the ghost of MANIPULATION | kamen rider OC x cote

Kaito Hirano, a new student at Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing School, isn't just another elite-a dark secret lies beneath his calm exterior. He's actually Kamen Rider Rebirth, a protector from an alternate reality, tasked with stopping The Nexus, a mysterious force that manipulates ambition and power. Sent to infiltrate Tokyo MAN, Kaito must navigate the toxic, manipulative environment while secretly combating The Nexus agents hidden within the school.

As Kaito's strange abilities catch the attention of his classmates, particularly the calculating Aoyama and the chaotic Ryuen, he must balance surviving the cutthroat school politics with his role as a Kamen Rider. The students are not just rivals-they're potential enemies with hidden agendas. Some seek to destroy the school's foundation, others to use it to advance The Nexus's dark cause.

Caught between high school drama and a multiversal battle, Kaito must stop the dark forces within, all while grappling with his own inner struggles. Can he protect the future of humanity while enduring the brutal social warfare of Tokyo MAN, or will he be consumed by its dark secrets?

A high-stakes blend of manipulation, combat, and deception.