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Kyoutarou Suga, also known as Kyou, is one of the main characters from the Saki anime and manga.
The one guy of Team Kiyosumi, who mostly serves as comic relief and errand boy, as well as Saki's long-time classmate since middle school. Between his mediocre skills, his unrequited crush on Nodoka (and later Mihoko), and being delegated with heavy work by Hisa, Kyoutarou generally has a hard time. His relative lack of familiarity with mahjong allows him to act as the Watson, giving Hisa and Yuuki the opportunity to explain things for the benefit of the audience. During the tournament, he becomes their errand boy and is currently serving as Yuuki’s taco delivery boy.
In the AWA fics, Kyoutarou is a student at the AWA Academy and is part of Class 13. Kyoutarou is a part of the AWA Rookie 20 and is ranked #2. He is also a member of the Loser's Club.
In the XP4 fics, Kyoutarou debuted in XP4 Heroes Coalition: Neo-City Diaries.
In the DAMNiverse fics, Kyoutarou debuted in DAMNiverse! Of Eds and Music - Rainbow Rocks.
Appearance[]
Kyoutarou is a tall young man with a slim yet fit physique, he has a shaggy blonde hair and reddish-brown eyes. He usually wears a dark-blue buttoned up uniform jacket over a white dress shirt, dark blue trousers and white & gray sneakers.
AWA Fanfics[]
In his days off, Kyoutarou wears a white long coat over a black leather shirt, dark pants and black boots.
When in battle, Kyoutarou wears a red leather jacket over a black top, red leather jeans with black straps and red boots.
Personality[]
Although he fights off Yuuki's flirting, he likes to repeatedly poke her and is inevitably rewarded with a punch. While Yuuki flirts with him, she also treats him like a dog when he fetches Yuuki her tacos. Between his mediocre mahjong skills, his unrequited crush on Nodoka Haramura (and later on Mihoko Fukuji as well), and Hisa delegating all of the club's heavy lifting to him, he gets mimimal attention and respect.
AWA Fanfics[]
Kyoutarou is far more respected by many people outside the Mahjong Club. He is a lot mature and responsible. Kyoutarou is hardworking and very responsible, often putting others before himself.
XP4 Fanfics[]
Unlike his canon counterpart, Kyoutarou is seen highly by many people outside the Mahjong Club. According to Miyako Kougami, Kyoutarou is hardworking and very responsible, often putting others before himself. He is also known to have a relaxed attitude in the battlefield, showing no signs of fear and anxiety.
XP4 Fanfics[]
Kyoutarou is originally from Mega-Tokyo before moving to Neo-City and is currently working in the Heroes Coalitions as a Solo Hero. He also attends the Vanguard Academy as a student.
XP4 Heroes Coalition: Neo-City Diaries[]
In Chapter 64, Kyoutarou arrives in Neo-City as a new recruit for the city's Heroes Coalitions and is later greeted by Anna Maymorie and Nagito Komaeda at the Neo-City National Airport.
In Chapter 82, Kyoutarou, alongside Darren Cross and Chad Mordetzky, are seen having a conversation at one table in the Canterlot City Hall.
XP4 Heroes Coalition - AKB0048[]
In Chapter 25, Kyoutarou is present in confronting the DES Soldiers in Neo-City.
In Chapter 29, Kyoutarou is amongst the thousands of AKB-fans gathered around the concert hall in a city somewhere Kasumigastar and later witnessed the return of Atsuko Katagiri and the rest of the missing idols, and had a great time watching the performances afterwards.
In Chapter 32, Kyoutarou took part of paying respects for Mace Wyndu's death by attending his funeral via burial at sea in Atamistar before witnessing the arrival of a fleet of Dimensional Defense Union ships whom paid their respects for Mace by gifting him with a Heroes' Tribute.
XP4 Heroes Coalition - Tales in Mega-Tokyo[]
In Chapter 1, Kyoutarou is mentioned by Yuura Inoki and her friends.
In Chapter 2, Kyoutarou is mentioned by Miyako Kougami.
In Chapter 3, Kyoutarou is mentioned in a conversation between Yuura Inoki and Suzuka Inoki. He is later mentioned again by Chitose Suzuya and is briefly seen getting chased by Dan Mandel after Kyoutarou sneezed on his face.
In Chapter 4, Kyoutarou is the topic of conversation of Miyako Kougami and Chitose Suzuya. Kyoutarou, alongside Akane Owari, Colette Brunel, Francesca Lucchini, Ichika Orimura, Jinx, Kid Flash and Marta Lualdi, is present in a photo Miyako showed to Chitose.
In Chapter 5, Kyoutarou is mentioned by Hisa Takei and Yuura Inoki.
In Chapter 7, Kyoutarou is mentioned by Renji Kazama.
XP4 Heroes Coalition - Mission Chronicles[]
In Chapter 42, Kyoutarou took part in a mission in protecting a Nuclear Factory at Magnum City where he fought Grad the Speed Demon and managed to overpower Grad with his strength. When Grad decided to call it day, he advised him not to lose to anyone before witnessing him leave through a portal. And when the mission concluded, Kyoutarou found himself being complimented by everyone for stopping Grad.
Abilities[]
AWA Fanfics[]
Kyoutarou is very skilled in martial arts, has a very quick reflexes and has very strong & hard punches and kicks. Kyoutarou also fights with relaxed mind making his opponents unable to see what he's up to or what he is planning.
Kyoutarou also learned how to use chakra and magic. He also learned six moves of the Rokushiki and also gained the power to use Kenbonshoku Haki and the Haohoshoku Haki.
XP4 Fanfics[]
Kyoutarou is a Blessed with an unspecified Gift which he yet to demonstrate.
Kyoutarou is a master of all forms of hand to hand combat.
Trivia[]
- Kyoutarou is the first character from Saki to be introduced in the AWA fics.
- According to Mako, Kyou can't remember anything and isn't very good. His Love-jong, stats seem to indicate this as well but clearly shows that he has potential.
- Kyoutaro has a pet capybara that is featured in Yuuki's miniseries at the beginning and end of almost all Saki manga volumes.
- Kyoutarou Suga is the first character from Saki to appear in the Heroes Coalition fics.
- In the XP4 fic, Kyoutarou has gotten over his crush on Nodoka Haramura.
- In the XP4 fic, Kyoutarou is referred to as the Shinsuke Nakamura of the Heroes Coalitions as most of his personality and moves are based from the said wrestler.
- In the XP4 fic, Miyako Kougami admitted that she wanted to adopt Kyoutarou as she sees him as a son.
- In the XP4 fic, Grad the Speed Demon considers him as a very worthy opponent.
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