Shizuka Arimori
* Series: Ino-Head Gargoyle (a spin-off of Great Teacher Onizuka)
* Role: Love interest and a central figure in Saejima's story.
* Background: Shizuka Arimori is introduced as a beautiful woman with a complex past. She was a refined escort who had been with many men due to a violent relationship.
* Personality: She is strong-willed and independent, but also carries the weight of her past experiences. She seeks to leave her previous life behind.
* Relationship with Saejima: Saejima, who is known for his eccentric and often perverted tendencies, falls deeply in love with Shizuka. He becomes determined to protect her from her past and the individuals who try to exploit her. Their relationship drives much of the plot in "Ino-Head Gargoyle."
* Significance: Shizuka's character allows Saejima to show a more protective and serious side, contrasting with his usual comedic antics. Her story highlights themes of redemption and the struggles of moving on from a difficult past.
It's easy to get characters from the wider GTO universe confused, as Toru Fujisawa has created several interconnected series!