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Description
Hiroto Kuga is a 17-year-old high school student living in a coastal city. He boasts extensive experience as a Diver in Gunpla Battle Nexus Online (GBN), showcasing exceptional skill in both Gunpla construction and combat. Originally operating as a lone mercenary within GBN, he rejects rewards and avoids Force affiliations, maintaining a solitary existence. This isolation stems from a traumatic event two years prior, when he befriended an EL-Diver named Eve. Their close bond, forged through shared missions, ended abruptly when Eve was erased during the Second Coalition of Volunteers battle, witnessed by Hiroto while serving with Force Avalon. This loss left him profoundly changed, adopting a stoic, withdrawn demeanor symbolized by a wanderer-style cape in GBN and fueling a relentless search to find Eve again within the game's dimensions.
His solitary path shifts during a mission where he encounters Kazami, May, and Parviz (Par). Despite initial reluctance and irritation towards the name "BUILD DiVERS" due to his past conflict with the original Build Divers group as an Avalon member, Hiroto is unexpectedly drawn into founding the Force with them. He becomes the ace pilot and de facto leader of BUILD DiVERS. This role gradually pushes him to re-engage with others, both within GBN and in real life, as the team undertakes missions to protect the inhabitants of the world Eldora.
Hiroto pilots the PFF-X7 Core Gundam, a unit he designed and built. Its signature "Planets System" allows the Core Gundam to equip specialized armor sets for different planetary environments, enhancing capabilities for specific combat scenarios. These armors include: Earthree Gundam (all-around combat), Marsfour Gundam (close combat), Veetwo Gundam (ranged combat), Mercuone Gundam (underwater combat), Jupitive Gundam (orbital combat), Uraven Gundam (reconnaissance/sniping), Saturnix Gundam (demolition combat), and Nepteight Gundam (high-speed travel). He later upgrades to the PFF-X7II Core Gundam II, introducing a Core Flyer transformation and additional armors. For the team's most critical battles, Hiroto pilots the Re:Rising Gundam, a powerful combination formed by integrating his Core Gundam II with the upgraded Gunpla of his teammates (May's Wodom Pod+, Kazami's EX Valkylander, and Par's Gundam Aegis Knight). This combined unit wields Hyper Beam Sabers and executes the "Grand Cross Cannon" finisher.
Key relationships shape his journey. Eve, the lost EL-Diver, remains his most significant connection, driving his initial motivations. Hinata, a childhood friend from real life, provides consistent support and occasionally encourages his GBN engagement. Within BUILD DiVERS, his interactions with Kazami, May, and Par evolve from reluctant cooperation to genuine trust and camaraderie, with May's later-revealed connection to Eve's remnant data adding a deeper layer. His parents, Osamu and Yuriko Kuga, are aware of his hobby, with Osamu showing understanding towards his Gunpla activities.
Hiroto's character development centers on overcoming trauma and isolation. His experiences with BUILD DiVERS in Eldora, confronting threats like Alus and the One-Eyes army, force him to rely on others and rediscover his capacity for connection and leadership. Protecting Eldora and its people becomes a new purpose, helping him process his grief over Eve and move forward while still honoring her memory. This journey transforms him from a detached wanderer into a committed team leader.
His solitary path shifts during a mission where he encounters Kazami, May, and Parviz (Par). Despite initial reluctance and irritation towards the name "BUILD DiVERS" due to his past conflict with the original Build Divers group as an Avalon member, Hiroto is unexpectedly drawn into founding the Force with them. He becomes the ace pilot and de facto leader of BUILD DiVERS. This role gradually pushes him to re-engage with others, both within GBN and in real life, as the team undertakes missions to protect the inhabitants of the world Eldora.
Hiroto pilots the PFF-X7 Core Gundam, a unit he designed and built. Its signature "Planets System" allows the Core Gundam to equip specialized armor sets for different planetary environments, enhancing capabilities for specific combat scenarios. These armors include: Earthree Gundam (all-around combat), Marsfour Gundam (close combat), Veetwo Gundam (ranged combat), Mercuone Gundam (underwater combat), Jupitive Gundam (orbital combat), Uraven Gundam (reconnaissance/sniping), Saturnix Gundam (demolition combat), and Nepteight Gundam (high-speed travel). He later upgrades to the PFF-X7II Core Gundam II, introducing a Core Flyer transformation and additional armors. For the team's most critical battles, Hiroto pilots the Re:Rising Gundam, a powerful combination formed by integrating his Core Gundam II with the upgraded Gunpla of his teammates (May's Wodom Pod+, Kazami's EX Valkylander, and Par's Gundam Aegis Knight). This combined unit wields Hyper Beam Sabers and executes the "Grand Cross Cannon" finisher.
Key relationships shape his journey. Eve, the lost EL-Diver, remains his most significant connection, driving his initial motivations. Hinata, a childhood friend from real life, provides consistent support and occasionally encourages his GBN engagement. Within BUILD DiVERS, his interactions with Kazami, May, and Par evolve from reluctant cooperation to genuine trust and camaraderie, with May's later-revealed connection to Eve's remnant data adding a deeper layer. His parents, Osamu and Yuriko Kuga, are aware of his hobby, with Osamu showing understanding towards his Gunpla activities.
Hiroto's character development centers on overcoming trauma and isolation. His experiences with BUILD DiVERS in Eldora, confronting threats like Alus and the One-Eyes army, force him to rely on others and rediscover his capacity for connection and leadership. Protecting Eldora and its people becomes a new purpose, helping him process his grief over Eve and move forward while still honoring her memory. This journey transforms him from a detached wanderer into a committed team leader.