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Takumi Rindō directs Border's Tamakoma Branch, a faction advocating peaceful coexistence and alliances with Neighbors, contrasting sharply with Border Headquarters' stance. A middle-aged man with short, spiky black hair and chin stubble, he typically sports glasses and a suit befitting his rank. Rindō maintains a calm, carefree demeanor, leading with a relaxed style yet unwavering commitment to Tamakoma's diplomatic ideals. He enjoys smoking, fishing (despite poor results), shio ramen, and animals. His formidable combat parameters recorded in Border's files highlight significant strategic and leadership strengths: Trion (9), Attack (10), Defense/Support (10), Mobility (6), Skill (8), Range (6), Command (9), Special Tactics (7), totaling 65 points.
A founding member of Border, Rindō belonged to the original organization before its restructuring under Masamune Kido. He remained at the original headquarters, now Tamakoma Branch, upholding its founding ideals after over half the initial members were lost on a Neighborhood military support mission. Mentored by Yūgo Kuga early in his Border career, this experience profoundly shaped his worldview. Rindō feels a deep debt towards Yūgo, stating, "I've been indebted to Kuga-san for taking care of me ever since I was a newcomer. I want to repay that debt in full." This debt extends to Yūgo's son, Yūma Kuga, whom Rindō actively supports and recruits into Tamakoma.
As branch chief, Rindō oversees key operations and agent development. He formally established Tamakoma-2, instructing Osamu Mikumo, Yūma, and Chika Amatori: "From now on, you are a team. With this team, you'll be promoted to A-rank, and then, will aim to be recruited for the Away Team." He played a pivotal role in designing Border's ranked battle system and applies his engineering expertise to develop custom Tamakoma-exclusive Triggers, utilizing Neighborhood-derived technologies. Rindō adeptly navigates Border's regulations to protect Neighbor allies, facilitating Hyuse's integration into Tamakoma-2 and covertly forming alliances with groups like Galopoula.
He acts as guardian to Yōtarō Rindō, later revealed as prince of the Neighbor planet Aristera, and provides sanctuary to other Neighbor refugees. His surname "Rindō" means "forest wisteria," while his given name "Takumi" translates to "craftsman" or "artisan," reflecting his technical contributions. His birthday is November 2.
A founding member of Border, Rindō belonged to the original organization before its restructuring under Masamune Kido. He remained at the original headquarters, now Tamakoma Branch, upholding its founding ideals after over half the initial members were lost on a Neighborhood military support mission. Mentored by Yūgo Kuga early in his Border career, this experience profoundly shaped his worldview. Rindō feels a deep debt towards Yūgo, stating, "I've been indebted to Kuga-san for taking care of me ever since I was a newcomer. I want to repay that debt in full." This debt extends to Yūgo's son, Yūma Kuga, whom Rindō actively supports and recruits into Tamakoma.
As branch chief, Rindō oversees key operations and agent development. He formally established Tamakoma-2, instructing Osamu Mikumo, Yūma, and Chika Amatori: "From now on, you are a team. With this team, you'll be promoted to A-rank, and then, will aim to be recruited for the Away Team." He played a pivotal role in designing Border's ranked battle system and applies his engineering expertise to develop custom Tamakoma-exclusive Triggers, utilizing Neighborhood-derived technologies. Rindō adeptly navigates Border's regulations to protect Neighbor allies, facilitating Hyuse's integration into Tamakoma-2 and covertly forming alliances with groups like Galopoula.
He acts as guardian to Yōtarō Rindō, later revealed as prince of the Neighbor planet Aristera, and provides sanctuary to other Neighbor refugees. His surname "Rindō" means "forest wisteria," while his given name "Takumi" translates to "craftsman" or "artisan," reflecting his technical contributions. His birthday is November 2.