Yahiro Takigawa is Basara Toujou’s classmate whose true identity is a demon working as a spy. He is known for being involved in secret deals, carrying personal revenge, and showcasing overwhelming battle ability. Despite being a spy and acting alongside dangerous people, he is actually a loyal ally and develops a strong bond of trust and friendship with Basara after they share difficult events.
Yahiro Takigawa is known by the nickname "Masked Nobleman," showing he appears mysterious and sophisticated in battle.
At first, Yahiro seems cold and distant.
However, deep down, he is a good-natured person even though he is a demon.
He values fairness and is able to form real friendships.
His actions prove he cares about justice and about the people he chooses to trust.
Yahiro Takigawa comes from an orphanage that was once managed by Mio Naruse’s foster parents.
Those foster parents were murdered by Zolgear, and Yahiro has held a strong grudge against Zolgear ever since.
He has worked as a spy sent by the moderate demon faction to observe the current Demon Lord’s side.
He was assigned to watch over Mio Naruse and was active in the human world under the command of Leohart.
Yahiro is an extremely skilled fighter.
He once fought alongside Demon Lord Leohart.
His main fighting style is using balls of magical power that can attack and guard at the same time.
He is also good at using barriers and creating dummies in battle.
His strength is so great that he can easily overpower even strong demons like Maria Naruse in a duel.
Yahiro started as an enemy to Basara, even being sent to kidnap Mio Naruse.
After their battles and a tense standoff, Yahiro and Basara agreed to work together on certain conditions.
He shares a close friendship with Basara built from mutual respect and difficult experiences.
Yahiro also looks out for the orphans connected to his past and holds loyalty to those he trusts.
"That's right, Zolgear... I gave Basara Toujou only one condition. Zolgear, I will kill you with my own hands."
Spy in the Class
Yahiro Takigawa acts as a normal student in Basara's class.
Unknown to others, he is a demon spy sent by the moderate faction to spy on the current Demon Lord’s group.
He reports to Leohart and is tasked with watching Mio Naruse.
Connection to the Orphanage
Yahiro is from the orphanage once run by Mio's foster parents.
He hates Zolgear deeply because Zolgear killed the couple who raised him.
Yahiro waits for his chance to get revenge on Zolgear.
Deals and Betrayal
Yahiro’s identity is discovered by Basara when he tries to force Mio’s magic to awaken.
Instead of fighting, Yahiro makes a deal with Basara: he will help Basara save Mio in exchange for killing Zolgear himself.
They form a conditional truce, moving from enemies to unwilling partners.
Revenge on Zolgear
With Basara’s help, Yahiro captures Zolgear after rescuing Maria's mother, Shella.
Yahiro tortures Zolgear and finally, in front of Basara, kills him by exploding his head.
This act is part of a second deal—Yahiro confirms Zolgear’s death, and Basara agrees to protect his secret for Mio’s sake.
Role in the Demon Conflict
Yahiro keeps a neutral position after these events, working with both moderate and current Demon Lord factions as a watcher.
During the big showdown, Yahiro joins Basara and helps secure perfume to use against Belphegor, the evil leader of the Cardinal Institute.
During a tournament match against Maria Naruse, Yahiro easily wins but chooses not to kill her, refusing the crowd’s bloodthirsty demands.
He later protects children from danger during the chaos and fights off summoned spirits.
After the War
When the fighting ends, Yahiro is seen carrying the injured Basara, showing the strong friendship between them.
He continues to watch over Basara and the group while still being carefully watched by both demon factions.
- Yahiro always acts with a calm, strategic mind.
- His nickname "Masked Nobleman" comes from his skilled and classy fighting style.
- He deeply values repayment and honoring deals.
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