This Asian-American owns the
hardware store in The Village. When gifts of building materials or
money anonymously appear around town - it's always Ko's doing. Yet he
hides his gentle heart and compassionate nature behind an efficient and
sometimes sarcastic personality. Koichi’s eyes express the full range
of his emotions. In fact, his ‘grumpy glare’ has been known to silence
children and adults alike. At first Ocean Rudee was confused by Ko’s
brusque manner - until he laughed. Koichi’s laugh is unique, unguarded
and infectious. Whenever Ko finds reason to chortle, Ocean Rudee can't
stop himself from joining in.