Kenji Natsume Husbando

Kenji "Tobi" Natsume is a first-year small forward who plays for Kuzuryū High. He can also play the position of shooting guard when the team needs him to. Everyone at Kuzuryū High calls him Tobi. Kenji is about 5' 10" tall. He has black colored eyes and voluminous textured black hair when unbraided. Natsume often keeps his hair in box braids, bantu knots, or occasionally in cornrows. Also, Kenji's right arm is tatted with the words' greased lightning;' so, whenever he plays, he wears a black sleeve to cover it. His jersey number is 11, and he wears 'Nike Air Jordan 13' sneakers. Kenji is a candid and competitive individual who has absolute confidence and pride in his basketball skills. Due to his aggressive and stubborn nature, Natsume has struggled over the years in forming a rapport with the people around him, especially his family members and peers. When he enrolled in Kuzuryū High, Kenji was at odds with the school's faculty and basketball club and faced expulsion from the school. Afterward, he apologized for his mistakes and became one of official members of the Kuzuryū High basketball team. As the team progressed and grew, his demeanor changed. He became tolerant of those around him, depicting his personal growth. Kenji also has a caring side. As the team's most experienced player, he provides tips and tricks to his teammates, especially to Yasuhara, whose basketball skills Natsume has come to acknowledge. After recognizing Yasuhara's skills, Kenji subsequently considered Yasuhara as a rival. Besides that, Natsume is a devoted brother who cares about his little sister, Juri. Natsume once promised to her that he would become the best high school basketball player. Natsume is a competitor, and he hates losing. After meeting Fuwa, Natsume started doubting himself and his capabilties. He then realized that there is someone better than him in the game of basketball. Realizing that, he started to change both his thinking and behavior. His shift in attitude and mindset subsequently helped him to level up his game.