'Love Village 2' Star 'Little Horse' Had Gang Past, Quit Due to Child

A contestant on Netflix's "Love Village 2," known as "Little Horse" (Yuta Oda), has a past that reads like a movie script, involving a stint in organized crime. While his current on-screen relationship with Ayaka is a focal point of the show, his personal history reveals a journey from a troubled youth to a gangster and ultimately to a life outside the underworld. Oda described himself as a quiet child who struggled with friendships due to frequent school transfers, leading to isolation. By his late teens, he was involved in illegal activities and by age 21, he had joined a yakuza organization with about 20 associates.

His decision to leave the criminal life was profoundly influenced by his child. Oda stated that becoming a father was the driving force behind his departure from the gang, a choice his superior supported. The show also touches upon his remarriage after separating from his ex-wife, with whom he shares a child. Another much-discussed detail is the missing tip of his left pinky finger, which Oda vaguely explained on the show as being "to make a cut-off," leaving the specific circumstances open to speculation.

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because of my child, I made up my mind to leave the organization

After leaving the underworld, Oda transitioned to the combat sports scene, participating in events like "BreakingDown." However, his past affiliations presented challenges, including restrictions on participating in anti-social force screenings for about two and a half years. Despite these hurdles, Oda has maintained a sense of loyalty, stating in interviews that he would not do anything to embarrass his team's president.

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to make a cut-off