Takeru Shirogane

As the central protagonist of Muv-Luv, this intelligent yet notoriously lazy student finds his peaceful school life shattered when a mysterious girl suddenly appears. Though often seen teasing his childhood friend Sumika and close companions like Mikoto and Kei, he possesses an unbreakable resolve to protect those relying on him. Dubbed the "Love Nucleus" due to his chaotic experiences, he eventually transitions from an ordinary teenager into a dedicated Storm Vanguard pilot within the United Nations Army.