Alright everyone, it's time for Ryuu's crackpot theories once again.
So I've been doing a lot of thinking about Kamisato Ayato a lot lately. I'm really curious to see if/when/how Mihoyo introduces him as a character, and I have my own theory about what could be possible. Again, this is a theory based on some general evidence, but I like thinking of theories and I hope this makes some sense.
Okay, so a big part of Ayaka's character story was that no matter what she does, her actions will reflect upon the Yashiro commission and the Kamisato clan. And obviously, the commission wants to be in Baal's favor.
We also know from snippets of voice lines and even Mihoyo's Twitter a few important things about Ayato:
1. He rarely goes out in public so not many people know what he looks like.
2. He has a secret organization working under him, the Shuumatsuban. They presumably gather intel but on what is unclear (Sayu is one such character).
3. He's constantly busy and overworking himself. If anyone knows this best it's Ayaka, though she never says what he's working on. It can be assumed it's the paperwork and diplomacy of the commission, but I find that hard to believe is taking up practically all of Ayato's time.
Here's what I think: Ayato is the true ringleader of the Sangonomiya resistance.
It's been said before he's a bright young man who's kind and helps people. Why would he not want to help all of Inazuma against Baal's tyranny? He also is constantly busy, half with Yashiro Commission stuff and half with resistance matters. He employs the Shuumatsuban to dig up intel on the Tenryou Commission and Baal's forces, which is why with so few people they've been able to fight in places that would give them a higher chance of winning.
If he's the one pulling the strings, he needs another person to be the cover of the resistance so no suspicion is on him. Hence, Kokomi Sangonomiya, the Priestess of Watatsumi Island. I'm guessing he and her made a pact to use her island and give her the spotlight as the leader of the resistance (of course she still has a lot of control...she's like the active leader while he just organizes it from the shadows).
He runs the resistance in secret to protect his clan's name and to protect Ayaka from Baal's fury. He decided to use his kindness and power to do something good for everyone on Inazuma rather than just acting as the Yashiro Commissioner.
My theory is he'll be introduced either in 2.1 or 2.2 as someone affiliated with the resistance, and that's when we'll finally learn his true identity. I feel like maybe his model hasn't been leaked yet because Mihoyo hasn't made him a playable character yet. I'm worried he's gonna be a random NPC but he seems too important for that tbh.
I've also seen the board post that says he's "younger than expected" so I'm also a bit worried he's gonna be a shorter male character versus a taller husband everyone is getting hyped over, but then again this isn't fully set in stone. We may never actually see him either.
Whatever the case, this is my theory and I'm sticking to it until proven wrong. I hope it makes some sense and I'm willing to discuss it.