Kaito Momota (Chained Hope)

Toto

The Ultimate Astronaut

The Luminary of the Stars

The Great Kaito Momota

## Personality

Kaito is an energetic and passionate person, who tends to look on the brighter side of things, often giving long winded-speeches under the guise of cheering the group up. Werther or not he believes in his own words is up for debate, however. He's also very hot-blooded and listens to his emotions, wanting the best for everyone around him. Generally, he is friendly to everyone he talks with, not wanting to make any enemies. Interestingly enough, Kaito is a good judge of character, as pointed out by Kokoro, although he chalks it up to his nature.

During Trials, he is lost but tends to believe in certain people, as shown in the first Scrum Debate. He is highly intelligent when it comes to space and other assorted knowledge. When it comes to trials, however, he does not retain that intelligence. Putting together puzzle pieces is hard for Kaito. unless it's all laid out for him in a simple manner.

He wishes to go to space one day, as mentioned in a conversation with Sony. Despite his big words and titles, he's never been to space and resents himself for such. He vowed to himself to make it there, along with the rest of his friends seeing him off.

## History

### Prologue:

Kaito was one of the 15 students who arrived introduced themselves at the airport. He recognized the famous Sayaka Maizono and goofed around with the others before they got onto the plane. Once they arrived on the Island, he ventured with the large group and their Tour Guide, Monokuma. He enjoyed the feast presented to them by Mikado, who made the food by very magic, which Kaito was astonished by.

Kaito and other members of the group made their way down to the beach and enjoyed a Chicken Fight, suggested by Kaito himself. He sorely lost though, getting his ass handed to him in an untimely manner. He exited the water shortly after this and soon headed to the Lobby as instructed by Monokuma. There he glitched and announced the beginning of the Killing Game. Kaito couldn't believe it himself and began yelling at a certain someone, who was rambling on about the game.

### Chapter 1:

Kaito decided to take some time off and headed to the local Pool area, which he was accompanied by a couple of people. He was alerted by a large roar and rushed out to see Mikado facing off against the Monobeast. Kaito wanted to see Mikado's plan through and was a bit disappointed when the others, including Keiji, discouraged him from doing so. He suffered a wound to the leg, so he and the others carried him to the Main Building, where Mikan could take care of him. From then on out, he was told to relax and stay in his room. Kaito wanted a private chat with him, so he could discuss further plans, and even announced such to some students. He too was discouraged by the other students and decided against his planning, realizing that Mikado needed his rest.

After the Traitor Motive was announced, Kaito began to suspect a few people but decided against saying anything, which then lead him to Kokoro. He confessed his feelings of doubt, in which she reassured him of his importance, and inspired him to begin anew, reigniting his flare and wanting to see this through to the end. Though questioned on why He trusted her, he answered with a simple answer of friendship, which he thought of most people in that light. During these nights, Kaito stared up to the stars, wishing to go to Space and see them up close and personal.

Once the concert was announced by both Sayaka Maizono and Ibuki Mioda, he was excited but encountered Maki Harukawa, who told him that she kept secrets and didn't understand his friendship. He reassured her, no matter the secret, that he was her friend. They went on to make signs for the concert, one of which was neat and the other was quite messy. He was proud of the signs, and delivered them himself. After the concert, he pulled everyone in for a Group Hug, in which he pronounced his enjoyment and love for all of them. Once the body discovery was signaled, he couldn't believe that it was true and rushed off to his room. He felt that he failed himself, but through the Trial and Scrum Debate, came upon a realization.

## Relationships:

### Keiji Shinogi

Kaito and Keiji share a strangely familial relationship, referring to each other as brothers, and often time acting the part. They tease each other and are often found together, sharing in their goofy times. He values Keiji as he would a brother and often times is the most himself around Keiji, not feeling pressured to be the strong one around him. Although they didn't bond much during the first few days, they have grown together and have become much closer. Keiji is the one to take care of Kaito after he is harmed by Maki Harukawa, and spends the night in his dorm. From this, he begins to tease him even more, however leads to a greater trust and bond between the two.

### Yuki Maede

Introduced in Chapter 2, He began out as a nervous person who Kaito viewed as a good person, though no further judgement could be made, as they landed on the second island before he could spend more time together. With Keiji by his side, he manages to convince Yuki to join him in the spas. In there, they bond together quite well, becoming another "brother" for the two of them. As he spent more time with Yuki, he trusted him enough to tell him of his worries, along with trusting him enough to have a pep talk with Maki Harukawa, after her scheme to kill someone. He has a great trust in Yuki, almost on the same level of Keiji.

### Maki Harukawa

Kaito talked with Maki a bit during the first chapter, and even the Prologue. She was one of the people who participated in the water games, and even shared some friendly back-and-forth with Kaito, admitting later that it was fun. After the Killing Game was announced, he began to see Maki in a different light after her reveal of a secret to him. He announced that no secret could change or break the friendship between the two, and moved on, content with his handiwork and Maki, he moved on and began to value their relationship. During Chapter 2 they didn't share many moments, but after they arrived on the Island, he had some casual talk with her and began exploring the island apart. When he discovered Maki's plan to kill someone and get rid of a share menace, he wished to stop her and from the resulting interaction, was harmed. Maki seemed to be regretful of this action, and Kaito forgave Maki. He wished to stop her plan, however he doesn't know if his plan succeeded or not. He wants to believe in her and her actions but doubt keeps creeping up on him.

### Sayaka Maizono

A pop idol. Kaito was always a fan and secretly freaked out when he realized he would be vacationing with her. He shared casual conversation with her, even encouraging and complimenting her during the concert. During his Billiards game with Setsuka Chiebukuro, Sayaka acted as his cheerleader and he considers that a top moment of his life. He complimented her skills as a cheerleader after the fact that he lost, and enjoyed the time on the boat with her. He only has adulation for her and sees her as an inspiration, recognizing the skill and effort needed to make it in the Idol Industry. During a FTE, the two of them promised to go to each other's events, Kaito for his first Live Sayaka Concert, and Sayaka for Kaito's Lift-Off into space. They also promised to begin training together, further solidifying their bond.

### Kokoro Mitsume

He met with her on a whim, talking to her out of nowhere, to her surprise. He trusted her character, despite her behavior and general anti-social tendencies. He set out to make her feel included, but it quickly turned on him, as Kokoro inquired as to why he seemed so upbeat and loud. He explained himself the best way he could in words, and even expressed some doubt in his own words. He was worried for the rest of them, confiding in her what he would generally keep to himself. He regards her as one of the strongest people there mentally, placing his trust in her during the trial. In Chapter 2 when Kokoro wishes to be alone, he contemplates whether or not to speak to her, wishing to cheer her up. He respected her wishes but wished to change her attitude and attempt to cheer her up, despite everyone else's attitude at the time.

### Sony Nevermind

Kaito bonded with Sony over the majority of the Prologue and Chapter 1. She was one of the participants in the Chicken Fight and even showed remorse when she accidentally injured him. Kaito considers her a 'bro' and even announced that the gender barrier for 'broship' didn't exist, and that everyone could be a bro. Early in Chapter 1, he confessed that he had never been to space and promised to make it there with her so they can view the stars together. After Kaito was harmed, she seemed quite distressed, along with the others. She even volunteered to spend time with him. He holds their friendship dearly and wants to fulfill his promise of making it to space with Sony.