Hajime Kudou commands the protagonist’s unit in an organization dedicated to neutralizing a viral threat. A cold and calculating strategist, his ambiguous morality resists easy categorization, deliberately designed to provoke uncertainty. His disciplined leadership clashes with the protagonist’s impulsive demeanor, fueling friction between rigid adherence to protocol and emotionally driven loyalties.

When confronted with a pivotal choice, Kudou weighs obedience to hierarchical orders against assuming a protective, almost paternal role toward the protagonist. This dilemma mirrors the narrative’s central clash of institutional efficiency against personal compassion. His decision irrevocably shapes the trajectory of ensuing events, though his ultimate arc adheres to established narrative conventions.

Kudou operates solely as a military authority figure navigating ethical complexities within the story’s concise four-episode framework.