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Tatsuru Miyazumi, 32, works in sales at Sunlight Beverage and captains the company's corporate badminton team. He sports ochre hair, frequently tied back in a ponytail for matches, and has brown eyes. Born March 29 with blood type O, he is Sunlight Beverage's top salesperson, consistently leading monthly performance. His sales philosophy prioritizes customer satisfaction, occasionally clashing with corporate interests and creating friction with his supervisor, Kageyuki Oshitari.
He mentors Mikoto Shiratori in both sales techniques and as his badminton doubles partner. Mikoto initially finds Tatsuru overbearing, but their relationship matures into mutual trust and respect. Tatsuru played a pivotal role in Mikoto's badminton journey, having introduced him to the sport in childhood—a fact Mikoto only recalls later. Their partnership anchors Sunlight Beverage's team, with Tatsuru specializing in power plays and back-court defense. He coined the term "Badaryman" to describe balancing corporate duties with athletic pursuits.
A recurring knee injury jeopardizes his badminton career and professional stability, forcing him to adapt his playing style and confront future insecurities. Simultaneously, workplace opposition threatens the team's existence. Its survival hinges on winning a corporate tournament, leading to a high-stakes agreement: defeat mandates Tatsuru's permanent retirement from badminton.
During the tournament final against Mitsuhoshi Banking, Mikoto sustains an eye injury. Tatsuru prioritizes Mikoto's long-term well-being over victory, preparing to forfeit and risk his own career. Mikoto intervenes, insisting they continue. Their perseverance wins the tournament, securing the team's future and allowing Tatsuru to remain both a salesperson and an athlete.
His personality blends approachability with determination. He appears laid-back and cheerful, often celebrating with colleagues, yet demonstrates assertiveness when defending teammates or confronting adversaries. Professionally perceptive and dedicated, he recognized Mikoto's potential and advocated for his recruitment to strengthen the team.
He mentors Mikoto Shiratori in both sales techniques and as his badminton doubles partner. Mikoto initially finds Tatsuru overbearing, but their relationship matures into mutual trust and respect. Tatsuru played a pivotal role in Mikoto's badminton journey, having introduced him to the sport in childhood—a fact Mikoto only recalls later. Their partnership anchors Sunlight Beverage's team, with Tatsuru specializing in power plays and back-court defense. He coined the term "Badaryman" to describe balancing corporate duties with athletic pursuits.
A recurring knee injury jeopardizes his badminton career and professional stability, forcing him to adapt his playing style and confront future insecurities. Simultaneously, workplace opposition threatens the team's existence. Its survival hinges on winning a corporate tournament, leading to a high-stakes agreement: defeat mandates Tatsuru's permanent retirement from badminton.
During the tournament final against Mitsuhoshi Banking, Mikoto sustains an eye injury. Tatsuru prioritizes Mikoto's long-term well-being over victory, preparing to forfeit and risk his own career. Mikoto intervenes, insisting they continue. Their perseverance wins the tournament, securing the team's future and allowing Tatsuru to remain both a salesperson and an athlete.
His personality blends approachability with determination. He appears laid-back and cheerful, often celebrating with colleagues, yet demonstrates assertiveness when defending teammates or confronting adversaries. Professionally perceptive and dedicated, he recognized Mikoto's potential and advocated for his recruitment to strengthen the team.