Makoto is very headstrong and independent. She is shown to constantly rebuff men's advances on her, and is not one to be called a damsel in distress. She has held her own in a boat full of guys, and is delighted to find another girl in the area surrounding Tokyo Tower.

Despite being portrayed as independent, Makoto has also been shown to be very vulnerable and reliant on alcohol. She can also be stubborn and teasing, which often shows when she is intoxicated.