According to How to Read, he "lacks the qualities of a true leader" and was included in meetings to "make Higuchi appear more competent." The book also mentions that other members consider Takahashi "foolish" because his comments do not seem well thought out.
Eventually, he is eliminated along with the rest of the Yotsuba group when Light writes their names in the Death Note.
Takahashi was formally married and had children. A graduate of Keiyo Business School, he is the son of Karazo Takahashi, president of Japan Financial Times, and enjoyed surfing as a hobby.
