Masamune Makabe

Masamune Makabe, formerly known as Masamune Hayase, is the titular main protagonist of the anime and manga . 
He is voiced by Natsuki Hanae in Japanese and voiced by Jessie James Grelle in English. 
==History==
In Masamune's childhood, was a target of bullying for his appearance as he was a short, chubby, and ugly kid. That was until he met a girl named Aki Adagaki when he was standing outside of her mansion. After the bullies had left because of the girl's scary dogs, he saw her and they became good friends.
Masamune would go to Aki's garden very often, he would keep her company and give her gifts, In return for him being nice and honest to her, Aki would also help him to become stronger by stopping him from fearing her dogs, named Lancelot and Sean. When Aki helped him take revenge on his bullies, she confessed her sadness as her parents were separating. He would vow to be by her side. 
Back at home, Masamune pondered how to lift Aki's spirits while dealing with his persistent sister, Chinatsu Hayase. Unfortunately, his mother, Kinue Hayase, misunderstood his words and was upset about her donuts not meeting his approval. Determined to find a better solution, Kinue set out to make fresh donuts. Masamune decided against buying a gift, knowing Aki had an abundance of sweets at her mansion. 
With a bouquet of flowers in hand, Masamune raced towards Aki's mansion through Central Park. However, he was intercepted by his longtime bullies in the garden. As they held him back, he desperately called out Aki's name. To his dismay, he was met by Yoshino Koiwai, disguised as Aki, who expressed annoyance and cruelly nicknamed him 'Piggy.' This heartbreak and humiliation marked a turning point for Masamune. 
He would turn and stay with his grandfather for assistance, and over the next eight years, he underwent rigorous workouts to transform into a tall and handsome young man. Masamune would also change his surname from Hayase to his grandfather's surname, Makabe. Masamune saw his newfound appearance as a strategic advantage in his pursuit of revenge against Aki. 
==Appearance==
Masamune is a boy with black hair and blue eyes.
In the past, Masamune was short, chubby, and ugly, which made him a target for bullies. 
Eight years later, after losing weight, Masamune is tall and handsome. He has an athletic and muscular build that makes him the object of affection for many females. Looks like nothing of what he was when he was younger. 
==Personality ==
Masamune's intelligence shines through as he achieves a perfect score on his transfer exam and exhibits prowess in various sports. When it comes to charming the ladies, he's not shy about being flirtatious. Despite his transformation into a handsome and strong young man, there's one thing that still sends shivers down his spine: his fear of bugs, particularly spiders, which occasionally prompts unexpected squeals.
His perceptive nature allows him to read people well, a skill he demonstrated when he saw through Neko Fujinomiya's facade on multiple occasions. Masamune's good looks and charismatic persona turn heads at school, making him the object of affection for many. He models his actions as a 'kind boy' after the romantic exploits depicted in the pages of shoujo manga, which he often borrows from his sister.
Though some might mistake his behavior for narcissism, it's actually a defense mechanism against the haunting memories of his overweight and bullied past. To prevent a return to those traumatic days, he rigorously maintains a workout regimen and meticulously monitors the calorie content of his meals.
==Etymology ==
*The name Masamune means "government, politics" (政) (masa) and "religion, sect, denomination, main point, origin, essence" (宗) (mune).
*Masamune's surname Makabe means "real, genuine" (真) (ma) and "wall" (壁) (kabe).
**His former surname Hayase means "already, now, fast, early" (早) (haya) and "swift current, rapids" (瀬) (se).
==Trivia ==
* Masamune is 11 months older than Aki Adagaki.
* His first kiss was with Neko Fujinomiya.
*Masamune resembles Kazuto Kirigaya from Sword Art Online.
*His zodiac sign is a Capricorn.
*His surname was Masamune Hayase in the past before he changed it to Masamune Makabe.
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