Marikoji, Hayato

万里小路ハヤト

A 24-year-old bachelor who accepted a teaching position to repay a two million yen debt incurred when his troubled friend swindled him. Hayato intended to resign upon discovering that the entire village was abnormal and that his students were ninjas. However, his decision changed after he rescued Himawari from being struck by a train.
Hayato is among several anime male protagonists (such as Rock from Black Lagoon) who do not fit into their environment yet manage to survive. For Hayato, this survival relies on his luck, his ability to dodge when facing opponents more skilled than himself, and the fact that some of his students have taken a liking to him. Additionally, Hayato possesses good aim (demonstrated when throwing darts in a bar) and exceptionally sharp eyesight.