Raiden

Biodata

Appearance

Raiden is a young man with dark eyebrows. He is first described wearing a resentful expression while confronting Li Ming. 37

• Dark eyebrows 38
• Often visibly tenses or clenches his fists when irritated by Li Ming 37

Personality

Raiden is easily provoked by Li Ming's teasing, particularly when Himeko is involved. After seeing Li Ming accompany Himeko home, he becomes resentful over Li Ming's earlier claim not to know her; his frustration culminates in a brief attempt to fight Li Ming. 37

Despite his temper, he is level-headed when addressing practical matters. He gives Himeko a realistic assessment of her proposed Extraterrestrial Civilization Research club, advising her to gather interested members before establishing a forum or formal club. 38 He also continues to show concern for Li Ming's condition and privately admires his actions against the HK Organization. 37

Background / History

Raiden is a psychology student at the University of California, Berkeley. By the time Li Ming begins studying in California, Raiden is already living nearby and working on his thesis. 36 37

He joins Li Ming and Himeko for breakfast after confronting Li Ming over his relationship with Himeko. Although Li Ming easily restrains him during their scuffle, Raiden drops the issue after realizing how embarrassing the confrontation has become. 37

Later, Raiden participates in discussions over Himeko's Extraterrestrial Civilization Research club. His advice shifts the group away from immediately recruiting members or building a forum, instead recommending that Himeko first find at least five people with a genuine interest in the subject. 38

Relationships

• Li Ming — Companion and frequent target of Raiden's irritation. Raiden resents Li Ming's closeness with Himeko, yet admires his accomplishments and remains concerned about his health. 37 39
• Himeko — Friend and fellow participant in the proposed Extraterrestrial Civilization Research club. Raiden offers her practical advice on organizing the club. 37 38
• Welt Yang — Meets Welt during a medical check-up; Welt identifies Raiden as a hardworking Berkeley psychology student. 39

Story Role / Major Arcs

California student life

Raiden becomes involved in Li Ming and Himeko's daily life after Li Ming moves to California. His jealousy over Li Ming and Himeko's apparent closeness causes a confrontation, but he continues accompanying them afterward. 37

Extraterrestrial Civilization Research club

When Himeko proposes creating a club devoted to extraterrestrial civilization research, Raiden provides the group’s most practical guidance. He argues that recruitment should precede any attempt to create or manage a forum. 38

Anti-Entropy hospital visit

Raiden accompanies Li Ming and Himeko to St. Doctor's Hospital for a free physical examination arranged through Welt Yang. He completes his examination well before Li Ming, who undergoes more extensive testing. 39 40

Notable Quotes

“Hard. My fists are hard.” 37