Rei Sakuma/Family

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==Overview==
Not much is known about the Sakumas, they tend to keep familial matters private as can be and appear mysterious to the public to really sell the image of a vampire clan; "living in the darkness", as Rei describes it. They resort to extremes in order to do so, such as when they threatened a detective sent by Eichi to gather information on the SakumasBlack Tea - 6 while plotting Rei's downfall. Ritsu warns Eichi from there on out that his family dislikes their affairs being looked into. Eichi describes the Sakuma clan as a "social minority".
The Sakumas have a long history of worshiping vampire mythos and see the symptoms of their hereditary illness as a mark of pride because they resemble vampiric characteristics, such as the sustenance for blood (which can be linked to anemia, which Rei suffers from) and weakness in daylight, causing the Sakumas to be more active after the sun sets which in turn results in preferred nocturnal sleeping habits. Due to the pride in their lineage and worshiping habits, they actively choose not to find a cure for their illness, going as far as stopping Rei from looking into it when he was overseas. Rei's brother, Ritsu, is especially affected by his condition, disabling him more noticeably than Rei. This played a major part in why Rei was eager to find a cure.
The Sakuma clan appear to dress in Victorian Era clothing in modern times, as seen when Rei greets them in Resurrection Sunday. They also annually host a family gathering at Transylvania, where the infamous Count Dracula originally hailed from, and celebrate Easter by drinking the blood of a "sacrifice", which Rei has expressed distaste for, despite the clan abandoning the idea of actually sacrificing someone as time went by.
The Sakuma clan appear to be distant towards their own relatives, since Rei had to take care of and raise Ritsu himself, despite also being a child at the time. They express little to no sympathy from the impression Rei and Ritsu have of them. This takes a toll on Rei emotionally and mentally, as seen in First Dreams when he was worn out at the thought of their scolding upon hearing the news of his long-awaited graduation, rather than praise him for this accomplishment. It's worth noting that the pressure they placed on Rei as the next head of the clan almost caused Rei to quit being an idol and feel obligated to heed his family's wishes before his own, which Ritsu speaks up against.
Family Appellation 	Family Appellation	Family Appellation
Character 	Rei's Nickname 	Nickname for them
Mother 	 	
Father 	 	
Ritsu (younger brother)	◦ Anija (兄者)
◦ "Onii-chan" (お兄ちゃん)Dark Night Halloween - Epilogue	◦ Ritsu (凛月)
==Sources==
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