Asahina — Azusa

Azusa serves as the "Blue Oni" to Tsubaki's "Red Oni". While Tsubaki is playful and impulsive, Azusa is serious, calm, and often the one who scolds his brothers for being inappropriate. He is deeply caring and often puts others before himself.

“I really like Azusa but his route definitely isn't a favourite... it really had some really sweet moments.” Tumblr Asahina Azusa

Unlike some of the more aggressive brothers, Azusa’s feelings for Ema often manifest as shyness and blushing. However, some critical reviews suggest his initial interest may have been sparked by Tsubaki’s interest, leading to questions about whether his love is truly his own or just a mirroring of his twin. Review Perspectives Azusa serves as the "Blue Oni" to Tsubaki's "Red Oni"

“I actually liked Azusa at first because he seemed like the sweet shy megane dude but it's all a cover up for his extremely negative personality that he hides behind those frames.” BreadMasterLee · LockeGran · 11 years ago “I really like Azusa but his route definitely

A central part of his story involves a voice acting role that he "stole" from Tsubaki. This leads to significant guilt and a physical collapse, which some reviewers find kills the romantic flow of his route but adds necessary drama to his personal development.

Community reviews often highlight his sweet but complicated nature:

Some players found Azusa's route in the game Brilliant Blue to be somewhat bland compared to the higher stakes of other characters, noting that his time in the hospital prevents many typical dating opportunities.