diff.text: '''Kou Yaten'''  is often distant and cynical about everything. Yaten does not like to socialize or do sports. His/her remarks are often sharp-edged and blunt, which further separates him/her from the world. At one point, the other Starlights even chastise Yaten for behaving in a way that might reduce the number of fans. However, he and Luna get along well. At one point during that episode, Luna inspires him to keep on fighting.[[File:Yaten3.jpg|thumb|Yaten smirk]]
diff.text: == In the manga ==
diff.text: Yaten's responsibilities in the band are background vocals, keyboards, and song arrangement. S/he also enjoys , but doesn't belong to any school club, preferring to just go home. Other "likes" include  and Art class. S/he has trouble with physical exertion and (by extension) Physical Education, and is blood type B.