Masumi Hayami - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

"Chibi-chan"
"Purple Rose Man"
"Vile scoundrel" "Cold-blooded workaholic"
Determination to protect "Crimson Goddess"
Engagement breakup due to "personality mismatch"

Trivia

Escaped on his own during childhood kidnapping.
First appearance in 1976 manga Glass Mask.
Sends anonymous bouquet of purple roses to Maya.
College best friend is Kyoichiro Kami from Sukeban Deka.
Portrayed by multiple actors and voice actors in various stage and anime adaptations.
Developed a mask-like personality due to vengeful feelings.

Alternate names

Masumi Hayami Purple Rose Man The one who calls her Chibi-chan

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Male

Appearance

Overall appearance: Handsome, calm, and intelligent young president. Refined grooming and dignified bearing.
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Black
Distinguishing features: Well-proportioned face

Sharp gaze

Calm atmosphere
Iconic items: Bouquet of purple roses

Suit

Stage props from Crimson Goddess (symbolic)

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Calm
Detailed personality: Unfamiliar with affection, cold on the surface but harbors complex emotions inside. Strong pride and vengeful feelings toward the company and his past, resorts to forceful methods for his objectives. Shows kindness and support to Maya, gradually developing deep love.
Keywords: Ruthless

Intelligent

Vengeful

Sincere

Prideful

Supporter

Complex emotions
Talents: Business acumen

Management ability

Negotiation skills

Leadership
Skills: Sponsor handling

Media relations

Hospitality techniques

Marketing strategy

Theater knowledge
Motivation: Revenge against father Eisuke Hayami, development of Daito Geino, and support and love for Maya Kitajima.
Habits: Calls Maya 'Chibi-chan'. Hides emotions behind a mask-like facade.
Hobbies: Theater, Business
Favorite places: Izu villa
Favorite colors: Purple
Disliked situations: Father's ruthlessness, Betrayal, Injustice

History

Backstory: Born the son of a construction company site foreman, but his father died in an accident at age 2. His mother became a housekeeper for the Hayami family, was adopted by Eisuke Hayami, and received successor training. Due to a childhood kidnapping experience and his parents' circumstances, he closed off his heart, harbored revenge while growing into an exceptional manager. Wields his talents as Daito Geino's young president.
Debut date: 1976
Work title: Glass Mask
Media type: Manga

Kidnapping Incident

Significant event: Kidnapping Incident
Description: Kidnapped for ransom in early childhood but escapes on his own. This experience becomes the cause of his emotional guardedness.

Mother's Severe Injury and Death

Significant event: Mother's Severe Injury and Death
Description: In a mansion fire, unable to save his mother protecting Crimson Goddess stage props; she succumbs to severe injuries. Intensifies his revenge against his father.

Appointment as Daito Geino President

Significant event: Appointment as Daito Geino President
Description: After distinguished service as secretary, assumes the president's position at a young age.

Encounter with Maya Kitajima and Support

Significant event: Encounter with Maya Kitajima and Support
Description: Meets Maya while watching her La Traviata performance, supports her anonymously, and gradually falls in love.

Engagement and Breakup with Shiori Takamiya

Significant event: Engagement and Breakup with Shiori Takamiya
Description: Forced into an engagement by his father's wishes but calls it off upon realizing his feelings for Maya.

Relationships

Eisuke Hayami

Father

Adoptive father and head of Daito Group. Ruthless and lacking affection, the target of Masumi's revenge.

Fumi

Mother

Biological mother. Worked as a housekeeper for the Hayami family, remarried, and became Masumi's mother figure. Died from severe injuries in a fire.

Maya Kitajima

Love interest

Impressed by Maya's passionate performance, sends purple roses and continues to support her from the shadows. Deeply drawn to each other despite crossed signals.

Seito Karato

Ally

Serves as intermediary between Maya and Masumi, aiding their support.

Saeko Mizuki

Secretary

Masumi's secretary. Pointed out Masumi's love for Maya.

Kyoichiro Kami

Best friend

College friend. Appears in collaboration with Sukeban Deka series.

Daito Geino

Daito Geino: leader

Media appearances

Glass Mask

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started in 1976

Glass Mask (1984 version)

Anime / Protagonist

1984 TV anime 1st series

Glass Mask (2005 version)

Anime / Protagonist

2005 TV anime 2nd series

Glass Mask (1997 TV drama)

Drama / Protagonist

1997 TV drama

Glass Mask (various stage plays)

Stage play / Protagonist

1988, 2014, and others multiple times

Night Drama House

Radio / Protagonist

1982 radio drama

Girls RPG Cinderella Life

Game

2012 game

Voice cast and creators

Nachi Nozawa

Voice actor: Nachi Nozawa
Language: Japanese
Version or series: 1982 radio drama / 1984 TV anime 1st series
Notes: First voice actor

Isao Mori

Voice actor: Isao Mori
Language: Japanese
Version or series: 1984 TV anime 1st series (stand-in)

Jurota Kosugi

Voice actor: Jurota Kosugi
Language: Japanese
Version or series: 1998 OVA

Toshiyuki Morikawa

Voice actor: Toshiyuki Morikawa
Language: Japanese
Version or series: 2005 TV anime 2nd series / 2012 game

Nobuya Takahashi

Voice actor: Nobuya Takahashi
Language: Japanese
Version or series: 2013 Glass Mask desu ga

Daisuke Ono

Voice actor: Daisuke Ono
Language: Japanese
Version or series: 2016 3-nen D-gumi Glass Mask

Suzue Miuchi

Creator name: Suzue Miuchi
Role: Original author

Hakusensha

Creator name: Hakusensha
Role: Publisher

Aiken

Creator name: Aiken
Role: Animation studio

Tokyo Movie

Creator name: Tokyo Movie
Role: Animation studio

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