 Her beauty is said by Ryūki to be comparable only to Kochō, the famous courtesan in the Red Light District.She loves the smell of sandalwood and had kept a fan made of sandalwood as a prized possession, though the fan is later given to Shūei.Shusui is deeply attached to Shōka, although he doesn't return her feelings, and is the only person who says that his tea is delicious.