Although she is an introverted person, she does not seem to be shy. Taeko is not popular at the beginning, although girls/boys fall in love with her over the course of the game. Some popular students might even notice her. She is an average female student who gets average grades. She still accepts confession from any rival with a good reputation, which could imply that she's still a bit of a doormat. However, this could be because he is on good terms with all rivals.