Shōhei Akagi

is the newest member of Homura and a childhood friend of one of their seniors, Saburouta Bandou.

Appearance
He is a slim, young man of average height with straw-colored hair and brown eyes. Shouhei commonly wears silver jewelry such as a keychain necklace, wristwatch and studded earrings. Sometimes, he exchanges his keychain necklace for two segmented ones instead.

Shouhei wears an open red jacket, that also has black inner lining, with an upturned collar and the sleeves rolled up. Underneath, he wears a simple white T-shirt. He wears blue jeans and simple sneakers. In addition, Shouhei always wears a blue baseball cap, though the design differs from time to time. He currently has two: one with red flames and another with a single flame pattern on the front, with the words "HMD" signed in the center of it.

His Homura insignia is located on his left bicep.

Personality
Shouhei is a very cheerful and optimistic person; such traits tend to draw others to him, whether they want to or not. He is somewhat oblivious to most things such as simple, yet lengthy explanations regarding a membership in Homura. However, he is not at all unintelligent and can be strategic, especially in the midst of a difficult situation. He is also very loyal towards friends; when a female friend of his is under great pressure by her new boyfriend, who is also a leader of the Rakshasa drug dealing gang, he goes to save her, despite the costly risks. In addition, he continues to view his fellow Homura members as friends, even Bandou, despite the latter's then hostility towards him.

History
As a kid in his kindergarten days, Shouhei was friends with Saburouta Bandou. They were once caught in a love triangle, in which Bandou had a crush on a girl named Saya, who liked Shouhei instead. Though he did not share her feelings, Shouhei still kissed her, as she wanted him to. Furthermore, as he grew older, Shouhei would become more popular and skilled in many talents, such as sports. However, his swimming skill was still inferior to Bandou's, who would later save him from drowning after a reckless swim in a river.

Several years later, Shouhei was talking to a friend of his, who said that she was now dating one of the leaders of Rakshasa, a drug dealing gang. He wondered whether her taste in men was really bad. She stated that regardless, should she be in any sort of trouble, Shouhei would be there to save her.

One day, she would come to Shouhei, crying about the terrible things that she was forced to do, as well as the threats she was given. Worried, Shouhei hugs her and says that things will be fine.

Sometime after, Shouhei went to the Homura's headquarters, which was a small bar, hoping to become an official member. He first met the owner, Izumo Kusanagi, and was then introduced to most of the other then-current members. Shouhei even encountered Bandou, expressing both excitement and relief in seeing a familiar face within those of strangers. Bandou did not show the same emotions and asked angrily why he would want to join Homura. In response, Shouhei stated that it would be "cool", as everyone knew of the legend regarding the group, adding that he didn't think anyone would not want to join.

Shouhei is then taken to see Homura's King, being led to the second floor of the bar by Totsuka. They encountered Anna along the way, who startled Shouhei with her distant behavior, as well as her unusual tendencies. Behind her, though, was the Red King, Mikoto Suoh. Although nervous at first, Shouhei built up the will to proclaim his desires to join Homura. Mikoto extended his hand out to him but before they can shake hands, mysterious flames are conjured around Mikoto's palm, immediately catching Shouhei's attention and forcing him to stop. He was told that, if he wanted to join Homura, he would have to shake hands with the King; thus, Shouhei did. He was surprised to see that the flames did not hurt. Shouhei then noticed the insignia of Homura being tattooed across his arm as he was told that he was now an official member of the Clan.

Following his introduction, Shouhei slowly began to build up friendly relationships with the other members, who were cautious towards him at first. Shouhei stated that since they were all together, they should take care of him; almost everyone did not seem to mind. Shouhei attempted the same approach with Bandou, though instead, he ordered that Shouhei must listen to him since he was the senior member. However, Shouhei took his orders lightly.

The next few days did not improve their relationship. Shouhei had trouble following, or at least listening to the general rules Bandou tried telling him. It eventually got to the point where Bandou would simply nag him over petty things, such as cleaning. Rikio would even ask if their relationship was really as good as Shouhei claimed, even asking Totsuka if he would help them. However, Shouhei still kept to his words, and Totsuka said he wouldn't do much since he and Bandou did know each other, though he added that if anything troubled Shouhei, they can talk.

One rainy day, Shouhei left the bar. While out in the cold rain, he begins to demonstrate power over his Aura, telling himself that he can now fight alone. He then picked up a metal rod and held it in his hand.

Once the rain had subsided, Shouhei was already at a Rakshasa warehouse, in which his friend was located in, along with other members of the drug dealing gang. He started to lose confidence in himself when he is struck by Bandou, who'd followed him. Shouhei confirmed that he only joined Homura as to gain power and was scolded for that, being reminded of the comrades he'd gained in his recent time with the Clan, which Bandou asked are simply additions to him; such thoughts caused Shouhei to feel ashamed. When Bandou said that they should get going anyhow, Shouhei asked if he was really going, and is told that he is his junior.

The duo intrude into the warehouse, with Shouhei saying that they're here to raid them. They begin their attack. While fighting, Shouhei notices a sudden change in his strength, but is warned not to lose control. They wandered around the warehouse and continued to take out the drug dealers until both entered a room with multiple men, one of them holding a knife to Shouhei's friend, who was also tied and gagged.

Shortly after, after an unknown amount of time, Shouhei and Bandou are left grievously wounded on the ground, bleeding profusely. Though still smiling, Shouhei apologized to Bandou for bringing him into the situation. Suddenly, one of the Rakshasa attempted to club him with his metal rod, though Bandou took the hit for him, eventually collapsing into Shouhei's lap. He reminded him that comrades were not just additions to power.

With that being said, the others of Homura arrive, attacking one of the drug dealers who was about to kill Shouhei's friend. Mikoto, who was also in the group, scolds Shouhei for getting "drunk on his own power". Afterwards, he and the others disposed of the Rakshasa.

Eventually, night fell. With his wounds patched up, Shouhei met with Bandou on a bench near a street lamp. He laughed at Bandou's broken sunglasses, and his subsequent yelling from Izumo, before then thanking him for his cooperation earlier. Bandou explained that Homura was not a group that allowed their comrades to perish and that it was their whole Clan, not just himself, that rescued Shouhei. Nonetheless, Shouhei still thanked him for saving him that day, just like in their younger years, and they share a laugh together.

Near the end of February, Shouhei went out and played baseball in an open park, along with his fellow Red Clansmen. He maintained a cheerful deposition throughout the game, running happily to home base after Mikoto scored a home run.

After the game, which had been interrupted with the arrival of assassin Maria Yubikiri, Shouhei listened as Izumo told Chitose over the phone specific information regarding the woman; one of the notes included is the fact that she is a Strain. Shouhei was then explained what a Strain is, compared to a typical Clansman. He asked where Izumo receieved such information about Maria but was told it was a trade secret.

That evening, Totsuka explained to the rest of Homura about Maria and her actual intentions. Shouhei commented on how it was a sad story. He later mentioned to Totsuka about how, unlike Strains, using the power he was given Shouhei can create bonds.

Shouhei was later shown restraining Yata, alongside Totsuka, from attacking Eric Surt.

Plot
Shouhei accompanies his fellow Homura members on a mission: "interrogate" one of the city's gang leaders to find out more about their new target. Shouhei, Bandou and Rikio are placed in Izumo's team and they head to the gang leader's hotel suite.

Shouhei disguises himself as a pizza delivery man doing his job, allowing someone to open the door, and thus, entrance for his team into the suite. Mikoto and Anna arrive shortly to begin the "interrogation"; however, they are unable to extract any useful information, so they leave, albeit disappointed.

The group head out but are stopped on the second floor, having been approached by SCEPTER4. Shouhei and the others quickly initiate in battle with the blue uniformed people; although, they are left seemingly defeated, with Mikoto even being arrested and jailed.

Sometime after, while out having a drink, Shouhei notices Yashiro Isana walking in the streets, immediately believing him to be his group's target. He sends a picture of him to his fellow members before leaving in pursuit of the white-haired teenager. While chasing after him, albeit unsuccessfully, he meets with Rikio and the two pursue Yashiro together; they are able to catch up with him at one point and Shouhei launches an attack, which Yashiro dodges. They eventually corner him in an alley with Izumo; however, Yashiro ends up escaping anyway.

Shouhei later retreats to a Homura van, where he hacks into the city's networking, allowing him to post a bounty request of 10 million ¥ for the capture of Yashiro Isana. Afterwards, he is seen running towards Yata alongside Bandou after the skateboarder's battle against the "Black Dog", Kuroh Yatogami.