Hayato Tatsumi

Hayato Tatsumi is a third-year student at Iwayama High School and the captain of its karate club, widely recognized as a "genius" who dominates the high school karate scene. He shares a deep-rooted connection with Niko Teino, having been Niko's senior during childhood training at the same dojo — a figure Niko has long admired and aspired to surpass. Determined to place Niko in a more professional environment where his talents can truly flourish, Hayato makes a forceful approach to recruit him, positioning himself as a pivotal figure in Niko's development and a key link to the story's protagonist.