Tsugumi Hazawa, a diligent third-year student and respected student council president at Haneoka Girls’ High School, balances her academic responsibilities with her role as keyboardist for the band Afterglow, where friends affectionately call her “Tsugu.” Her warm, soft brown eyes complement a chin-length chestnut bob styled with a subtle side-swept fringe. Casual yet polished, her wardrobe leans into earthy tones and feminine cuts: a cream cardigan layered over a brown striped dress and black tights for everyday wear, winter ensembles featuring patterned cardigans with dark brown sleeves paired with teal skirts, and summer outfits showcasing floral-patterned blue-gray dresses accented by sunflower hairpins and a brown wristwatch.

Dedicated beyond her studies, she assists at her family’s Hazawa Coffee café, a spot beloved by bandmate Eve Wakamiya. Though Tsugumi considers herself the most ordinary in Afterglow, her relentless optimism and quiet determination anchor the group, often spurring them toward new ventures. A founding member, she masks occasional flusters around strangers with steady encouragement for her friends.

Her interests reveal a whimsical side: collecting bath bombs, savoring her mother’s cakes, and recoiling at black coffee. Seven years of piano and three on keyboard underpin her musicality, while astrology captivates her—she memorizes friends’ zodiac signs, celestial mythologies, and excels at spotting the first evening star.

Close-knit with bandmates Ran, Moca, Himari, and Tomoe, she uniquely addresses them with “-chan,” reflecting her gentle demeanor. Nights find her engrossed in music scores or manga, and weekends might include dolphin shows, where she admires the animals’ bond with trainers. An only child, she occasionally envies Tomoe’s shared performances with sister Ako. Her Persona collaboration design draws inspiration from NOIR and Milady, blending elegance with subtle mystery.