Overview Gallery
Takashi was once a well known journalist who was highly competent. After resigning out of guilt, his life fell to a new low, and he became quiet and reclusive.
Takahashi Kōichi is a Whispers of the Rain Companion.
Profile[]
Interests[]
Writing
Lantern Quotes[]
| When Interacting |
|---|
| "Make sure you're safe, no matter what happens, okay?" |
| "Did I forget to turn off the table lamp again? I'm sorry for troubling you." |
| "What other kinds of tea should we stock at home?" |
| Upon Receiving a Preferred Gift* |
| "Not bad, Chie. You've got taste." |
| "I love this gift. Thank you." |
| "How did you know what I like? Regardless... thank you." |
| Upon Receiving a Non-Preferred Gift* |
| "I like this gift. Thank you." |
| "What a unique gift. Thank you." |
| After Using All Interactions Attempts |
| "I might want to continue on my draft for a bit. I hope I'm not disturbing you. Have a good night." |
*If you give gifts in batches and the total is 20 affection points or more, even if they are 1-star gifts and the traits do not match, the Companions will still show that they liked the gifts and say a quote of appreciation.
Gameplay[]
Gift Guide[]
Takahashi Kōichi likes gifts that have the traits 
and 
.
| Gift Name | Affection Points | Recipe |
|---|---|---|
Jade Jar 
|
90 | Gemstone  +  Seasoning
|
The Geography 
|
75 | Paper  +  Plant
|
Hunting Musket 
|
75 | Metal  +  Wood
|
Goodwill Gifts[]
| Level | Reward |
|---|---|
| 2 | Blueprint: Setting Sun |
| 3 | Blueprint: Critical Hit |
| 4 | 30 
|
| 5 | Blueprint: Silent Protection Character Relic |
| 6 | 50 1 Character Relic Shard |
| 7 | 5 Parven's Mementos  1 Character Relic Shard |
| 8 | 5 Maud's Gratitude  1 Character Relic Shard |
| 9 | 300 1 Character Relic Shard |
| 10 | 1,000 1 Character Relic Shard |
Letters[]
First Letter
Miss Chie
Greetings
Fall is almost over. I hope you are well.
Adapting to a new environment must be tough, since you've just moved here. Please do not hesitate to let me know if you require any assistance, for I will do my best to ensure that your stay is a pleasant one.
My daily routine is different from most people- I write at night, wake up late in the mornings, and stay home a lot. I will try my best not to disrupt your sleep. However, in the event that I unintentionally do, please tell me. Apart from these, I will also practice good personal hygiene and ensure the place is well-ventilated. Thank you once again for understanding.
Please excuse me and accept my sincere apologies for the sudden letter.
Yours sincerely
Takahashi Koichi
Second Letter
Chie
Greetings
My apologies for writing this letter in a haste. So much has happened recently.
I often think about that rainy night when we first met. My sudden invitation must have scared you. Why did you choose to trust me? You don't have to answer this. I imagine that if you had rejected my offer that day, perhaps we would still have met at an exhibition someday.
A lot of things have happened lately, and each time you leave the house, I unconsciously start to worry about you. You keep running into danger, and you face all sorts of challenges. Please prioritize your safety at all times. If anything were to happen to you... Ayano would be very worried.
I hope you can regard me as a friend you can rely on, and share all your troubles with me. It's my pleasure, and I'm all ears.
Chie, we haven't known each other for long, but we've gone through so much together. I...
I'm sorry, a million thoughts are rushing through my mind now, and I can't seem to put them into words. You can ignore the words I've scratched out above, they are not important.
All right, I need to go turn off the stove now. You should be home soon, I'll see you later.
Your sincerely
Takahashi
Third Letter
Miss Chie
Greetings
It's hard to believe that the year is ending, time indeed flies. I hope you are well.
I noticed you have been very busy and you're putting in a lot of effort for the exhibition. Mr. Kojima has been singing your praises and thanking me for introducing him to a talent like you. As a friend, I'm happy that you're getting the recognition you deserve, but I hope you don't tire yourself out. When I woke up to drink more water the other night, I heard the sound of the door, and noticed you had just come home. If you are returning home late again, please let me know. I'll pick you up from the station. It's not safe for you to come home alone.
There are some things I haven't had the chance to tell you in person. Your positivity and sincerity have influenced me over the past two months. Ayano tells me that I have changed, that I smile more now. Perhaps she's just teasing me, but I realized that it is true, that I'm... happier now. I don't know if "happy" is the right word, because I haven't felt this way in a long time. I don't know if you've noticed, but I'm not great at communication. Whenever we talk though, everything feels so natural, and I don't get the tense feeling that I do when I talk to others. I never expected that.
Lastly, thank you for defending me. I will remember everything you said.
Thank you for reading this letter despite your busy schedule, and I hope what I have written does not bother you.
Yours sincerely
Takahashi Koichi
Character Relic[]
Takahashi Kōichi's Relic is the Inky Pentip. Starting at Goodwill level 5, you will receive a copy of his relic/shard every time his Goodwill levels up.
Expand to see Relic info.
Inky Pentip
Rarity: 
Scene Tag: 
Style: 
- Level 1 Style Scores: 382
- Style Scores will increase by 32 points each time the level is raised
Skill: Harsh Truth
- Add 4.0% to the base score of clothing
- This percentage will rise when players "Enhance Skill"
- Add 3.0% to the base score of Formal and Warm items
- Base score for Formal and Warm items increases by 3.0% each time Takahashi Kōichi's Goodwill increases by one level
Awaken: Awakening will increase both Style Scores by 1,700 points
Description: It's raining outside. Seated at the desk in the living room, Takahashi Kōichi grips a pen under the light. The raindrops falling on the paper smudge the ink, but are not capable of erasing the harsh truth he has written.
Chapter Appearances[]
| Disclaimer: The following section contains spoilers for Whispers of the Rain. Please proceed with caution. |
The following lists show all the stages in which Takahashi Kōichi appears, but do not detail what happens. This section could be considered a minor spoiler, so proceed with caution.
Chapter 1 (TBA)
Chapter 2 (TBA)
Trivia[]
- According to Whispers of the Rain's author:
- Takahashi is 33 years old in the story.
- During his reporter days, he had written food reviews and publish them under a pseudonym in a newspaper column.
- Ramen is his favorite food, to the point he's willing travel across the world just for ramen.
- After the events of the story, Takahashi continued novel writing as a hobby.
For more exclusive information shared by the author during Discord Live: Reading Escapade - Whispers of the Rain, click here.