Arata Ookoba

A chief reporter who works alongside his photographer Inuhashi. Both began investigating the band after recognizing Junko in the Drive-in Tori commercial.

Appearance
He wears a medium formal suit except that he brings a camera and is accompanied by another journalist who appears to be his assistant

Curiosities

 * Intrepid Reporter: Begins to investigate Franchouchou after having a familiar "Number 4" feeling. The sting of the season shows him fully aware that she not only looks identical to the long-dead Junko Konno, but also resembles "Number 3" and "Number 6" and most recently passed away, Ai Mizuno and Lily Hoshikawa.
 * Spell my name with an "S": Okoba's name is alternately translated as "Ookoba" in Episode 5.