One of the six children, born January 3. He is given the ability to instantly transport himself. While playing in sandlot games, Kota is compared to the hot-blooded Senichi Hoshino, manger of the Chunichi Dragons baseball team at the time of the story. His grandfather is a famous movie director. Miyako, Chiyonosuke, and he are good friends. As the series progress, he develops feelings for Misora. (Wikipedia)