Saya Kogatana is a skilled competitor from Kyoto and holds the 6th rank among the 11th class of Setouchi Keijo Training School. Best friends with Nozomi Kaminashi, she is known for her strong counterattacks and unique fighting style. Saya stands out with her short hair, traditional way of speaking, and habit of wearing a white headband from her mother. Coming from a family that runs a swordsmanship dojo, she is especially talented in quick-draw sword techniques, but here, she uses her chest for special attacks. Her signature move is the "Chest Draw." Saya always tries to help her friends in competitions and keeps getting better, aiming for the top ranks in the pro world.
Saya has short hair and usually wears a white headband she got from her mother, which shows her family pride. She prefers wearing traditional Japanese clothes when she is not fighting.
Saya speaks in an old-fashioned way, which makes her unique among her classmates. She is brave, always stands by her friends, and is not afraid to face tough opponents to protect her teammates.
Saya is from Kyoto, and her family runs a sword dojo. She grew up learning sword techniques, especially the art of quick drawing. Her favorite hobbies are practicing quick-draw, polishing swords, and watching period dramas.
Saya is a counter-type fighter, meaning she is very good at using her opponent's attacks against them. Her signature move is the "Chest Draw," a special chest attack developed with her mother. If she faces trouble using chest moves, Saya can also use her hips and has created techniques like the "Quick-Draw Hip Sword."
Saya is best friends with Nozomi Kaminashi, and she is always willing to help her, even if it means putting herself in danger. She also works closely with Hanabi Kawai and Rin Rokudō during team matches.
First Appearance and Early Training
Saya made her debut in the story when she joined Setouchi Keijo Training School in the 11th class.
She quickly became known for her skill, old-fashioned speech, and the white headband she wears as a memento from her mother.
Key Battle in the East-West Tournament
Saya took part in the third race of the East-West Battle, facing Tae Yokosugi.
She managed to return Yokosugi's strong attack and strike Hikari Muromachi, saving Hanabi Kawai and Rin Rokudō from being knocked out.
As the match continued, Muromachi tried to use her invisible "Invisible Bust" technique, but Saya managed to counter with her "Chest Draw" and defeat her.
However, when Maya Sakashiro switched personalities during the match, Saya tried to protect Nozomi Kaminashi but was caught by the "True Chest Feather Catch" and got thrown, leading to her defeat.
Rising as a Professional
After entering the professional ranks, Saya won many matches and moved up to Grade A.
She and Hanabi Kawai challenged Nozomi Kaminashi and Sayaka Miyata while they were looking at the Garden Worth dorms.
Saya wanted to test their strength but used her chest attacks too much, causing "Chest Fatigue," which forced her to rely on hip techniques.
This made her focus on training her new hip-based attacks, like the "Quick-Draw Hip Sword."
Butt Graduation Festival Success
Saya passed the first round of the special Graduation Festival.
In the second round, she competed in the same group as Rio Kosugi, a fighter who also likes chest techniques.
Saya used her "Chest Draw" skillfully and won, earning her spot in the finals.
Saya’s blood type is A.
She enjoys taking care of swords and watching old Japanese dramas.
Coming from Kyoto adds a traditional touch to her personality and fighting style.
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