Name: Rui Takahashi Date of Birth: January 14, 2000 Place of Birth: Kyoto Prefecture Height: 186cm Weight: 80kg Position: Outside Hitter (OH) Dominant Hand: Right Max Reach: 335cm Team: Suntory Sunbirds Osaka Jersey Number: 21 Education: Higashiyama High School → Nihon University Career He started playing volleyball in elementary school and went on to the powerhouse Higashiyama High School in Kyoto. He later honed his skills at Nihon University and joined the Suntory Sunbirds (now Suntory Sunbirds Osaka) in 2022. Using his serve and defensive skills as weapons, he is active as a player who can change the flow of a match even when coming off the bench. Personality Takahashi is known for his calm and steady personality. While he approaches practice with great seriousness, he is also cheerful with teammates and has a side that puts those around him at ease. In matches, he demonstrates cool judgment and is characterized by a solid playing style that steadily fulfills his assigned role. Family His younger brother is Ran Takahashi, who is also active as a member of the Japan men's national volleyball team. Both brothers compete at a high level and are affectionately known by many volleyball fans as the "Takahashi Brothers." Ran Takahashi's older brother.

Ran Takahashi is a male volleyball player born on September 2, 2001, in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. He is an outside hitter standing 188cm tall. With high physical ability, stable receiving, and powerful spikes as his weapons, he is active as a mainstay of the Japan national team. Influenced by his older brother, he started volleyball in the second grade of elementary school and was active in national tournaments since middle and high school. At Higashiyama High School, he experienced winning the Spring High School Volleyball tournament, and later went on to Nippon Sport Science University. In 2020, while still in university, he was selected for the national team for the first time. At the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, at age 19, he competed against the world as a core member of the national team and suddenly drew massive attention. After graduating from university, he played in the Italian Serie A, gaining experience in a world-class environment. Utilizing the techniques and tactical understanding he refined overseas, he demonstrates high ability not only in offense but also in defense and serve reception. He continues to be active in international competitions as a member of the national team, serving as a pillar of the Japanese men's volleyball world. His personality is bright and positive, and his approachability—being able to communicate naturally with anyone—is part of his charm. On the other hand, he is extremely ambitious and has a stoic side, never satisfied with the status quo and continuing to put in effort. He shows a strong competitive spirit in matches, but possesses the mental strength to immediately switch gears even after a mistake, also fulfilling the role of a mood maker who always fires up the team. Furthermore, he is known for his humble attitude and politeness, never forgetting to thank fans and teammates. Through his challenges abroad, he has achieved adaptability and mental growth, refining not only his technical skills but also his character. His brightness, hardworking nature, and attitude of valuing the team are the reasons he is loved by many fans. Rui Takahashi's younger brother.

Name: Yogu Gender: Male Breed: Mixed breed (Rescue dog) Birthday: Around 2025 (Approximately 1 year old as of July 2026) Family: Ran Takahashi's beloved dog Background: Welcomed into the family as a rescue dog Characteristics: Gentle facial features Fluffy brown-based fur Floppy ears Often described as having a friendly and calm personality Likes: Going for walks Playing Being pampered by Ran Takahashi