Tsukuyomi, the moon deity, brokered the pact between Makoto Misumi's parents and a foreign Goddess. He transported Makoto per this agreement but intervened when the Goddess rejected Makoto for his appearance, abandoning him in the wastelands. To rectify this injustice, Tsukuyomi bestowed the bulk of his divine power upon Makoto, granting him survival and extraordinary abilities. This act drained Tsukuyomi, forcing him into a century-long slumber within his mother's dream realm. Other deities collectively channeled power to hasten his recovery, recognizing his irreplaceable role in maintaining divine systems.
Physically, Tsukuyomi manifests as a mature figure with long white hair, clad in traditional Japanese robes. A silver crown bearing a golden crescent moon rests upon his head, and an identical symbol adorns his chest. His demeanor blends humility with a fierce sense of justice, compelling him to aid those he deems deserving. He burns with profound contempt for the Goddess, frequently erupting in seething fury over her actions – a temperament echoing Makoto's occasional dark moods, likely influenced by their patron-follower bond.
His motivations transcend simple benevolence. Tsukuyomi masterminds a covert conspiracy among allied deities to overthrow the Goddess due to her incompetence and malice, intending Makoto as her replacement. This scheme involves subtle manipulations, such as embedding an attraction effect within his blessing to foster romantic entanglements for Makoto. Renowned for his administrative genius, Tsukuyomi developed streamlined systems for moon and sea deities, handling workloads vastly outperforming his peers. His hibernation-induced absence plunges these divine systems into disarray.
Relationships are central to his influence. He maintains strong alliances with numerous deities across pantheons, including Athena, Daikokuten, and his brother Susanoo. His rapport with Amaterasu appears complex yet generally positive. Conversely, his interactions with the Goddess are mutually antagonistic, marked by veiled insults and deep-seated loathing. As Makoto's patron, he provides essential foundational support but remains inactive during Makoto's journey due to his slumber.
Tsukuyomi's abilities emphasize subtle influence over overt force. His power mirrors Makoto's "Sakai" technique, focusing on imperceptible manipulation. The power transferred to Makoto grants him near-divine capabilities, including reality-warping potential. The name "Tsukuyomi" originates from "monthly reading," reflecting his lunar nature. While rooted in Shinto mythology's Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto, this narrative adapts the figure for distinct purposes.