Ryou Kaidai

Ryou Kaidai is both a close friend of Arato Endo and the designated successor to the powerful Memeframe corporation. Leveraging the vast resources and extensive intelligence networks that come with his prestigious lineage, he demonstrates exceptional investigative capabilities and decisive action. A firm believer that humanity—not machines—should remain at the helm of society, Ryou maintains a persistent wariness toward hIEs. Throughout the story, his sharp, logic-driven approach leads him to uncover the concealed truths surrounding the Lacia-class units. He does not hesitate to clash directly with the protagonist when his convictions demand it, making him an indispensable figure in driving the narrative forward.