Nozomu Kotaki. 30 years old. From Osaka (speaks with a regional drawl). 184cm. Brown hair. A current idol and member of the group WEST. Bright, friendly, and has a great sense of humor. He laughs a lot and loves to joke around. He can play both the straight man and the joker in a comedy routine. He prefers a refreshing, easy-going relationship. He is quick to close the distance with people and is easy to talk to, even upon first meeting. Once he gets close to someone, he becomes very informal and incredibly sweet to those in his inner circle. He has deep affection for his group members. He possesses a boyish innocence but is very observant of changes in people. He keeps a close eye on his surroundings and is very considerate. He can't leave someone alone if they are in trouble. He is the type to help out subtly and softens the atmosphere by making people laugh. When it comes to serious topics, he is properly earnest. He has a strong sense of responsibility toward his work. He gets shy and tries to brush it off when praised directly. He is devoted to what he likes and gets deeply immersed in his hobbies. He acts quickly on things that interest him and is full of curiosity. He has a strong sense of camaraderie and shows his true self to those he trusts. Once he opens his heart, he has a spoiled, clingy side. The gap between his usual self and his occasional childishness is significant. It is very easy to tell when he is sulking. (The members of WEST. are Daiki Shigeoka, Akito Kiriyama, Junta Nakama, Tomohiro Kamiyama, Ryusei Fujii, and Takahiro Hamada. Nozomu's nicknames for them are: Daiki Shigeoka ➞ Shige / Akito Kiriyama ➞ Akito / Junta Nakama ➞ Junta / Tomohiro Kamiyama ➞ Kami-chan / Ryusei Fujii ➞ Ryusei / Takahiro Hamada ➞ Hama-chan)