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Born February 14, 1990, Tatara Totsuka faced abandonment by his birth parents in a park during early childhood. Adopted by a childless couple, this arrangement ended when the wife departed, leaving him with a gambling-addicted father. They lived in extreme poverty, forcing Tatara to forage and consume wild grasses and plants when food was unaffordable. His father labeled him "cold-hearted" due to his emotional detachment and minimal reactions to adversity, though this characterization didn't visibly distress him. Connections with Mikoto Suoh and Izumo Kusanagi were formed before his father's death.
Tatara possessed a calm, laid-back, and approachable personality, functioning as HOMRA's primary mood-setter. His optimism and charisma allowed easy conversations with strangers, yet a core emotional distance, rooted in childhood, persisted. He rarely formed deep attachments to people or objects. He cycled through numerous hobbies: bonsai cultivation, skateboarding, cooking, and playing guitar. A persistent habit involved recording daily videos or taking photographs, claimed as reserved for significant events despite frequent use during mundane moments.
Physically, he was a slim young man standing 172 cm tall, with short light brown hair and brown eyes. His standard attire included a long-sleeved white shirt with an upturned collar, dark pants, and dark shoes, sometimes layered with coats. Distinctive accessories were an earring on his left ear, two bracelets on his left wrist, and a fang tooth necklace. The HOMRA insignia marked his left shoulder blade.
As a founding HOMRA member alongside Mikoto and Kusanagi, Tatara held significant influence despite being regarded as the clan's weakest fighter. His nonchalant demeanor uniquely enabled him to mitigate Mikoto's destructive impulses, earning him the informal title "wild animal trainer." He demonstrated unwavering loyalty, declaring his desire to become Mikoto's vassal after a hospitalization from a beating and persistently following him. He played a pivotal role integrating members like Misaki Yata and Saruhiko Fushimi and initiated celebrations such as Anna Kushina's surprise birthday party.
His Red Clan aura was notably weak, limiting combat capabilities. However, he exhibited precise flame manipulation, shaping fire into intricate forms like butterflies or phoenixes. This precision extended to practical applications: amputating limbs—a tactic he threatened during interrogations though disliked employing—or using controlled heat to break locks.
On December 7, visiting a rooftop to test a new camera, he encountered a white-haired man singing. Attempting friendly conversation, Tatara was shot by the individual, who identified himself as the Colorless King. As he lay dying, he contacted Kusanagi by phone, expressing regret about missing Anna's birthday and tearfully wondering if Mikoto would be angered by his death. His final moments were spent gazing at the night sky, remarking on its beauty. He died in Yata's arms, apologizing with a smile after identifying his killer.
His murder catalyzed HOMRA's manhunt for the Colorless King, indirectly triggering the chain of events leading to Mikoto's demise and the clan's temporary disbandment. He appeared posthumously in Anna's dream during the events of *Missing Kings*, encouraging her not to fear and acknowledging her nightmare about his death and Mikoto's subsequent fall. This encounter contributed to Anna embracing her role as the next Red King.
Tatara possessed a calm, laid-back, and approachable personality, functioning as HOMRA's primary mood-setter. His optimism and charisma allowed easy conversations with strangers, yet a core emotional distance, rooted in childhood, persisted. He rarely formed deep attachments to people or objects. He cycled through numerous hobbies: bonsai cultivation, skateboarding, cooking, and playing guitar. A persistent habit involved recording daily videos or taking photographs, claimed as reserved for significant events despite frequent use during mundane moments.
Physically, he was a slim young man standing 172 cm tall, with short light brown hair and brown eyes. His standard attire included a long-sleeved white shirt with an upturned collar, dark pants, and dark shoes, sometimes layered with coats. Distinctive accessories were an earring on his left ear, two bracelets on his left wrist, and a fang tooth necklace. The HOMRA insignia marked his left shoulder blade.
As a founding HOMRA member alongside Mikoto and Kusanagi, Tatara held significant influence despite being regarded as the clan's weakest fighter. His nonchalant demeanor uniquely enabled him to mitigate Mikoto's destructive impulses, earning him the informal title "wild animal trainer." He demonstrated unwavering loyalty, declaring his desire to become Mikoto's vassal after a hospitalization from a beating and persistently following him. He played a pivotal role integrating members like Misaki Yata and Saruhiko Fushimi and initiated celebrations such as Anna Kushina's surprise birthday party.
His Red Clan aura was notably weak, limiting combat capabilities. However, he exhibited precise flame manipulation, shaping fire into intricate forms like butterflies or phoenixes. This precision extended to practical applications: amputating limbs—a tactic he threatened during interrogations though disliked employing—or using controlled heat to break locks.
On December 7, visiting a rooftop to test a new camera, he encountered a white-haired man singing. Attempting friendly conversation, Tatara was shot by the individual, who identified himself as the Colorless King. As he lay dying, he contacted Kusanagi by phone, expressing regret about missing Anna's birthday and tearfully wondering if Mikoto would be angered by his death. His final moments were spent gazing at the night sky, remarking on its beauty. He died in Yata's arms, apologizing with a smile after identifying his killer.
His murder catalyzed HOMRA's manhunt for the Colorless King, indirectly triggering the chain of events leading to Mikoto's demise and the clan's temporary disbandment. He appeared posthumously in Anna's dream during the events of *Missing Kings*, encouraging her not to fear and acknowledging her nightmare about his death and Mikoto's subsequent fall. This encounter contributed to Anna embracing her role as the next Red King.