Kaoruko Inoue is a member of the staff and the manager at the Choco La Vie. She has been working in the store since Souta Koyurugi's father was selling French pastries and cakes before Sōta changed it into a chocolate store. When Souta Koyurugi opens the store Choco La Vie, she gives a lot of advice and starts to develop an unrequited love to him.