefu knows, showing that they have a unique relationship. Tooru's benevolence is thrown into question when he reappears at the Higashikata Estate and lets Yasuho die on the ground, instead listening to music and waiting to take the Locacaca.
Abilities
Tooru has yet to be confirmed as anything but a normal human. He is, however, vaguely aware of what Akefu is experiencing despite the two of them being separated by a long distance.
History
Background
Tooru is a citizen of Morioh. During his high school years, he dated Yasuho and the two seem to have been very close. One year before the events of JoJolion, he broke up with her.
He then became a part-time worker at TG University Hospital at an undisclosed date.[1]
The University Hospital
Tooru encounters Yasuho during her confrontation with Wu Tomoki at TG University Hospital. He teases Yasuho about their previous relationship, but otherwise, the two are on good terms, as he is shown following through his promise to relay her message through to Josuke.
Afterward, Tooru repeatedly crosses paths with her as Yasuho follows Josuke and Rai across the hospital. Each time, he flirts with Yasuho and tries to remind her of their time together. He ultimately calls Yasuho and leaves a message declaring his love for her and says he wants to get together again. When Josuke gets into trouble after being accused of murdering a patient who died near him, Tooru reassures Yasuho as he promises to testify in favor of Josuke.
The Wonder of You (The Miracle of Your Love)
Tooru later meets Yasuho by the doorsteps of her house. After a long speech, Tooru asks her again to get back together but Yasuho is distracted by her investigation. Tooru offers his help and shows Yasuho a photograph of Satoru Akefu. Having seen the doctor's face, as well as confirming a link between him and Mitsuba, Yasuho decides to go to the Higashikata House.
Endless Calamity
Tooru doesn't accompany Yasuho but instead eats fast food for lunch. Yasuho calls him and asks him for help since she's injured at the Higashikata estate. Tooru says that he'll call an ambulance but Yasuho refuses, saying that she has a way to heal herself. Interested, Tooru departs for the Higashikata estate. Once there, Tooru ignores Yasuho's suffering and simply observes the estate from the surrounding forest while listening to music. When Satoru realizes Josuke's plan of "inviting" the head doctor to come to him, Tooru has the same realization at the same time through unknown means, showing great intrigue at the sudden development.
Tooru seems free to go take the Locacaca but disappears just before Joshu comes out of the house with the plant in his hand.
Chapters
Manga Appearances- JoJolion Chapter 81: Doctor Wu and Awaking 3 Leaves, Part 3
- JoJolion Chapter 83: The New Locacaca
- JoJolion Chapter 84: The Wonder of You, Part 1
- JoJolion Chapter 85: The Wonder of You, Part 2
- JoJolion Chapter 86: The Wonder of You, Part 3
- JoJolion Chapter 90: The Wonder of You, Part 7
- JoJolion Chapter 91: The Wonder of You, Part 8
- JoJolion Chapter 96: Just Don't Move
- JoJolion Chapter 97: The Wonder of You, Part 14
- JoJolion Chapter 98: The Wonder of You, Part 15
Quotes
Quotes- “When you see the elevator's dirty, you pee yourself in there or something? Ya know you used to get pretty soaking wet from my fingers back in the day.”—Tooru to Yasuho, JoJolion Chapter 81: Doctor Wu and Awaking 3 Leaves, Part 3
- “These hands of yours... they're really always from above, Yasuho... whenever I reach my hand out to you, you always instinctively put your hand on top of mine without saying a thing...”—Tooru, JoJolion Chapter 83: The New Locacaca
- “Looks like we ran into each other at a good time. Seems like that's always the way with us...”—Tooru, JoJolion Chapter 84: The Wonder of You, Part 1
- “To the direction of the Perseus constellation... to the relationship we had back when the moon and mercury were lined up... we were... happy.”—Tooru, JoJolion Chapter 90: The Wonder of You, Part 7
- “It's Higashikata Josuke... Interesting. So he's not pursuing... He's inviting!”—Tooru, JoJolion Chapter 97: The Wonder of You, Part 14
Gallery
JoJolion Spine Art
Tooru's first appearance
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Tooru stroking Yasuho's hand
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Full Appearance
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Tooru and Yasuho
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Old photo of the relationship between Tooru and Yasuho
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Tooru comforting Yasuho
Tooru wants a second chance with Yasuho
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Tooru eating a sandwich
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Tooru listening to "The Wonder of You" by Elvis Presley
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 JoJolion Chapter 81: Doctor Wu and Awaking 3 Leaves, Part 3
