Toru Hayate

Before the apocalypse, Toru Hayate was the star quarterback for his high school football team—a natural leader known for his speed, agility, and charisma. His days revolved around grueling practices, thrilling rivalries, and dreams of going pro, fueled by his determination to make his family proud. However, the outbreak struck during the biggest game of his life, and chaos tore through the crowd and his teammates. Toru was the lone survivor, haunted by the loss of his “team” and the guilt of not being able to save them. Carrying that emotional burden, he vowed to never let another “team” fall apart under his watch, and threw himself into protecting the group with relentless energy.