Tatsumi Kazehaya

An experienced idol who went on a hiatus from his idol activities due to an accident. His family home is a church. Tatsumi has a kind and level-headed disposition, and he has an open mind. As a priest, he can sense the presence of evil. With a singing voice that reaches the heavens, his performances are gentle and calming.

Tatsumi is a member of Starmaker Production's ALKALOID.

Personality
Tatsumi is well-spoken, and often makes references to the Bible when he speaks. Much of his advice is religion-based. When faced with what he perceives to be a problem, he tends to spring into action before assessing the situation, attempting to help without knowing the full story. Sometimes, he makes assumptions about these situations that turn out to be untrue, and tries to fix a problem that isn't present at all. He seems to worry quite a bit, but he tries not to let his fears hold him back.

Tatsumi has much knowledge of the idol industry and its inner workings, as he was an active solo idol before being hospitalised. Due to his hospitalisation, he seems lost when it comes to technology, both the terms and the way things work often rendering him confused.

Etymology
Tatsumi's first name (巽) has several meanings:
 * To respect, to obey, to offer, to be discreet, or to concede.
 * An altar used to place offerings in worship.
 * One of the Eight Trigrams, and I Ching 64 hexagrams, corresponding to the southeast and the wind.
 * In the Bible (Psalms 78:26), the eastern and southern winds together brought food to hungry people.

Tatsumi's last name (風早) is more commonly pronounced "Kazahaya" and means "strong winds."


 * The Kazahaya Shrine is the oldest shrine in Matsudo, Chiba. It is said to be closely related to the folkloric mermaid Yao Bikuni.

Trivia

 * During the Main Story, he shared a room with the rest of ALKALOID at Starmony Dorm.
 * He currently shares a dorm room with Koga.
 * According to a 4gamer interview with Akira, Tatsumi's character archetype is "a saint" (巽が聖人で).
 * His birthday, December 28th, is the same day as the Christian holiday Holy Innocents' Day.
 * Tatsumi owns a driver's license, and says that the church will lend him a car to drive if he wants. He often insists on driving others around and enjoys it greatly. However, it's also been confirmed by Aira Shiratori and Mayoi Ayase that he's actually a bad, speedy driver.
 * Tatsumi can cook.
 * He has perfect pitch.

Voice Actor Comment
"I am Masatomo Nakazawa, performing the role of Tatsumi Kazehaya. I've been able to experience many things through him, as he's somewhat of a rascal as a unit member, and I hope to share his pain and joy alike with all of you. I think I'd like if we could continue forward, march forward with our flags held high and this ensemble that inspires us, yes."