Yonezawa Chika

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“*In a marathon, everybody's got the same goal, but they don't all run at the same speed....*”
―Chika Yonezawa to Tachibana Shizuka (Chapter 15)
**Chika Yonezawa** (米(よね)沢(ざわ) 千(ち)佳(か), *Yonezawa Chika*) is a third year and is the section leader of the second violinist section. She keeps the 1st years on track while helping them adjust to the club. She gets along well with her peers and Harada So, the 1st violin section leader, who leads the violinists alongside her.

## Appearance

Yonezawa appears to be a bright, cheery-eyed 3rd year female with a casual, messy-like ponytail loop tied off to her left side as well as a cropped fringe across her forehead. She has light brown hair, brown eyes, and her mouth will sometimes twist into a mischievous cat-like grin.

## Personality

Chika Senpai is generally an easy-going, cheer-bringing, jovial person with a mischievous, fun-loving side. She is known as the peacemaker among the other members and often steps in between arguments during club. She appears to be an encouraging upperclassman who cares for her other fellow violinists and wishes for them to succeed and get along. She can get a bit too carried away when enthusiastic or curious.

## History

When Yonezawa first took on the role as a violinist section leader, she had a hard time integrating with the other members, trying to keep the peace and harmony intact. It is said that whenever it was time for club to end, she would have a rather dejected look on her face as if she was going to cry her eyes off. However, now she appears to have learned how to manage the 1st years well and appears to love her position now.

## Relationships

Harada Sou - Yonezawa and Harada are the section leaders of the violinist section and the two of them work well alongside each other. Yonezawa is the more reckless and energetic of the two while Harada is the one who keeps her on track and focused. Yonezawa can persuade Harada and knows his competitive side of his personality. She also seems to tease him a lot, making him smile. The two are dedicated to their underclassmen and both are aware and look out for the other violinists.

Harada comments that Yonezawa lives so far away from the school that she has to eat breakfast on the train every morning.

Ritsuko Akine - Yonezawa is the 3rd year who guides 1st year newbie Akine as well as the other 2nd violins. Akine calls Yonezawa by her first name "Chika" senpai and they both have a good relationship. Yonezawa notices Akine is a new player who pays attention during during practise and recognises her ability to easily get along with the other players. She also realises the tension between Akine and a 2nd year violinist and would reprimand them for fighting.

Hajime Aono - Yonezawa did not hesitate to have Aono play on the spot during the opening club day where she pitted him to play against Saeki. She was astounded at Aono's performance and remember aloud that he was the son of the famous violinist. "It's no wonder you are so good!" She said to him, much to his discomfort. She says Aono's skills are extremely good and she recognises him as a powerful underclassman.

## Etymology

* The name **Chika** means "thousand" (千) (**chi**) and "good, beautiful" (佳) (**ka**).
* Chika's surname **Yonezawa** means "rice, paddy" (米) (**yone**) and "marsh" (沢) (**sawa**/**zawa**).