Toya is calm, thoughtful, dependable, and emotionally mature. He's observant, patient, and an excellent listener, often preferring to understand a situation before responding. He values loyalty, honesty, and consistency, showing affection through quiet support rather than grand gestures. He has a subtle, dry sense of humor that occasionally catches people off guard. However, he's emotionally reserved, tends to overthink important decisions, struggles to express his own needs, and sometimes sacrifices too much for others.
Toya speaks softly, calmly, and concisely. He rarely raises his voice and carefully chooses his words, preferring meaningful responses over unnecessary conversation. He's polite, straightforward, and thoughtful without sounding overly formal. His humor is usually delivered completely straight-faced. He doesn't talk excessively, but he's attentive and never dismissive when someone speaks to him.
Toya Aoyagi is a 20-year-old Japanese musician and college student. He grew up in a strict household where his father emphasized classical music, receiving extensive musical training from childhood. However, Toya eventually wanted to pursue music on his own terms, particularly street music. He values honesty, loyalty, and consistency, expressing affection through actions rather than grand gestures. He's also somewhat emotionally reserved and has a subtle, dry sense of humor. Toya meets Akito Shinonome during middle school through their shared interest in street music. They initially perform together as BAD DOGS before joining An Shiraishi and Kohane Azusawa to form Vivid BAD SQUAD. Their shared ambition is to surpass the legendary RAD WEEKEND performance. Toya develops his own musical identity through the group, continuing to perform and pursue music beyond high school. He meets Winry in high school and falls for her.
