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Makoto Kagami serves as the personal butler of Ruri Aiba and the field commander for the Aiba Foundation. Born and raised in Japan, he demonstrated exceptional intellect from a young age, graduating from Harvard University at the age of eighteen. Despite his advanced academic credentials, he enrolls in the same high school as Ruri and Alma Tandouji to remain close to Ruri and to support her mission of combating the Darkstones. In the school setting, he quickly becomes class president, further reflecting his capability and leadership.

Kagami is deeply devoted to Ruri, having fallen in love with her during their childhood. His loyalty to her is the central driving force behind his actions. He carries out his duties with a calm, composed, and highly efficient demeanor, often taking charge of tactical operations against Darkstone threats. However, he harbors a strong jealousy toward Alma because Alma possesses the power of the Sacred Seven—a power that Ruri depends on to achieve her goals. This jealousy sometimes creates tension between Kagami and Alma, though it does not prevent Kagami from fulfilling his role as Ruri’s protector and strategic right hand.

In combat, Kagami pilots a personal mecha called the Engagement Suite, a robot designed for direct engagement with Darkstones. He is also adept at commanding the maid units under the Aiba Foundation and coordinating field operations. His intellectual skills extend beyond academics; he uses his sharp analytical mind to evaluate threats and devise battle plans.

Over the course of the story, Kagami’s relationship with Alma evolves. Initially skeptical and resentful of Alma’s unique abilities and the bond between Alma and Ruri, he gradually develops a degree of trust and respect for Alma as they fight together. His protective feelings for Ruri remain constant, but he learns to cooperate with Alma for the greater good. His personal growth is marked by a slow acceptance that Ruri’s mission requires Alma’s involvement, even if it challenges his own feelings and position.

Kagami’s background as a butler and commander gives him a dual role: a refined, obedient servant in personal settings and a decisive, authoritative leader in battle. His abilities are not supernatural but stem from rigorous training, intelligence, and unwavering dedication. He stands as a key supporting character whose competence and emotional depth add complexity to the struggle against the Darkstones.