Hayato Hayashi

Hayato Hayashi is the father of Legacy's Sumiko Hayashi and the husband of Katsu Hayashi. He retired early from his career as a corporate executive to become a day trader with a penchant for making risky investments. He owns and operates L.O.D., LLC. as a placeholder organization to back Legacy's endeavors and provide support for the group.

Hayato revels in the time he's able to spend with his daughter, and thanks his decades of suffering in a suit for his newfound freedom. While he still trades stocks to keep his portfolio growing, his full-time "job" is managing Legacy with business partner Maro Kondo. Hayato works behind-the-scenes while Maro acts as the public-facing figure. This is to curb discussions of nepotism, "bought" popularity, and backlash against the Hayashi family as a whole.

In a private meeting with Katsu, Hayato shared his concerns and validated his wife's about Sumiko's involvement in Legacy. This open line of communication keeps their relationship clear and honest despite their fundamental disagreement on the matter.

Hayato is Sumiko's #1 fan and Legacy's largest supporter. He is the first to suggest ways to improve Legacy within the capabilities of the group's members without overextending his "dad privileges" and "old man hands." In his own way, he uses Legacy as a tool to teach Sumiko and her friends valuable lessons and life skills. This often comes off as him pulling the girls' strings. It's all in good fun, as he gets to make a management simulation game out of helping his daughter and her friends. (Akira has referred to him as "sneaky" on occasion.)

During Legacy Summer Cafe 2020, a secret plot by Mr. Hayashi was set-up to lead Sumiko and Akira on an adventure to a surprise banquet he prepared for the Legacy Summer Cafe staff. When fundraising goals were reached, a special voice-line from Mr. Hayashi was shared on Legacy's Twitter.