Byakuya Togami

**Byakuya Togami** is a student at Hope's Peak Academy featured in Danganronpa: Despairs Loss. His
title is 'Ultimate Affluent Prodigy'.

## History

Born into the prestigious Togami family, Byakuya was fated to a life of competition from the moment he drew his first breath. Raised alongside his 14 siblings until the age of 5, he was then pitted against them in a series of vigorous challenges to prove his worth. Byakuya couldn't exactly recall what happened during this time, but he was assured he bested his family and rightfully earned his spot as Heir to the family name. In reality, he was the only one to have inherited the ultimate gene of his parents and, thus, was automatically chosen as sole heir to the family fortune. The others were banished away to homes that seemed quite lavish to the average person but frankly horrifying to the average Togami.

Back at home, Byakuya's every step was watched by the stern eyes of tradition. He was groomed into the perfect heir by his parents, who were unafraid to use physical force to mold him. The pressure placed on him from such a young age would be enough to make any adult, let alone child, snap. But he took pride in his endeavours, believing the fact he could survive them showed how special he was. He was content following orders from his parents. There was nothing he'd rebuke or fight with them about.

Except for one thing. Despite being raised as a girl, Byakuya found increasing solace in his masculinity, and began to use masculine pronouns and change his appearance. It was the one thing he put his foot down about. However, his parents dismissed this as a phase, saying he'd being dishonour to the family. They tried to do damage control on the boy's identity so the public wouldn't know. The boy only retaliated further, and, one day, he had completely cut his hair to his ears, styling it like an average young boy.

His parents were furious. He was beaten cruelly, on that night. But nothing changed, and they realised nothing was going to change. Byakuya remained with head held high. Eventually, he'd be in charge, and they'd hold no authority over him. His parents distanced themselves from Byakuya as he grew up.

Byakuya continued to become a brutal person. He was convinced he was a chosen one on the highest level of worth that humanity had to offer. His life experiences proved to him that he was untouchable, though, very little of those experiences occurred beyond the mansion walls. In spite of the fact that Byakuya held himself to near perfection, he actually believed his life was quite boring.

To remedy this, he once travelled through the darker parts of Tokyo by himself, with no bodyguards or servants beside him. In the process, he was somehow nearly kidnapped by a hooded figure. But Togami fought back, and valiantly, until the figure stepped away and revealed their identity.

It was one of his many sisters, looking as if she crawled in a trash can for clothing. Byakuya dismissed her immediately, saying he had no charity to give to a failure. His sister denied wanting any money, and said she was simply surprised to see him there. Without waiting for permission, she took Byakuya around the area. To both their surprises, he indulged her, since it was what he came for anyhow. Togami was disgusted with what he saw. The poor conditions, the smell, the loud characters who never learnt to shut up.

Yet, he was envious. He'd never admit it, but part of him wished he could have a life as on the edge as his sister. His sister could tell this, and told him he was free to come back with her whenever he wanted. He laughed and said he'd never want to come back. But he did, multiple times. Meeting his exiled sister in secret by night became a part of his frequent routine. And with him having near full power over the Togami Corporation, his parents couldn't forbid him from going out.

As he expected, he received a letter of admittance to Hope's Peak Academy. It wasn't a choice to decline, though he knew it'd be boring.

## Appearance

Byakuya has dirty blonde hair, styled in a shaggy haircut that falls just by his chin. His eyes are a sage colour, covered by rectangular framed glasses. He wears a light black suit over a white dress shirt. Across his chest is a forest green crossover tie with a pearl in the centre. His pants and belt are a similar colour to his suit along with a pair of dark loafers for shoes.

## Personality

Byakuya is cold and apathetic with a superiority complex. He has no issue flaunting his power and reminding others of his animalistic nature. He believes failure is an impossible feat for himself and consistently looks down upon most. Deep down, he craves the presence of someone who will throw him off his game and bring some excitement to his cookie cutter life. And, though he'd never admit it, he has a fear of slapping noises due to the abuse his parents used to mold him.

## Relationships

### **Celestia Ludenberg**

Byakuya finds Celeste to be the only mildly tolerable person in the game. He sees through her polite façade and is entertained by how she hides her true, cunning nature - believing she is more similar to him than she thinks.

## Trivia

* Byakuya is pansexual

* He is a secret anime fanatic