Taichi Mashima

Taichi stands at a solid 5'7", striking a pose as the quintessential golden boy from a well-off family—his dad and granddad are both in medicine. He’s got the brains, the looks, and the maturity, making him the go-to guy in the Misusawa Karuta Club. Despite his cool exterior and impressive skills, including a sharp memory that helps him outsmart rivals, he tends to overthink things. Always the protector of Chihaya and the newbies, he keeps the team grounded. Oh, and there’s a little secret: he has a crush on Chihaya, but doubts she sees him that way—her heart seems to belong to Arata.