Izumi Sena/Makoto Yuuki

**Izumi Sena/Makoto Yuuki**is a relationship between Izumi Sena from Knights and Makoto Yuuki from Trickstar.

## Relationship and notable canon moments.

The two of them know each other since they were children - they both used to be child models and used to do modeling gigs together. They used to be really close during this time and Makoto looked up to Izumi, who took the role of a dependable older brother who would be there to guide and protect the younger boy.

During ! main story Izumi became obsessed with Makoto as a coping mechanism because he wanted to protect him since he couldn't protect Leo the previous year. Later in *Horror Night Halloween* Makoto found out about this after talking with Leo and got mad at Izumi, blaming him for his own inferiority complex because Izumi had said he wasn't suitable for being an idol.

Makoto challenged Izumi and Knights to a Duel during the Halloween party. He wanted to make Izumi acknowledge him as an idol and his equal, instead of a weak little brother. Makoto fainted after the performance and Izumi helped him so the fans wouldn't notice. After hearing Izumi's story, Makoto patted his head and said it was his turn to help Izumi like he did when they were younger.

Following this incident, Izumi grew to respect Makoto's wishes more. In *Sports Festival 2*, Izumi said that he was fine being with Tori in the games as he knew Makoto got along better with Nazuna at that current moment. Even Nazuna was surprised, saying that Izumi "had changed a little from how he used to be", with Izumi responding that he hoped that Makoto wouldn't hide his true self again like he used to.

Izumi also made an effort to have better communication with Makoto and establish boundaries. For example, he admitted that he could be clingy, and asked Makoto first if it would be alright to hold his hand, instead of just doing what he thought was acceptable, like rubbing both their cheeks together. With this, Makoto, possibly feeling more at ease, openly complimented Izumi's pretty face when he was glaring into space, leaving Izumi overjoyed that their interactions were more two-way. Later, when Izumi received "Glasses" for his theme in the borrowing race, he did not force Makoto when he did not want to give up his only pair of glasses, instead following his request to obtain glasses from Keito, caring for Makoto's feelings and safety. He remarked that if his eyesight ever went bad, he would ask Makoto for advice, showing his desire to develop their relationship into a more proper sibling-like love instead of a toxic kind of love.

In *Star Festival* Izumi sewed a scarf for Makoto, but he was unable to meet him and Knights thought he was being avoided. The real reason was that Trickstar were busy. Later Makoto wore this scarf during SS event.

Makoto asked Izumi if his “Smile reeks of lies”, Izumi in return said that putting price tags and selling them is what makes an idol. Izumi then said that he will pay the highest prices just to see Makoto's smile.

In the epilogue of PORTRAIT Makoto and Akiomi were talking and Izumi asked if Makoto was cheating on him.

As child Izumi said in PORTRAIT, The thing that made Makoto special to Izumi is that his parents did not order him to get “Yuu-kun”, and that he was the ‘thing’ *he* decided he wanted.

## Trivia

* Makoto hates Izumi's favorite food, shrimps.
* Izumi knitted Makoto a scarf that says “Love♡”
* Makoto has called Izumi a Good Boy more than twice
* Makoto gave Izumi a pair of glasses as a gift
* They both fell asleep holding hands as kids
* (Child) Izumi said the thing he wanted to do the most was be with Makoto
* Makoto has said that he trusts Izumi
* Izumi and Makoto both hid inside a closet in a furniture section of a department store once
* (Teen) Akiomi has said that Izumi wants Makoto with all of his heart
* Izumi has stated that all the modeling staff are always angry, unlike Makoto who was always kind and cute
* (Child) Izumi gave makoto tons of candy he couldn’t eat
* Izumi would always wander around to find Makoto, just to see his cute smile
* (Child) Izumi has said he wanted to quit modeling because he wasnt allowed to work with Makoto
* Makotos solo song is basically him singing to Izumi