Kyosuke Kamijo, a childhood friend of Sayaka Miki, emerges as a violin prodigy whose promising career shatters when an accident permanently damages his left hand. Medical efforts fail to restore function, prompting him to declare that only magic or a miracle could heal him. This statement directly motivates Sayaka Miki to use her Kyubey-granted wish to repair his hand, enabling his return to music. His recovery manifests instantly and completely during a rooftop hospital performance observed by his parents and staff. Discharged, Kyosuke returns to Mitakihara Middle School, initially relying on crutches. He neglects to inform Sayaka of his release, causing her distress. This oversight stems from his focus on reintegrating into daily life and his popularity, which preoccupies him with friends and admirers. He perceives Sayaka solely as a close friend, never developing romantic feelings for her, and remains oblivious to both her sacrifice and deeper emotions. Kyosuke's connection with Hitomi Shizuki deepens post-recovery. After Hitomi confesses, he accepts, forming a romantic relationship. This bond later strains due to Kyosuke's intense dedication to violin practice, sometimes leading him to neglect Hitomi. "The Rebellion Story" depicts this tension contributing to Hitomi's temporary transformation into a Nightmare. Within this arc, both are abducted into a witch's barrier but emerge unharmed, later encountering a resurrected Sayaka in the restructured world. Within the timeline altered by Ultimate Madoka, Kyosuke pursues a professional music career. During an audition where he performs Gounod's "Ave Maria," the souls of Sayaka and Madoka observe him before departing. Later, as a professional violinist, he whispers Sayaka's name after a recital, hinting at an ambiguous lingering connection. Alternative timelines and spin-off media offer further context. In "Madoka Magica Portable," Kyosuke attempts multiple post-discharge contacts with Sayaka—inviting her to walk to school, visit a CD store, and delivering a dedicated song CD to her home—but she repeatedly declines or misses these due to her magical girl duties. He once discovers her transformed, decaying body, horrifying him. A game "Bonus Route" presents Homura questioning him about Sayaka; he expresses embarrassment, admits she might not see him as her type, and they briefly date before her magical girl obligations create complications. Kyosuke's personality revolves around his music passion, often prioritizing it over relationships. Popular and sociable, he exhibits frustration and emotional outbursts, notably during hospitalization when accusing Sayaka of mocking his injury. Actions like failing to notify Sayaka of discharge or quickly accepting Hitomi's confession reflect unintentional insensitivity born from obliviousness to others' feelings, not malice. Creator Gen Urobuchi notes Kyosuke's single-minded violin focus would likely have caused him to neglect romantic relationships even if he reciprocated Sayaka's feelings. Physically, Kyosuke possesses short gray hair and matching gray eyes. He wears a hospital gown during convalescence and later the standard Mitakihara Middle School uniform. Flashbacks show him as a child practicing violin, underscoring early dedication.