Nahobino

Nahobino's History

As per Megami Tensei tradition, the protagonist's thoughts are based on dialogue choices picked by the player. The thoughts of his choices are often based around the theme of Order, Potential and Humanity, which are central to the game's major endings. Generally, it will involve either the protagonist supporting Bethel and God's order loyally, even in spite of other people's skepticism and criticism of the angels, or the protagonist will follow his own traditional ideals on justice, being indifferent towards a world.

During the beginning of the game, the protagonist is displayed to be distracted in classes, not paying attention and even falling asleep. He would make efforts to obey the rules, although those are weaker than normal: he'd try to find himself a companion as per the buddy system rule established by his school, but as he's come out empty-handed, he'd decide to leave alone. He would still be convinced to go out with his friends when they invite him however, regardless of whether he would want to or not.

Most dialogue choices usually don't directly affect the direction of the game, with the exception of a single choice, as well as a potential follow-up. The themes of Order may generally relate to the protagonist's faithful and blind obedience to Bethel as a whole, which is opposed to the choices of disinterest in Order, finding it to get in the way in following his own ideals, which instead might make him cold to others. On another hand, he might be uncertain of his ideals entirely, such as when Shohei Yakumo questions him directly what his thoughts on Order are.

Regardless of the protagonist's thoughts on Bethel, he will still work with them, and will support the side of law in their war against chaos, although in technical terms, with Hayao Koshimizu's guidance, they ignore their lack of orders to join, and enter their warzone anyway. The protagonist would be specifically aligned with Koshimizu's branch, which even cuts ties with the rest of Bethel as soon as the forces of chaos are defeated. It is only later on that the protagonist is to make a choice of which ideal he should pursue in the battle for the Throne of Creation.

The protagonist is generally selfless and is willing to help those in need; he had even risked his life protecting Tao Isonokami from a Nahobino Lahmu, even if his sacrifice was in vain. Tao would later commend him for risking his life for him, calling him a "true savior," and finds him befit to rule on the throne.

Based on his in-battle voice, it would seem that he has much energy and conviction, and perhaps even anger towards his foes. This may allude to the fact that he possesses the knowledge of Susano-o, the violent Shinto god.

In the "Return of the True Demon" DLC and subquest, the protagonist would be compared to the Demi-fiend, referred to have matching traits in their journey against defying death and the cycle of creation and destruction.