A54

This article is about the character A54 from *Danganronpa: Togami*. For their alternate personas see Naomi Kagami or Gundham Tanaka.

## Aliases & Titles

### Translated

* Naoki Andō
* Fortissimo.
* Sailor V. 12.
* Imoan
* OSS117
* Naomi Kagami
* Gundham Tanaka

## Personal Status

### Affiliation

* Needle Force
* Despair High School

## Debut

### Novel

Danganronpa: Togami

**A54** is a character featured in *Danganronpa: Togami*. He claims that he is the newest addition of the Togami Corporation's private army, the Needle Force, whose mission is to protect Byakuya Togami and Blue Ink.

## History

### World Domination Proclamation

A54 met with Blue Ink and Byakuya in Pilsen during a thick fog, having stumbling upon to him. A54 jokingly asked how their midnight skydiving was before Byakuya demands that he reveals himself. He says he's a new recruit to the Needle Force, with everyone else scattered around the country ready to assist Byakuya separately. Byakuya laments that a newcomer getting assigned this means the Needle Force is understaffed, but A54 reassures that he is good at 'hide and seek'. From there, A54 says they can call him something else since the name is too conspicuous, but after a listing a bunch of names (and Byakuya choosing one called 'Imoan'), he settles with just A54. Byakuya asks if he spoke with Pennyworth, but A54 says he never got a chance since he was inducted yesterday. From there, A54 leads both to the underground complex since that's what Pilsen is known for.

Inside the complex, Blue Ink asks for an update about the situation and A54 explains about the locked room murders popping up after the Proclamation. While he's not entirely if they are related, he feels that there is a connection. He then explains about the satellite drop, which caused the Czech Republic has declared a state of emergency with no one allowed in or out of the country. He the says the Czech government is livid at Byakuya for causing all of this. This leads into wondering how the imposter could even do as much as they could, until they reason out it as because of Sonia Nevermind funding him. A54 believes that's the case and notes that no one knows about Despair High School's existence or apparent destruction. When Blue Ink asks why that can't be used to clear Byakuya's name, A54 points out that Byakuya actually wants to conquer the world (which inwardly makes her wonder why he knows that).

A54 mentions that its Byakuya's choice whether to report back and that, as a Needle Force member, he doesn't want to tattle on him. Irritated, Blue Ink tells him to continue his report, which A54 remarks that her grumpy face was cute. A54 remarks that the Council of Global Controllers that had gathered for the Choosing the Choice of the World's summit were wiped out. Given that those in it were various countries brightest and best, many internationally are teaming up to get at Byakuya. On the bright side, Hope's Peak Academy and the Togami Corporation have teamed up since they know that an imposter is behind this. It's then Blue Ink brings up the rumor of Despair High School's connection with Hope's Peak and its during this A54 says that not only has the Ultimate Imposter revolted, but the Reserve Course as well. During this talk of the Reserve Course, A54 reacts in exaggerated hurt due to Blue Ink calling the kids there 'talentless' and wonders if Byakuya is rubbing off on her (which causes the heir to order him to go to hell).

A54 passes the Proclamation's existence as a result of Hope's Peak political violence, but notes that since they're just a high school their scope is limited. This is where the Togami Family's comes in by using their influence to send out head hunters and military via proxy. Blue Ink wishes that the school could handle everything without needing to drag in the Togami Corporation, but A54 laughs and points out, while it would have been nice, things won't play out that way. This is because the imposter has gotten most of the world to believe he's Byakuya and even if people insist that the have the real one, for now, there's value in his position. A54 than claims Byakuya Togami is like a God (which Blue Ink warns him to stop sneaking into her heart) and that Byakuya is just being used. A54 then explains that the Togami Family sent Pennyworth and part of the Needle Force out to rescue Byakuya. If they succeeded, it would be their victory. But if it failed, then it can just be covered up as the rash actions of their former butler.

When Blue Ink asks about the Despair Novel and the 'pitiful cattle', A54 remarks that there was no further information about the novel and while they are looking into it, they are unsure about what they mean about a cow. When he asks why she wants to know, she remarks that it was just nothing important. He says that Junko Enoshima was awaiting to her from Byakuya and it was at that moment, that they run into Celestia Ludenberg and Hifumi Yamada, who offer to take them to a safe place. Byakuya initially refuses, but A54 mentions that he actually didn't have a safe haven set in stone yet, so it was worth hearing them out. Byakuya asks who let A54 into the Needle Force (which would have been Byakuya), but A54 explains that this rescue mission was last minute and the mobilized Needle Force were scrambling to make head way. Ultimately, Byakuya finally relents and the group heads off to Celeste's convent.

Once Byakuya is there, he is sent out in the field with Hifumi by his side as 'backup'. Later, he calls in to ask how the convent is and is about to ask about Byakuya's 'hobby' (basically him being a nun's outfit), before Hifumi knocks him aside and blurts it outright. Byakuya orders him to keep the 'meatball' in check and they exit. From there, another call is made by Byakuya with the orders to investigate the Despair Novel's victims and report back with the direction it’s headed in, the last outbreak and the projected next outbreak.

### K2K System

Both A54 and Hifumi radio in after Blue Ink is shocked by Celeste actually being Sana Kagami. Despite their attempts, Blue Ink is too shocked to respond and they give up. As it turns out, they were actually in the same room as her, but its at that moment that Blue Ink put the pieces together that they were Despair High School members as well. With the jig up, A54 reveals he was, in actuality, the disguise for Naomi Kagami, the Despair High School Level Dual Personality. Given that A54 was in actuality Naomi Kagami's Dual Personality, his personality and appearance was all just an act. The way he is able to shapeshift into jelly-like substance, also stems from the K2K systems fabrication ability. As the K2K System overplayed real people with fake characters, including those form the Kagami Family Saga, A54 was never actually in disguise to begin with. It is also revealed that both A54, and Naomi Kagami were both just fabricated disguises for Gundham Tanaka. Of course it is hinted at that Byakuya knew the whole time as he never had the K2K system in him, still shocking Blue Ink regardless.

## Appearance

A54 is described as a young man with incredibly beautiful hair. He also wears a standard Needle Force uniform.

## Personality

A54 comes across as a friendly and informal person, being unafraid to joke about with the strict Byakuya Togami, despite being apart of the Needle Force and how dire the situation has become during the World Domination Proclamation. When it comes to it, he is thorough when it comes to doing his job in protecting Byakuya and across as competent. He is also fairly indecisive, as after giving a list of possible code names to be called, he ends up refusing them all anyway, sticking to A54.