Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage

Main Characters and Their Development

• Tsukuru Tazaki - the main character of the book, an engineer who designs railway stations. In his youth, he was part of a close group of friends but was suddenly excluded without explanation, leaving a deep impact on his life. Throughout the novel, Tsukuru tries to understand the reasons behind this event and discover himself, leading to personal growth and self-discovery.
• Sara Kimoto - a woman Tsukuru meets in the present. She helps him unravel the past and supports him in his quest for truth. Through Sara, Tsukuru begins to realize the importance of understanding and forgiveness.
• Shiro (Yuzuki) - one of Tsukuru's friends from the school group, who later becomes a victim of violence and dies under mysterious circumstances. Her death and the accusations against Tsukuru become pivotal moments in his life.
• Aka (Yoshio) - one of Tsukuru's friends who became a successful businessman. He plays a crucial role in revealing the reasons why Tsukuru was excluded from the group.
• Ao (Kei) - another friend from the school group who became a car salesman. Meeting him helps Tsukuru understand how his friends and their relationships have changed.
• Kuro (Eri) - a friend from the school group who moved to Finland and became an artist. Meeting her helps Tsukuru complete his journey of seeking truth and reconcile with the past.