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Standing approximately 190 cm tall with a muscular build and short-trimmed black hair, Ryutaro Sakagami possesses a gaze that shifts between cheerful and stern. His personality is typically energetic and rash, leading him to act impulsively and trigger mishaps like traps. This impulsiveness contrasts sharply with his extreme loyalty, especially toward Kouki Amanogawa, whose actions he consistently supports even when reckless. While straightforward to the point of misunderstanding subtle emotions or romance, he demonstrates resilience and quick recovery from setbacks.
Before his summoning to Tortus, Ryutaro belonged to his school's karate club and shared childhood friendships with Kouki, Shizuku Yaegashi, and Kaori Shirasaki. Initially dismissive of Hajime Nagumo as lazy, Ryutaro's perception shifted dramatically upon witnessing Hajime's strength and leadership. He developed deep respect for Hajime, particularly admiring his training methods which reminded Ryutaro of figures like Gunnery Sgt. Hartman, leading him to request training.
During the Orcus Labyrinth expedition as part of Kouki's party, the betrayal by Eri and Daisuke Hiyama's death profoundly affected Ryutaro, strengthening his resolve to protect friends. After Kaori Shirasaki's mortal wounding during the demon invasion of the Heiligh Kingdom, Ryutaro prioritized gaining strength over pride, begging Hajime for help conquering labyrinths. This decision aligned him with Hajime's group to clear the remaining Great Labyrinths and confront the god Ehit.
Ryutaro's combat abilities stem from his status as one of Ehit's summoned heroes. His "Fist Fighter" job class focuses on hand-to-hand combat, utilizing skills such as Body Strengthening, Supersonic Step, and Diamond Skin for defense, augmented by custom gauntlets upgraded by Hajime. Overcoming trials in the Schnee Labyrinth's Frost Caverns granted him Metamorphosis Magic, an ancient "Age of Gods" spell for organic manipulation. He adapted this into his unique "Tenma Tenpen" technique, ingesting monster mana crystals to temporarily gain traits like an Ogre's strength or a Werewolf's speed. However, fusing transformations risks permanent loss of humanity if maintained beyond 40 seconds.
Ryutaro harbored internal struggles, feeling overshadowed by Kouki and Hajime in romantic attention and perceiving himself as a "side character." Despite this jealousy, he remained outwardly supportive and selfless, refusing to resent Kouki and originally intending to stay in Tortus to support him after Hajime offered the class a return home. His fundamental integrity was highlighted during the Schnee Labyrinth trial, where his lack of negative traits thwarted his doppelgänger.
Romantically, Ryutaro is Suzu Taniguchi's boyfriend. He briefly developed a crush on Yue upon first meeting but relinquished these feelings upon recognizing her bond with Hajime. His relationship with Suzu remains a stabilizing aspect.
Before his summoning to Tortus, Ryutaro belonged to his school's karate club and shared childhood friendships with Kouki, Shizuku Yaegashi, and Kaori Shirasaki. Initially dismissive of Hajime Nagumo as lazy, Ryutaro's perception shifted dramatically upon witnessing Hajime's strength and leadership. He developed deep respect for Hajime, particularly admiring his training methods which reminded Ryutaro of figures like Gunnery Sgt. Hartman, leading him to request training.
During the Orcus Labyrinth expedition as part of Kouki's party, the betrayal by Eri and Daisuke Hiyama's death profoundly affected Ryutaro, strengthening his resolve to protect friends. After Kaori Shirasaki's mortal wounding during the demon invasion of the Heiligh Kingdom, Ryutaro prioritized gaining strength over pride, begging Hajime for help conquering labyrinths. This decision aligned him with Hajime's group to clear the remaining Great Labyrinths and confront the god Ehit.
Ryutaro's combat abilities stem from his status as one of Ehit's summoned heroes. His "Fist Fighter" job class focuses on hand-to-hand combat, utilizing skills such as Body Strengthening, Supersonic Step, and Diamond Skin for defense, augmented by custom gauntlets upgraded by Hajime. Overcoming trials in the Schnee Labyrinth's Frost Caverns granted him Metamorphosis Magic, an ancient "Age of Gods" spell for organic manipulation. He adapted this into his unique "Tenma Tenpen" technique, ingesting monster mana crystals to temporarily gain traits like an Ogre's strength or a Werewolf's speed. However, fusing transformations risks permanent loss of humanity if maintained beyond 40 seconds.
Ryutaro harbored internal struggles, feeling overshadowed by Kouki and Hajime in romantic attention and perceiving himself as a "side character." Despite this jealousy, he remained outwardly supportive and selfless, refusing to resent Kouki and originally intending to stay in Tortus to support him after Hajime offered the class a return home. His fundamental integrity was highlighted during the Schnee Labyrinth trial, where his lack of negative traits thwarted his doppelgänger.
Romantically, Ryutaro is Suzu Taniguchi's boyfriend. He briefly developed a crush on Yue upon first meeting but relinquished these feelings upon recognizing her bond with Hajime. His relationship with Suzu remains a stabilizing aspect.