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Makoto Takiya is a supporting character in Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Loved. He is a coworker and close friend of Kobayashi at Jigokumeguri System Engineering Inc., where both work as programmers. Takiya is a young man of average height with a slim build, black hair, and dark blue eyes. He presents himself at the office as a friendly, neat, and refreshing individual who gets along well with colleagues.

His personality has two distinct sides. During work hours, Takiya is dependable, even-tempered, and considerate of others, often lending a helping hand and looking out for those around him. He is careful and practical, occasionally stepping in to remind the group about the potential dangers of mixing human and dragon affairs too carelessly. At home, however, he reveals his true nature as a closet otaku. He becomes passionate, loud, and animated about his hobbies, especially when drinking. This enthusiasm is depicted through exaggerated expressions and outbursts, contrasting sharply with his restrained office demeanor.

Takiya's motivations center on maintaining stability and supporting his friends. He does not seek adventure or supernatural involvement but accepts the presence of dragons in his life with surprising ease due to his good-natured disposition. His primary role in the story is that of a grounding presence who provides practical advice and emotional support to Kobayashi as she navigates her unusual household. He also serves as a bridge between the human world and the dragon characters, helping to facilitate understanding and cooperation.

His key relationships include his friendship with Kobayashi, which is built on mutual respect and years of working together. The most significant relationship in his development is with Fafnir, the dragon of chaos. Initially, Takiya and Fafnir become roommates, and over time they form a deep, unconventional friendship. Takiya accommodates Fafnir's eccentricities and helps him adapt to human society, while Fafnir provides Takiya with companionship and a shared interest in otaku culture. This living arrangement marks Takiya's most notable personal growth, as he becomes more comfortable with his own hobbies and opens his home to a being from another world.

Takiya does not possess supernatural abilities. His notable skills are his competence as a programmer, his level-headedness in unusual situations, and his ability to mediate between humans and dragons through patience and common sense. In A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Loved, he continues in his supporting role, offering stability and friendship as the story explores Kanna's struggles and the brewing conflict between chaos and harmony dragons. While not a central figure in the main conflict, Takiya represents the human perspective and the theme of found family that runs throughout the series. His development is subtle, seen in his growing willingness to embrace his otaku identity openly and his deepening bond with Fafnir, which evolves from a practical arrangement into genuine care and loyalty.