He is a 16-year-old boy who was a former friend of Kyo Sogoru during their middle school years. He used to be a member of the swimming club alongside Takeru Ushio and Kenta Kawaguchi, and shared a friendly rivalry with Kyo. However, after an incident caused by Kyo at a swimming tournament, he left the club. Even after becoming a high school student, he did not join any clubs and spent his days acting together with Ushio and Kawaguchi, opposing Kyo. He was in a romantic relationship with Sachiko Tsumura.
Eventually, during the final decisive battle, he awakened as a Celebrant. He decided to support Shizuno Misaki, together with Tomigai and the crew of the Oceanus, as she aimed to reach the Cloud control system.
Afterward, moved by Kyo's earnest efforts, he decided to rejoin the swimming club. At the end of summer vacation, he began to show signs of awakening as a Celebrant, and was assigned to swim backstroke in the medley relay.
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