Masa (雅) is a member of Tatsu's old yakuza gang. They've struggled to deal with the Kunimi Clan since Tatsu left their gang to become a full-fledged house husband. After meeting Tatsu by chance and getting dragged along on his chore routine, Masa learns the hard way that Tatsu is still adamant.
Appearance[]
Masa has wild, light hair that stands up, making him out of the ordinary. He's always covered in bandages from getting roughed up. His ears are pierced, and he has a chain at his neck.
He leaves his shirt open to expose a white shirt underneath
Personality[]
Masa has a bad habit of getting himself into trouble which is reflected in his bandaged appearance. Masa is also very lazy, often keeping his house very messy (directly contrasting Tatsu’s neat and precise personality). It is also seen (in the episode where Tatsu takes a day off in Episode 8) that Masa struggles to hold down a job as he comments that he recently got fired when he visits Tatsu.
Synopsis[]
Masa is determined to remain a yakuza despite the clan he aligned with being dispersed. He was just a lackey, but now gets to work alongside Tatsu, when he could never have prior.
Relationships[]
- Tatsu - Former Yakuza colleague. Although Tatsu tends to be violent with Masa for his actions, the two have a friendly relationship with each other.
- Miku - The two first met in Episode 5 where they begin to prepare for Tatsu's birthday. Masa usually calls Miku 'Ma'am, Boss Lady, Sis'.
Etymology[]
- The name Masa means "elegant, graceful" (雅), which is ironic considering how lazy he is and the times he would get into trouble.
Live Action[]
- The name Masaru means "victory" (勝).
- Masaru's surname Akamiya means "red" (赤) (aka) and "temple, shrine, palace" (宮) (miya).
Trivia[]
- Masa doesn't know English.
- Masa has Mastered the art of laziness as seen in Episode 8.
- In Episode 10, it is shown that Masa is afraid of dentists.