Byakuya Togami

**Byakuya Togami** (十神 白夜 *Togami Byakuya*) is one of the characters featured in *Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc*and a participant in the Killing School Life.

Byakuya enrolled in Hope's Peak Academy's Class 78th and his title is **Ultimate Affluent Progeny** (超高校級の「御曹司」*chō kōkō kyū no “onzōshi.” lit.* Super High School Level Heir) He is the heir to the financial giant called Togami Corporation.

Byakuya survives the final trial and escapes Hope's Peak Academy with the other survivors.

Byakuya also appears in *Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair* and *Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls* as a member of Future Foundation, along with Makoto Naegiand Kyoko Kirigiri.

Byakuya is also the main protagonist of the light novel *Danganronpa: Togami*.

Byakuya returned in *Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School* and is the vice-leader of the 14th Division.

Later, after The Tragedy ended, Byakuya and his fellow survivors assist Makoto in rebuilding Hope's Peak Academy.

## Appearance

Byakuya is an attractive young man around 19 years old in the first game, though he believed himself to be 17 because of the memory loss. By the end of *Danganronpa 3*, he is a few years older and in his early twenties, around 21 at least.[2]

He has a tall, slim figure, and usually dons a black suit. He wears a white shirt underneath and a green criss-cross tie. In promotional material, he is often seen wearing a vest and necktie. Due to the style of his suit, he often appears less thin than he truly is. He has short blond hair, blue eyes, and he wears white framed glasses. Byakuya is usually seen with his arms crossed, which is a personal quirk in line with his arrogance. When he joins the Future Foundation, the only noticeable change to his appearance is that he wears a necktie.

He wears high-class black underwear with golden waist and large white symbol on the front. It is made by the "Governor" brand and considered proof of a true monarch that is impossible to imitate by the nouveau riche and thus it is loved by the elites. On top of that, the underwear are Togami family custom-ordered.

## Personality

Byakuya is an arrogant young adult who originally saw himself to be more superior then the others due to being the heir to an extremely successful family business. He is extremely reluctant to admit to any mistakes he might have committed. He is often cold, blunt, and reserved, but he has a deviously manipulative tendency. Byakuya often expressed irritation from Toko Fukawa and Genocide Jack's obsessive behavior towards him, but he also often used it to his benefit by ordering them around.

Throughout the story, Byakuya frequently antagonized the others and often said he would be the one to emerge unscathed. Despite his prudish demeanor, he was actually one of the group's most sensible students and had proven to be a competent investigator. As the story progressed, Byakuya began to genuinely care about his classmates, to the point of even announcing that he would no longer take part in the killings.

Byakuya displays a high level of intellect, showing himself to be one of the most competent and insightful investigators in the group, although he prefers to work alone due to a lack of trust among the others. He is also often seen reading in the library when the second floor is accessed, even going as far as telling others to stay out and not disturb him.

Byakuya greatly revered his family, often speaking of the vast power of the Togami Corporation. When Junko Enoshima revealed the state - or rather, *cessation of existence*- of the entire Togami Corporation, he initially didn't take it well; though he would later recover from the shock to announce that they would rebuild the family from the ground up.

Byakuya is quick to zero in on suspects without alibis - or those who seem to be most suspicious - as shown in the fifth school trial when Kyoko Kirigiri did not have credible alibis to support her absence. Yet, in other instances, it became obvious that, because of having spent much time within a highly competitive environment, he was unable to account for the human factor; this led to committing errors in judgment when attempting to resolve the death of Sakura Ogami.

After escaping Hope's Peak Academy and joining the Future Foundation, Byakuya appears considerably nicer, as he is genuinely protective of others and even ready to risk his life for them. He is also occasionally seen smiling in a genuine, friendly manner. According to his *Danganronpa 3* profile, the killing game made him value relationships with people just a bit more. It also should be noted that the Future Foundation returned his memories. Nevertheless, he continues to treat Toko in a harsh manner, as she continues to flirt with him, despite the fact that he has vocalised his disinterest. Still, he seems to insult her and other people less, although he can still be serious at times and lacks any sense of humor.

## Talent

### Ultimate Affluent Progeny

Byakuya's talent offered him a range of different skills. He is incredibly intelligent, as he was the first one who deduced that one of the group members had been betrayed. He also beat out all of his siblings and ran multiple branches of the Togami Empire, as well as acquiring a massive fortune for himself.
His talent helped in his role as a high ranking member of the Future Foundation's 14th branch. Despite serving under Kyoko Kirigiri, Byakuya was always ready to take the lead when the situation called for it.

## Free Time

### Presents

Obtained from the MonoMono Machine.

* Luwak Coffee (#03)
* Scarab Brooch (#22)
* Golden Gun (#52)
* Showa Radio (#57)
* Crystal Skull (#60)
* Golden Space Shuttle (#61)
* Prince Shotoku's Globe (#62)
* Millennium Prize Problems (#66)

### Choices

During free time conversations, the player will occasionally be given a choice on how to respond to something that is said. These are the 'right' choices.

* Day Trading
* 55 Million Yen/550,000 dollars

### Skills

These will aid you, usually during Class Trials.

* Cool and Composed - Steadies your aim a little. Effective during the Nonstop Debate and the Hangman's Gambit. Costs 2 SP.
* Envious Influence - Increases the Influence Gauge by 5. Effective during the Class Trial. Costs 4 SP.

## Quotes

* “I'm Byakuya Togami...”
* “Hello there. Listen... who are you again? I apologize for my poor memory. But it’s just so hard to remember things I don't care about.”
* “My lineage, intelligence, figure, athletic ability—they are all ultimate. Which is to say, I am the Ultimate Perfection. Feel free to begin calling me that, in fact.”
* “You, who have nothing. I, who have everything. We are living proof that all men are \*not\* created equal. You have my pity, Makoto. Life can be very cruel indeed. (*to Makoto Naegi*)
* “No matter how much you push and struggle, people like you will never be in a position to change the world. You could all disappear tomorrow, and nothing would change. Your existence is of no consequence.” (*to Makoto*)
* “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.”
* “You have to enforce your will until the very end. If you can do that, if you can make it to the end, I'm afraid I'll be forced to acknowledge you...” (*to Makoto*)
* “I was not born into greatness. I had to earn it.”
* “I put my life on the line, and I \*earned\* the right to be called the chosen.”
* “I am forever dedicated to keep on winning. And so I shall.”
* “Rejoice, commoners, for today I show you just how much far above you I am.”
* “Did you forgot how to walk? Is that why you're late? It's simple - right foot, left foot. Right foot...”
* “And remember, this girl examines dead bodies as a hobby. Personally, I'm inclined to believe her.” (*thinking about Kyoko Kirigiri*)
* “You're a loser. So go ahead and live your loser life, make a bunch of loser friends. Then together, you can lick each other's loser wounds.” (*to Makoto*)
* “You know how much I hate being annoyed. But if something does come up, you may as well let me know. I can't guarantee I'll actually bother listening, but you know...”

* "Don't get the wrong idea and start crying. I'm not the one who imprisoned you here." (*to Komaru Naegi*)
* "What is the meaning of this? What are all these vermin Monokumas doing here? No matter how you look at it, the timing is just too perfect... Just as we show up, a riot breaks out... No, they must have known we were coming. Perhaps the intel itself was a trap to lure us here..." (*to Komaru*)
* "So you don't even know Monokuma? That kind of ignorance must be nice." (*to Komaru*)
* "I will... I will protect Komaru Naegi! I swear it on my life...no... I swear in the name of the Togami family!"
* "Toko... You must never leave my side. Protect me, always. That is your purpose. Your destiny. Enough with the excuses. You are my property. I own you like livestock. My pig." (*Toko Fukawa's fantasy about Byakuya*)
* "I-I won't give in! She's...on her way to save me right now! She'll save me... I...believe in her... I believe in Toko Fukawa!" (*Toko Fukawa's fantasy about Byakuya*)
* "The Captives are safe, thanks to the relative of that idiot we know so well. I'll introduce you to her later. She's much more talented and useful than he is." (*to Makoto, about Hiroko Hagakure and her son Yasuhiro Hagakure*)
* "Hearing you say that reminds me of what you said back at the academy. Hope keeps going, huh... Fine. I'll partner with you. For just a little while." (*to Makoto, after he refuses to stand on the sidelines anymore*)

A rating:

* Chapter 1: "What a surprise... I never expected you to be this good... Listen up! Stay by my side, and I'll protect you for the rest of your life! That's an order! You are the dog, and I am the master! You have no right to decline.
* Chapter 2: "Amazing. Far beyond even my expectations... Alright, I've decided. I will restore the glorious Togami family with you. But first, tell me... What is the size of your ring finger? A ring would look good on you..."
* Chapter 3: "As expected of the woman I entrusted with my life. It was not wrong of me to believe in you. ...Hm? Why the surprised expression? You idiot... You're the only one I trust. Don't you know that by now?"
* Chapter 4: "I'm relieved. It appears you aren't hurt. You are mine, after all. I would lose my temper if you got yourself hurt without my permission. Now listen. I am the only one who can hurt you. You better not be hurt by anyone else."
* Chapter 5: "I... I finally realize... You actually make me angry and happy each time... You have more influence over me than anyone. Let's be together for the rest of our lives. Grow old together, die together... For now, we depart. Take off towards our future."

B rating:

* Chapter 1: "You did well... I guess you've earned some praise, for now. From here on... I'll allow you to stay by my side."
* Chapter 2: "Hm, I figured you'd be able to do this well. As expected of the woman I... acknowledge."
* Chapter 3: "You carried yourself quite well... Almost like...a cat... Interesting. Very well, I shall be your master. We'll need a collar and cat ears for you... And as a reward, I'll even let you sit on my lap."
* Chapter 4: "I know you're working hard, but... I decide when you've worked hard enough. Keep doing your best. And I'll keep watching you."
* Chapter 5: "To achieve success right to the very end... It appears I had underestimated your prowess. What? What are you upset about? I'm trying to...apologize here. I-I... I'm sorry. Please, forgive me."

C rating:

* Chapter 1: "Well, you did fine for a pig I guess. But it is a little strange... Why haven't you killed yourself yet, pig? Don't you just want to die from embarrassment?"
* Chapter 2: "Hmph, still so much to learn. Is this really how much you care about me? Come at me like you're trying to rip me open! That's the only way to earn Byakuya Togami!"
* Chapter 3: "Despite the fact that you're a foolish commoner... I suppose you at least worked hard."
* Chapter 4: "...Your reward is withheld. Even if you beg like a dog, I won't budge. If you want to be acknowledged by a Togami, get results."
* Chapter 5: "What happened? You look tired. Your expression brings out the conqueror in me. Come closer... Show me that frail little face..."

D rating:

* Chapter 1: "Filth! Take a bath in some bleach before you dare approach me again!"
* Chapter 2: "Jeez, how pathetic. A piece of trash would be of more use to me. To actually have to rely on an imbecile like you... It makes me want to kill myself."
* Chapter 3: "...There's gum on the bottom of my shoe. Get it off with your mouth. I suppose I can forgive you after that... Of course, I don't want your spit on my shoe, either."
* Chapter 4: "Open your palm. I think I need to spit. I already know you're useless, but maybe you can at least be useful as a garbage can."
* Chapter 5: "Jeez, right until the end you prove yourself a worthless piece of trash. A student like you requires after school lessons. I'll train you thoroughly later."

*Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair* (English)

**Chapter 6:**

* "Believe"...? Try putting yourself in our shoes before you drag us into situations like this..."
* "We'd better off leaving behind someone who jumps to conclusions without listening to our warnings..."
* "As long as we activate the shutdown sequence, it'll be the end of herand this messed up world."
* "...No need to worry. We won't let you get hurt."
* "We're not joking...that is your... Nobody can escape their past."
* "And...this is the only thing we could do stop you. But nevertheless, it's all over. We will shut you down and end all of this!"

**Epilogue:**

* "It seems that there are too many-soft hearted people here..."
* "The smallest possibility... You might as well call it a miracle."
* "Hmph, as cheesy as ever... Seriously...you haven't grown up at all... Well, who cares...? I guess I'll respect your decision...this time. However, what comes next is going to be difficult for us."
* "You should at least be glad that we decided to respect your decision."
* "It seems...I must fight alongside you all for a little while longer..."

**TMNT X Pokemon:**

* "I see. So Shredder let his anger and jealousy get the best of him and killed Tang Shen. How sad."
* "Don't make me mad, tiger. I have billions of dollars and I will use it to put you in a specialized cage so you can rot in it."
* "Tao, stay away from me. I would like to have my quiet time. And it doesn't involve annoyance like yourself. Go play and bother somewhere else."

## TMNT X Pokemon

Byakuya is self-centered and doesn't want to be bothered by anyone. He often seen drinking tea with Master Splinter and listening to his stories. He also reads Splinter's books during free time as long as he doesn't destroy it

## Trivia

* His first name is Japanese for "white night", an occurrence in the Arctic or Antarctic circles, and his last name translates as "Ten Gods".
* In *Danganronpa: Togami*, Byakuya states that if he were to go after an island it would be England because they serve disgusting cuisine (ie. Jellied eels.)
* Byakuya claims to have a personal fund of 400 billion yen, or 4 billion dollars in the English localization.
* He appears to be fluent in French, as he was easily able to read Mukuro's Fenrir Mercenary Corps profile that was written entirely in French.
* He enjoys reading, watching movies and pool games.
* He dislikes most comics, though he admits that a few have received worldwide acclaim.
* He knows how to play all the standard instruments, as its part of a typical education of a Togami family member.
* Due to his upbringing, he has poor knowledge on certain things. For example, he is confused by the idea of people making their own food, as his food is always prepared by a chef. He also doesn't know what toy vending machines are.
* Byakuya and Makoto are the only characters to appear in every canon games and anime of the Hope's Peak Academy Saga.
* Byakuya's official artwork for *Danganronpa* features him wearing a necktie, when in the game he wears a cross tie.

* Byakuya appears as a guest character in *Chain Chronicle: Brave New Continent*. His Max ATK is 7080 while his Max HP is 4700. His weapon is the Megaphone Hacking Gun and its ability is doubled attack power. His deathblow is "Envy of an Influential Voice". Shortly after the deathblow is used, the allies' attack power increases, but so does the amount of received damage.
	+ Interestingly, he has the least amount of HP and attack power out of all the Danganronpa guest characters.
* Byakuya's former high school, Green Hills High School, is a reference to Green Hill Zone, a level in the *Sonic the Hedgehog* franchise.
* Byakuya's voice actor, Jason Wishnov, also provides the voice for the Ultimate Imposter (when they are in their Byakuya disguise) in *Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair* and Monodam in *Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony*.[7]