Kouto Fujisaki is a mysterious high school senior who transfers to Hiyori Iki’s school. He comes from the countryside and moved in with his father after losing his place at his family home. On the surface, he seems charming, smart, and good at sports, but classmates think he’s “a weird guy.” Kouto shows a mischievous interest in Hiyori after seeing her try to change herself. He is later revealed to be the true sorcerer hunted by the heavens, known as Father, who has lived for centuries by possessing others. Despite his cheerful act, his real self is cold and ruthless, orchestrating cruel events and causing suffering. After being freed from his father’s control, Kouto is left weak both in body and mind.
Kouto Fujisaki looks like a normal high school boy.
He fits in with students but has a unique presence that stands out.
On the outside, Kouto acts easygoing and is often asked for help because he can't say no.
He is very smart, athletic, and good at what he does.
But in his class, people see him as a bit odd or different.
Deep down, Kouto is cold-hearted, cruel, and loves to see others suffer or become upset.
Kouto was raised in the countryside.
He moved away to live with his father after his older sister came home with her child, leaving him without a place.
He enrolled in Hiyori’s high school as a senior.
He admitted being interested in Hiyori because of her strong sense of justice and her attempt at a new image.
He is actually the true sorcerer the heavens have chased for centuries, calling himself Father.
Although he is human, he can possess other people’s bodies and has survived for hundreds of years.
He once entered Yomi, the land of the dead, to steal the magic Word.
His “nice guy” act is only a mask for his real, wicked self.
Kouto is very intelligent and physically gifted.
He stands out both academically and in sports.
As Father, he can take over people’s bodies, use magic words known as “Word,” and create masked spirits that can possess humans and drive them to despair or even suicide.
He has a complicated relationship with Hiyori Iki.
Kouto shows interest in her but makes her uncomfortable, especially after kissing her at Capyper Land, which leads Hiyori to avoid him.
He sees Yukine, the Blessed Vessel, as someone worth watching and claims he will make Yukine his “someday.”
Yato is extremely cautious about Kouto.
After learning the truth, Hiyori becomes one of Kouto’s enemies.
Kouto's School Life
Kouto transfers into Hiyori Iki’s high school as a senior.
He notices Hiyori’s efforts to change herself and decides to get closer to her.
He goes to Capyper Land with Hiyori and her friends and kisses her, making her wary of him from then on.
Even though he acts friendly, his true intentions are hidden.
His Real Identity as Father
Kouto is really Father, the ancient sorcerer hunted by the heavens.
He can take over people’s bodies to live for hundreds of years.
By using the powerful Word he got from the underworld, he becomes even more dangerous.
Orchestrating Darkness
Through his actions, he traps Yato and makes him kill many people.
Kouto assists Ebisu while really plotting against him, asking for his own murder to use Ebisu as a scapegoat.
He steals the new Word from Ebisu, gaining more power for his goals.
Unleashing Masked Spirits
With his new Word, Kouto makes many masked spirits and lets them possess humans.
These spirits cause chaos, driving many people to despair and even suicide.
He treats it like a game, showing no care for others’ lives.
Focus on Yukine
He pays special attention to Yukine, calling him a valuable Blessed Vessel.
He announces that Yukine will one day belong to him, making Yato more guarded around him.
Enmity with Hiyori
After Hiyori learns the secrets of the gods, she confronts Kouto about his cruel actions.
He becomes one of her main enemies and attacks Hiyori’s hospital with many masked spirits, targeting those close to her.
Aftermath of Possession
Kouto is eventually freed from being possessed by Father during the battle with Yato.
Even after regaining himself, Kouto is left weak in both mind and body due to the long period of possession.
Kouto’s story links together human struggles, ancient magic, and the secret world of gods, making him one of the most fascinating and dangerous characters in Noragami.
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