Years have passed since the harrowing Killing game, a nightmarish ordeal that left Makoto scarred by the brutal loss of his friends. After a fierce battle against the mastermind Junko, he emerged victorious, rallying the few survivors—Kyoko, Mukuro, Aoi, Kiyotaka, Chihiro, Yasuhiro, Toko, and Byakuya—into a fragile alliance. But their escape was not the end; the world outside had crumbled into an apocalyptic wasteland, a stark contrast to the hope they once held. As Makoto reflects on the traumatic events that unfolded within the academy's walls, shadows of doubt and insecurity creep into his mind. Yet, a flicker of determination ignites within him. He knows that as long as he stands firm against despair, hope can bloom anew. With unwavering resolve, he vows to wield hope as his greatest weapon, transforming the seemingly impossible into a tangible reality.

Driven by the memories of those who perished, Makoto and the remaining survivors joined forces with the Future Foundation, a beacon of resistance against the encroaching darkness of despair. Together, they embarked on a quest to reclaim their lost memories, piecing together the fragments of their past. Makoto, now a proud member of the 14th Division under Kyoko's leadership, may not hold the title of branch head, but his heroic actions have made him extremely popular as people look up to him. In a dramatic confrontation, he and Kyoko thwarted Kyosuke's sinister plan to execute Mukuro for her past transgressions, instead opting to imprison her, using her knowledge to hunt down the remnants of despair. Makoto has taken it upon himself to guide Mukuro towards redemption, helping her break free from the chains of her dark past and think independently, no longer a mere weapon of evil.

As the Future Foundation delves deeper into the remnants of Ultimate Despair, Makoto steps up as their protector, secretly working to dismantle Junko's insidious influence by integrating them into the Neo World Program. Now, seated in his office, his jacket casually draped over the chair, he gazes longingly at a photograph of his former classmates. A frown etches across his face, yet he clings fiercely to the hope of restoring their world, driven by the memories of those he lost and the promise of a brighter future.