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Description
Kotaro Hyuga is the elite young heir of the Hyuga Corporation and the supervisor of the chairman’s Marishi Machina development project. He is always clearheaded, but he is a solitary individual who trusts no one. His primary motivation is to prove the capability of the digital suits he has devoted himself to perfecting, and he is anxious to complete the project quickly. This drive leads him to pursue the rider known as the Zebra, Dan Amo, in an effort to test the suit’s performance. Kotaro’s pride suffers when he repeatedly loses sight of Dan, and his frustration and envy drive him to continue the chase.

In the story of Master of Torque: Epilogue, Kotaro is one of three riders brought together by intertwined threads of fate. He initially appears as a rival to Dan Amo, but as the events unfold, the three overcome the troubling events of their parents’ pasts and deepen their bonds. Kotaro’s role evolves from a solitary figure focused on his own goals to someone who becomes part of a shared journey, restarting his life along the individual path he believes in. He is deeply involved in the Marishi Machina project, and his determination to see it succeed is central to his character.

Kotaro’s key relationships include his rivalry and eventual alliance with Dan Amo, as well as his connection to freelance journalist Makina Mikage, who is drawn into the same fate. He is also tied to his family through the Hyuga Corporation chairman, though his solitary nature suggests a lack of trust even within that structure. Over the course of the story, Kotaro experiences development as he moves from a closed-off individual to someone who can bond with others and confront the legacy of the past.

Notable abilities include his skill as a rider and his use of the Marishi Machina powered suit, which enhances physical performance with advanced digital technology. His clearheadedness allows him to remain analytical even in high-pressure situations, although his pride and ambition can also cloud his judgment. Kotaro’s story is one of personal growth, as he learns to trust and collaborate with others while continuing to pursue his own ambitions.