Noda

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"She played me for a fool, but her teasing was irresistible. Now, the more I look at her, the more I want to turn my back."

- Noda

Noda (野田, Noda) is a character in Angel Beats! A Step Closer and part of the Afterlife Battlefront Top Brass, often helping as a technician with the Battlefront's computer systems alongside Takeyama. Initially known for his infatuation with the Battlefront's leader, Yuri Nakamura, he had since developed a grudge against her for using him.

Appearance
Noda has multiple sets of appearances in A Step Closer.

In his Afterlife Battlefront civilian uniform, he wears the standard white long-sleeved polo shirt under a sandy brown coat and black slacks. The sandy brown coat holds a velcro Afterlife Battlefront patch on the left shoulder.

Combat Gear
While it isn't explicitly stated that Noda wears a certain type of combat clothing or gear, it is best assumed that he's operating alongside the rest of the top brass.

Headgear
It is currently unknown whether Noda prefers to wear certain types of headgear.

Plate Carrier
It is currently unknown whether Noda prefers to wear certain types of plate carriers.

Battle Belt
It is currently unknown whether Noda prefers to wear certain types of battle belts.

Weapons
As a halberd is impractical for close quarters combat in the real world, Noda has had a change of heart to ranged weapons. Previously discovering his pistol in the afterlife, the Stechkin APS was prone to failure, he switched over to the battlefront standard sidearm, the Glock 19. It has now become his most favored sidearm. However, his favored primary weapon isn't explicitly stated.

Personality
While previously known for his irrational hatred and general unlikable behavior, Noda has since changed his outlook toward people. He maintains a way looser animosity toward Otonashi. Following his eventual realization that Yuri often just used his infatuation as a tool, he has since developed hatred for her. He still follows orders, but is noticeably more mute when she is around.

Noda is more calm and collected, although gives into stressful situations and has still fits of anger. His newfound friendship with Takeyama gave him some room to conform to a sense of normalcy. He actively watches for when he gets angry or stressed, although it has since become a heavy burden on his shoulders, causing him to berate himself often.

Deployments/Operations

 * Operation Serpent's Guard (ongoing)
 * Operation Tornado

Miscellaneous

 * Investigation of APT51 (target of operation)