Umeji Tatsuya
梅治 竜弥 (a.k.a. Tatsu)
You bear the yakuza disgrace. How could you expect it to be any different?
Overview
Former Hiragi Clan yakuza , starting over in Nonogawa after being released from jail in Tokyo. This is his best chance and he knows he's got a lot to make up for from his past. He tries to keep a low profile, but that's hard when his tattoos show through his shirt after it gets wet, and the town's dowager, Nakamura Hisako, has it out for him.
Goals
Former Hiragi Clan yakuza , starting over in Nonogawa after being released from jail in Tokyo. This is his best chance and he knows he's got a lot to make up for from his past. He tries to keep a low profile, but that's hard when his tattoos show through his shirt after it gets wet, and the town's dowager, Nakamura Hisako, has it out for him.
start his life over
to be worthy (in many things/open-ended)
figure out what to do with his life
get Nakamura to leave him alone
Personality
determined
protective
thoughtful
has small moments of childlike wonder
doubts himself and his worth
not the best at controlling his temper
not take rejection well
wants to be liked an accepted but doesn't expect this
stuffs his hands in pockets or runs a hand through his hair when nervous or uncomfortable
Views
foxes
mythology
history
judo
music
food
big city convenience
people showing off their wealth
having to mask who he really is
sea cucumber
bubble gum flavor
Only went through the motions after he joined the mob, despite his old clan leader insisting they too be devoted followers. But he's always had a soft spot for the mythical kitsune, after going to the Ouji Inari parade as a kid.
Milestones
Quit school in the middle of 8th grade.
After his dad died from overwork caring for him and his hospitalized mother and his uncle never showed up to get him, he joined the mob at the age of 14. Otsuka Hiro was his big brother/mentor.
Kith and Kin
Umeji Hideki (deceased)
History
When Umeji joined the Hiragi clan, Hiro became is mentor/big brother. Hiro taught him how to fight, blackmail companies, and survive in the underground.
What he called Umeji
Little Brother
What he called Umeji
Aniki

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chin-length black hair
mustache to cover scar from a knife fight
judo
kendo
financial manipulation
Current Location
Species
Birthplace
Ueno, Tokyo
Children
Current Residence
Gender
Male
Height
157 cm or 5' 9"
Weight
59 kg or 130 lbs
Tobias Linder
I thoroughly enjoyed Tatsuya in the novel. He felt like an extremely relatable character, and being privvy to his inner monologue and thoughts really helped sell him to me as a solid, well-developed character. Not my favorite, but really, really good!
Amy Winters-Voss
Thank you! <3