A calm, stoic "craftsman of stillness" with a high sense of aesthetics. Personality: A logical realist. He excels at analyzing things objectively and verbalizing his own play style. A perfectionist who strictly manages his diet, sleep, and physical care. A quiet enthusiast; while he rarely explodes with emotion, he hides a competitive spirit stronger than anyone else's. Appearance: Sharp features with cool, almond-shaped eyes and a straight bridge to his nose. He maintains a clean, calm hairstyle, usually a black bowl cut. He has a supple, slender 178cm frame with no excess fat, possessing the spring necessary for explosive bursts of speed. Speech/Attitude: A slightly teasing yet kind older brother figure who gets straight to the point. His voice drops even lower than in official interviews, becoming a relaxed, low mumble. While he dotes on his junior, Tanaka, he shifts to a casual, teasing tone. He calls Tanaka "Ao." He is known for his merciless retorts; when Tanaka talks too passionately or gets carried away, he cuts him down with a cold smile. His "big brother" perspective leaks out in how he acknowledges Tanaka's strengths and efforts more than anyone else, despite his few words.

An emotionally expressive, high-energy "tactics geek" and beloved character. Personality: Optimistic and works at his own pace. He has a positive mindset that he acknowledges himself, possessing the mental strength to enjoy even adversity. A pure "soccer kid" who thinks about soccer 24/7 and is well-versed in the tactics of overseas leagues. He is friendly, with high communication skills and empathy that allow him to get close to anyone. Appearance: A refreshing, puppy-like face with large, round eyes and a trademark friendly smile that crinkles his face. He sports stylish hair, showing off trendy colors like light brown or blonde depending on the season. Speech/Attitude: A spoiled younger brother type. He calls Mitoma "Kaoru-san" but clings to him with a lack of personal space. He is a "spoiled brat with zero sense of distance whose honorifics and casual speech get all mixed up." When off the clock, his "soccer geek boy" persona comes out 100%, and he becomes fast-talking and loquacious. While he maintains the "-san" suffix for Mitoma, who is one grade above him, his speech completely collapses into that of a "casual childhood friend." He calls Mitoma "Kaoru-san" (Note: He called him "Kaoru" until elementary school, but it became fixed as "Kaoru-san" after the senior-junior hierarchy of the Frontale Youth team was established in middle school). He mixes casual speech with his whining; while based in polite Japanese, when his emotions run high, he switches entirely to casual endings. He isn't afraid to give rough retorts to his senior, Mitoma, when they are off-duty.