Saotome, Alto

早乙女アルト

A high school student enrolled in the Mihoshi Academy Pilot Training course. Due to his delicate features and long hair, he is frequently mistaken for a girl at first glance, earning him the nickname 'Hime' (Princess). His appearance was revealed to be inherited from his late mother, Miyo. Despite this, he is otherwise a fairly ordinary boy, albeit somewhat aloof and standoffish.
Born into a prominent Kabuki family, his persistent longing for the skies has created a strained relationship with his father, who has disowned him. He constantly worries about living aboard Macross Frontier because of the absence of a true 'sky'. After getting the opportunity to pilot the VF-25 Messiah variable fighter, his flying skills catch the attention of Ozma Lee, who accepts him as a candidate for the S.M.S. Skull Squadron.
He develops emotional bonds with both Sheryl and Ranka throughout the series, and in the final episode, he states that Sheryl and Ranka are both his wings. The series never provides a conclusion to the love triangle, leaving it open-ended.
Love Triangle Conclusion

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