Yūsuke Makishima, a second-year student at Toal Wesson University and alumnus of Sohoku High School, once led as the bicycle racing club’s ace climber. His striking appearance features long green hair streaked with red, a naturally slender build with elongated limbs, and a somber expression framed by narrow, downturned brows and hooded eyes. Distinctive moles beneath his left eye and near his lower lip punctuate his face. His wardrobe flaunts clashing hues and chaotic patterns, worn with unshakable self-assurance despite peers’ muted reactions. Socially inept and often perceived as unsettling due to his reserved mannerisms, Makishima candidly admits his struggles with connection, resigned to others deeming him odd. Beneath his brusque, cynical exterior lies unwavering loyalty and kindness, evident in his earnest mentorship of younger teammates like Sakamichi Onoda. Though he masks vulnerability with sarcasm, genuine praise flusters him. This duality fuels his cycling career, where frustration and sharp wit drive his competitive fire. Renowned as the “Peak Spider,” Makishima’s climbing prowess stems from a violently swaying technique—tilting his bike at extreme angles using his lanky frame. Initially ridiculed, this pendulum-like motion became his trademark after relentless honing. Early struggles on flat terrain earned him belittling nicknames, but analytical precision and strategic adaptations—meticulously tracking road conditions, gear efficiency, and rivals’ weaknesses—offset these flaws. Inspired by senior Shingo Kinjou, he adopted rigorous journaling to refine his craft. His racing legacy includes dominant hill climb victories at Minegayama and Okuchichibu, national tournament placements, and an enduring rivalry with Jinpachi Toudou, marked by a narrow 8:7 win-loss tally. His Minegayama course record stands unbroken since its 20th edition. Off the bike, he boasts deft card-handling skills, academic excellence in English and math, and unwavering faith in his questionable fashion sense—quietly doubted by peers. Hailing from a wealthy family in a sprawling mansion, he owns a dog named Josephine and avoids grapes. Left-handed, he has an older brother, a younger sister, and a penchant for parodying cooking shows in club omakes. His speech often trails into a distinctive “sho” sound, replacing typical sentence endings. Whether leveraging his intimidating aura in races or embracing his quirks, Makishima thrives as a cyclist unapologetically carved from contradictions—rigorous yet eccentric, aloof yet fiercely devoted.