Motoko Aoyama is a main character in the anime and manga series Love Hina. She is a resident of the Hinata Inn and is known for her skill as a swordswoman, coming from a prestigious family of kendo practitioners. Motoko is often serious, disciplined, and reserved, but can be awkward in social situations, especially around men. Over the course of the series, she gradually opens up and develops feelings for the protagonist, Keitaro, while also facing her own insecurities about femininity and strength.