Masamune Gotou

Masamune Gotō (後藤 正宗 Gotou Masamune) is a professional shogi player of rank 9-dan.

Appearance
Gotou has been described as "scary looking" on a few occasions. He has grey hair and purple eyes and is fit for his age. Gotou, despite being in his 40s has a full head of hair, which has been mentioned by fellow shogi players, while comparing him to Kai Shimada, who is younger but already balding.

Personality
Gotou is famously rough and unpleasant, often causing a cold atmosphere in Shogi Hall. He has even become physically abusive towards Rei, striking him in the face during an agreement they had about his relationship with Rei's step-sister, Kyouko Kouda.

Relationships


Misako

Wife of Gotou Masamune. It is unknown how they met, or how long they have been married. Currently Misako is comatose, and is residing in a hospital in Tokyo. On occasion Gotou is seen visiting her after his matches and bringing her care products.

Kyouko Kouda

Gotou and Kyouko have a visibly toxic relation. Kyouko craves the love of an older man, due to her strained relationship withe her father, while Gotou seems to need female company, as his wife is ill. They frequently fight, often resulting in Gotou leaving and Kyouko angry, or crying. Officially Gotou refers to this relationship with her as "stalking" - on Kyouko's part, yet privately he allows a lot to happen between them.