Makoto Takaoka is a male student who appears in the second story of the 2013 hentai OVA series Lust-Struck Trilogy, also known as Kakushi Dere. He has dark brown hair and blue eyes. Since childhood, he has been teased and bullied by his stepsister, Misaki Takaoka. One day, he catches Misaki in his room in a compromising situation and comes to realize that her teasing and antagonistic behavior conceal genuine romantic feelings for him. This discovery leads to a shift in their relationship, as both finally confess their true emotions to each other. Makoto’s role in the story is that of the love interest and eventual partner of Misaki, and his character is defined by his patient, long-suffering response to her antics and by his eventual reciprocation of her hidden affection. The narrative focuses on the resolution of their mutual feelings and the transition from childhood rivalry to a romantic and physical relationship. No notable combat or supernatural abilities are associated with the character; his significance lies entirely in the emotional and relational dynamics of the episode.