Makoto Asada is a detective assigned to investigate a series of suspicious events connected to the top model Liliko. His background is that of a determined law enforcement officer who becomes entangled in a web of illegal cosmetic surgery, organ trafficking, and mysterious suicides involving young women who were patients of the same clinic. Asada is methodical and perceptive, driven by a sense of justice and a desire to expose the truth behind Liliko’s unnaturally perfect appearance. His motivation deepens as he uncovers evidence that the clinic uses dangerous, unregulated procedures, and he sees Liliko as both a potential witness and a victim of the same corrupt system.

In the story, Asada serves as a moral counterpoint to the glamorous but decaying world of the fashion industry. He investigates the clinic’s activities and attempts to warn Liliko that her artificial beauty cannot shield her from the consequences of her choices. His role is that of an outsider who gradually pieces together the broader conspiracy, though his efforts are often obstructed by the powerful people protecting the clinic. Asada’s key relationship is with Liliko; he is one of the few characters who sees beyond her public facade and perceives the psychological damage beneath. He also interacts with Liliko’s sister Chiharu, offering her practical advice about self-acceptance rather than pursuing drastic surgery. His development moves from a purely professional investigator to someone who grasps the personal tragedy at the heart of the case. Asada’s notable abilities include sharp observational skills, tenacity in the face of institutional resistance, and a capacity for empathy that sets him apart from other authority figures. Over the course of the story, his investigation contributes to the eventual exposure of the clinic’s crimes, though his own path eventually leads him away from the immediate spotlight.