Misaka Mikoto/Relationships

* Anime
* Novel
* Manga
* Railgun
* Astral Buddy
* Imaginary Fest

## Abilities

### Esper Power

**Railgun** (超電磁砲 (レールガン) , *Chō-Denjihō (Rērugan)*?, lit. "Super Electromagnetic Cannon")

## Debuts

### Manga

Index Chapter 1
 Railgun Chapter 1
 Astral Buddy Chapter 12.5

### Anime

Index Episode 1
 Railgun Episode 1

### Video Game

Index PSP Game

This article details Misaka Mikoto's relationships with other characters.

## Relationships

### Misaka Misuzu

Mikoto often comments her mother acts more like a child than she does. This causes their relationship to be slightly antagonistic, as Misuzu's irresponsible demeanor and childish behavior are the polar opposite of her daughter Mikoto's mature and responsible nature, with the latter regularly and openly shouting "shut up, stupid mother" in public and the former frequently teasing her daughter for her lack of "development" (her breasts) and relationship issues.

Despite this, they do love each other dearly, as seen when Mikoto is willing to go shopping with Misuzu for souvenirs and tells her mother to not fall for scams.

### Kamijou Touma

Mikoto had a crush on Touma for a long time but only realized that she had fallen in love with him near the end of the Acqua of the Back Arc. Mikoto never calls Touma by his name, only referring to him as "you" or "idiot." Since realizing her feelings, Mikoto has been willing to get involved in Touma's life, trying to rescue him during World War III, and going with him to Hawaii during the Hawaii Invasion Arc, in order to initiate a relationship with him as a couple. However, she backed up when trying to give him a ring she bought. At the end of the Hawaii Invasion Arc, Mikoto tells Touma that she will bear his burdens with him and that he is not alone. Touma was thankful for what Mikoto said, but believed that he could not let her get wrapped up in his problems. When he returns to Academy City and is immediately caught up in another dangerous situation, it has been shown that she has accepted that Touma cannot be held back in his actions, and that she will support him in his endeavors even if they may be dangerous. She refers to it as a sign of being a "good woman," however during the Agitate Halation Arc, she returned to her former outbursting relationship towards him. In the Magic God Othinus Arc, Mikoto confronts Touma on his ideals in protecting Othinus and preserving the "perfect world." Despite his pleas, she doesn't believe his claim that a world without him would erase the sins connected to him, telling Touma not to be bound by meaningless principles, and bear the weight of her future and that of six billion people. With a smile, Mikoto gives Touma an embrace, and shocks him with her power, making him lose consciousness. Regardless of finally beating Touma at his game, Mikoto feels her victory is empty.

Despite Mikoto's desire to help Touma, her short-temper usually leads her to attack him before trying to figure out the situation. This has caused Touma to avoid seeing her since she ends up making things worse for him. While she doesn't hesitate to use her power on him, this is only because she knows he can block it. When he actually does get hurt, she would usually panic about it.

### Shirai Kuroko

Shirai Kuroko is Mikoto's roommate and best friend. Because of her high-status Mikoto is alienated by most of Tokiwadai, so she values Kuroko's friendship very much. Kuroko's perverted actions towards her tend to rub her the wrong way (often resulting in the latter shocking Kuroko), she doesn't consider them anything more than an annoyance. But Mikoto does care for Kuroko by saving her from danger. When Awaki seriously hurts Kuroko, Mikoto gets very angry with her, also for getting Kuroko involved with the problem. However, Mikoto is angrier at herself for getting Kuroko involved. This means that Mikoto does care about Kuroko and worries about her.

### Misaka 10032

Misaka 10032 is Mikoto's clone, but Mikoto considers her and the other clones to be her younger sisters. She was created from somatic cells taken from her original's hair in order to create a clone of her. Mikoto goes to great lengths to protect 10032, along with the other clones and was willing to die to end the experiment. Mikoto's conscience takes on a lot of personal guilt about starting the experiment, seeing as how she had given her DNA map on her own free will (Granted she did not know the full details of why they needed her DNA map back then.). She does, however, get jealous when 10032 tries to get close to Touma, which is shown more and more as they compete for Touma's affections.

### Index

Mikoto considers Index as a rival in love. After their first meeting, both fought over who would stay with Touma. Both know that Touma ends up in situations where he usually saves a girl's life and were angered at him when they found he saved the other girl's life. Also, Mikoto is embarrassed to note that Index knows more about culture than she does. The two usually don't get along when they're with each other, even calling each other names (Short Hair by Index, Silver Sister by Mikoto).

### Shokuhou Misaki

Shokuhou Misaki is Mikoto's arch-rival. Mikoto feels very uncomfortable approaching her and will try her best to avoid her if possible. Shokuhou Misaki represents the opposite of Mikoto (girly, manipulative, suspicious of others, and working from behind the scenes). As such, Mikoto feels a big dislike towards Misaki, and the latter's developed chest only exacerbates things. Despite the animosity between them Mikoto freely admitted that she would have aided Misaki if she had simply just asked for help in the Daihaseisai incident with Exterior. In the recent chapters of the Toaru Kagaku no Railgun manga, it was shown that they're comfortable enough to work alongside each other in investigating Kuriba Ryouko's cyborg experiment and its relation with the Indian Poker cards. Later, as both Mikoto and Shokuhou get more involved with Touma, the two girls seem to socialize with each other in a more peaceful manner.

### Meigo Arisa

Arisa first chronologically appears before the "Miracle of Endymion." She apparently meets Mikoto beforehand, and they are apparently friendly with each other enough to have a nice chat.